" It says here that the killer unbeknownst to the victims injects an unidentified poison into their system which slowly kills sending them to their maker after their untimely death . " - I continued .
" That's wickedness , "- Mark grumbled .
" Symptoms from the poison are ;
1. Dizziness .
2. Fatigue .
3. Rashes around the neck .
4. Sore throat .
5. Headaches then lastly a Heart Attack which eventually kills them .
" Oh no ! Do you guys remember Miss. Summer complaining about having a headache , "- Beatrice exclaimed .
" Yes but it could also just be a regular headache , "- Jared intersected .
" So did Mrs. Haleema , she was the woman I made you guys help send to the hospital , "- I explained .
" Ok that's set , we have to go to the elderly home now , " - Maya rushed .
We rushed still with the journal in hand as we entered the car .
I opened the journal and continued reading .
" It also says here that the killer has killed approximately thirteen elderly people being nine females and four males. "-
" How can the killer do these acts and still has not been caught ! "- Kelvin exclaimed .
" I know and help me if we finally catch that killer , he or she is going receive two painful slaps on the cheeks right away ! "- I remarked with gritted teeth .
" You're not the only one because we are all going to have a piece of that killer's cheeks , " - Mark also remarked .
" Ok , the head of the elderly home ; Mr. David McDonald has been complaining a lot about the crowd now living there , he claims he pays for everything himself and isn't attaining any help from the Mayor which to him is unfair . It seems that he has his grandma living there as well ; Mrs. Helen McDonald . "-
" I'm not sure because of this he will tend to killing old people right , I mean if he truly is the killer then he might have some mental issues which needs to be solved soon . "- Maya reasoned .
" But then he wouldn't gain anything from killing his clients because then people would be scared to bring their grandparents , "- Jared joined in .
" So that means he should be ruled out right ? "- Kelvin asked .
" Not yet , maybe but he's still a suspect "- Beatrice replied .
" We have to ask Mrs . Helen a few questions when we get there as well , "- I decided .
" Ok then what about the head doctor ; Mr. Bernard Atkins " - Mark asked making me flip a page .
" Says here that ;
He began working there a week before the murders began .
" He is in a very bad place right now , why would he even start killing just a week after working there ? "- Maya asked a rhetorical question .
" I don't know but I think a killer would be smart enough to avoid leaving any evidence . What if it was one of the nurses even who just wants to set the Doctor up as bait , " Kelvin continued .
" But if it was one of the nurses then our job would be made very difficult for us . "- Jared intervened . " We're here guys , "- he later alerted .
We got out of the car and silently headed inside .
" It's locked , " - Mark whispered .
" Maybe there's an open window or back door somewhere "- Kelvin insisted .
We nodded and split up to find any opportunity inside the home .
I froze when I knocked over a trash can immediately lifting the lid to make it shut up .
I sighed out of relief when no one came out and placed the lid carefully on the ground .
I continued to search until I saw a nurse coming out of a back door .
Yes !
I calmed myself and waited for the coast to be clear as I tiptoed inside .
I peeked my head out and called for the others to come in .
We were all now inside as we carefully walked around the closed facility .
" What are we going to do now ? " - Beatrice asked .
" We have to find Mrs . Helen , "- I replied .
" Meaning we have to go through the receptionist right ? "- Kelvin asked .
" Yep and I'm hoping that it's Mrs. Grace Maryday , " - I nodded making us move to the desk .
" Mark , go ! "- I urged sending him away to make ruckus .
We hid carefully until we heard Mrs . Grace ask who was there . We soon watched her walk away from her desk in joy as Maya rushed to it and searched for Mrs . Helen's room .
She nodded and quickly ran back to us .
" That lady almost caught me , " - Mark huffed behind startling us all .
" What's wrong with you , "- I whisper scolded .
" Let's just get moving "- Jared urged which made it difficult because the hallway to Mrs . Helen's was tiled making noise anytime we took a step .
" Let's just take these off , " - Kelvin complained already taking off his shoes . We each took off our footwares and continued our walk .
" We finally reached room 509 as we pushed the already opened door " -
We watched in shock as one of the nurse injected something into Mrs . Helen's shoulder.
" So it's you ! " - I finally spoke out to the red haired nurse .
" What are you talking about ? " - she asked puzzled .
" You're the killer ! "- Maya continued .
" What ! A killer ? "- she asked again as Mark and Jared caged her hands .
" Then what did you inject her with ? Huh ! " - Beatrice angrily asked .
" It's to help her sleep , she had been complaining about this recently plus we have been injecting her with it for weeks too , "- she explained .
I nodded and went to check on her , she had no rashes on her neck , her breathing was steady . She looked fine .
I shook my head making the guys let go of the nurse .
" And who are you kids anyway ? " - she asked dusting herself .
" We are ... The children of Mr . McDonald's cousin , brother's auntie's godfather's mother's kids . " - Kelvin replied with a smile .
" Ok then , I'll just leave you to it . "- she replied with a smile while heading out with a phone in hand .
