I sipped on the coffee keeping my eyes out of the window. The rain was falling outside which was not new but it was getting heavier. I rubbed my gloves covered hands on each other keeping the cup down. Emily sat beside me with bated breaths. She clearly looked nervous no matter what she says. Aiden had his gaze stern which made me worry for many reasons. Edmund was nervous which he didn't hide. That's what I love the most about him. He is transparent. What he feels is what he shows. There is no other side to it.

So, we are in the restaurant right around the corner of Mrs Wittnakar's house. As planned Aiden came to pick me up after lunch hour. Dad who got discharged just today morning looked happy when Aiden said he will be taking me out a bit to get some fresh air. Though the look on Aiden's face said how bad and guilty he felt lying to my father but he got no option as he is stuck in between. But if we get caught today by anyone then I don't know what is going to happen later. It scares me more than breaking into someone's empty house. Emily and Edmund met us at this cafe we are sitting as they took half day leave as well from school. I didn't ask them the reason as I got no time from listening to Aiden's plan.

But I was glad to see none of the three in school uniform. It wouldn't have looked good either. Why we are not planning to execute the plan after school? Because her son will be home. Besides, according to Aiden, her working hours gets over around the same time as well. She likes to spend more of her time with her only son so she just works when he is not around that means school hours. She was currently at home for lunch but she will go back in some time so here we are waiting for her to leave.

Mrs Wittnakar lives with her son who is junior to us at school. She is basically in her late 30s or something. She works in Mr Wright's law firm. I don't know anything about her husband as I said before but I have heard he lives in the city for work. I haven't seen him around in the town ever.

I envy him that he is away from this messed town. I just sometimes feel like running away from here but then I can't leave these people behind. I need them along with me. My hands involuntarily moved to my neck as I pulled my scarf closer to my neck so my red marks can't be seen by anyone. The whole incident still haunts me but I'm trying my best to put up a strong act telling people how brave I am. I just coped up with that killer and still, I am here to break into the house of one of the suspect. Either way, I have the possibility of getting killed by whoever he is so why should I fear? I might be being selfish but if that killer knows about me then he definitely knows about them as well. So they are no safe either. It's better if we just end this whole thing for good and I hope we will.

I don't know why but my mind started drifting to Mr Gracias and the last time I saw him. Lying on the floor with the look of terror in his eyes. I shivered at that thought when Emily put her hand on mine. I looked at her as she gave me a gentle smile. Just when something strokes in my mind.

"Aiden," I said remembering something all of sudden. I don't know why did I leave that detail. My mind is screwed and I need to get together before I get totally screwed.

Aiden looked at me along with Emily and Edmund. They all had questions in their eyes. I know these three are just doing this for me and I do feel bad but I know at the same time that I can't go alone so I am just left with this. Dragging them along with me.

"I forgot to tell one thing about Mr Gracias," I said as they three paid all attention towards me.

"What is it?" Aiden asked carefully but his gaze wandered outside in between so Mrs Wittnakar won't go away.

"There was something written on the wall," I said again remembering the exact picture from that night. Aiden gave me a curious glance.

"I don't know if it's important or have anything to do with the murder," I said again shaking my head a bit.

"But?" He asked.

"Umm... It was like something half-written maybe. I didn't quite get it," I said.

"What was written?" Aiden asked.

"Rache... That's all," I said and looked at him to study his face. He gave it a thought for some time as I kept looking at him.

I saw Edmund thinking too as he looked out and around in between. Emily was quietly listening to everything as she sipped on the hot coffee in this cold weather.

"Maybe someone would have come or he was in a hurry so he didn't complete it," Edmund said moving his gaze from me to Aiden. Aiden let out a sigh and shook his head negatively.

"It's a german word which means revenge," he said. I widened my eyes. I didn't know that. I thought it's of no use so maybe that's why it got out of my mind. I thought... I don't know what I thought but not this.

"What?" Emily asked with fear visible on her face.

"Holy shit," Edmund said it out aloud. Aiden moved his gaze around to make sure no one heard us. But Edmund wasn't bothered as he went on, "Guys, we are screwed. He won't leave us as well."

