"What is it?" Emanuele’s murmur echoes through the air around her, like a dying man’s last breath or the final word of a condemned man before the actual execution.Alexandra is not being mean, evil or showing any trace of pleasure to see the obvious suffering of the girl. Quite the contrary; Joshua’s sister seems to be making a wise but painful decision."I’m not saying I believe you’re a... a killer. But I really can’t keep you in my apartment until all this is properly cleared up.""But I’ve already clarified everything!". Emanuele takes two steps towards Alexandra, doing everything not to show her despair, at least not in its entirety. " There’s no explanation to support this absurd accusation they made against me!""Emanuele, please understand. I am a businesswoman, I have a certain reputation and I need to look after my reputation. I don’t know how this case is being handled publicly, but I do know that there’s a small church in your own town that’s handing out leaflets out ther
The room is dark, and except for a small lampshade turned on in the corner of the room, there was no other light. Sitting at the table for the last time in that house, Emanuele was writing paragraphs and more paragraphs on the topic of the week, taking deep breaths to stay focused.After the tentative conversation with Alexandra and the haunting confession, they both agreed to just call it a day. It was agreed between the two that Emanuele would have a week to find another place. The brown-haired girl couldn't find the energy to argue, so she slipped into her room and never came out again.The whole situation seemed too surreal to be processed properly. In a short period of time, Emanuele had started dating, lost her virginity, lost her mother, been accused of murder, found out that Joshua really had always felt something more for her than mere physical attraction, and, last but not least shocking, that Alexandra had never been the nice and peaceful sister everyone always thought s
"Emanuele?"Amanda's voice on the phone sounds once again, more concerned and more distressed. The girl's cry is so heartfelt that it is impossible to answer.Still with trembling fingers of anger, revolt, and hurt at having some stupid paper throwing in her face that her father was some anonymous person in the world, Emanuele finally manages to take a little breath.This nightmare had to end; nothing could last for long. She had to wake up, and fast! But it was getting more and more difficult and unbearable.Sniffling repeatedly and doing her best to wipe the insistent tears that were falling down her cheeks, the girl finally manages to answer."I'm here.""What happened? Why are you crying?"Emanuele scrunches her face."Because I don't have a father, Amanda.""What? What do you mean, everyone has a father.""Yes, but I don't know who it is, and apparently even motherhood doesn't know. My father is unknown. I don't even know if he was present the day I was born."An uncomfortable si
Emanuele really, really wanted to send Joshua a huge text filled with rudeness and cursing. Next, the plan was to block him on all social networks, all his calls and text messages. Who knows, maybe then she would finally be left alone.But it was obvious that there was something about him that still stirred her. Maybe it was just the curiosity he aroused in her, the way he seemed so confident in talking about her being his, the determination to keep looking for her.Or maybe it was the fact that Joshua was a survivor, and in the strictest sense of the word. Not just someone who was alive, but who had found in her, a girl in her early twenties, the inspiration to get rid of the hatred built up in his chest and finally make peace with himself.Whatever it was, however, she was still committed. Not only committed, but she had given her virginity to the one who treated her so well, cared for her health both physically and emotionally, really cared about her.And most of all, Johnny didn't
Doing her best not to fly into Thabata's neck, Emanuele discreetly picked up her cell phone and sent a text message.Alexandra seemed genuinely surprised, especially at the phrasing and tone of the visit toward the girl. Then she asked:"What are you doing here?"The blonde plays with a lock of her hair and, without asking permission, enters the apartment. The clear eyes go straight to Emanuele, who remains seated and doing her best not to lose her mind entirely."I came here to say hello to the cow you still host in your house."Alexandra does not close the door. Instead, she raises one of her eyebrows and raises her voice:"What is going on here?" Why are you acting this way?"It was then that Emanuele realized: it was the first time that Thabata was not wearing the social mask of good and empathetic girl in front of Alexandra. Probably Joshua's sister was not only confused, but also irritated. Alexandra was too smart, she knew how to deal with different kinds of people and that wa
Emanuele puts both hands on her cheeks, dumbfounded, as she sees and hears the slap Alexandra gives Thabata on the face.The blonde steps back a few paces, just as or more shocked, her eyes gleaming with hatred.Alexandra points to her own still open door."Get out of my apartment."To the surprise of the two, Thabata starts laughing madly."From what I see, sister-in-law, you're not the only one who fell for the siren's song. I never thought you would be so weak as to be manipulated by a fifth-rate murderous redneck."Alexandra stands without losing her composure, while Emanuele remains standing in the same place, a little more relaxed. Thabata keeps her viperine smile in place."Perhaps it runs in the family."The wheat-colored haired girl assumes a fighting stance."I can take you both out at the same time, and it doesn't even break a sweat. And you!" She points at Emanuele. "This time I'm going to leave you unrecognizable, with so many bruises and broken bones you won't even be ab
Amanda and Amora are debating - intensely - what to do about Emanuele's case.The two have come to a consensus about Laketown, that yes, they should use morally reprehensible financial resources to get any information. They just didn't know how much they should take, or if bribery alone would be the only way to find out details about the girl's father.Amora fiddles with her laptop and searches for more information about the maternity ward. Amanda does the same thing on her cell phone while saying to her sister:"You know what I was thinking?""What?" Amora mutters."Have you ever seen those Mexican soap operas where twins are separated at birth? And years later they reunite in the worst possible scenario?""What, you think this mysterious woman who buries old ladies in the backyard is Emanuele's sister?""Well, I wouldn't rule out the possibility. I think we need to look into that at the maternity ward.""That's if we even get any relevant information.""If we can't by kindness, we'l
After Joshua confessed his feelings to Emanuele, the girl simply found herself smiling. As quickly as it appeared, however, the smile faded. Thabata looked like she was about to commit mass murder. Alexandra was so surprised, so genuinely in shock, that she couldn't even move.Joshua stood looking at the former bride, as if he knew exactly the weight of his own words and did not fear them. In fact, it was more as if he purposely wanted that weight, that impact to come through.Then Thabata ran off like a madwoman, without saying anything about where she was going or who she was going to talk to. Alexandra sat down on the sofa slowly, as if trying to make sense of it all. Emanuele remained still in the same place.Joshua took a deep breath, putting his hands in his pockets."Well, I'm sure she won't disturb any of you anymore."None of the girls say anything. Alexandra seems the most perplexed by the whole thing.Emanuele looks down, embarrassed, then asks:"Why did you say that?"His