Hello.
Hello.Who's it?Sorry.Do I know you?
I suppose not,Ms Dlamini.
How....how could you know my name?Who are you?
Lesedi feels a sudden panic flowing through her blood and she can hear her heartbeat.Her hands start shaking and losing balance to keep hold on her phone.Her mind is racing with the farthest thought that someone else has learned about the book.And maybe she is gonna lose the book.
She closes her eyes and makes a silent prayer.She has already come too far to give up on to her mission.She can't now fail with "The Concealed Stone" for those nasty greedy eyes.She finds her inner voice saying,I can't let the demons to be a winner.I'm strong. I can save this....I can protect....
Hello.Hello,Ms Dlamini?
Lesedi's auditory has hit by the male voice on the opposite side howling her name with the urge of hearing a reply.
Yes....Yes...Mr....?
Harry Turner.
Who's Harry Turner?
You can say a friend of Oliver.Oliver Brown.I hope you've not yet forgotten him,have you?
I....I...I can't understand what can be the matter you just come from blue with the connection with Oliver.Moreover how would you get my phone number?And most shockingly, how could you know about me and whatever you know,what's that?
I got your number via my personal source.That's kinda private.Actually Oliver is a really close friend of mine.So I just wanna say....
Wait...Wait....you've called me to tell about Oliver. Does he aware of this fact?
I...I don't know.But...
You don't know,huh?Listen,Mr Turner I've no recent relation with Oliver.Even more,I've not seen him for more than five years. So keeping in mind all these facts carefully,tell me whatever you want to tell me.Choice is yours.
Oh,sorry,Ms Dlamini. I didn't aware of these facts.Actually he told me about you just a few days ago and for that I thought you two are having a garden fresh coupleship. Sorry.
That's totally fine.I think you don't wanna tell me anything now,do you?
I suppose I shouldn't. But if you're interested in anything then you can tell me or you can call me.
Maybe that wouldn't be necessary.
Alright.As your wish.And really very sorry for my sudden disturbance.I'll fix it with Oliver.
Fix?Fix what?
Nothing.I mean that's not important for you.
Certainly not.But I hate somebody else is discussion me.
Don't worry,Ms Dlamini.I won't.
Okay, then.I'm sorta busy.
Oh,certainly. Take care.Goodbye.
Lesedi cuts off the line and the stranger's hard voice stop making her auditory feeling harsh.She suddenly starts feeling uncomfortable with the awareness of which feeling is rising higher and higher through her.That's a medley of panic,anxiety, uncertainty,an incomplete story and a little nostalgia.Was that only a story?It can be better called an incomplete love story.
Her hands upper side have got red with the overflow of blood.Lesedi tries to figure out why Oliver's friend suddenly call her.And he told nothing afterwards. Is someone trying to trap her for the book?Or is it Oliver trying to give her a message via his friend?But he had never mentioned a friend named Harry.And if Oliver wants to talk to her then he can call me personally.Why does he even need a via?Why?Why?
Jackson Millar is sitting on his exceptionally decorated personal chair.That's a dark prussian blue soft leather executive chair.There's a velvety softness in this caressing him gently and let him crystalize his thoughts.He knows there definitely has to be some connection between Max a Addison.But what?What's that?
Sir,your jaguar xj is ready and waiting for you.
Great.I'm leaving!
So,everyone,after my dad, the greatest CEO Mr Addison Brown, I wish that's gonna be the most praise worthy and at the same time the profitable investment. What do you guys think about that?
Certainly, sir. We're all together on this fact.That's truely highly profitable.
We must celebrate this winning moment.
Why not?
So,there's gonna be a huge party in my residence in order to respect our unanimous success. How does it sound?
Sounds amazing.We'll be greatful.
Alright. And the...
Sorry,sir for interupption.Actually detective Millar has come and waiting for you.
What?This man has made my life a hell.Tell him to wait.I'll be there within four or five minutes.
Okay, sir.
Please wait a few minutes.Sir is coming.
Thank you,Ms...?
Ms Laura Templeton.