He was kind of right. If he is taking revenge then Mr Gracias knew something or did something to him, the killer, which might have triggered him and then he killed Mr Gracias. And here we are doing the exact same. Provoking him by doing this shit. Are we going out of the way? Yes, of course, we are. No, not we but I am. I am being stupid but nothing else. This is pure craziness.

"It's no joke and we shouldn't be here," he said again breaking me from my thoughts and looking at Aiden. Aiden put his hand on Edmund's shoulder.

"Ed, relax. Take a deep breath. It's gonna be fine," Aiden said with assuring voice. Edmund didn't look convinced as he shook his head rapidly.

"No, Aiden. We shouldn't be here. He will kill us too," he said again. He sure looked freaked out and that made me even more scared that my heart started thudding in my chest without my notice.

"Listen. Just be with Emily and the minute you feel something is off the take a leave from there. Go straight home and drop her as well," Aiden said sounding calm. I don't know how he manages that.

"You shouldn't go in there too. I can't leave you alone," Edmund said. I adore how he care for Aiden no matter what happens between them.

"And I can't leave her alone," Aiden said looking at me and back at Edmund. I felt guilty. What the heck am I doing? If anything happens to any of them then I won't be able to forgive myself ever. No, I won't let that happen ever.

"Just try and understand. We will be fine," Aiden said again. Edmund let out a small sigh.

"I won't leave either of you so just be safe. I will make sure that you people get out of there without notice," Emily said putting a smile.

"Me too," Edmund said, "Sorry just got drifted away I guess." Aiden and Emily chuckled by looking at them and I could just smile sadly feeling guilty from inside.

"It's okay," Aiden said. Just when I felt Emily toughen beside me. I looked at her when she put a hand on the side of her face and moved in.

"She is here," she whispered loud enough so we could hear. We did all attempts do we won't get spotted. I peeked at Mrs Wittnakar who was watching around as if she was scared of someone looking over her or following her. She walked hurried to adjust her umbrella and bag as she made her way in the direction of her firm.

"Alright, time for some action. Take care guys, and be safe" Aiden said getting up from his seat when she went little away from us. We nodded and followed him.

"You too," Edmund said and went in the opposite direction from us with Emily as they followed Mrs Wittnakar.

I took a deep breath and looked at Aiden who was just looking down at me. His eyes weren't exactly showing any emotions but were kind of hard. His jaw was gritted as some unknown emotions passed through his eyes. He was in all black today including the gloves he wore which added to his serious yet mysterious emotions.

"What's wrong?" I asked to clear my doubt about his intentions or more about my fears of him leaving me alone at the moment. I very well know he won't do that but what to do about my reckless doubtful mind. Aiden looked ahead shaking his head a little.

"Nothing. We should go," he said and started walking pulling his raincoat hoodie on. I gave in and started following him opening the umbrella and keeping it on my head. I haven't exactly asked him about how we are going to go inside because I trust him and I very well know he might have already planned out everything already.

I wasn't wrong though. We crossed the road. Aiden stopped a little away from the gate of the house and kept looking around to be sure of something. The food mess across the road was wide open with a few people inside. Some bypassers were around too but the rush was low with the dark clouds and windy weather along with thundering in between and heavy rain was making up for us. It was kind of helping us in every way filling darkness around. The lights were out as well and so some of the people lit lamps to see more clearly.

Aiden held my hand and pulled me to the opposite direction from the house making me frown. I almost felt he betrayed me again and was just taking me back home.

"There are people around. It's risky," he said while walking and looking around.

"So?" I said with crooked eyebrows.

"We can go from backside in her backyard," he said in a low tone just for me to hear. His gaze was fixed before us as he spoke again, "It's raining so there won't be many people there considering it's close to the river."

I nodded my head in understanding, "True."

Her backyard gave access to some part of the forest where the river met the woods making it look beautiful. He is right as usual, people who have business-related to woods or sometimes small fishers go there and with this heavy rain, no one would be around. I don't know how I would have thought this much. Aiden was right in thinking I am actually reckless. I make plans but don't know how to execute most of the time.

