55. Mr Richardson

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"Hey Luke" I open my door with wide arms as I bring Luke into a hug. The heavenly smell of the steaming chinese food fills my senses as I breathe in and my stomach rumbles as I think of the food that Luke and I are about to eat.

"How have you been?" He knows about Harry - it was on the news as well so everyone would know about it.

"I've been better, but now that you and one of my favourite foods are here I am very happy." I close the door behind him as he slips his boots off and slides them with his foot next to my front door.

"I'm glad. I have a lot to tell you. I was going to call you, but I wanted to tell you in person. Also gives me an opportunity to get out of band practice. I love those lads, but god Michael has been moody lately. I don't know why though."

"I found out information too." I nod my head as I get two plates out for Luke and I as well as cutlery. "And has Michael ever been moody like this before? He seemed fine the other night."

"Yeah I don't know what it is that has come over him. I think he's missing home." He takes the plate from my hands "thanks."

"That's odd. How long have you been away from home again?"

"6 months."

"That's quite a while."

"I know." He hums, dishing some rice onto his plate. "So, about Aleisha?"

"Well, Jacko and I have rekindled our friendship and the other day when I was going to see him I seen a pretty blonde who was working at his restaurant. It's usually only Jacko and his father so I found it odd. They are always barely ever busy, but recently their restaurant has been packed which is odd so I figured they hired a new girl. I then seen her name tag and it said Aleisha and it hit me - Jacko was seeing her. So then I was talking to her and said I know a mutual of hers and I said your name and she just froze. It was almost as if her soul left the place, but her body remained. Pablo, Jacko's dad then came and she asked to go on her break. I didn't see her after that as Jacko and I left." I pause, allowing Luke a moment to take it all in.

"Continue.." He slowly nods his head. It must be hard hearing about her.

"Jacko was so honest with me which made me become open minded to the situation and I believe him. He was at a club and Aleisha was there too. He seen her and approached her. They began dancing and Jacko then danced on her - if you know what I mean." I watch Luke's face as he scrunches up his nose and cringes. "Then Aleisha said no to him, but he didn't take no for an answer as she wasn't pushing him away she just denied him. She by this time still hadn't mentioned she was in a relationship. They then kissed and went to the bathrooms and one thing lead to another. I'm so sorry Luke." I place my hand on his as I can tell he is still hurt by this. "I don't know if this will make you feel any better, but Jacko said they aren't in a relationship. He just seen her as a hook up and she was in desperate need for a job so he gave her one as she moved out of her apartment or something."

"Yeah we lied together and because of what she did we told her she had to move out. Thanks for telling me Ella." He begins inhaling and exhaling rather slowly to calm himself. "I'm glad you told me, but it just hurts. It feels like she's telling me about it all over again. Were they both drunk?"

"I think so." I scoop some more rice onto my plate. "Do you want to tell me what you found out about later? I get it if you need some time to think."

"Na" he shakes his head. "I needed to hear it. I'll tell you what I found out."

"Okay." I take a sip from my water bottle - I decided to have water instead of the lemonade that Luke brought over. I haven't been eating nor drinking healthily lately.

"So Aleisha still talks to Michael. They agreed to keep a positive work relationship because they both need the job. Michael said she was confused as to why Michael brought up Jacko, but she still spoke about him anyway. Aleisha and Jacko hung around each other quite a bit, but he would always get weird phone calls and have to leave the room. Aleisha is snoopy and obviously tried to listnen to the call. She didn't know who the person was as she only heard a one sided call, but he would always answer to the person by 'Mr Richardson'."

"Richardson?" I almost spit out my food.

"Yeah and he always has to leave at odd hours to go see this Richardson dude."

"Oh my god." I have now lost my appetite. "Jacko has been so secritive with me because of David?"

"David?" Luke questions.

"David Richardson. Richardson is Harry's boss' last name and that's not a very common name here. Especially for someone who is controlling. It has to be him."

"Why would he want to work with Jacko?"

"I have no idea, but I need to figure that out." I tap my fingers against the table. "Is that all you know?"

"Yeah, I'm sorry."

"No - you have told me more than enough believe me. Thanks Luke." I take his and my plate as we have both finished. "I'll put the left overs in the fridge. You can take them with you when you leave if you like."

"Na, it's fine. You have them." He smiles. "You alright?"

"Yeah, it's just so weird. Why would Jacko work for him?" I shake my head in disbelief. "Luke."

"Yes?"

"Can you come with me somewhere?"

"Where do you want to go?"

"I need to go to the police station to tell them what I seen on the night Harry got shot. I know Harry will kill me for doing this, but I don't care." I tidy up the kitchen bench as Luke walks towards the front door to get his shoes.

"Of course I'll come."

"Thank's Luke."

*

Luke drove me to the station as David or his men would know for sure what my car looks like. I didn't tell Luke that though, he offered to drive and I didn't object. I feel more comfortable with him driving anyway as I am having repetitive panic attacks right now. I told the police that I want to put in a report and we are waiting in the room at the moment for the cops to come in and listen to what I have to say.

"Good evening, Miss Jackson is it?"

"Yes." I nod my head.

"I'm Sargent McCarthy, how are you both?" The lady shakes both Luke and my hand. Luke introduces himself to her.

"What do you two have to tell me?"

"He's here to support me, but I'm here for the Harry Styles shooting case." I tell her and she nods, writing down some things on her piece of paper. "I was there at the scene and I'm in the background of some photos and videos online. I would like to remain anonymous though for this as I do not feel safe as the shooters may know who I am."

"That can be arranged. Please tell us what you know Miss Jackson."

"I was walking with my friend and we heard two gunshots followed by a loud scream in agony which I take was by Harry. My friend and I were shocked and he immediately ran to go see if everything was okay whilst he told me to hide behind the bus shelter."

"What was your friends name?"

"I'd rather not say if that's okay."

"Miss Jackson, we need to know all the information you know."

"But you'll call him in for a report too and I would rather only you guys know that I came in. He probably wouldn't want me too as he doesn't want me getting involved."

"If you tell us his name we will only ask him to come in if he agrees to it. There are killers out there Miss Jackson and it is our job to find them."

"His name is Jackson Luizzo."

"Thank you and is there anything else you want to say?"

"Yes, I seen a car speed out of the alleyway where the shooting occurred and I got the numberplate. There were two men in the vehicle in black so I couldn't see who it was." The officer slides the paper in front of me and I write down the number plate.

"Thank you for your cooperation." She smiles and nods at me.

"I also don't feel safe as these people may know who I am. Harry's boss, David Richardson has wanted me out of Harry's life and hurt Harry because of it. He has put him in danger by setting up fights with people double his weight group and told Harry that he doesn't want us together. I believe that David has something to do with the shooting."

"We need to ensure your safety Miss Jackson. This man seems very dangerous. Does he know where you live?" I nod my head. "Well, in that case is there anywhere you can stay until we solve this issue?"

"Ummm.." I think about it and an idea comes to mind, warming my heart. "Actually, yes. There is somewhere I can go."

A/N: Where do you think she's going to go?

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