Mystery

His wonderful scent filled her nostrils, Pearl nuzzled the scent from his shirt, probably his cologne, or was that a natural scent because she smelled like him when she woke, she slowly opened her eyes she simply wanted to distract her mind from the wave of bleak thoughts in her mind, her sister waking was supposed to be a blessing, what is she thinking it's a blessing that pressed forward a lot of troubles with it.
She was elated when she received the call that her sister was awoken, it has been a long time since she got such a mirthful feeling in her heart, Andrew came and made her feel happy, their cute moments together, cuddling with each other the bed after, long and sweet sex, she acted naughty, she yearned for more and more of his caresses, affection, warm and moist kisses that melted her heart but all that, seemed to be ruined by just a moment, she sparingly have seen Kylie act aggressively but when she sighted Andrew, she turned to a mad dog, her wobbly body wriggling in Pearl's hands like she was about to wither away, it scared her to see her little sister in that state, the times she had with Andrew slowly faded like the stars, her emotions were tested at the particular second and she almost failed.
She almost doubted Andrew, she might have believed her sister if she ever witnessed any violent act from Andrew but he had always been gentle, he saved her life, gave her a decent house to live on, and even promised a bigger one, he made her first night memorable like an achieved dream, she couldn't doubt him, she had to trust her instinct and her gut feeling was telling to believe her husband was innocent.
Andrew smiled gently and squeezed her tightly in his arms though not tight enough to inflict pain "You are sniffing me" a laugh escaped his lips, this was not a situation to put up smiles but he couldn't help it.
Pearl chuckled gently "I couldn't contain myself, you smell so good" She squealed a little and sniffed his shirt some more.
"Sniffer!"
"Does that word even exist?" Pearl giggled and parted the hug.
Andrew touched her lip "That's the smile, I always want to see on your face, I never want to see tears or pain" He gently kissed her lips and she reciprocated the kiss.
Andrew parted himself "I invited my private investigator here, he is one of Felix'srtrusteeand he can help us find who raped your sister". "All you have to do is to answer any of his questions, if feel awkward just hold my hand"
His words made her blush, holding his hand, she wanted to do that forever till eternity.
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Pearl sat waiting for the investigator along with Andrew, a man approached them and bowed slightly.
"I'm Mark Steve, the investigator you sent for" Mark smiled and stretched his hand for a handshake.
Pearl didn't like him, firstly he was late, he didn't have the courtesy to apologize, secondly, he wasn't even discreet about his identity, he didn't know who she was and he simply blurted out his name and agenda like it was nothing, her eyes peered at him, his behavior miffed her for certain reasons she couldn't infer.
He shook Andrew's and hers, though based on reluctance.
He sat beside Andrew "I will first start by asking a few questions about your sister's rape"
Pearl rolled her eyes mentally, it was like, she was being interrogated by the police but she had to do this for her sister and her peace of mind, he started with his few questions which turned out to be endless, and she answered the ones she could and left out some she had concluded were not his business.
"This is like a third-person narration, you never witnessed anything, that was why the case was blocked, your statement was based on hearing say I have to hear from the horse's mouth, Mark said sternly, he was a blonde-haired man, his eyes were blue but not as mine, the hue of blue was dim and sunken, neither of these two features made him handsome, he didn't have good facial looks. Pearl squinted at his outfit and it pretty much matched his profession.
"You mean, you need to talk with Kylie," her husband inquired.
"Yes sir, I need to talk to the victim" Mark responded, his response angered Pearl, she detested his choice of words her sister was a victim but didn't have to portray it in such a pitiable and irksome way.
Andrew left us both alone, he came with Ivan, and they seemed to have discussed Kylie. Ivan smiled at Pearl before speaking.
"I know how you feel but I am sorry, you can't see the patient, she had undergone surgery not too long ago and the time of her surgery elapsed, and she slipped into a coma, these triggers won't help at all," Ivan explained to Mark who understood.
"You are right, doc. but I will be back when she recovers" Mark smiled.
"Yes you can but when she wakes up, Andrew shouldn't get close to her since it makes her experience trauma, it would be better if he stayed far away and if she asks about the culprit or rapist, as a friend I would advise you to lie to her that he is behind bars, that would calm her nerves and fasten her recovery"Ivan advised.
Pearl nodded in understanding, the situation confused her brain but she had to act wisely, especially when it concerned Kylie "I understand Dr. Ivan, we will do our best"
Ivan smiled broadly at her, a smile that contained sympathy and assurance"I trust you Pearl and I trust my friend too, he would never do that"
"I am not skeptical about it, I trust my husband" Pearl smiled, calling Andrew her husband was strange but it was a reality.
Andrew walked back to them, Pearl noticed when he excused himself secretly to answer a phone call, Pearl hoped it wasn't another catastrophe.
"Dad, demands our presence, he wants to see us" Andrew mouthed, he had an anxious face.
Pearl looked bemused 'Why?'