I turn my attention to Liam's whereabouts, as the pieces fit imperfectly into the puzzle . The moment he eagerly sought answers, something arises and disturbs the balance of the order of the way of reasoning, ending up disrupting the synchrony of the perfect state of good and evil.
Sometimes I think of how cruel the world can be to those who seek to emanate positivity, affection and affection. Seeds that can be transformed into a beautiful tree that bear good fruit.
Days and nights passed , but no sign of Andrew and Lilian, my heart was tight with anguish, frustration and pain. I connect my sensations, open space and allow myself to open Liam's computer to check some e-mails, fearing to discover something terrible.
- I have to delve into the discoveries, to find a necessary solution and solve all this confusion - I say
I open it and the screen starts to load, I was anxious to find out what I thought were clues to his whereabouts, I was not convinced that he was with my parents.
I check its location in an application developed by me, I have been working on making it work for years .
Suddenly, I see something suspicious, it said that Liam was in Seattle. But the location is somewhat confusing.
- Is my application correct? - I think
I keep looking for a little more, when Judite calls me saying she would take a trip and asking me if I could do her a favor.
I grab my coat and get out, it was cold outside, I turn off the computer and go to find her house.
- Hello Mrs. Judite, how are you? Did you talk to me? - I ask
- Yes dear, I will take a long trip and I need you to watch my cat while I am away, can he stay with you for a few days? asked Judite
- But of course I do, I love cats. Where is he? - I ask
- On the porch, he loves to stay there, lying all day - replied Judite
- Yes, it will be a pleasure to be with him - said Natasha
- Thank you dear - said Judite
Lady Judite's house was very cheerful, there were several pictures on the wall, with poems and verses from the Bible. On his bookshelf, several porcelain sculptures, with animal figures. And plenty of books.
- I prayed this poem - I say
- Ah yes, it is one of the most beautiful, my mother recited it to me, every day before sleeping. said Judite
Natasha smiles and picks up the cat, white with snow.
- A fascinating fact about cats, they are very faithful animals, but they are very independent and have no owners, no chain. They are free and fearless. said Judite
- Stop that this one liked me - said Natasha
- Cats are docile but suspicious animals. They do not approach and make friends with anyone. said Judite
- Did you call me here because you needed to travel? - I ask
- Yes, I have some things to solve outside the city - said Judite
- So good trip - said Natasha
- Thank you - said Judite
In the garage Natasha takes Andrew's bicycle, and rides it around town. Finding a small lake, with many trees near one of it on its trunk, there was something drawn, a symbol in which it resembled a moon on fire. It was carved as if someone had made the hand.
- Beautiful and intriguing - said Natasha
I watch the sun go down, the darkness comes, I decide to leave, looking for more reasons for these infinite cases.
I arrive at a restaurant, ask for just a juice. Hoping to spend some time there, I turn on the computer again.
I research the symbol on the internet, but after a few hours I find nothing.
I go to the city library, trying to find something that can be useful in research.
Amid several books, I find one in the back row, dusty and full of cobwebs.
I blow on him to visualize his cover, he looked new inside as if no one had ever taken to read.
There was something written, in old codes. In a language difficult to translate, I take it home.
I open it - I begin to decipher the codes, I search for their meaning a lot. Only a few words make sense.
I see on the clock it is eight o'clock at night, as time has passed so fast, I center myself in the direction of the kitchen for dinner.
I'm not very hungry, but I remember Lilian every time I go to do something. I could see her running around the house preparing her crazy foods that made me so happy.
I run my hands through my hair and leave in search of ingredients to make a beautiful omelet.
At the dinner table Natasha eats her food next to a jug of crystal clear water, thinking about the best way to get her friends back before the worst happens. Her head was spinning constantly and non-stop, random thoughts came into her mind, questioning her compulsively.
In the midst of all the chaos that his life has become, he just wanted the slightest harmonies of the unparalleled subtlety of the good times that were presented to them.
When Lilian was once in her toy house, and pretended to be a princess in a castle surrounded by a dragon and Natasha had to save her, these memories danced in a beautiful room surrounded by her mind.