" She's definitely going to call security " - Mark grumbled running towards her , covering her mouth to silence her screams .
" We are not bad people , we are just looking for a killer who kidnapped my - my mom that's all "- I tried to reason with her .
" SECURITY ! " She yelled immediately Mark let go of her mouth .
" It's no use , we have to hide her , " - Mark explained as he and the boys tied her up .
" We are so sorry , we promise to come untie when Mrs . Lee is found "- Beatrice apologized before hiding her in a closet .
" We can't ask Mrs . Helen questions since she's asleep , " - Maya groaned .
" Let's go check on Miss . Summer then , " - I replied .
" Did you get her room number ? " - Kelvin asked Maya .
" Yeah it's five rooms ahead of here . "- she replied leading there . We walked there and carefully opened the door .
" Guys ? Are you seeing what I'm seeing ? " - Mark asked scared .
" Yes , " - my voice coming out broken .
" An empty room ? "- Jared continued .
" Ok that's it I'm tired of all this , We are going to have a little chat with Mr . Bernard Atkins "- I said in anger already walking to his office .
" Do you even know his office ? " - Beatrice asked also following me with the others .
" No but I'm sure he would have his label in front of his office , " - I replied searching intently for his name .
" Found it , " - Jared whispered directing us to the office .
" You're under arrest Mr . Bernard Atkins . " - I yelled immediately i stepped my foot in there .
He raised his hands and calmed down once he saw us but quickly became angry after a second .
" What are you kids doing here ? " - he asked a little angry .
" We know you killed all those elderly people ! "- I headed straight to the point .
" What ? What would make you even think of such ! " - he asked .
" Really , I mean the murder immediately began a week after your arrival "- Mark joined in .
" That doesn't prove anything ! "- he yelled .
" Ok then , what's your alibi . "- Jared asked while we circled around his desk .
" Well for one I hardly take care of them since I make my assistants do all the work , "- he replied .
" What a lazy doctor , " - Beatrice remarked .
" I wouldn't be this lazy If the mayor paid us well ! " - he spat back .
" Ok then , are you even investigating their deaths ? " - I asked glaring him down .
" Why would I investigate a bunch of old people dying , it wasn't part of the job description anyway , "- he replied nonchalantly .
" Really you don't care right ,then you wouldn't care when we get you fired ! "- I angrily replied .
" Let's not go too far , I did do a little investigation but I only found out that the killer was an amateur by the way he injected the poison . It was a very sloppy work if I may say ,"- he rambled in fear .
* Sigh *
" Thank you Dr. Atkins "- Beatrice thanked while we left his office .
I opened the journal and continued reading .
"Mrs . Grace Maryday works on her desk every single day since she is the only receptionist available ."-
" The Mayor is definitely not governing this town well , how can there be one receptionist 24/7 . "- Maya grumbled .
" Since she has no one to take care of her only son her husband picks him from school and brings him here where he plays around . She recently leaves her post and heads to Mr. Bernard's office , "- I paused .
" I smell an affair here and it sure reeks , "- Kelvin exclaimed shaking his head.
" Maybe that isn't what it looks like , " - Mark replied thinking .
" We know you killed those elderly people ! " - I accused immediately we got down from the elevator and circled around her .
" And why would you think that ? " - she replied shaken.
" I remember your comments you know , when we came visiting . "- I continued .
" How would I even kill them if they are all the way up there , "- she justified .
" We have valid information from a reliable source that you have been going to Mr . Bernard Atkins' office recently ,"- I accused further .
" That's because that shameless man has been hitting on me even though I told him I have a husband . Ugh this is so faustrating and I don't even know why I'm telling you kids this , "- she huffed in exhaustion .
" Why would you go there , then . "- Mark asked .
" To warn him off of course but he's so adamant , that slapworthy jerk ! "- she explained herself in annoyance .
" But do you know anything about the killer ? "- Beatrice asked .
" Just that , the victims are injected three times and the third time is when they die . "- she helped .
" And that's all you know ? "- Maya asked .
" No , the victims don't die here actually . They all die at Peace and Love hospital . "- she continued . " And I think you should leave this case for the sheriff , don't you kids think ? "- she advised .
" My mom has been kidnapped by the killer and we can't just sit around and wait to hear any bad news , "- I answered .
" Security ! "- we heard Mr . Bernard's voice .
" Hurry , hide behind my desk " - she insisted .
We quickly huddled behind her desk and waited for a signal .
" Hello beautiful Maryday , " - I heard Mr. Bernard flirt .
" I told you to stop that Bernard , " - Mrs. Grace scolded .
" You know I'm never going to stop until I win your heart , " - he flirted again .
" My heart is already taken so I don't know what you're talking about , "- she replied busying herself with the computer .
" Don't underestimate me beautiful , but aside from that have you seen any meddling teenagers around here ? "- he finally asked .
" No , "- she bluntly replied .
" Oh well then at least honor me with a goodbye kiss , " - he asked and I'm sure his lips are already facing her .
