Lost in Love

It has been so many millennia that I have lost count; the curious thing about everything, is the infinite reality of immortality.

A corpse more, we have arrived on time....as usual!

3:30:00 a.m. I opened the Ring Pad screen and looked at every detail of the registry: name, age, marital status, work ...

-It´s time – say the order.

Wait for the usual 60 seconds, look at the complete record, and? ....Nothing! Is remarkable the folly of this being, but more, his ignorance.

London England, 3:30:01 am, the body is lying on the floor of the room; a heart attack prevented him for the first time from being unfaithful to his wife.

Something to say Vincent? – Ask seriously.

What happen?! What am I lying there?! – he asked in great distress.

You are dead.

How did I die?! Can not be! This can not be happening! – he took his face while watching himself.

Guadañita finished checking each line while we continued listening to their complains and reproaches, the same as always: Why me?...

Be quiet! – shout. – when you where given the opportunity you didn´t take it, now there is nothing to do, please do not take away more time with your whining that we must hurry, we still have a lot of pending work.

I showed him the document that guarantees his death and the place where he had to sign. He continued in denial; complaining, refusing to accept the fact of his death, “the normal” in his class. I took his right shoulder and looked straight into his eyes, slowly began to calm down until he signed; at that moment his soul began to undergo the transition to the neutral plane, “a place where the eternal paths are.” As soon as we arrived, Vincent kept looking with amazement at the place.

Will be taken down, they are waiting for you.

Down?! – he was scared.

This is the place you chose, there you will remain for eternity from now on.

There where there is...!

They already come for you – I interrupted.

A pair of hooded men came for him. When he watched them closely he could not hide his fear, his cries were terrifying; They subdued and chained him. They descended quickly without a trace until they were lost in the dark dry tree.

We returned immediately to the houseboat in the middle of the sea of ​​the dead, we printed the document mortiz, we saved the file and we continued with our work.

One more at the list. – say Guadañita in high voice.

3:30:01 am. Looked again each detail of de mortiz register; name, age, merited status, work...

It´s time – I give the order again.

Wait for the usual 60 seconds earthly, and? ...there appear a gold star over the registry.

Rome, Italy 3:30:02 am, the alcohol and the speeding are the causes for an automobile accident, the body was shattered between the vehicle and a retaining wall.

Alexandra.

What happened? Why can I see my body crushed? What is happening to me? – she asked bewildered.

You have just passed away.

Cannot be! Why?

It´s really? – I asked annoying.

Alexandra was shocked to see herself, see her body in this status was very difficult.

Guadañita finished the review of the file while I observed her repentant; I give her time to assimilate the facts.

Sign here – I point there.

She look at me with a little anguish, she could feel her pain. With tears in her eyes sign and immediately her soul began the transition. We arrived again to the neutral plane; Alexandra looks he astonishment.

Your way is in front, they will not be coming soon for you.

There is nothing that can be done? – her anguish was remarkable.

The only thing that could be done you already did, you got a golden star that will allow you a fail trial, in the earthly plane...there is nothing to be done.

A couple of men came for her, both well dressed. The first one to approach had a warm and serene look; Alexandra felt calm and at peace, but as soon as the other approached, her gaze changed completely, she was so terrified that her cry was heartbreaking. They both took her by her arms and moved forward until they were lost in the multicolored tree; they left no trace

We return to the houseboat to print the document and save the file, “a golden star is a good opportunity”.

3:30:02 am. Looked again each detail of de mortiz register; name, age, merited status, work...

It´s time – Order again.

Wait the usual 60 seconds earthly and immediately the golden aura appeared on the register; we are surprised, because is extremely difficult to get ir, “it must be special!” think excited.

New York City, USA 3:30:03 am; a woman dies from poorly attended pneumonia.

Hi Monica!

Hello - she looked very serene.

I´m sorry but...

I know! – she interrupted as she looked at herself.

Watching her was very gratifying, her calm was so great that even I was surprised; around her body remained the neighbors who looked after her, they really looked disconsolate. Little by little more people came to say goodbye.

So I see you were people who love you a lot.

Really you think that?! – ask surprised.

What you see cannot be judged, but there is something I cannot explain, are very few people who get a golden aura, “the maximum award for a soul”. In spite of that, I not see you at all quiet.

I tried with all my might! – Her voice sounded sad.

I wish I could continue to talk to you but it is time to leave; sign here please.

I looked for the last time around, after a moment signed and while her soul began the transition a voice caught my attention.

I’m so sorry! Her warm sound paralyzed me completely.

I turned my gaze and it was there that I saw her for the first time; my astonishment was so much that I tried to stop the transition but it was too late. Suddenly we were again on the neutral plane; Monica stared in amazement as she explained what would happen. For some strange reason my mind kept thinking about that woman.

I think you know perfectly well where you will go ... Good job!

I did not say more, my mind was confused, restless; I really did not understand what was happening to me. Suddenly two elegantly dressed men came down Monica, took her from her hands and filled her with light, turning her into a wonderful wake that flew to the eternal infinite, “the longed for heaven.”

They rose slowly to get lost in the majestic crystal tree; it was beautiful to see that light again in the sky.

We have to return to the houseboat to print the document and save the file, “few files like this”. As we performed the corresponding movements my mind was distracted; a strange sensation began to flow inside me, “this is something completely unusual in someone like me,” I thought. I had to do something, so I opened the Ring Pad screen with the intention of finding it as soon as possible.

I need the password for the earthly files... please!. – asked to Guadañita.

Never after you asked about these files! – answered surprised.

I know, but now I need review urgently some things.

You know that we are forbidden to review those files....boss orders!

It´s quickly!

I cannot give you the password, it´s confidential; only the boss has access.

I know the protocols; if it were not really important I would not ask you this friend ... please! I was beginning to alter myself.

I’ve never seen you like this before! What’s wrong? If the boss finds out I do not want to tell you what we’re going to put together; I’m going to end up cleaning the demons’ toilets and getting them into their cells ... if it’s good for us!

In so many millennia that we have been together, have I ever failed you? I asked quietly.

You have never done it but also; I’ve never seen you like this before, that’s why I’m worried.

I promise it will be fast, it will only be a moment, please friend ... help me! - I took him by the shoulder.

I do not know your reasons and you know perfectly well that I trust in you; It must be fast ... very fast !, you have exactly 10 seconds before the boss knows we are in your private files; after those 10 seconds, I’ll close them and I will not open them again ... do you agree? - He felt nervous.

That will be more than enough! Thank you very much friend!

As soon as Guadañita opened the files began to run the 10 seconds. I started looking for her like crazy until I got to the moment I heard her voice and I saw her for the first time; I immediately started downloading all your data. Time was running: 5, 4, 3, 2 and still not finished downloading all your information; before the arrival of the 0 Guadañita closed the archives; I can only download 80%. “It’s not 100% but it’s enough to meet her,” I thought as I smiled.

Did you download data from a mortal? - He asked as he looked at me a little annoyed.

Only the necessary, don´t worry! I really appreciate what you´ve done for me.

If it costs us the job... you clean the toilets and I getting them into their cells – we both laugh.

The buzzer rang as he stored the flash where the data had been downloaded.

How are you Guadañita? - Kadu asked the messenger of the universe.

Very good Kadu! What a miracle you visit! - Guadañita greeted an old friend.

I came to leave your invitation; remember that in 6 months is the Annual Convention of Universal Deaths, how have you been Death?

Well, Kadu! With as much work as ever. - I approached him with a hug.

What a beautiful ring you bring Death! Is it new truth? - He took my hand to look at it closely.

It’s one of the boss’s new toys.

And what does he do?

What he does not do! - I felt excited as I took it off to show him. - It’s a Ring Pad.

A Ring Pad? - He asked in amazement.

A uni-computer of the highest universal range; this allows us to be connected with all universes and to quickly do our work effectively.

Oh, how does it work? - He was excited.

It works through a technology called Part Extention Macrómikro; is a harmonious union between ultra micro particles and macro universes extended and fused to the rays of the sun. When the particles are properly tuned, the boss determines what their function is and communicates them; it is as if they were ultra micro and macro living beings that obey and execute a certain order. All these particles are properly attached to the titanium which is the material with which the ring is made; to make it work is turned to the right, that is when the rays of diamonds liquid expel the particles without deforming them, allowing them to materialize to form the screen where all the functions are executed. One can choose which size to use by expanding or decreasing the range of the rays of diamonds liquid with their hands. To save the screen, the ring is turned to the left and ready. One of the wonders of this Ring Pad is that it performs many of its functions in 97D. It has a processor called Dragon Stele IOSG790305, but that’s not all ...!

It has a device called Douexe which allows us to use the Ring Pad in two ways: conventional matter and mental link. The conventional matter is used as I just explained, while the mental link is more interesting and incredible; to use this method I just click on the ring and it will automatically connect with me allowing me to observe in my mind each and every one of the functions available. To run any function I just have to think what I want to do and I’ll do it; We still do not use this method but this is how in theory it should work – laughs - as you can see ... thanks to the ingenuity and super-technology that the boss has now we will do much better our work.

This incredible Death! They rightly win the Nebula trophy year after year! - He was beating my back.

Our boss is unique ... I still remember when, through a dream, he presented several interesting projects to Mr. Of the apple to perform them on earth. Now the company that formed through that dream is one of the biggest in that world.

He’s great friends! Congratulations!

Thank you very much Kadu!

Well boys ... I have to go! I still have a lot of deaths to visit; see you at the convention.

Take care buddy! - He said goodbye to Guadañita.

See you at the convention - I gave him a big hug.

Once Kadu left, we continued our work; Guadañita had to leave for a moment so take the time to read the data that I downloaded. When opening the files the first thing that appeared was one of his photos. How beautiful ...! I thought excitedly as I lost myself in his eyes. I reviewed your personal information; Elena is her name, born in New York on May 1, is a lover of art and helping people in need, is a fair woman who enjoys life. It seemed great how little I had read of her; I opened a folder where there were photographs and I began to observe them one by one, “this I feel in the emptiness of me being ... it is so strange! I thought as I continued to learn more about her.

