CHAPTER NO. 9
SOMETHING’S MISSING
3:27 PM


[Aislinn goes downstairs to find Eugene who was in the guest room.]

Detective Eugene! What happened here? Where is the body?

Are you sure Aislinn the body was here? There is not a single sign of the body being here.

Of course the body of Mathew was here you can ask the others also. There is really something
wrong here. come on we have to tell the others about the disappearance of the body.

We have to be careful Aislinn. Let me tell you something earlier when I came here in this
mansion Thomas told me to do him a favor.

What kind of favor?

He said me not to investigate the death of Mathew thoroughly and to wrap up the case quietly.

I think we better not trust him. He might have something up on his sleeves.

You are right detective Eugene.

Can you also do a favor for me?

Yes why not.

Don’t call me detective Eugene. Just say Eugene the former one sounds like that I’m a stranger

Okay… hmm Eugene lets go.

That’s better.

[Aislinn and Eugene joins the other in the fireplace room.]

We have something urgent to tell you all. Is everyone present here?

Yes, says Andrew. Is everything alright? Eugene?

Mathew’s body is missing. There is a killer in this mansion.

This is totally outrage. A murder in my mansion it’s impossible.
How can you be so sure that it is a murder?

Sir Thomas I assure you that I have solid evidence regarding this case. And as a detective it gives
me the right to investigate this case and Aislinn will take part in this case as a criminologist.

Eugene I want to tell you something regarding this case. Let’s talk outside.

sure Aislinn.

[Aislinn and Eugene leave the room and go in the hall]

Look when I asked Rebecca about Mathew she told me that he was doing some kind of research
here. I think we should ask questions related to that research.

Thanks for the information. Let’s go back.

We will question everyone here so please give us some honest answers because the culprit is one of you. The interrogation will be held here in separate rooms.

I refuse to be interrogated. This is rubbish.

Andrew your refusal says that you might be involved in something.

[The facial expressions of Andrew changed when Aislinn accused him]

No I’m not.

Then why are you refusing? Have you got any secrets that might be exposed?

Please Eugene stop interrogating us we have nothing to do with Mathew.

Then Sir Thomas can you explain what was Mathew researching on? And why was he here?

He was researching the book “on the origin of species” that’s why he came here he was a writer
he needed a place to stay here and the book. My mansion was able to fulfill both of his needs. He
died a natural death Aislinn why are you making us trouble.

Thomas can you show me his luggage? I might be able to find anything there.

If that can eliminate your suspicion on us then I’ll let you go through his luggage. Come with me my lady.it’s in the hall.

Aislinn, Will you be alright by yourself?

Yes, Eugene. I will go check the luggage you must find the body I am sure it’s here in the
mansion.

I will go check upstairs. Andrew and Rebecca both of you will come with me and help find the
body if you want to be guilty free.