DISCOVERIES
The weight of guilt pressed down on me like a suffocating shadow, enveloping every thought and movement I made. The scene from yesterday afternoon remained etched in my mind, fueling my confusion and regret. I had let the girl escape alone, convinced it was the best choice to make at that moment. But now, with a heavy conscience, I realized the carelessness in not considering the constant threat of the Sylveris.
Rumors spread like wild flames, echoing through the dark alleys of London. It was said that these fierce creatures were attacking the city almost daily, bringing death and destruction wherever they went. With every rumor that reached my ears, my heart tightened with the terrible possibility that the girl could have become a victim of these monsters, after all, I found no clue as to who had done that to her.
The image of that small, fragile figure mutilated before me haunted my mind, a cruel reminder of my negligence. How could I have been so foolish? The question echoed incessantly in my head, tearing apart my inner peace. I couldn't escape this guilt, which had taken root in my core and consumed me with every breath.
Exhausted and tormented, I realized I needed rest. A sleepless night, surrendered to the dark reveries of my mind, had completely drained me. I rose with hurried steps, determined to find refuge in sleep at last. However, just as my feet moved towards the bedroom, the shrill telephone interrupted my escape from reality.
Curious, I picked up the receiver, and upon answering, I heard Haru's concerned voice echo from the other side of the line. "I waited for you all afternoon yesterday, what happened?" His words pierced my consciousness, reviving the forgotten encounter. The pain of my negligence intensified, and my trembling voice responded to him, "Nothing happened."
But that wasn't true. Something terrible happened, something that relentlessly haunted me. The gut-wrenching image of the mutilated girl couldn't be ignored or dismissed. And now, in Haru's worried voice, he said something that caught my attention. "I've found something that might interest you about your curse." Those words triggered an instant reaction within me. My pupils dilated, and my heart raced. What had he discovered?
Curiosity and anxiety intertwined within me, creating an unrest impossible to ignore. Sensing my intrigue, Haru stated that he could only tell me in person. This revelation left me even more intrigued and determined to find out what he had uncovered. Quickly, we arranged to meet at The Victorian Taphouse, a famous bar in the city.
Now, sitting in a dark corner of the bar, the hours weighed heavily on my chest as I waited for the half-hour to pass. I looked around, observing the calm and nearly deserted atmosphere of the place. The quietude of the night seemed to bring an aura of expectation, as if the universe was aware that an important secret would be revealed that night.
While waiting, my mind continued to be engulfed in a whirlwind of thoughts. What had Haru discovered? Could it be the key to unraveling my curse, an ancient spell that had plagued me for so long? Hope and fear intertwined within me, creating a tangle of intense emotions.
Finally, the moment arrived. The bar's door creaked as Haru entered, his eyes fixed on me, carrying an air of importance and urgency. I watched him approach, each step he took seeming to resonate within me. I knew that this meeting would change everything.
As we sat at an isolated table, I noticed the intensity in Haru's eyes. He exuded a mixture of excitement and caution, as if he were about to share something that could alter the course of my destiny. Curiosity overwhelmed me, and my mind longed for the words he was about to reveal.
The noise around us seemed to diminish, as if the universe was whispering in anticipation. My heart beat rapidly, echoing in my ears like a frenzied drum. Then, with a deep breath, Haru began to speak, his words wrapped in secrets and promises of long sought-after answers.
To be continued...