We made round from the street and walked on the side of the trees. The rain fell on the trees who further did their jobs in drenching us. Aiden had his raincoat but I was with just umbrella and was barely holding up with this speedy wind. I looked around to check if by any chance someone is around but thankfully there was no one. The windows and doors of the neighbouring two house were tightly closed with curtains raised. I was still scared that someone might see. We looked up at the railing in front.

"Wait here. I'll check," Aiden said as I nodded at him. He had a good height and built muscles so it was easier for him to climb up. He jumped and held the edge of the railing while I moved my gaze away. There was still no one around. I saw Aiden climbing up as he sat on the edge and looked around in the backyard and at the house.

He then jumped back outside and gestured me to come closer. I did as said and shut my umbrella keeping it beside the railing. Aiden bent in front of me and held both of his hands so I could go up with help of them.

I put my one leg carefully in his intertwined hands.

"Here. Be careful as it's slippery," Aiden said as he moved a little up. I nodded at him and held the wall and then the edge with great difficulty. He pushed me up and I managed to get on the edge. I sat there for some time taking deep breaths. And then jumped in the backyard carefully. I looked up in the widow of the neighbourhood but there was still no one. At least I couldn't see anyone.

Aiden jumped behind me and gestured me to come to the side. He took out some metal from his raincoat pocket and looked around for one more time as he broke the lock of the backdoor in no time. I was breathing heavily with all the anticipation. This was my first time breaking into someone's house. It was scaring me to the death but I was coping up with it.

I just want to go inside, look around and get out as soon as possible. I can't go on like this for longer. Aiden went inside as I followed him with bated breaths. The curtains of the whole house were kept down making it even darker in the house. I wanted to pull up those to look around more closely but this is good for us I suppose. I saw Aiden walking ahead taking careful steps. He was looking around continuously.

"Faith, close the door," he said in a low voice. I nodded and rushed behind again to pull the door as the lock was already broken by Aiden. He threw a stick at me so I can use it to kind of lock it. At least it shouldn't be wide open as it will just grab unnecessary eyeballs.

I joined Aiden again in the kitchen which was first after coming in from the backyard.

"We should get something in study or her room," Aiden said in a low voice. I nodded at him.

"Right, I will search the room. You look into the study," I said to which he nodded.

We walked towards the living room from where Aiden went to the study which he knew was beside the living as he has come here before. I made my way upstairs taking small steps.

To be honest I was freaking out. My hands were sweaty, my heart was thudding and I felt like running outside to get away from this shitty feeling I was getting. I don't want to do this. I knew this was wrong but my family and friends were on the stake. Anyway, I am here already and there is no point in thinking now. It's too late so I should just go with the flow.

I reached the first floor and there were three rooms. Shit! Which one now? I walked towards the first door and opened it. It had less furniture. Besides, it wasn't looking like someone lived in it. It basically was kind of storage room where they must be keeping all the unused stuff. I closed the door again and opened the one before it. Anyone could tell that it was a kid's room just by looking around at the toys and books and study material. The walls were painted like that as well. I closed it shut behind and made my way towards the only door left.

My heart started thudding even rapidly with each step I took. The sweat was forming on my head even in this cold weather. I was already drenched with rain and now this. I wiped my forehead and held the doorknob of the last door. I gave it a thought and took a deep breath before turning it around and opening it wide. I peeked inside and looked around to see if it really is empty or not and gladly it was. I let out a sigh of relief and walked inside. The room was a mess with the stuff thrown on the bed. Looks like Mrs Wittnakar was in hurry. I should too before anyone comes. I walked hurriedly and started looking through the things.

The things thrown on the bed were definitely won't be of any use as she has basically just left them there like that. So I should start with the table beside the wall. I opened the drawers which were filled with some boxes containing jewellery and stuff. Nothing useful. I closed them again with frustration. My breaths were becoming uneven with each passing second as anxiety was feeling inside me. The fear of someone coming being constant. I looked around the room with irritation and my eyes landed on the cupboard. I rushed towards it and pulled the handle. Shit! It's locked. What am I suppose to do now? I couldn't think straight. Coming here all the way and getting nothing? This can't be happening.