Time, which is relative on the neutral plane, continued its course as we continued to do our work; It was so strange not to be able to stop thinking about her but I liked that feeling, there was not a day that I did not read her file, yes ... only what interested me! After a while I began to experience some dissatisfaction, I was not which he did daily; I felt an immense need to meet her in person, it had to be this way ... I had to know her!

- Guadañita ... I need to talk to you!

- Clear! What’s going on?

- Not long ago they opened the earthly portal ... right?

- It was about 6 or 7 years ago more or less earthly ... why?

- Things of a paperwork that I have pending.

- Is it because of the mortal?

- Which mortal Guadañita?

- That mortal for which you do not do your job correctly; of a time for here I have to be solving everything and casually it was from the moment you downloaded your data .... Elena, I think it’s her name!

- It’s a true friend! I cannot hide it; something happened and I cannot explain. I know perfectly well that we cannot feel but I cannot stop thinking about it; I have not been the same since that time I first saw her, even ... I cannot sleep!

- You talk funny and you know perfectly well that we do not sleep!

- But you understand the point! All this happening to me is something totally new to me; I just know I need to meet her!

- That’s impossible! Are you crazy?! He looked me in the eye. - It cannot be! ... You are using the time intervals to move to the place where you are and look at it through the connection of the planes, if the boss discovers you! It’s going to hang us up! - He cried a little worried.

- Do not worry; I counted 9 seconds and I return, I can only observe it once a day in one place.

- So you’ve been watching her for 9 seconds a day during these 5 months? - He asked in surprise.

- Yes my friend and I cannot anymore, there most be some way to see her in person, I really want to meet her!

- What is happening to you is impossible, as far as I know, only happens among humans.

- I know that human sensations are much deeper than ours, but believe it or not, I have been able to feel them in me; what I do not understand is why ... please help me!

He looked into my eyes as if he were crazy and at the same time his mind machined a genius.

- It’s complicated! If you’re not, what’s going to happen with all the work?!

- I was analyzing and I could leave your signature authorized for the delivery of souls and archives.

- That is only allowed during the annual convention.

- Yes, but we could try; If you do the job as it should be, I do not think there is any problem ... do I count on you? - I asked with a little uncertainty.

- On that side we would have solved a problem but the other one is missing, how to get you to enter the terrestrial plane? It’s practically impossible! Besides ... We do not know anything about that plane! We have no idea what the consequences will be if you cross!

- I must take the risk; Now what really matters is ... how do you get it in?

- Unless…!

- What? Unless what Guadañita! - I interrupted him abruptly as I held him by his arms.

- Unless a soul decides to return to the plane of the living, casually leave the portal open for 5 seconds and because of these circumstantial accidents ... you will cross inadvertently! - He looked at me with his flirtatious eyes as my mind visualized him.

- You’re a Guadañita genius! -I screamed.

Immediately we began to work on the plan; I left everything ready and fixed the signature so that little Guadañita could do all the work, it was necessary to wait for the perfect soul to be able to cross.

9:16:09 pm. I opened the Ring Pad and carefully reviewed every detail of the registry mortiz: name, age, marital status, work ...

- It’s time Guadañita!

We waited for the usual 60 earthly seconds, and? ... a golden star appeared on the register; we did not expect that, so we had to act quickly.

Brooklyn USA 9:16:10 pm; A bullet pierces a man’s chest, his body lying on the pavement as it bleeds rapidly.

- Hello Steve

- What happened? - He asked, very frightened.

- You went to a better life.

- I did not really have a choice! - He felt nervous and sad.

- These things happen, so do not worry.

Guadañita quickly filled the format; Steve was still disconsolate but there was no time to lose.

-Sign here - I pointed out.

He did not pay attention to what I had said, so I had to mention again that I had to sign; once he did his soul began the transition.

We come back to the neutral plane; he continued to be frightened and upset, his astonishment was like everyone’s once he met the place.

- You will go down, soon to come for you.

- Down? Is it really down?! I do not understand! - He asked fearfully as he pulled me by the arm.

Somehow Steve knew that path was not the one he had chosen but it was necessary to execute the plan.

- You must go there, there is nothing that can be done; unfortunately the decisions you made in life, are the ones that will take you to that place that here between us ... it’s hell!

- Do not! Hell no! Please help! Do not let me go to that place! - He begged at my feet.

Lift him up and hold him for a moment. I directed his gaze to the back showing him a way out; Guadañita read a few lines in detail but I did not pay much attention.

- There is nothing I can do, the decision was yours through your acts. You have seen the places that exist; if you wanted to go up, you would never succeed; if you wanted to go head-on they would not let you go and back you will only find a normal tree that is faded day after day.

- What place is there? - He asked as he tried to calm down.

- There? Oh! That’s where you come from; that plane of the living, you could go back there but...

I did not finish the sentence when it immediately ran towards the natural tree. Part of the plan was to use it to return, so that the portal would be reopened but from this side; once he did and crossed, he had little time to enter the earthly plane for the first time.

- See you later! I must leave before the portal closes-I said good-bye to Guadañita as I ran to be able to enter.

- Do not! Wait! Wait!

I could not stop myself, I ran as fast as I could and I barely managed to cross in time. “Everything is too dark, I feel so strange, a little heavy and dizzy”, I thought as I reached the earthly plane. In an instant I was materialized in a body of flesh and bone; I could not feel anything different, apparently there were not many changes. Crossing the portal shook me a little and I needed to recover; I began to check myself to see that everything was fine when suddenly I saw my hand and ... Oh surprise!

- So is! You took the Ring Pad. That, without knowing that a part of you will be linked to the soul that you chose to enter the terrestrial plane; that poor soul will wander like a ghost until it is rescued and well ... without counting that everything will be chaos since I will not be able to do the work, which means no one will die. That’s just the beginning, because as soon as the boss finds out ... I do not even want to know what’s going to happen to us! - Said Guadañita.

This was not good, I had brought the Ring Pad and Guadañita cannot do the job, everything will become chaos; now we will have serious problems with the boss “I must do something!” I thought a little distressed. Strangely one part of me was worried while the other, she felt incredulous and excited, “what is happening to me?!”. First I had to analyze carefully how to solve this problem so I started to walk looking for a place to sit. Despite my concern I was able to see the magic of the city: its lights, its movement; all his incredible energy seemed sensational. I managed to find a very comfortable bench in front of the sea and sat down. Checking that no one was watching me, I carefully opened the Ring Pad screen, “I still could not believe the nonsense I had done, I needed a solution quickly.” The screen began to go a little crazy until suddenly “Restart” appeared; I clicked and it began to vibrate blinking in many ways until it stopped and asked me to enter a password, “will it be the same one I’ve always used?” I wondered fearfully. I wrote the only one I know in the hope that it would be the right one, because otherwise ... everything will be lost! After a few seconds, “Wait a moment” appeared. “What nerves! Where it is not valid, the Sentinels of the chief are going to fall and to wash the baths of the demons ... If it is good that I go!” I thought. The process took a long time and I felt uncomfortable; Suddenly appeared on the screen: “Password Accepted ... Welcome Death!” “What a scare I had taken!” I really worried. The Ring Pad works on the earthly plane, it was somewhat surprising; in the main menu were all the options that exist within this plane. One of them caught my attention, in the image appeared a universe and below said “GUIDELINES”. I clicked to see what it was and surprise me that I took; all the ancestral planes appeared, “I had never seen anything like it!” I was very surprised. There was an icon of each plane: the sky, the neutral, the hell, the heavenly judgment, the earthly, the mortiz, the limbo and the purgatory ... Incredible! In addition to a very strange icon called “PER LUCEM.” This icon has a gold seal, “the seal I know!” I was trying to locate him. It belongs to the boss which means that it is forbidden, and if I mistakenly click it, I will get into a bigger mess, “I already have a big problem to add another one.” It must be something very important for the boss to have sealed it, better not move. Immediately I clicked the earthly plane and the screen showed me all the details of this plane: its history, how it was created, when, why ... He was looking for a solution to the problem but at the same time an impulse wanted to find Elena; I knew perfectly well that I must first resolve the matter of soul-giving in spite of my uneasiness to find it. I closed the application of the earthly plane and opened the plane of the neutral plane; I began to read every detail on that plane to know how to help Guadañita; as much as I read and read I could not find anything that could help us, I felt desperate and about to give up when at the end of the last page, in small letters; I read something that said important note: “If for some reason the system failed; All souls must be channeled into limbo. Once it has been reestablished, proceed according to code PN-0033 according to the case of each soul”. Very interesting note, but the question was: 1. - How to make the boss believe that the system failed? There is no more advanced technology than ours throughout the universe. It is impossible for this to happen! In fact ... it has never happened! 2. - What is the code PN-0033? 3. - How can I contact Guadañita to inform and help me?

I closed the application, “I’m ruined!” I was nervous. He had ruined everything; He would go round and round the matter thinking of a solution, when he inadvertently touched the icon of mails with my hands “Of course!”I thought of a solution; I knew what I had to do: I immediately opened the mails icon, attach some files and sent an email to :

Help me please!

I remained restless longing for an answer, but none came, my concern grew and my hopes were falling; when the Ring Pad rang and I noticed that I had received an email:

How are you? ... You do not even wash it! How did you decide to go with the Ring Pad; Tremendous mess that you’ve gotten us into, as soon as the boss finds out I do not want to tell you what’s going to happen to us ... What are we going to do?

P.S. This file you attached had never seen it.

That Guadañita received my mail was excellent news, I needed to explain what had happened. I answered immediately:

So far, good Guadañita ... forgive me! Of the emotion I ran out and I accidentally brought the Ring Pad, but I think I have found a temporary solution in what I know Elena. In that file I sent you, at the end of all the leaves, there is an important note in small letters; please check it and investigate what needs to be done to carry it out.

