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- And when do we leave? - I ask with some emotion.

- I don't see the point of staying in this place, after all I already got what I wanted. So we're leaving first thing tomorrow morning.

- Perfect...

He sighs and I feel that act is charged with sadness, as if some thought is tormenting him. His arms cling to my body, as if he does not want to let go, as if he is terrified of it.

Then a thought passes through my mind. A deal to get to the point and now, at this very moment I can only ask myself one question. +

How long before this deal is over...?

CHAOS

- Grace here you are! - says Nathalie.

My nerves increase and I look for any artifacts in the room.

We hear gunshots as the footsteps approach. I make Nathalie hide under the bed while I go behind the door.

I hold the little chair tightly waiting for anyone to come in.

They knock hard on the door and try to open it. At the end it gives way and opens with a squeaking sound.

A guy enters through it, searches the place while holding a gun, I carefully position behind him and without waiting any longer I hit him with the chair on his back. He lets out a groan of pain as he falls to the floor.

- Take the gun! - I yell at Nathalie.

She quickly comes out of hiding and grabs the gun. I hold her hand and again we run out of the place.

Another man comes out of one of the rooms and aims at us, but Nathalie is faster and shoots, making the guy fall dead on the floor.

I breathe heavily as we walk at a slow pace.

- Where will we go? - she asks.

I look at her seriously. I know exactly where I must go. I hold her in both arms and look at her.

- Listen to me, go upstairs and hide in one of the rooms. Lock the door and get under the bed. Whatever you do, you must not leave. If for any reason someone tries to enter, do not hesitate and shoot, understood?

- But what about you? -

- I have to go with Frank, I can't be calm if I don't check that he's okay.

- Are you crazy?! It's chaos out there! Frank said we should get to safety!

- I will go, neither you nor anyone else will stop me, I will be very calm...

She nods and begins to climb the steps quickly.

I let out a slight sigh and just start walking carefully to the front door.

When I go out it's even worse. Everyone screams and the shots are heard with more power.

I walk very carefully, passing through the garden while staying down. I look for Frank with my eyes, but I can't find him or Dante.

I continue walking while I see bodies lying in the middle of the passages.

I breathe calmly and continue on my way until someone pushes me hard.