Noticing Something
Despite being a detective now, Darius liked to keep up his routine walk every day. It let him keep an eye on his usual neighborhood. He saw something strange lately. Every day, like clockwork, he spotted a boy in messy clothes entering a store.
Curiously, it was during school hours. Darius found himself asking: was the boy only skipping school? But his instinct suggested differently. There was more to it, he felt. He had to probe deeper.
Buying Diapers
Darius tracked the youngster into the store, observing him. He thought the child would purchase sweets or comic books. Yet, without wavering, the kid went directly to the baby products. He looked for the least expensive diaper pack and infant formula, then moved to pay. As if recognising him, the cashier flashed him a smile.
He settled the bill with handfuls of coins, grabbed the bought items from the counter, and left swiftly. Maybe he was aiding his mother, but still, Officer Jones felt a need to confirm.