I moved my hand through my hair and kept looking around. Without thinking anything I started looking down the bed to see something, anything but there was nothing as well. With the feeling of defeat, I finally made my way out. I closed the door behind and walked towards the staircase when something clicked inside my mind. The kid's room. Something didn't look right. I went back and opened the door of her son's room. I walked inside towards the bookshelf. Everything was perfect like it has been arranged lately. Something seemed to be off about it. But he can be a very tidy kid no? I still need to give a try.

I took out book after the other to check if something is behind it. I pulled out every book on that shelf and there it was. An old untidy diary which was full of mud was kept hidden behind three books. I smiled widely and took it out. I wiped it with my coat as there were initials written on it. T.G. G for Gracias? What was his name again? Thomas. That's right. Thomas Gracias.

I opened the diary recklessly as the loud beating of my heart continued. My heart skipped a beat when I saw the photo of George Doppler and Mr Gracias together on the very first page. I turned around pages quickly just looking over them and I knew why he was killed right at the moment. He was doing his research as to how and why George Doppler was actually killed. He was doing the exact same thing we are doing at the moment. There were names written of the people he thinks are accused and one of them was Mrs Whittaker. He knew something about her maybe. That's why she met and that's why he was killed later.

The other names included and my eyes got widened. My breath got hitched looking at Mr Moore's name as being the prime suspect. Why? Why hasn't he written the answer to why? The next name followed was Mr Wright followed by Mr and Mrs Clerk. These people hold the biggest post in their respective domain and can get away with anything so easily. The two of them are closest to me. I need to find the real face before my two best friends get in trouble. I closed the diary and made my way towards the door. Just when I was making my way out I saw the shadow behind me through the mirror. I froze at the place. There was someone beside me present in this room all the while. Someone was hiding behind the curtains. I guess he has sensed something about me as well and before he could reach me I need to call Aiden for help. I need to do something but my body didn't move like it has been paralysed.

I want Aiden right here so badly. My eyes started tearing up while my mind kept screaming at me to move so at that moment I did the exact thing I was supposed to do. I started running but I knew right at the moment that I won't be getting anywhere when the person in all black came running from behind and grabbed my mouth pulling me inside the room again. This time I moved my hands and legs with great strength to push him away but he was way too strong. His grip on my nose and mouth got tight making it hard for me to breathe. I struggled without being able to call for Aiden while he kept me dragging inside the room. It was getting harder for me to cope up with his strong body and my movements started coming to halt.

Just when I was on the verge of falling out, my subconscious mind woke up out of nowhere and I don't know from where I got the strength but I moved my legs and hands fast and pulled the curtains beside me with full force making them fall with a loud thud on the study table. It also made some of the things on the table fall on the ground making a loud noise. I hope Aiden gets my signal.

"Bitch," I heard the voice and it sounded so familiar. That figured threw me on the floor and I hit my head in the process as the force was too much. I had no energy left to get up to do anything. I looked at the figure being unconscious as he ran towards the door to shut it off.

No, I can't fall asleep I need to stay awake. I struggled and turned around to get on my feet but stumbled. I held the same study table and saw a scissor lying. I looked back at the figure as it looked a little blurry now. It locked the door and looked at me. I could feel the warm liquid flowing through one side of my face and my head was hurting like shit but I need to just put on the strength together for one last time before he kills me.

The figure took big steps towards me and held my hair. A loud shriek left my mouth but just when I moved my hand up and down hitting that bastard with the scissor in my hand. I heard the door thudding loudly.

"FAITH..." I could hear Aiden calling me but I can't respond. I don't have energy left. My head was spinning and I couldn't think straight.

The figure was lying on the ground as it struggled to get up again. The banging on the door was becoming loud with each passing second and I just wish he breaks the door. The figure got up and I moved my hand again to hit him but it was too late as he grabbed my hair again and threw me on the ground. He took the scissor from my hand in his. I am dead meat now. Tears flowed through my eyes making my vision even more blurry.

I felt some deep pain on my left cheek the next moment and before I could register there was another punch that hit my face.

