Chapter 22: Chapter 22

THE BLACK ENVELOPE

[XIAN]

IN the middle of our intense conversation, I suddenly received a black envelope. It's always scary because I feel like something strange will happen again.

"Where did it come from and is it really for me?" I asked one of the maids who gave it to me. "I just saw it in the mailbox so I'm reaching out to you," he promised.

I just nodded and opened the envelope. This is another letter. It's also surprising because the presentation is formal but it seems like the depth of the message hidden here. Another thing that caught my attention were the letters in capital letters.

Dear Mr. Xian Synthecia,

I aM always Here, every time LonEly Near to you. Whatever Happens i am Oversee everything. Guide them Individuallybecause you don't know who is/are the Victim/s. Everyone has Suspicious statement. Time is gold. However the Crime is everywhere, be Ready because Each of you or Even me are a Possible Suspect or You. Silent means yes or go. Until my Rebellion Proceed to you, no one are Reliable for your trust. If your Scientific is true Entertain and believe to yourself. let's Start the game, again!

who i am?

-UNKNOWN

I could almost close my eyes to what he said and even if it was just a letter, my heart beat faster and my hair grew. They even wondered why my expression changed. I struggled to focus and developed the capitalized letters. “Do you have a ballpen and paper? Ask me now! ” I said loudly and Shiela, the maid, quickly reached out to me.

"This is it, sir," he said. "You always ready lady," I said as I took the paper and ballpen.

I sat down on the sofa and lay down there on a nearby table and tried to put each letter in capital letters. IMHELENWHOGIVESTHECRE EPYSURPRISES

I was surprised at the result and I stood up and showed it to Elle. “Look at this. Elle, are you really going to play with us? ” I said angrily. “wait a minute, bro! Why are you emphasizing me? Elle is my name. Who is Helen? And wait, I'm the one who was aggravated before after me? I guess that's wrong, brother. Do you want proof that I have nothing to do? Okay fine! I can prove to myself that I am innocent. My house has CCTV so everything here can be seen and I or you will know. ” his bold explanation.

I was shocked by what he said but it was true. I know it's really just his illness. But his letter itself says that he really is. But if he has CCTV here, that's big evidence that he really has nothing to do with it. I just hope there really isn't because I can't understand what's going on. I'm really confused.

I also noticed that they were all wondering especially Shawn and Vince.

Thea just hid behind me. He knows everything. I knew he was the only person who would believe what I was saying. We actually go to a room here that shows the motion in each house. I also noticed that there was also a guard.

We went in and Mr. showed me. Von is one of the guards here. I saw that Elle was the only person in the kitchen. At first, nothing was happening but in the middle of the video, there was a series of dead rats coming out because he opened the cabinet.

He was even upset at the same time as the small black box fell. There he saw the paper with the words 'PREPARE YOU' I wanted to believe but on the other hand, my hunch and belief that he planned everything really prevailed.

“See brother? I am innocent. Whoever did it really do it because I was involved in a crime that I didn't commit. ” annoyed it says.

“Yes, bro! There is evidence oh! ” Shawn's consent.

It's really another snake you thought knew everything.

“Okay fine! I believe. Let's just be careful of what happens next, ”I promised them all but I didn't really believe it. It's his house and I know he can do everything but if he manipulates me he will have a hard time.

Did we go out of the CCTV room? Ah as long as the video clips in every part of his house here. We just went to the dining area and ate because almost everyone was startled and hungry by his very early mysterious gimmick. “Let's just eat. Let's just let it happen. It drains the brain and we don't have to think first. You are especially older. Eatwell. ” it's thoughtful advice to me.

I tried to smile and went to the party. I put the thought aside because it was more important than my stomach is full. But, I will be alert and I will still be careful especially since I know something else will happen next. We ate breakfast and each of us quietly moved our own food.

SPEAK UP LITTLE GIRL

[THEA]

Everyone is very quiet and only our cutlery and chewing serve as noise here in the dining area.

It was too early for that intense scene. I happen to be Thea Synthecia. I know in recent days I have been mentioned but I just want to introduce myself to you. I'm the youngest and I'm actually only 12 years old here. I've had enough of everything I've observed since I've been gone for almost a few weeks. I didn’t know Ate Elle could do that. Sadly but he has really changed.

