It took Leyne forty minutes to finish the task he was assigned. He threw the little bags in the trash, and left the spice organizer on the table.
Looking around, Tez was not present, so in an attempt to find him, Leyne walked through the rooms. On one of the living room walls, there were some picture frames with photos. Leyne stood there observing. In all of them, he could recognize the owner of the house. However, one of the frames caught his attention. In it, Tez was hugging a woman, and they were both smiling. It was the only picture where Tez appeared smiling.
Leyne: {It must be his wife. Smiling, he’s actually a pleasant guy}
Tez: Lose something?
With a jump, Leyne took two steps back.
Leyne: I.. I.. I was looking for you.
Tez: Why are you stuttering? What are you afraid of?
Leyne: I'm not afraid. I just didn't expect you to show up like that, so silently.
Tez: Okay. You must have finished the task I gave you, right?
Leyne: Yes, I'm done. Can I go to the garden now?
Tez: Yes, you can. Everything you need is in the next room.
Leyne: Thank you for telling me, I'm going.
...
Leyne: I've never planted anything in my life, and this first time will be to fix what I ruined... Ironic.
All the crushed, wilted, and dead plants were removed and piled into a large bucket. Right afterward, Leyne took the seeds, dug a hole, and planted them.
Leyne: Phew! I'm done! But there are no seeds for this side of the land. I think I'll leave it like this.
From afar, Leyne saw Tez watching.
Leyne: So, were you checking if your guy was actually going to do the work? Why didn't you tell me there were no more seeds?
The man approached. His serious expression scared Leyne.
Leyne: {What is he doing? Why is he coming towards me without making a sound... Looking directly into my eyes}
Without taking his eyes off him, Leyne stepped back until he lost his balance. Tez caught him before he fell.
Tez: You're very scared. Are you sure you didn't come here to gather information on me?
One of Tez's arms held Leyne by the waist, while his free hand grabbed his neck.
Leyne: No... I'm not spying on you! I've never known anything about you in my life, I swear! Please don't kill me.
Tez: If you're lying, I will definitely kill you. I never make hasty decisions, so you'll be staying here a few more days.
Leyne: A few more days!? I can't! They'll find me.
Tez: You still haven't figured out where you are, have you!?
Tez smiled maliciously.
Tez: I won't anticipate anything, wouldn't want to spoil the fun.
The doorbell rang.
Leyne: Are you expecting someone?
Tez: No.
Leyne: So... It must be them! Please, let me go, you'll get in trouble.
Tez took Leyne's hand and dragged him to his office. There, he opened the closet and grabbed the same knife he was cleaning when Leyne appeared.
Leyne: That won't be enough against them.
Tez: It's enough for me. Stay here.
The homeowner left the intruder in his office and went to the front door of his house.
...
When Tez opened the door, he immediately noticed that the visitors were not joking around. Two were at the door, one was on the walkway to the sidewalk, and two others were in the parked car.
Tez: {So... 5 men!? They're not willing to talk. The one in the driver's seat probably has a handgun, the one on the side a shotgun, the one between the car and the doors, a one-handed submachine gun. The ones at the door, a small weapon, easy to hide in their clothes.}
Tez: Can I help you?
1st Man: Have you seen a man around here by any chance? He has light brown hair, about five foot nine, quite thin and dirty, he's a fugitive from the police. He's very dangerous.
Tez: A fugitive from the police lurking around here, huh? How interesting.
1st Man: Yes, and wanted for homicide.
The homeowner smiled sarcastically as he pulled a wallet from his pocket.
Tez: I believe I can handle a fugitive.
The men's eyes fell on the badge Tez presented.
1st Man: You're an officer!?
2nd Man: Let's go. He would definitely know what to do.
1st Man: Right. Sorry to bother you, sir.
Tez: Not at all, don't you want to come in for a cup of coffee? You could give me more details about this fugitive. I'm sure he'll pass by here sooner or later. It's the only house around here, you know?
The second man balked at the homeowner's words.
1st Man: No! Let's go now!
Realizing Tez's intention, the first man ran to the car. The second, Tez surprised with the knife and immobilized him. The other men ran and started the car.
Tez: What a shame, it seems your friends left you behind. Now you're going to come in and have a coffee with me. Doesn't that sound great?
2nd Man: Please, I'm just following orders! We just came for the guy! We don't want any trouble with the officers!
Tez: What's your name?
2nd Man: Marcos, my name is Marcos.
Tez: Okay, Marcos, let's go inside.
Tez dragged the visitor named Marcos to the kitchen. Once there, he tied the man to the chair. Then he went to his office.
Tez: Leyne? Come with me.
Leyne, scared, just followed him.
...
In the kitchen, Leyne came face to face with Marcos.
Tez: So? Do you two know each other?
Marcos: Sir! This is the man they're looking for!
Tez: Specifically, who is looking for him?
Marcos: Well... I... I can't say.
Tez plunged the knife into Marcos' arm.
The man screamed in pain.
Tez: You'd better answer the questions, you wouldn't want to get on my bad side.
Marcos:... It's... Our group, the leader... His name is Joel.
Tez: Joel? And his last name?
Marcos: I don't know! I... I don't know! They call him Pig when they don't call him Joel, I don't know anything else!
Tez: Why do you want this man?
Marcos:... I know little.
Tez: So, tell me. I'm anxious to let you go. Aren't you anxious to leave?
Tez pulled the knife from the man's hand.
Leyne: {Heavens! This man is so cruel! What is he planning!? I'm doomed}
Marcos: I know this man was supposed to be locked up, for some reason he wasn't, and it's dangerous to leave him walking around, so... We have to catch him... Well, we had orders to shoot if necessary.
Tez observed Leyne. His frightened expression, his tired, deep eyes. He was dejected.
Tez: Alright, stay here for a bit, Marcos, I'll be right back.
Again, Tez grabbed Leyne's arm and led him down the bedroom hallway.
Tez: You can sleep here in this room. Mine is right next door, so I'll hear any noise.
Leyne: Did you... Do this on purpose?
Tez: Yes. Actually, I let four of them get away, so you're safe here with me!
Leyne nodded in agreement with Tez and headed for the bed.
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