I stood again waiting for his response; I checked the inbox and I already had 20 new mails. “How weird?” I thought. Cannot be! They are mail from banks, shops, telephone companies, even politicians in the field. “What barbarians!” These humans are really serious!” A new mail had arrived:

I already read the note that you say, I need you to send me the files of the map mortiz.

Immediately I attached the archives of the flat map and sent them to him; was soon to answer me again:

I need you to attach the files on the earthly plane.

Let’s see! Mortiz plane or earthly plane? Guadañita confused me with his things. I attached the files again and sent them back to him; I was hoping I could find a solution. Time passed and received no answer; I began to feel a strange sensation that troubled me, it had taken so long to respond. The more desperate I felt, the more I received my email:

It will be impossible for the boss to believe that we dropped the system, it has never happened, that is not possible. I cannot guarantee it works but we will try. If the boss finds out we’re doing this ... I do not want to tell you what’s going to happen to us!

I immediately replied:

Thank you, my friend, you do not know how much I appreciate all this that you do for me; I regret that I got you into such a mess and I will do everything that is on my part not to compromise you in this.

My desire to look for Elena was getting bigger; I closed the screen when I received a new mail:

I take the decision to be with you in every situation, you have not forced me to do something that I did not want to do; so stop worrying that in this we are more than tucked in both. I will work and do my part, you have yours. I’ll give you the time you can, take full advantage of it and take good care of yourself.

P.S. As soon as we get out of this, you owe me some vampire bugs.

Guadañita knew how to make me laugh; I felt calm and did not want to waste any more time; I reopened the application of the earthly plane and began to look for Elena. “What a beautiful woman!” I thought excitedly. I found her drinking coffee with some friends at her usual place. I was not sure what I would do but I had to approach her. Beneath the picture was an address; I knew the street so I got up, closed the screen and started to walk as fast as I could until I got to the place. I walked slowly toward the door as I looked for her; I did not know whether to enter or stay outside. “How do I approach her? What do I tell him ... or do I tell him nothing? What I do?” I was very nervous. While I was analyzing what I would do, a woman tripped and threw her drink on me; I stood still as all the liquid trickled down my face. She apologized, she really looked worried. I noticed how strange my silence seemed to me, apparently something unusual among humans, so I had to do something about it.

- All good! - I answered the first thing that came to my mind while cleaning me.

The lady gave me a napkin while her friends approached to see what had happened; they all walked to where we were when, from the crowd, for the first time, I was able to look at her closely: Her long, dark hair; his honey eyes made a perfect combination with his red lips; his emblematic smile, soft and tender ... Perfect!

Everything seemed to move in slow motion as I shuddered in total madness just to see it; she approached me too much.

- Are you okay?! - She asked, trying to hide his laughter.

I blocked myself, I could not say anything, I just nodded and nodded. She could not stand it any longer and she laughed at how she saw me with all the liquid on.

- What is your name? - She asked again.

“It is true! What is my name? No way to say ... How much pleasure I am Death!” My mind was about to be blocked.

- Steve! - I replied abruptly.

In some strange way I felt familiar with that name.

- Nice to meet you, Steve! I am ...

- Elena! - I interrupted her as I took her hand.

She looked at me in surprise and let me go.

- Do we know each other from somewhere? - She asked, a little frightened.

- No! But this name is in your glass – I answer while I put my silly face.

She looked for a moment.

You’re right. Sorry! – smile - Elena, we’re going! - Interrupted one of her friends.

I could not stop looking at her; having her so close for the first time seemed incredible to me, a moment I wanted to be eternal.

- See you later, Steve! - She moved her hand.

- See you later ... Elena!

I could not do more; I wanted to tell him so many things but I could not. I watched her walk away with her friends. Water from the sky began to fall, “This must be the rain,” he analyzed the fact. As they walked away a man took her by the waist and hugged her, they ran to guard the water as they lost in the streets. “What do I do now?” I looked everywhere. I began to walk aimlessly, “this being on the earthly plane is more difficult than I had considered” had to do something. Out of nowhere I felt a little dizzy; began to arrive visions to my head, appeared the image of a place in my mind: a door, a street. I had never seen that place but knew exactly how to get there. I walked in the rain as I listened again and again to Elena’s voice inside me; everything was perfect until I remembered the part where the man took her around the waist and hugged her, “I did not like that!”. I got to the building and went up the stairs to the third floor; the door that came to my mind “33-A”, was at the end of the hall. Not knowing how; I took the key that was hidden behind the extinguisher and opened the apartment. As soon as I entered the first thing I saw was a total mess but strangely I felt at home; I was still a little dizzy, and the last thing I remember was that I reached an armchair, later ... I did not know more about myself.

Little by little I was awakening with some difficulty; a sharp pang hits me on the head, my body hurts and inside I feel dry, “something is not right,” I thought as I woke up completely. I went to the kitchen and drank water until I felt a little better. “What time will it be?” Look at a clock on the wall. I began to check the place that was made a mess; I picked up some things so the place was not so dirty, I took my first human shower and borrowed some clothes I found in the room. In my mind only Elena appeared; I immediately opened the Ring Pad screen to find it. I placed it in a strange place where there is a lot of movement, adult people and children. I checked the address, closed the screen and immediately went to look for it. I started walking as fast as possible, “this feeling of being among the living is really strange.”

As soon as I got to the place I hesitated to enter, but if I wanted to see her again, I had to do it, since there was no time for fears, so I went to the reception.

- Good Morning! What I can help? - Asked a young lady.

- I’m looking for a person.

- Is it some patient?

- Elena! ... Her name is Elena.

- Ah! Elena ... are you any family?

- Do not! I’m just a friend.

- If you like to sit, I’ll tell you in a moment that you’re here, what’s your name?

- Steve.

I sat there analyzing everything around me; the ring rang, “how strange!” I opened the screen and realized that an email from Guadañita had arrived:

I already did the first collapse to generate the alleged failure. Apparently the boss believed him and did not ask for explanations; everything goes according to plan, but we still have to see how the souls will be led to limbo; I check it and I’ll let you know as soon as I know. I will not be able to give you much time so please hurry to do what you have to do.

P.S. I also want some lycanthrope cheek tacos.

Those Guadañita postdatas how they make me laugh; He had to respond immediately:

I thank you very much Guadañita! Things here are not easy, this is very complicated and I’m just adapting; until now I have not had any mishap though ... yesterday from nowhere I felt dizzy, but could be part of the adaptation. I will try to do my part as fast as possible; I just want to meet her and stay as long as possible with her.

P.S. It has those tacos.

The people who were nearby looked at me in a strange way, could not get attention so I canceled the message function directly to the ring. He closed the screen when I heard his voice again.

- Steve?! - She was missed and surprised.

- Hello Elena! - I replied nervously.

- What are you doing here?

- I went for a walk and I saw you through the window so I thought ... Why not come by to say hello!

- Which window? - She ask.

Quickly look around for a window.

- That! I pointed to my right.

Elena looked puzzled, remained silent and thoughtful; that silence made me nervous, I did not want to ruin everything.

- I have little in the city and you have been the only person who has been kind to me, I did not want to bother you! I am sorry! - I felt frustrated and ready to leave.

- Sorry! I did not mean to be rude; I have a lot of work and I’m a little tired, but it’s nice to see you again. - She smiled.- Elena!... They need you with Sebastian - interrupted a young lady.

- Would you like to join me?” Do you have time? - She asked a little in a hurry.

- Of course! I mean ... I do have time.

As we walked around the place, he turned to look at me in a very strange way.

- Are not you hot? - She ask.

- Hot?

- Yes! ... heat, as you come very warm.

- Hot? - I asked again.

- It’s when the body rises in temperature and you feel like boiling,- she replied sarcastically.

I needed to understand the meaning of heat; so I turned to my earthly memories and experiences for the meaning of warmth. As soon as I checked, I understood his question.

- Yes a little bit! - I took off the coat I was wearing.

- I’m going to introduce you ... He’s Sebastian, he’s 5 years old and he’s a lovely kid; an autistic genius of painting.

I saw an immense tenderness in Elena as she expressed herself.

- Hi Sebastian! Pleasure! I’m Steve!

He lay still and stared into my eyes.

- You come for me? - He asked seriously and surprisingly.

- How? - I asked surprised.

We looked at each other for a few seconds; by some strange and mysterious reason he knew the truth about me.

- Not Sebastian! He’s a friend and he just comes to visit, do not worry! - Elena answered while caressing him.

Sebastian took a bench, placed it right in front of me, climbed into it and hugged me tightly.

- Thank you very much! - His voice hit me from the inside.

- Do not worry, Sebastian. Everything will be fine! - I whispered in her ear.

Sebastian got off the bench and began painting on his canvases; Elena looked at me in amazement.

- Exactly what are you doing here? - I asked.

Elena continued to stare at me in amazement.

- This place is a support center for low-income people, all are special: children with autism, some syndrome, cancer, disability ... I work here as a volunteer and I help in everything I can.

Elena introduced me to some of her friends; took me to see children of different special characteristics and showed me all the work that together made many people who disinterestedly, give their support to all those who need it. As we walked down a corridor; a man carrying some water bottles, stumbled unintentionally, dropping one of them on my foot. The people who realized what had happened screamed...including Elena. I did not feel anything, I do not know why they had shouted but I noticed that they looked at me incredulous and with a lot of amazement. “Now what happens!” I thought a little confused. To get out of the problem and find an answer; I resorted again to my earthly memories. As soon as I analyzed the cause effect; I began to scream, simulating a strong pain in the foot where I had dropped the jug.

- How are you?! Does it hurt a lot?! - Elena asked a little frightened.

- Do not! Do not worry, it’s already happening to me.

