THE TRUTH CHAPTER 1 - GRANDPA

 

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CHAPTER 1

THE TRUTH

 

My name is Harry. I am 14 years old and currently studying in grade 9. I live with my father, my grandfather, and my grandmother. Even though my mother passed away in a tragic accident when I was only five, my family has always stood by me, never letting me drown in grief. Their love and care have been my strength, and because of them, I grew up with happiness in my heart.

Life at home is mostly peaceful, though sometimes my grandfather gets angry over very small things. He is fifty years old now, and though that isn’t too old, his temper often flares quickly. He became a father at just nineteen, and perhaps the hardships of life made him a little impatient. Still, I love him dearly, and despite his occasional anger, our home is filled with warmth.

The only shadow in my life comes from school. I am bullied constantly—teased, mocked, and sometimes even tortured by classmates. Their cruelty makes me dread going to school, and many mornings I wish I could stay home instead.

One day, I met Steve. He was five years older than me, and though my grandfather disliked him intensely, I found him to be kind and friendly. Steve was considered troublesome by many, but to me, he was a brother. We often played football together in the ground, laughing and forgetting the worries of life.

But things at home began to change. One evening, I returned to find my grandparents arguing fiercely. Their voices echoed through the house, and at the end of the fight, my grandmother shouted that she would kill my grandfather if she ever got the chance. I tried to ignore it, convincing myself it was just another small quarrel. Yet that day felt strange—everything seemed unsettled. My father looked exhausted, our neighbor, a drunk man with no work, threw stones at our house and shouted insults, and Steve was outside smoking cigarettes. My grandfather, already angry, threw a stone at Steve’s head and threatened to kill him.

Later that evening, Steve and I sat together, tired from football. He brought an energy drink, and we shared it before heading home. My head ached from the game, and I was so exhausted that when I reached home, I only glanced at my grandparents sleeping peacefully before retreating to my room. I smiled at them, unaware it would be the last time I saw my grandfather alive.

The next morning, I woke early and went downstairs to drink water. As I entered the kitchen and switched on the light, my heart froze. My grandfather lay lifeless on the floor, a knife beside him, and a deep cut across his neck. Shocked, I ran upstairs to wake my father. He rushed down, his face pale with horror. Soon my grandmother arrived, and upon seeing the scene, she broke down in tears.

My father immediately called the police. Officer Johnny Remolds, known as one of the toughest and most dangerous officers, arrived quickly. Alongside him came Detective Albert Brown, a sharp-minded investigator. The two men were rivals, constantly clashing because of their different styles of work. Yet when competition exists, quality often follows—and I knew this case would be handled with intensity.

Both officers questioned us thoroughly. I told them everything about the previous day—the fights, the threats, the strange events. They wrote down the names of my grandmother, my father, our neighbor, and Steve. But then another name surfaced: Harper Hall, my class teacher. Detective Albert explained that my grandfather had visited my school to speak with Harper about my friendship with Steve. Harper, as it turned out, was Steve’s aunt. This connection raised suspicion—perhaps she had acted out of rage to protect her nephew.

But there was no solid proof, no clear evidence to convict anyone. The case was tangled, with too many suspects and too many motives. My grandmother’s threat, the neighbor’s drunken violence, Steve’s quarrel with my grandfather, my father’s exhaustion, and Harper’s family ties—all of them pointed in different directions.

As I stood there, listening to the officers argue, I realized this was not going to be a simple investigation. The rivalry between Johnny and Albert would only add more chaos to the case. And somewhere in the middle of it all, I was left with grief, confusion, and the haunting question: who killed my grandfather?

 

 

TO BE CONTINUED………