173 Arres (1/2)

\”Ding dong ding dong,\” the doorbell interrupted the couple cuddling on the couch. They both raised their heads to look at the door.

\”Are you expecting any one?\”

Kim shook her head then asked, \”You?\”

\”No.\”

Carl pecked her on the lips before getting up. He strode to the door leisurely. He could see the people outside through the intercom. He frowned.

He could see two policemen standing side by side. 'What could they possibly want?'

He opened the door, \”How may I help you?\”

\”Carl Mike? Or should I say Stallone Blackwood?\” The first policeman questioned with derision.

The lines on his forehead etched in. \”Yes?\”

The first policeman raised the warrant to Carl's face, then he smirked, \”You're under arrest for laundering.\”

Carl was flabbergasted, \”What?!\”

Just then, Kim got up, she walked to the door barefooted. \”Who's that?\”

She saw the policemen before Carl could answer her question.

Sensing Carl's emotions, she gripped his arm, \”What's wrong?\”

Carl was frozen to the spot after he saw the warrant.

The policeman recounted what he had said earlier before turning to Carl, \”You'll have to come with us for questioning.\”

Kim's eyes watered but she took a deep breath to calm herself but her clammy hands betrayed her.

\”Sure, I'll go along with you. Let me grab a jacket.\” Kim patted Carl on his arm waking him up before running upstairs.

In less than three minutes she was back, wearing a pair of sneakers and a trench coat and a shoulder bag while carrying a pair of Converses belonging to Carl. She dropped the shoes on the floor before helping Carl wear them.

Carl watched her every action so he noticed her hands were shaking but she was trying to act calm. He smiled wryly.

\”We're good to go,\” she sniffled, holding onto his arm.

Though the policemen were surprisingly patient as they escorted the couple to the car parked in the driveway, the first policeman could not hide the disdain he felt whereas the second policeman was unreadable.

The drive to the police station was silent except for the sound of Kim's breathing. It took everything in her not to let her tears fall. She kept reminding herself that Carl was definitely innocent, therefore everything would be fine.

He was the nicest person she knew. He was patient and he definitely would not do anything to jeopardize their future. After all, he's only suspected of the crime, he has not been convicted and neither will he.

Carl only patted her hair trying to reassure her, to reassure himself too.

As soon as they got to the police station, Kim wouldn't let go of Carl, she insisted on being together with him.

Carl gave her a warm smile, \”I need you to get a lawyer and try not to panic. I know all this is shocking… truly unexpected. And I don't know the details but everything will be fine.\”

Kim nodded in understanding. That was all it took for her to calm down. She trusted her husband… he's honest and upright, so without a doubt, everything will be fine.

After letting go, Carl was escorted into the interrogation room while Kim took out her phone to call Sean.