- You scared me! For a moment I thought you were going to faint.

- You freaked out?! - I asked surprised.

- Yes! ... Yes scare me! - She answered as she averted her gaze.

- It’s already happening to me.

Things were not quite right; I needed to get out of there and find answers, there are so many things that I do not know from the earthly plane and to continue like this ... I will have many problems.

- I have to go Elena, I have some things to do.

- Are you sure you feel okay? - She asked a little strangely.

- Yes! Do not worry; I appreciate your time and congratulate you for your great work.

- Thank you Steve! -She smiled.

- See you soon! - I said goodbye nervously.

Although I had to go to solve all my doubts; I knew I could not leave without first looking for an opportunity to see her again.

-Could I see you any longer? -I asked for.

- Soon I’ll go out with my boyfriend. - she answered a little seriously.

- OK I understand. Thanks again!

He was walking towards the exit when he heard his voice again.

- Wait! I leave you my cell number; later there will be a party, if you have nothing to do there we’ll see you, send me a message and we’ll agree. You think? - she ask.

- Cell phone number? - I asked surprised.

Without saying more about his number on paper, he gave me a kiss on the cheek and retired. I could not believe it, I watched her until she was lost in a hallway. Without knowing why ... I smiled! I left the place and looked for where to sit; without anyone seeing me I opened the screen of the Ring Pad and sent an email to Guadañita:

My friend! Something is happening to me on the earthly plane, I fail to understand how the behavior of humans and their reactions to different everyday factors; if things are not going well, please help me understand what I should do.

P.S. Your tacos are at stake.

I tried to find an answer around me as his response came:

With so much I had been told to tell you; once you enter the terrestrial plane part of you will experience human sensations and feelings due to the connection that was generated between you and the soul that we used to open the plane. To understand more about what it means to be a human, you must learn all about them; its virtues, weaknesses, customs, feelings, dreams ... We do not have our senses so developed ... remember? Humans are the opposite of us, they feel too much. The earth plane has winds of lucid energy of information or as they call it “Internet”, enter there and study everything about them; analyze all the details and apply the knowledge according to the situations in which you are; do not forget that little by little you will feel like they do, so do not be surprised.

P.S. My tacos are not in play, on the contrary ... add some witch-tongue to the count.

I could not restrain the laughter, to continue like this Guadañita will sweep with the astral taquerias, I responded to his mail:

Thank you, my friend, I will keep that in mind. I need you to do me a new favor; on my computer there is a file that Elena says, send it to me as soon as possible ... Please!

I started walking towards the apartment but this time slowly, paying attention to the people who moved around me. When I arrived the first thing I did was to sit in front of the window facing the street and investigate what is called the Internet. So much that learning about human behavior, his normal needs, the tools he uses daily to live ... He quickly acquired knowledge about what it means to be a human; when I got to the part they call love I stopped, I began to pay more attention. Man has symbolized that feeling with a muscle called the heart. “How strange!” I thought. The time went too fast, I had to stop for a moment; The apartment was not 100% clean so I started picking up things. As I packed my clothes in one of the rooms, I found a wallet with enough money and a cell phone that did not turn on; I searched the clothing for the magazine but did not find it, I searched the whole department until I found it under one of the chairs. Immediately I connected the cell phone and waited for it to turn on, once it did the question to answer was: “What is the access code?” Strangely the number appeared in my mind, I introduced it and I could not believe it ... “I have a cell phone!” I looked for the paper Elena had given me, and instead of sending her a message as I had asked, I decided to call her; while I was sounding I felt a strange sensation, something that humans call nerves.

- Good! - She answered a little annoyed.

- Elena? - I asked nervously.

- Who speaks?

- Sorry! I´m Steve.

There was a strange silence between us.

- Ah! Hi Steve! Excuse me! You caught me at a bad time, can I call you later? ... Please!

- Sure! Are you all right?

Hung up, something was not right, his voice was broken. I opened the Ring Pad screen and started looking for it; was sitting in the same old cafe, looked melancholy, sad ... Alone! I could not stay without doing anything so I went to get it; when I came to the place, I looked at her from the outside, she was crying in silence for her pain; I entered quickly.

- Elena? - I mimicked surprise.

- Steve! What are you doing here? - She answered in surprise.

- I went out for coffee. All good? -I asked for.

- Yes! All good ... a little sentimental is everything. - She answered as she controlled her breathing and wiped away a few tears.

- Like you do not get that much to lie about. - Her gaze held a silence that burned inside. - I’m sorry I did not mean to bother you!

I felt like a fool and looked for a table to sit; I should not have made that comment. Her cell phone rang but he did not answer the call.

- Could you sit with me? -I ask.

- Of course! ... Excuse my comment, it was tasteless.

- You’re right Steve! I find it hard to lie.

- I know we barely know each other, but if you need anything, you can count on me!

- Are you serious?! - She asked in surprise as her cell phone rang again.

- Seriously! - I said, looking straight into his eyes.

- They deceived me so much that I do not know what to believe!

- How could I hurt you?!

I felt a sense of relief once I said it; Elena kept looking at me and smiled.

- I believe you Steve! I do not know why, but I really believe you!

As they served their coffee I kept looking at her, trying to understand deep inside me all those feelings I could inexplicably express; her cell phone rang again, took it upset and turned it off.

- What’s up? Is there anything I can help you with? - I asked for.

Elena remained silent as she tried to control her crying and conceal her grief.

- Today is the birthday of one of my best friends, I went to the supermarket to buy several things; I arrived earlier to her apartment to surprise her and help her with what was lacking. I rang the bell but no one answered, so I opened it with the key she gave me. Apparently there was nobody, I gave no importance and I went to the kitchen to prepare things. I left the bag on the table and began to take what I needed from the cupboard. It stung the fruit when I caught sight of blood on the floor, it seemed very strange to me. I got scared a little and I was silent. I heard voices mingle with the noise of the shower; I nervously took a knife, walked stealthily to the bathroom, opened the door very slowly and they beat me like no one else had ever done before; I found Charlotte with Adam, my boyfriend, very close to taking a shower. - She burst into tears –

I ran out of his apartment until I stopped here, the pain consumes me, it’s something I did not expect ... Not from them!

I saw her break into pieces while she felt an immense anguish; an impulse lifted me from my place and I approach her, without thinking I hug her for the first time, so strong that I could feel her pain in the skin. As I ventured I placed her hair between her ear and wiped her tears with my fingers.

- Everything will be fine ... I promise! I will not let anyone else hurt you!

Elena hugged me tightly as she drained her pain. I paid the bill, took a taxi and took her home. All the way he did not say a word, he looked out the window as I watched as if it were the last time. As soon as we arrived I accompanied her to her door, opened her apartment, gave me a kiss on the cheek and without saying anything closed. “What happened?” I wondered very surprised. I was confused but something told me to leave and leave her alone. When I reached the apartment my mind was still rambling, I could not find any answer; I took a bath, switched off the light and enlisted to rest as humans do, as I embraced her memory, waiting to see her in a deep sleep.

It was 8:00 am, a cell phone call woke me up.

- Good Morning! - It was Elena.

- Hello! Good Morning! - I said excitedly and half asleep.

- I woke you up? - She asked.

- No! ... Not at all! I was already awake, exercising - was the first thing I thought to tell him.

- How good! I would like to invite you to have breakfast and apologize for yesterday.

- Do not!

- Do not?! - She asked in surprise.

- I say! ...you do not have to apologize and I sure would like to have breakfast with you.

- Perfect! So you want me to come by your house or see you somewhere?

- I’d better come by, would you? – asked excited- I’m just taking a shower and going there.

- It seems perfect! I’ll wait for you here.

- Very good! - I shouted happy.

Immediately took a shower, got dressed, and headed for his apartment. When I arrived I felt something inside me beating fast, a strange feeling; I rang the bell a little fearfully. “It’s our first date Or...is not it a date?” As my mind questioned, Elena opened.

Hello Steve!

Hi Elena! – I looked nervous.

He kept staring at her as he closed his apartment; she stood in front of me and stared into my eyes.

- Let’s go? - she ask.

- Of course!!

She stopped a taxi with a whistle.

- Where we go? -I asked for.

- Do you trust me? - She asked seriously.

- Always!

Elena said nothing more and smiled as we climbed; I looked through the window, silent, like enjoying all that I watched as the driver drove to our destination, I? ... again he looked at her as if it were the last time.

The taxi stopped, Elena paid and we got off. “What a beautiful place!” My mind was delighted as I read a sign: “Central Park.”

- What’s up, Steve? – she asked - It seems like you do not know Central Park!

- Do not! Not that way!

- As well as?

- Thus live and in full color; I had only observed it through photos but it is incredible.

- Welcome then! - She smiled.

We enter the park; Feel the movement of the air and the energy that vibrates through all the people is incomparable. As I looked around I felt a shadow passing through me, I stopped for a moment.

- Is everything all right, Steve? - Elena asked.

- Yes! ... All good. - I answered not to worry.

It was strange that sensation but I did not give importance and I continued walking with Elena until arriving at an incredible lake; there were too many people and around, an impressive art: sculptures, paintings, crafts, music...

- What happens? - I asked surprised.

- It’s my world Steve! ... here we gather friends to express our art and share it with people. Those sculptures you see there are made by John; he is a young autistic who found through sculpture a way to free himself and connect with the world. Those paintings you see there are of Sonia; a young girl with Down syndrome that creates incredible worlds capable of releasing us for moments of all our reality. They got together May, Jena and Charly, they all have cancer and yet their willpower allows them to create incredible crafts. That young man you see there is Roby; he makes portraits with gises, lost his hands due to a hereditary disease and yet he has always struggled to go ahead and show the world his art. On this side are my friends of Souls of Fire; Tavo in the bass and Orlando in the guitar and voice, always support me to collect what I can and so I can help the support center. Here we gather to free ourselves from everything and everyone, to feel free, alive; Here we have the opportunity to show that if we really fight for what we want, things happen.

