I found you

-Sofia, honey, what happened. I need you to calm down.

Blake's sympathetic voice booms in my head. I'm not able to let go

-I was in his apartment. I brought him some fountains. I knocked several times, but when he didn't answer I used my keys and went in. It was all messed up. Broken ornaments on the floor and... and...

-?Y?

-A few drops of blood on the floor.

I am so dizzy that if Blake didn't continue to hold my waist I would fall round to the floor.

-When was the last time you saw her?

-Yesterday we were talking in the kitchen. Anthony, did they take her away?

-Why? She has no family. Have you called the police?

-Yes, but since it was taking too long, Laura and Karina went to the police station.

-Honey, could I have the keys to the apartment? I'd like to see it.

I nod to Blake as I rummage on the table for the bunch of keys.

-This is it. I'll go with you.

-No, you stay here and wait for the police. They will want to ask you questions. I'll come soon. Don't worry, don't worry.

He wipes away a tear with his finger before assuring me that he will find it.

-I'm coming with you.

Anthony comes up the stairs after Blake. My eyes open and close. I sit in a heavy cloud of exhaustion. Strength barely sustains my body. That old woman is the only family I have left. The fear of losing her nearly drove me out of my mind. But then I saw him. He came to embrace me. Blake is here! He's with me. A few hours ago I thought about calling him and telling him how much I love him. That I'm not afraid anymore. That as Elvira said he is my happiness.

Aying my dear Elvira, where are you? You must come back. I have not yet confessed to you that you are my happiness too.

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