* Thaw *
We jumped after hearing that sound , did she slap him ?
" Don't ever utter such nonsense to me in your miserable life ! " - she warned .
" Whatever , I'll just take that as a slap of love , beautiful . " - he arrogantly replied .
" Urghh ! "- Mrs . Grace groaned.
" Sorry about that , could you also do us a favour and free a nurse in Mrs . Helen's room ," - we requested after the apology .
" Wait what ? ... * Sigh * No problem , there are two elders in Peace and Love hospital right now . I'll also free the nurse , don't worry . "- she stated staring at her computer screen .
" Miss . Summer Hathaway and Mrs . Saeed Uthman . "- she listed leaving us stunned .
We thanked her and rushed to the hospital immediately .
" Finish the journal , " - Kelvin urged .
* Gasps *
" There's nothing else , the rest is all blank ... " - I gasped , my heart tightening .
" I need a drink , "- I raised my head to calm myself down and opened the lid but my violently shaking hand refused to hold unto the bottle as the water poured on the book .
" There's something forming on the sheets , look. " - Maya pointed out .
I got startled as I stared at the killer's name , how come we didn't figure this out earlier .
" But - but - how is this even possible , " - Jared mumbled .
" This can't be , "- I mumbled to myself .
" Jared drove as fast as he could but careful enough not to draw in any cops .
We got down and ran towards the receptionist .
" Has anyone visited Miss . Summer Hathaway ? "- i asked in a rush .
" Yes actually , he insisted he wanted to see his Grandma for the last time , while her mom waited outside . "- the blonde receptionist responded with a smile . That's a lie for sure ! " -
" We need to get him back home ."- Beatrice insisted as we dashed unto the stairs racing as fast as we can to keep things from escalating .
We pushed the door open and yelled a unison.
" Stop ! " - making him pause his deathly injection .
" Why are you doing this ? " - I asked saddened .
" Its so fun playing doctor ! "- he exclaimed excitedly .
" What ? And who told you that ? "- I asked slowly walking towards him .
" Mrs. McDonald , "- he replied with another innocent smile .
" Nathaniel , give me the needle please " - I politely asked .
" Ok , " - he placed the needle in my trembling hand with a yawn .
I looked at Miss . Summer who was sound asleep all along .
" So are you the one who has been injecting the old people ? " - I asked even though I was not ready to hear the response .
" Yes , Mrs . McDonald said it would fun and it actually is ! " - he continued .
" That's enough ok , let's go to mommy . " - I lifted him to my hip and cooed him to sleep .
" But why would she make an innocent boy commit such heinous crimes ? " - Kelvin asked in wonder .
" That's what we're going to find out now , " -
We bid the receptionist farewell and headed for the elderly home .
30 minutes later .
We arrived with a sleeping Nathaniel as we told his mother everything .
" H - how could she ?! " - she yelled in tears .
" I'm going to sue her and this facility so hard * wipes tears away even though they keep flowing * "- she threatened already headed towards her room .
" What's going on here ? " - We heard Mr. McDonald enter with a few police cars behind him .
We explained everything to him but he didn't believe us insisting his grandma was innocent .
We all rushed to her room to seek answers only to receive another shock as Mrs . Helen stared at a sobbing Mrs .Grace with an apologetic smile .
" Grandma tell me what they're saying is not true . "- he asked with plead .
" I'm not going to lie David , it's true and all your fault ." - her voice coming out uneven .
" W- what ? "- he stuttered .
" I didn't mean for any of this to escalate so badly , ever since you built this place you have hardly spent an hour with me so I thought - I th "- her voice coming out sore .
" Scarlet , she has rashes on her neck , " - Mark whispered to me .
" So you injected yourself as well ? " - I asked in disbelief .
" Yes and I don't regret it , everything would have ended after Summer and Haleema died but you insisted and you found out right . Clap for your self... "- She hissed in pain staring sadly at me.
" Thank you all for making this plan work especially you , Scarlet . You need to know the truth ... Your father was even worse than you thought.
* Laughs in pain * your dad had an affair and guess who it was with Angelina Lee ! "
Tears spilled from my eyes as I felt my whole life shatter .
" I'm so glad Summer couldn't keep her mouth shut . I'm sorry for using Nathaniel , Grace . I'm truly sorry but you David , I'm just glad that you still care for old little me even thoughYou made me feel so abandoned . "- she continued .
" I'm sorry Grandma , i didn't know ... " - Mrs. Helen cut him off with a raised hand .
" No , this can't - this isn't possible . She would never hurt me like that ." - I mumbled to myself .
" You can find her with the security men , Scarlet .
I'm tired ." - her last words before suffering from a heart attack .
I ran out of there and headed for the security quarters freeing her in tears .
" Scarlet ! thank you . " - she mumbled embracing me right after .
" Why didn't you tell me you had an affair with my dad ? "
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Kindly vote if you didn't expect any of this or you just want to give the kids a thumps up .