I had no words to describe the magic and energy in that magnificent place; people passed by and was amazed to see such unparalleled art. Seeing everyone help each other was a new sensation for me, a strange tingling that invited me to smile, to enjoy and let me go.

- Elena! Come on! - Cried a friend.

- Right now? - She asked in surprise.

People started screaming Elena’s name forcing her to get on the stage, had no choice so she went up, got on the drums and with her Soul of Fire friends began to play. I was paralyzed to see it mounted on the battery, I could not believe how beautiful it looked besides that the band sounded very good. All the people started chanting the song as more people gathered. When they had finished playing, the people clapped and shouted like madmen; the vocalist thanked all the people present, asked for their cooperation for the support center and thus be able to continue providing a light of hope to those who need it. Suddenly everyone started screaming “Free Blood” over and over again. Elena marked the time with her drumsticks and the band began to play the song. Elena’s friends began to take the stage: John, Sonia, May, Jena, Charly and Roby. Each and every one of them united in one voice; people sang with so much love that it was impossible to stop feeling it inside one. The song vibrated through every part of the skin until the blood boiled, somehow we were free. When they finished touching her, there were tears of emotion, euphoria, joy, but the most surprising thing was seeing the same in me. I did not know that song but I just listen to it once so that I tattooed forever. Elena hugged with her friends, thanked the audience and invited them to buy what they like about all the art and contribute to a noble cause.

- I’m amazed to see everything you do and to top ... It was amazing how you played the drums! I could not believe it!

- Thank you Steve! All of us here are supportive of each other so it is everyone’s job. Art has always been part of my life, I do not know how to explain it but it’s something that I feel running inside of me.

I love! - Elena said as she hugged me.

Even though my body can not feel so much, I embraced it as we suspended for a moment in a vacuum.

- Elena! - Interrupted one of her friends.

- Yes...I’m going! I see you Steve right now, I’m going to take care my friends.

Elena was slowly moving away when she suddenly turned around and stopped just in front of me.

- Thank you very much for coming! I truly thank you with my heart! - She kissed my cheek.

Time seemed to stop and the air caressed me while all the people moved in slow motion. “To feel this beautiful sensation of infinite joy brought about by a kiss was special.”

Once I assimilated everything I walked among the artists to admire their art: John had impressive metal sculptures, their shapes and colors; May, Jena and Charly made magnificent crafts of metal, wood and plastic, pure unique designs; Roby embodied the soul of the people in each of his portraits, despite not having both hands, managed to put a pencil holder with which he could draw; Sonia painted in her paintings incredible worlds full of light and life, Elena was with her showing some pictures. These pictures showed dark bodies in struggle with bodies of light; something very dense but interesting, I paid attention and there was something different to the other pictures of Sonia.

- These paintings are completely different, very deep and do not bring the signature of Sonia Who makes them? - I asked for.

- Elena - Sonia said quickly.

Elena looked at me and said nothing; once again be impressed to see his talent. What a mysterious and interesting woman!

- You’re awesome Elena! Really impressive!

Elena said nothing and turned around.

- I said something wrong? - I asked for.

- That’s not Steve, excuse my rudeness. - She paused for a breath. - They are mine. - She smiled.

I did not know what to say at the time; I wanted to hold her tightly and feel her close to me.

- You are very talented!

- You really think Steve? - She ask.

- I do not think Elena ... I’m totally sure!

She hugged me again and leaned on my chest while the evening welcomed us; thanks to the support of the people who came, sculptures, paintings, crafts, portraits were sold and the band gathered what they could with their music. Elena was pleased with what had been achieved; it was getting late and people started saying goodbye. All Elena’s friends gave her the proceeds and said goodbye one by one; Elena approached her friend in the band.

- Many thanks for your support Orlando!

- You can always count on us! - replied Orlando as they embraced.

Orlando looked at me in a very strange way.

- Take care! It’s gold! - he told me.

I did not know what to answer, and I stay quiet. Orlando left, and Elena felt calm ... happy.

- Now it’s my turn Elena!

- What are you talking about, Steve?

I took some bills from the bag of my pants and gave them to her.

- This is too much! - She said in surprise.

- None of that Elena, compared to what all your friends have done is nothing; they all deserve it.

Elena smiled and hugged me once more.

- You’re so cold Steve! - She said in surprise.

I did not know what to say so I just smiled. We began to save their things while the people who were still in the place continued to say goodbye to her; when we finished raising everything I prepared to accompany her to her house.

Once we arrive, I will help you upload everything we had; opened his apartment.

- Thanks again Steve for all your support!

- It’s a pleasure, Elena! Rest well! Good night!

- Very good night Steve! - She said with a kiss on the cheek.

He smiled at me as he closed his door; So many emotions in one day was something new to me. I felt too much energy running through my whole being, take a deep breath and go sleepwalking, dizzy with happiness. When I arrived at the apartment I got ready to sleep; I opened the Ring Pad screen and was able to see that I had a new mail:

Death! ... We have a serious problem! I do not know how but the system went into automatic; on the one hand it is fine since the deaths will be controlled by the sentinels and we will not have to worry about it. For another side I no longer have access to anything, but the real problem is that there is a clock that says program restart in 126hrs and is already running. Once the program is restarted we are worth it because the boss is going to realize and I do not want to tell you how it is going to go; So apparently you only have 126hrs to do what you have to do. Before all this happened I got to get the information you asked of your computer, there you have it in the attachment.

P.S. Now, let’s get confessed!

Guadañita’s email scared me, apparently I only have 126hrs which is 5 days and 6hrs to decide what to do with what I feel for Elena. I took the cell phone and set the countdown timer at 125: 59hrs; I turned off the light and lay down a little worried, I opened the file that Guadañita attached me and I began to read it very calmly until I was completely asleep.

I began to wake up little by little, I observed the time and it was already 10:00 am; I checked my cell phone and had a message from Elena. “Have a nice Steve day!” How beautiful it was to read it, I immediately answered. “Thank you so much Elena! Have a wonderful day too!” I got up and took a bath, I looked for elegant clothes and I arranged to go look for it to the support center. On the way I went to buy him a coffee and a biscotti with strawberry jam; on arriving at the support center I asked for Elena, the lady at reception told me that she had not gone, that she would probably be with Mr. Robinson at her house; I did not understand exactly what he meant.

- Excuse me! Who is Mr Robinson? - I asked a little annoyed.

- She’s a wonderful person! He has helped us as he has no idea, we all love him very much ... Elena loves him!

I felt a strange sense of anguish inside me. “What I do?” I ask me while I hid my discomfort.

- Thank you very much Miss! - I thanked him while walking to the exit.

I took the cell phone and call to Elena.

- Good! – she answered.

- Hello Elena! How are you?

- Hi Steve! Fine thanks! A little busy, not a good time.

- You want me to tag you later? - I asked for.

- I do not know what time I leave, I will call you ... Okay?

- Okay, anything you need, please let me know.

- Yes, thank you very much, Steve! Bye.

I heard her a little strange, serious; I just hoped it was all right.

I would not see Elena for a while so I decided to do something to surprise her; I went back to the support center.

- Miss, excuse me again ... I am Steve’s friend of Elena and I would like to support whatever is necessary.

- How good! Nice to meet you, Steve! I’m Tifany; go to the bottom of the hall and look for Lisa, she will tell you what to do.

I went to the end of the hall as I was told.

- Good day! Sorry! I’m looking for Lisa.

- Hello! How are you, good day! I am Lisa. What can I do for you?

- Nice to meet you, Lisa! I’m Steve’s friend of Elena. - For a moment his mind went away. - everything alright? - I asked for.

- Yes! Sorry! What happens is that when I heard your name someone came to mind. I am sorry! Much like Steve! What can I do for you?

- I came to support what I need, I was with Elena on one occasion but I had a lot of work and I could not know much, but I found it incredible what they are doing here so here I am to support whatever is needed.

- I think Steve is very good, to start wearing a robe and clinical shoes; you can find them in the cabinet to your right, once you are ready I will show you the place in detail and we will see in what you can support us.

- Of course!

I got ready as I said and I was prepared to cooperate in what was necessary.

- Ready, Steve? - Lisa asked.

- Insurance! What is there to do?

- First we will go around the support center so that you know all the areas and the people who work here. You think?

- As you say!

We walked down the hall to the reception

- Here is our information center; Tifany is who is at the reception and organizes the slopes, from here we divide into four unilateral sections and a subterranean: A-B-C-D and Z.

Section A attends to everything related to cancer; Section B with the different syndromes; Section C related to autism; Section D the various physical disabilities and section Z is our research center.

- I’m impressed!

- It’s all thanks to Elena, she convinced our maximum benefactor to make it happen. Look Steve ... I have the itinerary today and I need you to support me in area D; you have to do a rehabilitation and then move to area B to support the kitchen. Can you do with that?

- No problem Lisa, count on it.

- Thank you Steve! Anything you need can support you in your colleagues or send me a call. Lisa said goodbye and headed for area D that is where they attend the various disabilities; walk quickly down the hall.

- Are you the one that will support us? - A young lady asked.

- Yes!

- How good! You could start by attending to Mrs. Julia, please.

- Insurance!

- Come in, please, I’ll take you with her. What is your name?

- Steve.

We crossed the whole area until arriving with Mrs. Julia.

- Mrs. Julia, I’ll introduce you to Steve, he’ll be working with you today so here I leave it.

- Nice to meet you, Steve! She smiled very kindly.

- It’s a pleasure, Ms. Julia!

I kept looking at her, surprised her situation but at the same time did not want to ask anything.

- You can ask what you like Steve, with confidence! - Take my hand and accompany me to the treadmill.

Take your hand and slowly go to where you asked.