I finish eating and go back to the investigation, with my eyes attentive to the book and with a notebook in hand, I go in search of a possible proof.
The flame of hope
burns to the lonely heart
the one with the wielding ax
will defeat your enemy,
with triumph on your head, like a crown
become supreme on your throne
with birds flying over your shoulders
facing and sealing your end.
Surprised by what she discovered, Natasha tries to understand how the points interconnect, she takes the images of Liam, Andrew and Liam. and the glues making red lines with ribbons to interconnect.
- I will meet you, I promise - said Natasha
Natasha keeps the evidence in a cupboard under the stairs, and puts the cat on her lap and strokes it.
- Like your name, crook? - I ask
The cat purrs for joy, settling on Natasha's legs, looking for a perfect place to sleep.
Natasha realizes that she is falling asleep, after spending nights awake investigating and trying to translate the extensive book, along with the facts that happened with her sister and Andrew. Without Judite at her side, she was feeling lost.
Searching without distracting, she climbs on the table to fix the chandelier, seeing that one of the lamps was burned out, she threads and breaks on the floor. At the bottom of the chandelier, there was a small piece of paper, with a key inside.
- Where does that key go? - I ask
I walk around the house confused, trying to find out, if that key would take me to a secret place.
After traveling a different path, I found a hidden place, a door that led to the basement. I didn't know there was such a place.
I turn the key, going down in the dark with an old lantern. It was very abandoned, it seemed like no one had been there in years.
- How strange - said Natasha
I open a window for the light to come in, some fresh air would be fine. As soon as everything is clear I realize that it was a small room, built for someone, but never used.
- More and more registered, Natasha said with a shudder
Natasha had her back to the door, suddenly a noise made her startle.
- Wow, bizarre - You scared me. I say
The kitten meows and Natasha cuddles, scratching its head and stroking its fur.
Spending the day playing, Natasha forgets her appointment, retracing her steps on the day of Liam's kidnapping.
Before leaving she says goodbye to the pussy, leaving it well fed and safe inside the house.
Upon leaving Natasha realizes that in Liam's window, there was a screwdriver on the edge.
With a jump, I grab the edge of the house, and throw my body up and stand on the roof, thus reaching Liam's room.
- One more clue, the person who kidnapped you used that to open the window. said Natasha
I put it in my bag, I need to leave at the moment I am unraveling a series of events.
I go back to the beginning, the day we left. I went all the way for myself and for them.
I notice someone following me, I quickly enter the nearest store to get lost.
I buy a red dress, a blonde wig and a black high heel, if someone is trying to chase me now they won't be able to. Facing the mirror I see the image of what it could be, a spoiled girl of wealthy parents who spend thousands of dollars to shop and do futile things
- God, I'm really ridiculous - I say
I go out and look around, I don't see anyone suspicious. With my new disguise, I walk perfectly in high heels, being that this was my first time.
- It wasn't that hard - I think
I pretend to be answering the phone when they run into me.
- Sorry - said the boy
- Okay - said Natasha
- Are you new around here? - he asked the boy
- Yes, Rachel Springman - said Natasha
- Nice to meet you, Xavier Smith - said the boy
- Nice to meet you. said Natasha
- Likewise, I hope to see you more often. said Xavier kissing Natasha's hand
Natasha fakes a smile.
- It was close - I think
I decide to go to the city center, ask for Andrew, Lilian and Liam for all the establishments where we went.
No sign, the time I had was short. Luck was not on my side, I fix my clothes and go back to looking.
Exhausted, I sit on the bench. It was a beautiful sun, and I was wearing those tight clothes and I was sweating.
- I need to go back and take off those clothes. I think
At home, I remove the wig and dress, I walk around the house in heels, I would like to see how Natasha acts in high shoes.
- It didn't match - I think - But I looked good with blond hair
I open a bag of potatoes and diet soda, make a salad and go to rest. I put on my headphones and listen to some music, I venture to dance a little, I play on the couch smiling at myself.