They were eating seriously and I noticed my older brother looking around. I can't blame him because I know he knows who the culprit really is. Even I don't want to trust Ate Elle anymore.

“Your silence. I knew early on the crime happened. I'm sorry my bodyguards weren't careful. ” Ate Elle's explanation.

“It's okay Elle. We were about to leave in case something suddenly happened. Maybe just tomorrow. Is that okay? ” Kuya Shawn asked. I just listen to what they talk about. The child is not allowed to answer, especially when the adults talk. I prefer to just enjoy what I eat. It's delicious so there's more dessert.

“There is no case Kuya Shawn. I'm sorry, Vince? ” Ate Elle said while looking at Kuya Vince. I almost blushed because Kuya Vince literally blushed. I smell something fishy constantly.

“... Ah eh it's okay. I'm sorry too. ” He answered sparingly with a smile. Even when I was young I felt that there was something in them. But I don't want my brain to get dirty because my older brother might scold me if I immerse myself in their scene.

Until we finished eating and everyone went back to the room. My sister's maids will take care of it. Taray diba? In the house that doesn’t end here the quantity. It's really amazing. I don't know if he is really the son of mommy and daddy.

ROOM 6

“Xian, May I ask a question? ” I said while he was busy arranging our clothes. “Is Ate Elle really my sister? Why doesn't he seem to have a babysitter after all? ” I wondered. “He is our brother. And, yes she really is your sister. Maybe daddy gave us our inheritance. Everyone has it but Elle is dad's favorite so maybe that's it. ”

Brother's explanation. I was surprised by what my older brother said. I thought that's not how I feel. But, I don't blame daddy because my sister is sick. I then remembered what mommy said.

"Ah, I thought not," I said sparingly as I watched my older brother do what he was doing. I can't understand something he's writing. "Brother, what's that?" I said so it looked at me.

“It doesn't have the youngest. I'm just making sure I decode earlier, ”he said.

I'm just really happy because my older brother is really good when it comes to this kind of conversation. It's like a detective. Kuya Cris looks like my idol in the Project Loki I'm reading.

"Brother, how did you know the answer?" I wondered. I sat down next to my older brother and he explained each one.

“... Ah! So, it's an Acrostic Cipher? "I said in amazement.

“Yes youngest! It is hidden in each previous letter. But what he did with each capital letter is what he emphasizes. ” unfolding it.

I just nodded and looked at the letter that my older brother was still holding. I was amazed at my older brother again. When you read it, the content and reminder are just like a warning, but there is a hidden message. I just scratched my head because of the depth and scary content of the message but I feel that only one person will do it.

My older brother and I stopped talking when suddenly an explosion occurred.

EVIL PLANS

[SOMEONE]

I don’t know but I’m happy with what’s happening. I know now they are all more confused especially Xian. All the actions I did were really planned by me and that was just part of being pretender. I know that Xian already feels my cards but I want to play with them until they are all dizzy.

“Great job, TB! I know you do your best. Thank you! Now they will be more careful especially Xian. But then, it's okay, at least the things that will happen will be even more exciting. ” I happily said in front of me that TB.

The two of us are here in the main room. Here we talk to all my accomplices. Well, they all are. But, even so, I know there is a traitor. So I am being doubly careful. I don't want to fail.

“Yes! I really did everything, Miss. ” he politely replied.

I just smiled and continued to drink wine. As I sat I thought of the next plan. Plans attached are surprises. "Are you thinking of anything new to do, miss?" wondered its question.

“Yes TB! I want to scare them again. I still don't want to use the worst weapon. I'm still kind. After all, it's already night. We have to make something new but impressive. ” I will explain.

TB frowned at me. I could read in his aura that he was confused so I sat down and told him the whole plan.

“Listen carefully okay? We have a fireworks bomb right? Get it! It was in the warehouse when I was older. You ask Hino to help. We need that so they can be busy watching while I do another surprise, ”I said and he nodded in agreement.

I know he gets it all. So I asked him to do that first so that I could do my plan as well. I knew I had to be more careful and I had to be even better. I know him. He knows everything. He is great in deductionist but then I can manipulate some people that surrounds in him.

I got up and called TB as well. I prepare myself for the next battle.

"This is my battle. See you, Mr. Xian!"