- Are you surprised to see me like this, right? – she asked- Do not worry, it’s normal the first time they see me; I’ll tell you what happened: I was a person who felt that nothing would happen to him; I spent money on frivolities, vices, cigarettes, alcohol, and I never mind anything. One night I took too much, I did not measure the consequences and we crashed against a wall of contention. He came with 4 friends, two of them died instantly, they broke down; the other two remained alive but after a few days, they died in the hospital because of serious internal injuries. I was the only one who survived; that was a few years ago, I was 29. Architect by profession with a promising future; at that moment I did not see it like that, I felt that nothing could happen to me, I felt immortal. When I woke up in the hospital I did not feel my arms or my legs, I cried and cried as desperate, I did not want to live. Those who said my friends abandoned me and only my family supported me in spite of my bad decisions. The relatives of my friends who died left of speaking to me and blaming me for his death; I was under immense depression and loneliness. After a while I sought help and began to move forward, I accepted my reality and the consequences of my actions. I went to ask forgiveness of each of the families of my deceased friends. I looked for the way to become productive and one day for things of the destiny I met Elena; a friend who has a bar invited me to listen to the house band and there I saw it for the first time; she played in that band ... very well indeed! When he finished playing my friend he introduced me. An incredible woman, full of life and magic, invited me to meet the support center and agreed to come. When I first arrived, they all welcomed me with open arms without judging my past. We began to work and they put these new prosthetics and thanks to that I was able to become independent; I have walked again and moved my new hands, here I have found a great family. Elena insisted that I continue studying architecture and I have been doing so after 10 years of having left everything. Today I can feel alive again and I learned my lesson at a high cost. What I have I use here to continue to support more people; I tell my story to encourage young people to be responsible and work on improvements to the support center. I feel alive Steve, after a long time I finally feel alive again and I still have a lot to do that I have to ask you and I need you to be honest with me ... Have you come for me? - She concluded with a very unusual question.

She looked at me distressed and a little sad, there really was a positive change in her, “how could I possibly know about my true identity?” I thought a little distressed; my obligation was to be honest with her.

-There’s nothing to worry about, Mrs. Julia - I smiled.

At that moment he hugged me tightly and thanked my ear.

We started with his therapy, helped him to walk from side to side and to move his hands while he told me great stories about his life and everything he wanted to do; Without realizing it, it was time to say goodbye.

- It was a pleasure to meet you Steve and thank you very much for this opportunity.

- You have nothing to thank Mrs. Julia, the pleasure has been mine; go ahead with all your dreams and here we will be watching.

I gave him a big hug, I went to room B where they attended the syndromes; on arrival a young lady was waiting for me.

- Are you Steve? – she asked.

- Yes.

- They told me that you would come to support us, you could take that group of 5 children to the kitchen, see that they eat properly and bring them back please.

- Surely yes!

- Thank you!

I approached the 5 children and introduced myself to them, they looked at me very seriously. I formed them in an Indian file and took them slowly to the kitchen, the children already knew exactly where to sit. They served the food while I sat down to eat with them; They kept looking at me, I began to feel very uncomfortable. Despite their young age they are able to show deep and sincere feelings.

- Do you know who you are? One of them asked me.

- As you say? - I answered in surprise.

- Have you come to take someone? - Asked one of them. - We know who you are; we can feel who you are.

I was surprised and a bit nervous, it was extremely strange that these children really knew who he was; I did not know what to say and less about how to handle the situation, lying to the children was not an option, so I chose to talk head on.

- I have not come for anyone, I am here to support Elena and tell you that it is a pleasure to be with you.

The children looked at me strangely, rose from their places and hugged me with much tenderness; again sat quietly and finished all their food while I remained in amazement. It is time to return them to their living room, they rose very quietly and formed in silence. As the ranks advanced, we advanced to the hall; there the 5 children came to give me a kiss and a hug while they thanked me. That feeling they transmit is unique, that magic, that innocence is impregnated in such a way that it is inevitable to succumb. I said goodbye to everyone and the teacher approached me.

- I’m surprised! What did you do with them?

- How? - I asked in amazement.

- They got up, they formed, they sat, they ate and they returned in order. They do not usually do that! That’s why I ask ... What did you do with them?

I had no idea what to answer but one thing was certain ... I had to speak with the truth.

-I was just honest with them - I smiled.

The teacher was surprised, smiled with me, thanked me and continued with her work; somehow I could not believe it either, but I felt good, happy and excited. Lisa got to where I was.

- How are you, Steve?

- Very well Lisa, the truth is a great satisfaction to be part of all this.

- Some of my colleagues have told me that you have done a very good job, more than expected. Congratulations to you!

- What I have done is nothing compared to what you do every day. I really appreciate the opportunity to be part of this.

- On the contrary Steve, thanks for your support and if you still want I have more work for you.

- Of course! What is there to do?

- I need you to go to area C and ask for Sebastian.

- Ah! Sebastian!

- Do you know him? - She asked in surprise.

- Of course! Yesterday I was here with Elena introduced me.

- Very good! Then there will be no difficulty for you to support him and then you go to Area A, there he asks for Susan, a 17 year old girl ... I know it will do you good to know you!

- I’m going there right now!

I quickly ran to area C, as soon as I arrived I saw Sebastian a little uneasy; he moved from side to side and did not let anyone approach him, I walked towards him slowly.

- Sebastian!

He stopped moving and remained still, said nothing, turned slowly to where he was, ducked his head and ran to hug me; I took him in my arms and charged for an instant, his gaze remained suspended. I took it down and took my hand, took me to where a canvas was, sat me in one of the chairs and began to paint in an incredible way; he mixed the colors and moved his hand with immense softness. He remained silent, composed, knew exactly what he was doing; all of us who were there did not believe what was happening. Time was running and the work of art was about to be completed; in an instant he stopped painting, took his hands to his chest and walked towards me. The painting was finished, a combination of colors showing a pair of wings at liberty; simply amazing and beautiful. Everyone began to applaud and congratulated Sebastian.

-Are you coming for me or someone else? - He asked again.

- Not Sebastian! - I smiled - Not for you or anyone else; I came to see you and to congratulate you because you are a magnificent child and an excellent painter. You are amazing!

- There are many people who are afraid of you but do not really know who you are.

- That’s true and I’m surprised that knowing who I am ... Do not be afraid!

- I have not done anything wrong. Why should I be afraid of you?

That question surprised me and left me thinking a lot about it.

- I love you Steve!

- I love you too Sebastian!

We hugged each other tightly, said goodbye and went to her teacher; began to work quietly. Once again I find myself surprised, speechless, with an immense sense of joy and peace. I left the room and headed for area A to look for Susan; when I arrived I asked for her and a young lady told me where to go; I walked to the window where she was, she looked very quiet, distant and definitely lonely.

- Hello! Susan? - I asked for.

She looked at me for a moment and again turned to the window.

- Hello! - She answered indifferently.

- I’m Steve. Nice to meet you!

She said nothing and remained silent; an uncomfortable situation. “What do I do now?” I thought. I sat on one side and looked at the window in the same way as I did; we both stayed for a while in silence, nobody said anything at all, we lost ourselves in the light of the sun and everyday events.

Susan looked at me very strangely.

- What are you doing here? - She asked seriously.

- I ’m coming.

- About a definite time? - She asked interested.

- Depends on patience.

- Only those who deserve it deserve it!

- Sometimes it is necessary to shake the sensations.

- Then time will advise you.

- Yes! The old lonely and eternal.

- Eternity is a place so longed for and so uncertain! - She said with joy.

- But unique in its own way. - I answered with a smile.

- So much so?

- So much so that fear is the one who conquers you.

- And how to beat him?

- Face it.

- And if I get tired?

- Rest as necessary and try again.

- What if I do not think so?

- Do not expect to get anywhere.

- Then I must believe?

- After a longing! ... Do you have a choice? - I asked as I looked into her eyes.

- Several options! - She said, sure of herself.

- But only a certain ...

- And in the loneliness? - She asked angrily.

- Answers.

- And in the silence?

- Meditation.

- And in love?

- You find everything ... You will always find everything!

Susan did not say anything else and again she turned her eyes to the window; she watched people move slowly and little by little without meaning, began to smile; I felt his emotion and we both burst out laughing. After holding back the smile he took my hand and thanked me, hugged me and began to cry senseless.

- Are you okay? - I asked a little worried.

- I’m just freeing myself!

I held her as her tears tried to come to an end; He could feel the throb of his heart and his skin a shiver. All the darkness that imprisoned her slowly began to leave her, she could feel it, her life was about to change.

- I really appreciate your company, Steve.

- It’s a pleasure, Susan!

- I have been absent from everything, nothing has mattered to me but you are right ... I must begin to believe and to rise again; begin to fight against this disease through the love of myself.

- So is! I’m glad to hear that! What is your favorite thing to do?

- Before I was ballet dancer, after this illness leave everything and I have not done it again.

- Well, it’s time for you to do it again and you could even teach anyone who wants to learn and form a group here in the support center. As you see?

- Do you really think I can do that?!

- Surely yes! Elena will love the idea. I’m sure!

- I will have to practice again and update myself, review the steps, rehearse every day, there is much to do!

- Do whatever you need and for nothing in the world you allow yourself to give up your dreams again.

- Thank you very much for your words and your time! You’re right that I should not let myself fall again; at this moment I will begin to prepare again.

Susan hugged me tightly and waved excitedly, with a purpose and a dream to fulfill. Feeling useful is such a beautiful and unequaled sensation, every person I have met has marked me. As I walked to the reception I met Lisa, she was a little worried.

- All good? -I asked for.

- Yeah, Steve! - She answered a little seriously.

She was silent as he looked at me.

- I have not heard anything from ... a good friend! The last time I saw him, he told me that as soon as he could contact me, but he has not yet done so, - she answered a little nervous.

- Surely he must be busy! Do not worry! You will soon see!

She looked at me in a somewhat unusual way, after a moment he simulated smiling.

