Chapter 42: Chapter 42

True to word officer Cadena arrived five minutes later. The knock on the door prompted us it was him. The girls looked at each other making sure they looked presentable. I on the other hand didn’t care how I looked. I was tired that much I knew. I opened the door not caring about the cries from the other ladies. “Ladies, good morning.” “Good morning officer.” Everyone said in unison. I remained quiet. “I hope everyone had a pleasant sleep?” I looked back at my friends and then at him. “Ladies, aren’t you suppose to be working?” No what was it to him whether we went to work or not? “We had an unpleasant event last night and we thought it best not to go in.” Melba answered him. I could tell Melba was not going to put up with any male shit this morning. “Yeah, I guess that was for the better.” Officer Cadena quickly answered. “Miss Pena, the questions are actually for you. Do you mind if I sit down?” I looked at him and thought of what more did he need to ask. I wasn't wanting anyone inside my house but I remained civil. “No sir, come in and have a seat.” The girls scattered about to find seats near him. He took out his small pocket journal and turned to a page. “I just couldn’t get something about what you said last night.” "Which is?" I quickly responded a bit irritated. Officer Cadena smirked a bit. I however didn’t see anything funny. "I don't know how it was you knew your friend was hanging above...“ He began to say. I quickly jumped up. "Ricardo was our friend it's hard for anyone one of us to hear about his death at this moment." I quickly told him and stood up. I hadn't realized I had sat down. “I am sorry to bring about unpleasant details.” “Anyhow, Miss Pena your truck was inside the gates when you arrived. One of your friends must have driven it away from the scene. May I ask why?” I looked at the officer and thought about not telling him and keeping to my guns but I knew I couldn’t let him win. “You’re right officer the truck was inside the gates. I didn’t want my truck impounded for prints or anything like that I understand you could stay with it for a while and I love my truck as not to part with it.” I gave him the truth. “I see Miss Pena, but you do know that you tampered with evidence.” “Sir I didn’t I gave you my statement last night and you took it as the truth. You even said it all sounded right.” “True but that’s why it’s called an investigation.” “Well if all I’ am accused of trying to keep my truck then go ahead and take me in.” I was pissed now. “Now, Miss Pena, I didn’t come here to argue with you. I just wanted to know the truth that is all. Don’t worry I’am not going to impound your truck it seems that it matters too much to you.” “Yes, it does.” “I know I have a car I really enjoy and would probably be pissed if they would take her away from me as well.” “Good, then we are both in agreement, then.” “Yes, and I also came over to tell you that it was you who comes out on Youtube.” Oh hell, here we go again. “Yes, sir it is me in the video.” “I see may I say you sing beautiful” “Well thank you.” I said to him baffled and wondering where all of this was going. “Another thing Miss Pena why did that man Mr. Bolatrez he said as he flipped through his pad. “Say you were his fiancée.” “Because he only wishes it to be true, we were done a long time ago.” “Explain how long ago that is.” “And why would you want to ask a personal question?” I asked him not knowing where this was going. “Because I might consider giving you a personnel call and not so informal.” “And just what makes you think I would be taking that personnel call, sir.” “Why wouldn’t you?” Oh, fuck this guy thinks he's all that. I hate those kinds of guys. I had forgotten the girls were there. I looked around to see them. This guy didn’t even care he was asking me out in front of them. “Exactly why do you think I would.” “Because if that guy didn’t do his job then I know I could.” Fuck you was what I wanted to say. “Sir, are you on duty at this moment.” “Why yes, Miss Pena?” “Do you honestly think your superiors would appreciate knowing that you are using their time to come and ask me out when you should be doing something else like your job, sir?” The officer got up “Will be seeing each other again Miss Pena.” Officer Cadena for your sake I hope not what you fail to see I have witnesses on my corner what do you have.” “Miss Pena I have my badge” “Sir we also have video.” That was Patty’s voice. I turned around. “I do hope you don’t want to be shown on Youtube.” She said to him. The officer looked at her and then at me. “Good day Miss Pena” and went out the door. “Mother Fucker can you believe him, he tried to get you to go out with him. Fio whatever you have I don’t want.” Patty was screaming it now. “What a jerk!” Melba said too. The girls and I spent the afternoon not wanting to know anything about any events or news. We decided to think about spring break.