Case Closed

Kandice

It's been three weeks since I had heard from Kimi. I couldn't believe she had pulled this off. I am going to miss Raphael, but there was no way I could pass up that kind of money. I know it may seem harsh and unethical, but he had it coming anyway. He should have never taken a vow of monogamy if he knew he would not be faithful to the cause. I am glad I wasn't the one found with Raphael. One thing I have learned from this, leave married men alone; they aren't worth the trouble. I've decided to lay low and take off for a while until the investigation of the homicide is complete. My flight for the Dominica Republic leaves in 30 mins. I'll be visiting some family members for six months. My Job gave me the much needed time, and I can work from my location after my break is over. Six weeks no work and all play. Who knows, maybe I will decide to stay. My heart often aches when I think about Raphael. I could have sworn I heard him call my name last night. It's probably all in my head, though.

News Anchor

We're back, with the latest, regarding a disturbing story reported a few weeks ago. Information on the double homicide on Cherrylane had law enforcement baffled. Evidence has now revealed the sister of the widow was found dead with the husband. Has this love triangle brought bitterness and a deadly quarrel to the city? Raphael Durand, a prominent doctor of Bellevue, was found slain in his Seattle home. His wife, Kimi Durand, was brought in for questioning and later detained. She has been cleared and released of all charges after considerable deliberation and investigation by Seattle's finest, Detective Moore. As the family mourns and tries to put their lives back together, our hearts and prayers are with them.

Detective Moore

Tapping my desk has never really brought me a sense of relief, but today it kept me calm as I centered my thoughts. I'm finally letting the Durand case go. I tried hard to pin those murders on the wife, but there was nothing that could link her to the case, nothing! Even our psychic said that she was protected within this case, and there was nothing I could do about it. To me, that did not mean she wasn't guilty. It just meant I would not be able to prove it. So I reluctantly closed the case and continued to watch from afar. Perhaps one day she will do something to incriminate herself. Until then, the case is closed, and I have another disaster to add to my unsolved mysteries. Ruled a double suicide. Both victims had a trace of poison in their systems linked to a bottle of wine found in the home. I know this murder was a supernatural one, but there is no way I will ever prove it. So Kimi wins!! Perhaps the scorned wife should after realizing her husband was sleeping with her sister.

Kimi

As I sat on my porch, I felt a cool breeze caress my face. I knew it was him.. "Raphael, there is nothing you can do about this, so don't even try. You should be ashamed of yourself. You cheated, and not only did you cheat, but you slept with my sister. How dare you?" All I could do was shake my head and laugh in disbelief. I knew he would come and try to smooth things out with me, but even from the grave, there is acrimony in the midst. As I finished my thought, my cell rang. "Hello, hey, Kandice. How are you? I am well, and everything is as good as it will ever be. I am glad you got the gift I sent you.'

Kandice and I knew we could never speak about what had transpired over the phone, so we agreed to speak in codes and always confirm that everything was still kosher as often as we needed to. She was calling to check in and let me know that she had relocated as she planned for her new job adventures. I thanked her again for helping me with my work project, and the call ended. I bet she never thought her and Raphael's relationship would end like this. Well, as I have said before, all is fair in love and war. My parents were appalled and devastated when they learned what Gidget had done. They apologized over and over again. I assured them that I was okay and no need to worry about me and the girls, we would be fine.

Raphael left us a hefty amount of security with his life insurance policy of one million dollars. It had recently doubled after he made his adjustments a couple of years ago. Yep, my girls and I are set for life. I'm not going to hold my head low. There is so much more for me to do. As I rose there, he was. My lover and friend. The one who had always been there for me and Raphael, the best man, Todd. 'Hey baby, I just came by to check on you and the girls. You want to grab a bite to eat?'

"Sure thing, T let me go let the sitter know... We can take the Porsche. I haven't driven it in a while, and I want to now.' As we drove to the spot, I knew that life was evolving exactly the way it was supposed to. I had loved Raphael, but Todd had always loved me, and he never acted on it until now. What a gentleman. Yes, a greater love is on the way. No rush though we can take it slow. We got a lifetime ahead of us. I hope he plans to be faithful, though. If not...

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