"You bitch, how dare you..." He punched me again. I felt my body heavy. I don't know what to do. I looked up with half-closed eyes to see he has raised his hand with the same scissor in them. I closed my eyes tight with fear but I never got hit. The weight on me was moved. There was loud noise inside the room. I looked up at the ceiling keeping my gaze there. The noise got louder and stopped suddenly with just the voice of footsteps.

"Shit, Faith," I looked at Aiden who was broken completely as he looked at me with so many emotions flooding. I started closing my eyes as it was too hard, "Look at me, please," Aiden said and picked me up in his arm as his other hand moved around my face.

"Aid..." I just could pronounce that.

"Just stay with me. I won't le..." Aiden was saying something but he broke before completing. His tears fell on my bloody face

"I'm so sorry," he was crying by now. I felt guilty. I wasn't his fault. I wanted to say this to him but I couldn't utter anything. I just kept lying there.

"We..." With great strength, I was able to utter a few words. Aiden wiped his face and looked at me, "need to..."

"Get out..." I said and Aiden kept looking at me as if he was frozen but we need to get out before someone comes home. Aiden nodded and looked around.

He helped me get up but I stumbled again. Aiden held me tight and made me sit on the chair nearby. He rushed somewhere and came back in no time. He had some cloth in his hand. He raised his hand and wiped my face carefully. The coldness of water hit my burning skin and it felt heavenly. Aiden kept looking at me carefully as he moved the cloth throughout my face.

"I am... Fine..." I said after a few moments when the reality hit me and I got to my senses, "Don't..."

"Shut up," Aiden cut me in between as I made an attempt to get on my feet and I managed as well, "That's why I wanted you to be out of this," Aiden shouted with frustration in his voice.

"I know, Faith how messed up everything is at the moment," He shouted again and I just kept looking at him. I had nothing to say because I know it's all my fault. I was blinded by the thought of finding the killer by myself that I forgot the reality. I am still a kid to fight against these people. I can't win against them and now I really think I should stop for good.

"Gosh, I shouldn't have agreed," Aiden said again. I held him tight and started crying my heart out. It was hurting and the pain was unbearable. I couldn't even look at my face in the mirror as it was swollen everywhere. Aiden held me. His body got soften in no time. He moved his hand from my head as the tears kept on flowing unapologetically. Aiden pulled me away after a few moments. I wiped my nose and eyes. He kept looking carefully for me to get to my senses fully.

After a few moments, we made our way to the living room. Aiden's grip on me was comforting enough. He made me sit on the couch and rushed somewhere again. I held my face and head in hand. It was too much for me. Everything was spinning and blurry. I wanted to cry more but I got no time. It's something I invited for myself and I should face the consequences.

"Drink this," I looked up when I heard Aiden. He was holding a glass of water in his hand. I took it and gulped the water hurried. I gave the glass back to him and looked at him gratefully. He gave me a small smile when the telephone started ringing loudly making me jerk hard. I looked up at Aiden.

"It should be Edmund," he said and ran to grab the receiver. I followed him with my gaze. His face got toughen and worry surpassed him. It made me scared for a moment.

"We need to hurry, Faith," he said grabbing my arm and pulling me up. I put all the left strength and followed him with great difficulty. We need to get out at any cost.

Aiden opened the door and looked around to check the surrounding. He then held me again and pulled outside closing the door behind us.

"Are you sure you can do it?" Aiden asked looking at me and then back at the railing. The raindrops fell on us mercilessly. I gave him a small smile and nodded my head.

"I have to as we got no other option," I said and looked up at the wall. It wasn't big but my state was bad to even walk straight. I don't know how am I suppose to but I have Aiden with me so I will be fine.

"Wait, let me help you," Aiden said. He jumped and grabbed the edge of the wall and threw his one leg around it as he got seated on it. He bent and offered me one hand. I held it as he pulled me up with all the strength inside him. He let me sit and jumped on the other side.

I looked down at him and jumped on him when he gestured me. He caught me and put me down. He then took my umbrella in his hand and looked around for one last time. There was still no one around and the rain was still heavy. We started walking as he held me tight. Aiden opened the umbrella and kept on me keeping it little lower to hide my face. I was tired and all I wanted to do is sleep in my bed but I still got a long way to go. I kept on walking beside him until he halted. I grabbed his arm tighter in the fear to fall down.