- Yes! ... Surely that’s it! Thank you for supporting Steve! I leave you a moment that awaits me in the area D.

She did not say another word and retired; although she tried to look calm, she was still worried.

- Steve! - I heard his voice.

- Elena!

- How are you, Steve?

- Very well Elena! Very happy with everything that has happened to me today.

- How good! I talked to Lisa a while ago and I really want to thank you warmly for all your support. - She hugged me.

It took me by surprise but I was thrilled.

- It’s wonderful what they do here and all the work you do! Now I know that if it were not for you, this support center would not exist.

- None of that Steve! It is a job that we do all those who somehow try to do something for others.

- I know the importance of each of the collaborators here but I also know that if you do not convince the great benefactor as Lisa calls it, this center would not exist, so somehow you like it or not, this center is a reality thanks to you.

Elena smiled, I was happy to see her and be able to support her in her arduous work.

- Have you already known the area Z? - She asked.

- Not yet!

- Well, it’s time you met her.

We headed down the hall to a small elevator; once we entered, Elena pressed the Z button and began to descend. When we arrived and the door was opened what I saw was surprising, we started walking slowly around the place.

- That young man you see there is called José; is in charge of research on autism, has discovered new methods of contact and is about to find a serum with which it can be controlled almost in its entirety. The lady you see there is called Claudia; she is the one who does the researches, the designs and the tests of the prosthetics, its technological advance has allowed us to create prosthetics almost perfect. The young man you see in that microscope is called Ernesto; he investigates everything related to cancer, has implemented new methods that have fortunately been helping, has made great discoveries to such a degree that he is about to find a very important serum. That other young woman is called Yadira; she is the one who works on the research and methods that we must employ to help all children with syndromes. Each and every one of them is an eminence in their work, this is where we concentrate and continue with our struggle. Unfortunately we have only been able to work here in this area but thanks to that we have tried that all the people that we help have a new opportunity.

There was not a single word to describe so much wonder and so much commitment of these young people; there was light in Elena’s eyes, she smiled, she looked very happy. He introduced me to his friends and we talked for a while about his work, which was really surprising. Time went by without realizing it, we said goodbye to the boys and went back to the reception. –

- How did it go? - Lisa asked.

- Excellent! It’s awesome all the work they do! Congratulations! - I said excitedly.

- You look a little tired Elena, you should go to rest. - Lisa mentioned.

- Yes ... I think if I go to rest, it was a heavy day, and tomorrow I’ll tell you Lisa.

- I’ll walk you home! Nothing else changes and I’m ready, I say ... If there is no problem! - I said happily.

They both looked at each other and smiled.

- Sure Steve, thank you. - Elena replied.

Immediately I ran to take off my dressing gown and shoes, took my clothes and dressed as fast as I could.

- Ready, Elena! When you say!

- How fast Steve! See you tomorrow Lisa! ... Rest! - Elena said good-bye and hugged Lisa.

- I thank you very much for this opportunity Lisa - I said with a smile.

- Thank you Steve for the great support! ... It’s amazing what you accomplished in one day! Lisa gave me a hug.

- Somehow I feel that I know you, I feel as if we had seen before. - I said in surprise.

- I also feel that feeling Steve ... It’s strange do not you think? - She questioned as we smiled.

We finished saying goodbye and left the support center, I prepared to take a taxi.

- I would like to walk if you do not mind! - Elena pointed out.

- Of course! ... Let’s walk!

We moved slowly as she remained silent, a little absent, looked everywhere; the magic of the city was incredible, lights, movement, an atmosphere unmatched. Elena breathed deeply again and again, relaxed or maybe ... she enjoyed! I did not want to miss such a beautiful moment so I walked beside him in silence contemplating his light; I felt so good just being at his side. We arrived at his apartment, opened slowly and looked at me in such a beautiful way that I was paralyzed. He came slowly and hugged me slowly; I put my head on my chest and hugged her tightly for a moment. A silence enveloped us, I felt that the time did not move, suddenly she looked at me again and gave me a kiss on the cheek; He pulled away from me as he slowly let go of my hands.

- Steve rests! ... I thank you again for everything you’ve done, especially trust.

I did not know what to say, she gave me another kiss on the cheek and closed the door, I smiled without knowing why. One thing had become clear to me; I had the power to watch her and find her whenever I wanted through the Ring Pad, it was not fair that she trusted me so much and I did that, so I decided to behave like humans do and stop looking for her that way; Elena deserves all my trust. I returned very happy to the apartment, I took a bath and I prepared to rest; I opened the Ring Pad screen and immediately noticed a new email from Guadañita, the title said “Urgent”:

How is everything Death? ... You did not answer me the last mail and I was worried ... do not do that! The clock continues to advance and everything is calm here, very calm I would say; I have no control over anything and the only thing I can do is have contact with you through the mail; as soon as you can tell me how you’re going and hurry because we’re running out of time.

His words expressed his worried, he had to be more in touch with him so I immediately replied:

Thank you for your concern and apologize for not responding to me before; let me tell you that Elena is a great woman, Guadañita, I feel very happy, and I will talk to you calmly. I am aware of everything and do not worry that I keep track of the time we have. I send you a hug friend!

I looked at the chronometer of the clock and it had been almost 24 hours since Guadañita first warned me; I had 102hrs which was 4 days and 6hrs. I turned off the light and sat back thinking about how lucky I was, human fatigue began to beat me while I kept hoping to meet Elena once more in my dreams.

Slowly the light coming through the window woke me up, I looked at the clock and dialed 9:00 am; I did not want to but I got up, I felt so excited that I even sat down to take a bowl of cereal. I took a shower and got dressed, it was time to go get Elena; the day seemed wonderful to me, the smell of the city and its colors, I could not bear to see her, I needed to hear her voice so as I went to her apartment, I called her cell phone but did not answer. I called her again and again ... she never answered me. I thought about looking for her with the Ring Pad but she had promised me she would not invade her privacy. When I reached it several times, none opened so I worried and immediately went to the support center; when I arrived I asked Tifany about Elena and she did not know why, I looked for Lisa but had little that had gone to her house since she stayed on duty all night. I re-dialed him again and his cell phone sent me to mailbox; that worries me more. “Where are you, Elena?!” I asked myself anguished. I was tempted to look for it on the Ring Pad but I had to keep my promise and start behaving like a real human. I left the support center and looked around me hoping to see her arrive; was useless so take the cell phone and send a message: “Elena as soon as you can just let me know that you’re fine please.” I tried to calm down and sat on a bench, while I thought where I might be, I watched a couple of adults walk by the park; they were holding hands. He approached a man who sold ice creams and bought one; he shared it with his partner without any problem, both enjoyed it as if they were children. They walked to sit on a bench in front of me; they talked very kindly, she smiled, he took her hand and kissed her, he hugged her. They exchanged glances and melted into one big kiss, they really enjoyed being side by side; I was struck by the respect with which they spoke and the great love they impregnated around them.

- Excuse me, sir! I think all this is amazing. -The Lord turned to see me strangely. - Excuse me! My name is Steve. Sorry for the interruption!

- Do not worry son ... How did you tell me your name?

- Steve, sir!

- Nice to meet you Steve; I am Bill and she is my wife Clarie.

- Pleasure! - I said excitedly.

- Then it seems incredible!

- That’s right, sir!

- Call me Bill. Excuse me, Bill. - We smile

- What do you mean by “this they transmit”?

- To this! ... this magic that can be felt around him.

- This is what you call magic is love ... sincere love.

- It’s amazing!

- And why does it surprise you?

- Because with all respect ... they are no longer young.

They both smiled; I was a little apprehensive when making that comment.

-And what is youth, Steve?

- Is that a very good question, Bill? -we smile.

- Time does not forgive Steve, but it does offer wise lessons.

- I have no doubt about it.

- The harmony between life and time is knowing is to reach the end with the best of oneself. Since I married this beautiful woman we knew that the road would not be easy, but it would be worth it. I am already 79 years old, my wife 76 and despite wearing the marks of time in the body; our hearts have not ceased to be stubborn, to be misunderstood fools who cling to being still young.

- Amazing! Listening to his words makes love sound so easy.

- But it is not young! ... Like any couple we had many problems but together we faced and we won.

- And how did they manage to win?

- Through respect, trust, patience, humility, but above all ... never losing sight of the love that united us.

- How important is all that you mention Bill.

- When you are young as you say ... – laughs - you feel invincible but with time, life is in charge to show that you are not immortal. The more we felt superior it was when we fell; it was not easy to understand the lesson but we learned it and we reborn with humility. We understood the power of forgiving and accepting ourselves as we are; we seek to seek the happiness of one another, without selfishness or reproach. The moment we decide to feed the positive and set aside the negative, we find the best of ourselves.

- You are very right Bill; few humans have the opportunity ... they know how to take advantage of it.

- If we have managed to reach this point, it has been thanks to that we have put aside our egos, and decided to feed our love with every detail, day after day. When love is sincere young man ... it is eternal.

- I think I understand exactly what you mean Bill.

- This you see between us has been a tireless work of a long time, has not been easy because nothing is easy but, I can tell you with the heart in the hand that has been worth. - Clarie said.

- To be happy or not to be ... is a decision. - Bill concluded as he stroked his wife and kissed her as if it were the first time.

What an incredible story; I knew that today humans care very little about responsibility and commitment, but when I listen to them, I’m speechless.

- I’m surprised! They are a vivid example of what sincere love is. - I felt excited. –

- I know it’s hard to believe Steve but here we are loving each other more and despite our mistakes, I think we have been a good example for our children; they know the importance of commitment and the true power of love.

My way of perceiving love had matured, I was beginning to understand some things that were happening inside me to Elena; there is no doubt that love is infinitely glorious. We continued talking for a while, they told me many of their anecdotes, the trust between us was so much that I talked about Elena; they gave me some advice and motivated me to move on. Bill and Clarie had to leave because it was too early for their grandchildren to leave school and they had to go through them.

