“Filip was never a fan of the business. He said that we were promoting animal cruelty and global warming.” Milia said.

“Yeah, he was really obsessed with cow farts. I know I said it before, but like it was totally strange how much he talked about cow farts.” Bethany said.

Milia cleared her throat. “Anyway, Filip and I used to argue constantly about what we thought was fair and ethical. I even tried to explain all the meat is sourced from farmers that ethically raise and slaughter their meat. But he just was not having it. Then out of the blue, he was just completely fine with it.”

“Yeah, it was really considerate of him. Filip would help with the business paperwork, and even for a time he would help with the website. He was like such a caring boyfriend.” Bethany said.

“It felt like things were finally going the right direction. The business was thriving, my judgmental boyfriend was finally on board with my dream and passion. Life was just great. But it was all too good to be true.” Milia said.

“A few months after we brought on Filip, the profits started to slowly lower because of all the negative press that were getting. It was so bad that Farmers refused to work with us because it was affecting their local profits.” Bethany said.

“Bethany and I were just flabbergasted at how the business was slowly crumbling.” Milia said.

“Damn girl, ‘flabbergasted’ is such a good word! You're such a word, wizard.” Bethany said, snapping her fingers.

“Thanks girl, I was really self-conscious about it using such a big word, but I just said you know what? I’ll be fine and just went for it.” Milia said.

“That’s all you can do, girl!” Bethany said. “I remember one time at the DMV…”

I cleared my thought. “I do admit that ‘flabbergasted’ is a fancy word to use. But we should really stay on track.”

The excitement melted off their faces. “We’re sorry, Detective, we won’t let it happen again.” Milia said. Bethany nodded in agreement. “The day after we completed the paperwork for the bankruptcy, I was sitting at the kitchen table drinking a warm cup of tea. Filip came downstairs holding an envelope without saying a word. He put it down on the coffee table, walked over, kissed me on the forehead and then left for the gym.”

“Me being really curious, I walked over to see what he put down. Across the folder was Bethany and I’s business, name Meat Cuties. Just below it were the words in red ‘Mission Complete’.” Milia’s hands started to shake, she promptly sat on her hands to hide the tremors. “As I looked through the envelope, it was various information that he gathered about our company. Then receipts of programmers he paid to create spam bots and news outlets he paid to spread lies. Not even realizing he was destroying our company from within, and he sealed the deal with a Judas Kiss that morning.”

“This wasn’t the first time he had done this here. I’ll show you.” Milia said, standing up and guiding us to the office. There was a large black filing cabinet next to the computer. She pulled open one drawer and inside there were tons of envelope. Pulling one out was a folder that said loud bark pet shop. “When Filip found out this pet shop fired an employee that would mistreat the animals he was appalled they covered it up, so he took a part-time job to find out who it was then he destroyed the guys life buy putting child porn on his computer and sending the police to his house. The guy is now a dishwasher at a bar.”

“You lying bitch, that’s not who my brother was,” Elijah said, pointing at her. “How do we know you're not just making all this up?”

Flipping through the folders, she stopped at the year 2012. She pulled out a folder that said ‘The Sodomite’ “This folder was made when you and Filip were in high school. He made this because you ruined his 15-year-old surprise birthday. Filip purposely leaked your sex tape with one of your boyfriends when you were still in the closet. The video spread to throughout the entire school, and he even leaked to your parents.” Malia said.

Elijah walked up and snatched the folder out of Milia’s hands. He filliped through the various papers and slowly tears fell from his face. “But how could he… I was his younger brother… he did all that for such a stupid reason…” Elijah fell to his knees and sobbed.

“Filip was an incredible vindictive and if you crossed him or didn’t believe as he did. Filip would make it his mission to destroy you. I always knew he was petty, but after I received my envelope, he left this drawer open for me to find the rest. It was like Filip was showing me the trophies he collected throughout the years. The man was pure evil.”

“That is why for months I have been slowly poisoning with cherry pits. Things were going smoothly until recently.” Milia said picking up a folder on the desk it was titled ‘The Muffin Man’ “Filip was angry at a baker that was late on his order of cookies making him run late to a party, so he was starting the process to ruin yet another life. This meant I had to speed up the plan, so I poisoned everything except for the burgers. I knew he wouldn’t eat it so I knew we would all be safe once we ate the antidote in the sauce.”

“Thank you for being so up front about everything, Milia. We’re going to ask you to make a statement down at the station.” I said, putting her in handcuffs. Elijah remained on the floor crying, with Calvin rubbing his back. Bethany had a hand over her mouth, completely in anguish. See, I can use big words too.

As I glanced over to Emily, she was still doodling. She added a sun with a smile and some cows. “Alright Picasso, let’s head back to the station.” I said, walking Milia to the front door, with Emily close behind.