"Holy shit, what happened," I heard Edmund's loud voice as he ran towards us. I could barely look at him with my state.

"Oh my god, Faith," it was Emily. Hearing her voice I could tell she will break at any moment and she did the exact same. She started crying and held me from the side, "OMG!!!"

"I'm..." I said with some difficulty and moved my one hand over her arm, "Good."

"No, you are not. We need to take her to doctor," Edmund came forward. I moved my gaze to him. He was freaked out with worry on his face. I smiled even in this state.

"Yes," Aiden said and stared moving aside but I held him again when the reality hit me. How am I suppose to go home? What am I going to say to dad and mom? I have broken their trust. They will hate me now. I don't want to tell them about me breaking into someone's house. I won't be able to face them again. I am ashamed as to how people will look at me. God! What have I done?

"Aiden, dad and mom," I said in a single breath. My eyes started tearing up again.

"We have to face it, Faith," Aiden said with his gaze soft as ever. I am glad that he isn't mad at me though but that's just because looking at my swollen and beaten face maybe. He said again when I didn't say anything, "I will handle everything."

"They will... know about... what we did," I said with a shaky voice. Aiden let out a sigh.

"They won't. Trust me," he said. I looked up at him as he gestured me with his eyes. They were assuring and it made me feel better.

"Let's just take her home," Aiden said moving his gaze from mine, "Edmund, Emily, hold her tight."

The next moment I had Edmund on my one side and Emily to the other. Edmund held the umbrella with his free hand. They held me securely in their arms not letting me fall. I was glad to put all the weight on them. That's what I wanted. Yesterday someone choked me and today someone beat me. I am in a riot.

"I will bring the car," Aiden said and ran to one side.

I got settled in the backseat with Emily on my side as she kept on wiping my face and fanning it in between. It helped to reduce the burning sensation I was getting. It took us some 20 minutes to reach the home with the car.

I knew what I will be facing once I get into the house and I wasn't wrong. Mom and Dad looked freaked out looking at my face. They looked scared. The guilt surpassed me again when mom hugged me tightly. The tears were flowing from her eyes and resting on my shoulder. I haven't seen dad looking scared in my whole life but he was there sitting and looking at me with terror. Aiden managed to get him to talk to the doctor.

Dad asked the most obvious question as to how and why did it happen. He busted on Aiden saying he sent me with him because he trusted him. The tears flowed from my eyes looking at Aiden being the victim of my dad's outburst when it should be me. I walked towards him to tell dad the truth when Aiden gestured me to not say anything. Emily and mom took me to the room when the doctor came to get my face fixed.

He asked me about how did anything happen and I didn't speak. I don't know what Aiden has said to dad so it's better to keep quiet. He didn't ask anything further when I refused to open my mouth. The doctor left after prescribing me some medicines and handing the sheet into mom's hand. Mom still had tears in her eyes and I assured her that I am fine.

She asked again as to how any of this happened and I was glad to see Aiden and Edmund along with Dad at the door. He handled the situation saying that I got attacked when we were roaming at our regular spot which is not much away from where Mrs Wittnakar live. Dad and mom got convinced when we got a call saying someone broke at Mrs Wittnakar's house and there was no doubt that it was the same person who beat me.

Aiden till now hasn't named who he was even though I was sure that he might have seen his face out and clear. I will ask him about it later when mom and dad leave the room. The five people who worry about me the most in the world were sitting beside me with concern, care and love visible on their faces and actions.

Mr Moore joined us soon along with William Evans to ask us question about the attacker. I couldn't describe him well as I honestly didn't get to see him much but I explained the whole incident keeping out the house details from it carefully. Aiden said he tried to get away his mask that he was wearing but failed as he escaped and ran away. He said further that he was concerned for me and that's why he didn't bother to run behind the killer and instead came to save me. They left soon after along with mom and dad as they wanted to speak about something and asked Aiden, Emily and Edmund to stay with me.

