Chapter 15: Sisu

Chapter 15: Sisu

I can't believe we were finally here. After months of running, we have finally found a place to hide. A small Mexican town, far away from Bruno's reach.

It was a busy day for me yesterday so this morning, I stood in front of the little apartment we're staying and I took a deep breath appreciating the humid air. It was a relief to be away from Texas, where we have been hunted by Bruno. But even here, I couldn't shake the feeling that we weren't safe and that we were being watched. It's a feeling that makes me nostalgic.

Bruno! He has all the resources and connections all over the world. He would never stop looking for us. That declaration he made the day my Dad presented me to him, gives him the drive to never give up until he gets me. Just like the tales of the Finnish people, Sisu. He'll never give up.

I don't need anyone to remind me, we have to be careful and remain low-key. We can't let anyone know who we are. We have to blend in and become invisible.

In the town