一How long will I be here?
一It won’t be for long, but don’t worry you’ll still have your routine, the only thing is that you’ll be staying in this house, it’ll be easier if you stay close to me.
一I understand.
一Well I’m going to my room, if you need me just call me.
Louis gets up and goes towards the stairs going up to his room.
一Zyan can I ask you a question?
Sure, feel free.
一 Before when everything was going on, Louis didn’t show up… Only when I was in my room I spoke his name in my mind. (Refers to Louis) He showed up.
一Yes…
一So he was waiting for me to say your name?
一Yes, he saw everything, but he can’t save you if you don’t call him, he sent me so he can help.
一Or I heard Sandra shout his name.
He didn’t show up because you’re the contractor, he only obeys you, if you tell him to go away he’ll go away, and when you tell him to show up he’ll show up, your word is your command.
Maybe it’s your conviction.
一Just out of curiosity, do people who are bewitched have consciousness of what they are doing?
I don’t know for sure, all I know is that their mind is controlled, why?
I witnessed for a moment, when the old woman was on top of me, her eyes were trembling, it’s as if she was looking for strength to stop, only what was in her was stronger.
In all my life I haven’t seen this, but for sure I will look for it, when I find an answer I will tell you.
There’s no need to rush.
How about you get some rest? You’ve had a busy day, and tomorrow you have class.
一 Okay.
I’ll show you to your room.
I walk Zyan down a huge hallway to the room where I’ll be staying.
Have a good night Ana.
Thank you Zyan.
I close the door and look at the room seeing the furniture, I let out a small sigh and go to my bed.
一When will this end? This is becoming very tiresome, until for a being like him I can tell Louis has good taste in decorating.
***
一She’s already gone to bed.
一Great…
Did you get to see it?
Yes… I saw everything, I can’t take this anymore, the old woman was right, my mistake was keeping the book.
Anna doesn’t remember you, does she?
一That’s what it seems.
一That’s why you didn’t want to agree when you saw it was her?
Louis steps up to the window holding his cup, he is silent for a few seconds and then speaks again:
一Putting her in danger because of the book?
一 Then why did you pretend to be hurt?
Because I didn’t want to lose her again.
Even then she didn’t hesitate.
Foolishly, he whispers. I shouldn’t have done that.
Maybe in her vague memories she still remembers you.
I’d be happy if that happened, when I looked at her and saw that little girl become a woman, I was happy and afraid.
一This time it will be different…
Louis turns towards Zyan and puts his cup on the shelf.
一I hope so, I’m not ready to lose another person, I couldn’t take this pain again.
一Would that be your doom? To see all those you love die in your arms and you can’t save them?
一Maybe… Louis ducks his head.
Changing the subject, you’ve done well today, you’d better get some rest…
Zyan leaves Louis’ room and goes back to the living room and lies down on the huge carpet, he lowers his head and closes his eyes.
***
I lay there thinking about everything that happened, until I hear a sound at the window, I go there and see Louis flying and looking at me, I open the window quickly.
一Louis? but what are you doing here?
一Shh, I want to take you somewhere, go get ready.
一All right.
I grab a jacket and pants and change, go back to the window and Louis comes in, he looks at me and a seductive smile appears on his face, Louis holds my waist and we’re in a park.
一Oh my, it’s so beautiful.
一I promised I’d take you to new places…
Louis can I ask you a question?
Susie…
How did you meet Zyan?
一This was a long time ago, I was walking through the streets thinking about the contractors, then I spotted a man who was screaming uncontrollably, I looked at the ground and saw a small shrunken animal. ” I did what should be done and taught the man a little lesson, the grateful animal wanted to stay with me, I felt he was different and Zayn is with me to this day.”
一It’s a sad and beautiful story, how can there be so many bad people, but you saved him.
一It was no big deal… Now how about we enjoy the night a little more, without talking about Zyan’s book or what’s going to happen… Just enjoy.
一You’re right…
We played and won prizes, then sat on a bench, I held a hot dog, it was the best night I’ve had since I got here… Hours later Louis dropped me off in my room again.
一Did you like it?
一It was perfect…
As he was leaving I call him again and he looks back.
一Thank you for caring.
一Don’t thank me, I’m just doing my job, see you tomorrow.
***
The next morning I get ready as usual and go downstairs, I smell a very good smell coming from the kitchen I get closer and Louis is cooking.
一 It smells great.
一I hope you like it
He puts my coffee on the table and stares at me.
Aren’t you going to eat?
Yes, thank you Louis.
One of the best coffees I’ve ever had, the combination of flavors, it’s so good I can’t stop eating. As soon as I’m done I put the dishes in the sink.
一I need to get my purse.
一Hello? Louis points to the couch.
Exactly.
一Come on I’ll take you.
I follow Louis outside his house, Louis opens the car door and I get in.
I put my plan into action.
Are you ready?
Yes.
He starts the car and we drive on.