Edmund closed the door once they were out and away. He sat on the one edge of the bed with Aiden in front of me. Emily sat close beside me and held my hand tight. A few minutes went in silence before I thought to break it. I was feeling much better now.

"What happened to you two? Did you guys follow her?" I asked gaining everyone's attention. I kept my voice lower so no one could hear us from outside the door.

"Yes, we did. She looked freaked out for some reason," Edmund started and looked at Emily.

"She went to the firm first and in the next few minutes was out as well. She looked suspicious as she kept on looking around to check if someone is following," Emily continued from where he left. I and Aiden listened to them carefully.

"We had a safe distance so thankfully she didn't see us," Edmund added and Emily nodded at him.

"Where did she go?" Aiden asked.

"To the station," Edmund said. I gave them a confused look but then the pages from the diary flashed through my eyes. Mr Moore was written there so is it possible that she went to meet him? He is in charge of the case and he is doing no progress. He showed no interest when that killer came to my window and instead went to some neighbourhood town.

Later he came late when the killer barged inside and tried to kill me. And even now he didn't ask much but was just focused if any of us saw the attacker.

"Police station?" Aiden asked again looking confused. Edmund nodded. I need to tell Aiden about what was in there but I can't in front of Emily. I don't want her suspect her own dad when I am not fully sure. It's just Mr Gracias's diary and his doubts about people around.

"Yes."

"We couldn't go inside," Emily said looking at us. I gave her a nod and smile. She doesn't have to as it's not needed anymore. I have thought of stopping now. Enough of putting my people and my own self in danger. Today's incidence shit scared me to the core and I don't want to go ahead.

"She came out the same time I called you so she was in for around 45 minutes maximum," Edmund said adding to Emily. Aiden nodded and looked at me.

"Faith," I looked up at him as he went on, "At least stay out of it now," his eyes were begging me to stop at the moment. I let out a sigh and nodded.

"I will. I promise," I said trying to put a smile but it hurt. It hurt like bitch.

"You will?" Emily widened her eyes. I nodded again.

"I think I should stop for good. I already got attacked twice. First time I put my parents in danger and this time you three. I don't want to take any more risks," I said meaning every word I spoke. That's enough of adventure. That killer is out of my league and I don't think I will be able to get hold of him. I don't want to go through the same thing I experienced twice again.

"That's good then," Aiden said and gave me a full smile which sent butterflies in my stomach. I smiled a little looking back at him.

"Did you find anything?" Edmund broke our eye contact and I frowned at him. I want to stop and now this dude is taking an interest? I don't want to talk about murder anymore and want to enjoy a normal life yet again. But I have to answer him.

"Hmm... She has Gracias's diary with her which shows he was looking into Doppler's murder," I said. Those three exchanged a look.

"That's why he got killed," Aiden said putting a thoughtful face. What's up with him? He wanted me to stop sometime back but he won't stop by himself as it looks.

"I heard dad saying that Mrs Gracias was insisting about her husband's diary being stolen but I guess no one paid much attention," Emily said. Mr Moore again tried to hide the diary? But why?

"That's the thing. No one is paying much attention to anything," Edmund said with frustration. I agree with him completely.

"Anything useful in there?" Emily asked. I out a sigh again.

"I didn't get to see much of it as I thought I will look inside ones I am out of the house. But before that he attacked me. The diary stayed in the house I suppose," I said shaking my head. The flashes from today creeped me out. It was pure horror. I shivered with fear but Emily held me.

"You didn't see his face?" Edmund asked. I shook my head negatively.

"Didn't get a chance," I said. Edmund moved his gaze to Aiden who was still in his thoughts.

"Aiden?" Edmund asked gaining attention from him. I looked at him carefully. Aiden looked back at me but his eyes weren't speaking anything much.

"I saw him but he is not the killer," he just said and looked away. I frowned looking at him. I was right. He did see him. Why did he hide? Why didn't he say the name? Why is he so sure of him not being the killer?

"How are you sure about it?" I asked with slight irritation. Aiden looked back at me but before he could speak I fired the next question.

"Who was him?" I asked. His eyes were stern without emotions when he said that name making us shocked.

"Tyler."

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