Knock, Knock, Knock.
一Open the door Ana, I’ve been nice to you until now, did you realize Louis was the only one who wasn’t there? Is it worth going through all this? “He claims to be your savior but he’s not here to save you, is it worth risking your life like this? I came to help you Ana you have to stop being naive, open your eyes.”
The old woman starts banging on the door very hard, the bookcase starts to move out of place, the lock won’t be able to hold for long.
I can’t say a single word, the lock breaks and the old woman opens the door.
I stand near the window and she comes running to me, I close my eyes and hug the book with all my strength.
一Louis where are you? says Ana in a low voice.
The truth.
I feel a strong wind, I open my eyes and see Louis transformed into a demon, he is holding the old woman by the neck.
I told you to stay away from her, but you can be so stubborn, how long do I have to repeat that?
His voice is unrecognizable, he doesn’t sound like the Louis I knew, the old woman approaches his ears and whispers.
一She will die, and you won’t be able to save her, and you will be damned for it, your mistake was to keep this book….
一I am already condemned.
The old woman starts to catch fire until she disappears completely, I stay kneeling looking at him. Louis turns to me, even transformed his look doesn’t change, inside this monster there is still Louis.
He comes to me and crouches down and stares at me, he lets a small sigh escape.
一Are you okay, are you hurt?
一Yes… I’m fine,” says Ana in a broken voice.
He wipes away my tears and puts a small lock of my hair behind my ear.
一I’m sorry for the delay, I wouldn’t forgive myself if something happened to you.
He lifts me up and we go to the living room and Sandra is holding Zyan in her lap.
一Are you guys okay?
一I am sorry, I should be here . it was my fault.
一 Ana Sandra is my helper, if I don’t arrive on time I have her.
Why didn’t you tell me this?
一I…
一She wanted to tell you, I didn’t let her, you can blame me if you want.
Ana looks around and sees the cracks in the wall and some broken furniture.
一This is crazy,” she muttered. 一And where were you? Zyan got hurt and you weren’t here.
But I’m here.
Did you want to show up with ten seconds left in the first half?
一I didn’t mean to…
一Forget it… Is this what I have to face? watching my life pass before my eyes? frankly…
一You are hurt…
Ana looks at her leg and runs her fingers over it, her vision blurs and she faints before she falls Louis holds her in his arms.
Hours later I wake up in a huge bed, I’ve been here before, the door opens and Zyan appears transformed into a panther.
一Good you’re awake, how do you feel?
A little dizzy.
The old woman had the poison in her teeth, when she bit you she passed it on to you, but it didn’t go that deep, otherwise you’d be dead, you’re very lucky.
一Where’s Louis?
He’s not…
一Zyan do you think I was hard on him? I don’t think I should have…
一It’s ok, don’t worry about it.
一Did you hurt yourself? Ana looks at Zyan’s paw.
一Nothing too bad, try to rest a bit, I’ll be right back with something for you to eat.
Zyan leaves the room and I look at my leg, remembering what happened earlier, it would be good if I could lose my memories, and not be able to remember anything else.
***
一 From here on it will only get worse, said Sandra.
一This is no longer a safe place, she will have to live with me from now on.
一Louis, could it be that she is angry with me?
Of course not, she knows you and knows that you would tell her everything, but this was my agreement, don’t blame yourself.
He obeys only you.
I have to do something, I’m getting bored already.
After some time I decide to get out of bed, go to the door and find Louis.
一 L-Louis…
一Are you trying to run away?
一I… No… I was just…
一How’s your leg?
一It hurts a little.
一 Zyan took good care of your wound, Sandra gave you these clothes here.
He stretches out his arm, and Ana takes the bag and looks at it.
一And where is she?
一She’s not coming here.
一I’m coming back…
一From today, you’ll be living with me.
I’m already fine, I can come back now.
一You’re not going anywhere.
Louis’s eyes are locked on Ana’s.
I can’t live with you.
Why not? So you’d rather die?
No. Anne speaks in a low tone.
She lowers her head and stands up again.
Come on, I’ll take you to the bathroom, can you walk there?
By the way, what took you so long?
Because you only called me at the time.
“Could all this have been avoided if I had called him earlier? Was he waiting for me?”
一If you need help Zayn can come.
He can’t…
Then I’ll help you.
It’s not necessary, I can do this on my own.
When you’re done I’ll be in the living room.
He closes the door and I put the bag on the sink.
This bathroom is huge.
I undress and take off the bandage, run my fingertips over the wound.
一 The look in her eyes moved me, she didn’t want to do this, still in her last moments she was begging to live.
I remember Louis holding her by the neck, I turn my head from side to side trying to forget.
一It’s an endless cycle, how long will innocent people keep dying?
Ana turned on the faucet and stepped into the bathtub full of bubbles.
一This is completely relaxing, I feel like a princess…
After a long time, I get dressed and put my hair up in a bun, walk down the stairs with a little difficulty, and walk to the living room.
一Sit down. says Zyan
一Thank you
一Do you feel better?
一I’ve been reborn, that’s what I needed.
Louis looks at Ana seriously.