….Wet with tears Vania was lying down. Then someone knocked on the door. "Open to me, it's daddy!" Said a voice from the other side of the door. She went to open. "Oh my darling daughter what's bothering you are you sick?" asked the father. "Nothing dad just my head hurts," replied Vania "Then I'm taking you to the doctor." said Vania's father "It's not worth it. It will pass." said Vania "Good. I came to inform you that tonight we will be going to Kalvin's house for a meeting with his father." said Vania's father "It's his father who wants me here?" asked Vania "Yes. And he insisted." answered Vania's father "Okay dad." she says "Good. I brought you a present," said the father. "What ?" asked Vania curiously. The father reached into his pocket and pulled out a small brown box "What is this ?" Vania asked curiously. "Close your eyes," said the father. Vania complied. The father opened the little box and took out a gold necklace which he tied around Vania's

…The next day, Zed had told Frédéric about his conversation with Yamine. "But what does she have to tell you that's so important?" Asked Frederic "I do not know yet." answered Zed "Hmm maybe she wants to flirt with you, eh, I would like a girl who flirts with me, it will make my job easier, I'm tired of chasing after them", commented Frédéric. "You're definitely not going to change my dear, I don't think what she has to say to me is sentimental given the tone in which she spoke to me on the phone." said Zed While they were talking, Zed's phone rang, it was Yamine. "Oh it's her!" Zed sighed. "Hi Yamine." he said after picking up "Hi Zed, how are you?" replied Yamine "Yes and you ?" replied Zed "Not bad. I just want to confirm the appointment today." said Yamine "Okay I told you I'll be there. Can I come with a friend?" asked Zed "Who's that Frederic?" replied Yamine "Hmm yes." answered Zed "No! It's confidential what I have to tell you." objected Yamine "All

…..Vania wanted to dissuade them but her parents were categorical. As soon as they decided, everyone set off for the hospital….. That evening, Zed had made the decision to open the sentencing case. He put it on the table and eyed it quizzically. “What could it possibly contain? was a question that only opening the case should answer. Between the curiosity to know what the famous file contained and the fear of knowing the truth, he was anxious. He pulled out the drawer, put the folder back and took a walk outside……. The hospital was staffed with nurses and patients. Vania and her parents were in the doctor's office. Vania had taken the trouble to tell the doctor what was happening to her. "How long have you noticed these symptoms?" Asked the doctor. "I don't remember exactly sir," replied Vania. "Okay I just need to do some tests for you to make a diagnosis." said the doctor "Doctor do the needful," said the father. 'Don't worry sir, I'll take care of her,' replied the

Kalvin wanted to retort, but he restrained himself. He was baffled by Vania's behavior. "You've been acting weird since we've been together," he said concernedly. "I don't know what's happening to me, please don't blame me," Vania pleaded with tears in her eyes. "Are you going crazy or what? What are you doing?" Kalvin thundered, frustrated by Vania's attitude. Vania was whimpering, as if she was the one who had been slapped. Kalvin decided to let it go, realizing he had to seek understanding rather than get angry. On election day, the whole country was immersed in palpable excitement and filled with anticipation. Among the many candidates vying for the legislative elections, there was a particular presence: the father of Kalvin, a respected and committed man, as well as the father of Vania, a charismatic and influential figure. The eyes of the nation were riveted on their respective political courses, as the fateful hour approached. The citizens, captivated by the democrat