Thank you Ms Laura Templeton.Well,Ms Templeton,can I ask you a question.
Me?I...I...can't...
Please don't be panicked. Nothing serious. Just out of my courtesy.
Okay.Go ahead.
Thanks once again.May I know where is Mrs McGregor?I mean Carol McGregor.
Oh,Mrs McGregor? Mr Addison's Brown secretary?
Yeah....Yeah.....
Oh,she just suddenly quitted.
Sorry?Quitted?But why?
Sorry,Mr Millar, I can't help you on this.I don't know the exact reason of her quitting.
Can anyone help me on this,Ms Templeton?
Aahm....Maybe sir can be some helpful.
You mean Mr Oliver Brown?
Yeah.He can....
So,you've started with my secretary?You detectives don't get tired being suspicious all the time?You're just impossible.
Oh,hello,Mr Brown.Hope you're doing all okay.
Certainly not. twenty five days have already passed out uselessly.Haven't you found out the murderer yet?
We're working.
Damn your working. You're just working but nothing has yet come out,has anything?
Please be patience. The improvement is noticeable. Don't worry,maybe we're too near to be ended.
Woah.That's great.Why didn't you tell me that?You should keep me updated.
There're some rules,Mr Brown.I'm bound with them.
Okay...Okay...Come to my cabin.I'll wasted my time there.
What?
I mean I've to listen to your questions.
Mr Brown,whatever you are doing is for your father who are still craving for justice.
That's the only reason I let you in.Otherwise.....Oh,forget it.Please come.This way.
So,what's the matter,Mr Millar?
Nothing such special just a little question.What's your relationship with Ms Esable Gracia?
Esable Gracia?You mean that orphanage house's sister?
Yeah....Yeah, you're right.
Oh.My dad had donated eighty thousand dollar to the orphanage and that was how they met.And after that my dad got attached with the orphanage and started making programmes surrounding the orphanage house.
And Esable Gracia was helped him through?
Exactly. My dad respected her and took advice on almost every matter even if anything was personal.
Oh,understand. And what about you?
Aahm.....About me she was like my another guardian.Whenever dad went to her,almost everytime he took me with him.And sister Gracia was truely a great person.
Great person?Why?What made you feel that way?
For saying the truth I've not seen my mother since my birth and all the photos are vague.Sister Gracia is so much like a mother.She is...
So much like a mother means?
Means I felt full whenever I was with her.And I respect her so much.She also loves me so much.But what on earth is happening that you're asking such ridiculous questions?
Nothing.Well,are you still keeping continuous connection with sister Gracia after your father's death?
Yeah,why not.She was kinda devastated by the news of my dad's death.
One more question.Do you know anything about Ms Gracia's past? Like how and why has she started this life?I mean this sister life?
I don't understand what type of question is this.Should I be known to this weird facts?Like here past?
No.I mean you're so close and that why you can probably.....
No,you're wrong, Mr Millar. I know nothing about her past life.But.....One second...One second.....
Are you thinking of sister Gracia's engagements with my dad's murder? Isn't it right, Mr Millar?
I mean..... it's our job.So don't be so serious. We've eyes on everyone having relations with Mr Addison.
I know it very clearly.
Mr Brown, do you remember anything weird or unusual about sister Gracia? Anything your dad has told?Any single clue?
I suppose not.But I'll inform you if I remember anything.
So nice of you, Mr Brown.That'll be too helpful.
Alright.But keep me updated.
Definitely. Why not?
Anything else.
Nothing more for the nonce.
Okay, then.Have a nice day.
You too.See ya.
Goodbye.
My little sister is learning stability. She can run now.She is turning into a real beauty as she is growing up.I'm eagerly waiting for the day when she will be fully grown up and I can share everything with this little soul.Grown up quickly, my sweet little doll.
-Lesedi.
And the another page of the diary has just finished.A mixture feeling is trying to wake her up from the longer
sleep;trying to devise her from the path of devil.Threre's no way out for her now. She is already swimming in the middle sea.Just a few mile and the world will be under her feet.