9. Perharps I was wrong

JADE

The day went by in a blur and once again, the estate was thrown into darkness by night.

After my talk with Luciano, he went off to work and I never did set my eyes on him up until now.

I never knew he worked this late.

I did a great deal of reading today. Luciano had a huge library up stairs and I delighted in exploring its books, the entire library oozing of vast knowledge and ideas.

After that, I ate launch, watched a bit of television before dozing off in the living room and waking up again.

I had expected to see Luciano back though. And for some reason, it saddened me when the maids and guards informed me that he was not back yet.

I ate dinner, showered up and retired to my bed but yet still no sign of Luciano.

Hours had passed as I laid on my bed, my eyes observing the skies. Lightning flashed across the dark horizon, signalling a storm approaching.

Was that a bad sign?

Quickly I picked up my phone from where it laid. It was close to midnight. Just few minutes away.

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