Episode 9

The night was serene, Gabriel embodying the perfect gentleman. As dawn broke and I awoke, a beautifully prepared breakfast table greeted me, adorned with flowers and chocolates. He kissed me, his smile radiant, but my mind spun with thoughts of the documents I'd seen, stirring a deep concern within me.

"Love, is there danger in your work? I mean, are you involved with criminals..."

GABRIEL: "Why do you ask that, my love?"

"Because I care about you. We'll soon have a family, children... I have to worry about my husband."

GABRIEL thoughtfully, 💭She's seen the documents... Damn!

GABRIEL: "You don't need to worry. Everything is highly confidential, and since I don't partake in fieldwork, there's no need for anyone to know what I do."

"That's a relief, darling. I feel much better knowing that."

EMILY pensively, 💭And what now? I must tell someone what I know... But what if Gabriel suffers because of it? Great, now I'm at a loss...

"Are you working today?"

GABRIEL: "No, Levy said I can start on Monday, so we've got a few days to enjoy our marriage. It's not exactly a honeymoon, but at least we can spend time together."

"Being with you alone is wonderful, my husband KK."

GABRIEL: "I loved our night together, and now, I want to take you out. How about a walk in the park?"

"That sounds perfect. A little walk and later, I'd like to check on our house."

GABRIEL: "It's just as we left it, darling. We didn't leave until almost midnight..."

"But I'm so excited, I want to go there again today."

GABRIEL: "KK, that's because you're not keen on it... Speaking of homes, when can I see the house Hugo gave us?"

"If you like, yes. We can stop by there after the park."

GABRIEL: "Alright, my love, but before we go out, let's make love..."

"Ah... Gabriel, you rogue KK... Just a shared shower, nothing more..."

Leaving the hotel, that feeling of being watched crept back in, this time within the confines of the elevator.

GABRIEL: "Is everything alright?"

"Yes... It's just that feeling of being watched again..."

GABRIEL: "Relax, there are cameras in all elevators. You're worrying needlessly."

"Right, I'm just being paranoid."

In Italy, my father was deeply troubled by Liz's situation, while her friend Melissa had been there all day, resulting in my sister asking her to stay the night.

HUGO: "Good morning, my love!"

HELENA: "Good morning, Hugo. Feeling better?"

HUGO: "I wasn't ill... What's there to feel better about?"

ANTONELLA: "Son, you called that little girl diabolical... That was harsh."

HUGO: "I've apologized, and besides, he also said things he shouldn't have... Claimed it’s not his fault my daughter has mental issues."

HELENA: "The nerve of him... You didn't tell me! The girl is innocent, and Liz is fond of her."

LIZ: "Morning! Mom, Mel's still sleeping, I didn't wake her."

HELENA: "Morning, my angel. Let her sleep as much as she likes. She must be tired."

HUGO: "How are you, my love?"

LIZ: "I'm really sore and my head hurts."

FABRIZIO: "Come here, love. Let your uncle give you a hug... I was really concerned about you."

HUGO: "Have something to eat and then I'll give you the medicine the doctor prescribed."

Liz was on the mend, but my sister couldn't shake her worry over the potential for a relapse of Liz’s prior episodes.

After breakfast and medicine, Liz rested in my father’s arms, Melissa waking up later, shyly descending to where Liz and my father were. Seeing Liz cradled by him, she approached and took Liz’s hand.

MELISSA: "Are you okay? Does your injury still hurt?"

LIZ: "A bit... Go and play with my brother. I don't want to play today."

MELISSA: "That's fine, Liz. We just want to be near you."

LUCA: "How about we watch a movie? That way, you can lie down, Liz. What do you think?"

LIZ: "You guys go ahead, I'll join shortly."

As they went to the TV room, Liz nestled into my father's arms and closed her eyes.

LIZ: "Dad, I miss my uncle Matteo and aunt Laura... Actually, everyone, but especially aunt Emily. When can we visit her?"

HUGO: "She just left, sweetheart. You can talk to her on the phone. As soon as mom and dad are less busy, we’ll visit aunt Emily."

LIZ: "Okay, dad... I'll go to my room for a bit and then come down to watch a movie with them."

Liz retreated to her room. Concerned, Helena noted Liz's sadness and longing for me and Matteo.

HELENA: "Poor thing, she really misses them, especially Matteo."

HUGO: "Even I miss that pest!"

Once in her room, Liz locked the door and dashed to the closet, where she retrieved another phone and called Talles.

TALLES: "Good morning, my little spy. How's everything?"

LIZ: "This isn't what we agreed on. I can't find out anything about auntie!"

TALLES: "I can’t let you have access, Liz... But if anything happens to her, I promise to come tell you."

LIZ: "Will you bring her back?"

TALLES: "Only if she wants to, if she ever decides to leave him and asks me, I'll bring her."

LIZ: "I have access to all the hotel's cameras. She left the elevator in tears, I saw it, Talles!"

TALLES: "I hadn't heard about that, but rest assured, I'll look into it."

My little genius, Liz, was meant to be the family's guardian angel, her beautiful eyes saw everything.

LIZ thoughtfully, 💭Gabriel is up to something, and I'm going to find out...

I might crack the password to the program uncle Matteo created; it's just a matter of time.

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