- It was a real pleasure to meet you Steve! - Said Bill.

- My pleasure has been Bill!... Clarie! Thank you very much for your advice, but above all, for your example.

- Be humble and keep your heart sincere. Never forget!

- Thank you again for your words Bill.

- One more thing Steve! If you have found in Elena your sincere love ... take care of her as your most treasured treasure! - Clarie said as she said goodbye with a kiss.

- It has been a pleasure! Success with Elena! - Bill said with a big hug.

I watched them go away, embraced, happy and more in love than ever; was so pleasant the talk that I lost the notion of time, look again my cell phone, there was no message from Elena. I went back to the support center and asked Tifany if I had any news of her; again he replied that they did not know where he was, thanked him, and left immediately.

I was walking towards the apartment when my cell phone rang.

- Good!

- Steve! - It was Elena

- Elena! How are you?! I’ve been dialing you since the morning, I went to pick you up at your apartment and twice to the support center!

- Sorry Steve had some things to do! Do you think I could see you right now?

- Of course, Elena! Tell me where I see you and immediately I go there.

- See you at the cafe where we met.

- I’ll be there as soon as possible.

I hung up and went quickly to the coffee, I felt a relief to hear his voice and to know that somehow he was well; when I arrived I was already there.

- Elena!

- Steve! - she got up and hugged me.

- What’s the matter, Elena? You’re good? - I asked worriedly.

- I’m fine, Steve, but there’s something that worries me ... a lot.

- How can I help you?

- Mr. Robinson is our greatest benefactor, thanks to all his support we were able to create the support center; he is the owner of the building, who provides the largest capital for everything, without him ... the support center would not work, would not exist and all our work together with the people who are hopeful to find a help would be adrift; we would lose everything.

- And what are you worried about if you say Mr. Robinson is a great benefactor?

- The problem is not he ... the problem is his nephew.

- Her nephew?! - I asked surprised.

- Mr Robinson has cancer, is in a very difficult stage, in the terminal stage and due to his age, the treatments have not achieved the expected results and he has little time to live. Today I spoke to him very early to go see him, I was with him from early on, helping him in things I had to do, keeping him company and trying to comfort him, so I could not answer Steve ... I’m sorry!

- Do not worry Elena ... I understand.

- When I said goodbye, his nephew was coming in, he looked at me in a contemptible way, and he took me roughly by the arm; he led me to the library and closed the door. He sat me down in one of the chairs, poured himself a drink and walked from one place to another without saying anything; suddenly he sat down in front of me and threatened me, told me that for no reason would he believe that I would get away with mine, that all his uncle’s fortune would pass into his hands along with all his assets, including the support center and the capital destined for his maintenance. That it will imprison us all once Mr. Robinson died and that if he ever commented on it to anyone, he would not be alive to tell it - he was very worried - his nephew is a bad person, a tyrant and unscrupulous person who he’s been stealing money from his uncle; on one occasion when he arrived at his house he talked about everything that had already stolen him and that he only waited for his death to be able to seize everything. Mr. Robinson has made him believe that he is a good man, that he works hard taking care of his assets, that he helps the needy and that he will follow his example.

He’s a liar! - She concluded with annoyance.

- That’s very serious Elena! We must do something about it! You must tell him!

- I do not want to disturb him Steve, he believes that his nephew is a good person and would collapse knowing the kind of guy he is; I cannot do that to Mr Robinson.

It left me speechless, I felt a strange sensation to what humans call impotence; as if boiling inside.

- Something Elena can do!

- I’ve thought a lot Steve; It will be the nephew’s word against mine, who do you think they will believe? - She asked sadly.

- Maybe the police will believe the nephew but I’m sure Mr. Robinson will believe you.

- Maybe Steve but at the cost of what ... His death?! Do you think I could live with that?! In addition the nephew has everything arranged in his favor; I do not know how to deal with this situation, I do not know how to tell everyone that it is over, that from one day to the next we will lose everything. What mortifies me the most is the opportunity that people will lose to live better.

- Do not worry Elena, we will see how to go forward somewhere else, we will seek more support, we will work double or triple shifts to continue supporting the people who need it.

- Thank you very much for your support and enthusiasm Steve but that is not the biggest problem we have.

- Is seriously?! - I asked in surprise.

- I’ll tell you what happens Steve but please, you cannot say a word to anyone ... do you agree?

- Agree!

- Put attention Steve; most of the people who work in the support center are immigrants, people who do not have their roles in order to be in this country, the people who help us on the floor are Latinas and some other parts of the world. My friends the researchers are: Jose is from Venezuela, Claudia from Colombia, Ernesto from Honduras and Yadira from Argentina. Mr. Robinson is trying to help us to have the residency and then to be able to work freely to continue to support those in need; I left the papers with his secretary because it would help me to process the residence of all, apparently it was not possible and in his state I do not want to pressure him. Once the nephew takes possession of everything, we will not have a chance Steve ... it’s all over for us!

Elena felt very sad.

I was thinking about how I could help her, even though I could not think of anything.

- If you knew each of my friends, you would know why I worry so much and I do not want anything to happen to them; Joseph for example, he fled his country because of the tyranny of his government, his family was killed in cold blood by the army as they opposed the abuse of power; Jose, as he could, achieved escape without being able to bury his own; he suffered from hunger, disease and abuse until he was able to get here. On an occasion when I was walking in Central Park I saw him sitting talking to a child in a very strange way, I got a lot of attention and I sat on the front bench to listen and see what was happening between them; I realized that the child I was talking to was autistic and understood so well that I was surprised. When the child’s mother arrived for him, they said goodbye and the child was happy, without hesitation I introduced myself with him and we began to talk for a while, I discovered that I knew a lot about autism; In his country he worked for a hospital and carried out his investigations, I told him about the support center and I told him that it would be an honor for me to tell him and his knowledge; without hesitation he said yes and since then he has not stopped working.

Claudia is another survivor, the Colombian mafia kidnapped girls to try white, in a raid her sister managed to hide her before they arrived home, when they came beat and raped her sister while she listened to everything; after they finished they took her and how she managed to escape until arriving here to New York. One afternoon I had coffee in the middle and she worked as a waitress, a child was wearing a very simple prosthesis and when I tried to walk to the bathroom he was silent; Claudia picked it up and looked carefully at her denture, set it on a chair, told her to wait, and left for a moment; when he returned he brought with him several things, he took his prosthesis and began to modify it with the things he had brought; when he finished he put his prosthesis back to the boy and this way much better, he felt more comfortable and happy. When I saw what he did I had no doubt and approached to talk with her about the support center; I did not have to ask her for her support, she immediately said that I could count on her for what was needed; since then, he has been working non-stop.

Ernesto was misunderstood; he left his country because he was labeled as mad and ignorant as well as living in extreme poverty, beat him for trying to overcome and did not allow him to study, put him to work too many hours for little money, one day he got tired of everything and despite all the shortcomings that he lived, as he could, he got here. On one occasion there was an outdoor congress on cancer, one of the most important doctors in the world came to present a new treatment; I was sitting in the back and next to me was Ernesto very attentive. The doctor talked about chemotherapy and reached to hear that Ernesto complained about these techniques, that caught my attention but I said nothing, everything that said the Doctor and it seemed wrong Ernesto complained. When the lecture ended I approached him and began to talk about cancer; I was surprised by the knowledge I had about it but what struck me the most were his theories to eradicate it; I told him about the support center and he was delighted to be part of the project. Since then he has been working tirelessly to help all those with cancer, achieving in many of them his healing.

Yadira has a slightly sadder story; she was convinced that to help her family they would pay her a good amount if she brought drugs into her body to New York; due to his despair he accepted and once he arrived, he was taken out. The operation went wrong and left her to her fate, as she could reach a hospital of low resources and was fortunate that the people who worked there took pity on her and managed to save her. It was a long time weak and thanks to some good people that fed and helped, it was recovered with much effort and sacrifice. I met her on one occasion when I went to the movies, she went with a child who has syndrome; their relationship was great, the child understood everything and was very happy. When we entered the room I realized how the child remained quiet and attentive, when I finished the function I approached her, we talked about the child and he told me that he only cared for him, that in his country he worked for a clinic that took care of the cases of some syndromes but they exploited a lot by paying her a misery and never let her apply her techniques, they despised her; she got tired and so he decided to take the opportunity to leave her country without worrying about the danger and the price she had to pay.

Fortunately she is alive and when I talk to the support center without hesitation he told me that he wanted to be a part of all this. From that day he has not rested a moment, continues with his research and develops new techniques and methods to help children.

As you will see Steve, they are humble people who know the true flavor of life and only pretend to help from the heart who needs it.

The story of each of Elena’s friends was a lesson; all were wonderful people who only cared to help those who needed it without asking for anything in return, rather than an opportunity to show their true potential.

-I understand the Elena problem perfectly, but I’m sure something we can do, we cannot let this guy get away with it, they’ve worked tirelessly for a noble cause.

- I know Steve and believe me it hurts as you have no idea, it pains me to know that all the effort and sacrifice that my friends have put can be lost overnight thanks to a bad and miserable man, but it is practically impossible to face it; has money and contacts everywhere, it would be suicide to face him.

She looked sadly at Elena, her eyes dim, her voice cracking more and more; he could not let it fall, he lost everything he fought for, something he had to do about it.

- I know something will happen to us Elena, I do not like to see your eyes without your shine, I do not like your sadness, your suffering.

Elena looked at me and smiled a little.

- I really appreciate you being here Steve, you’ve been a great supporter; I really do not know how to thank you for everything you’ve done for me. - I heard her sincerely as she took my hand.

- And if I ask you a coffee size bear to take ... very warm! Do you think I could make you happy?

Elena let out a sincere laugh that for a moment illuminated the place, ordered the coffee to take and we left. It was dark now, so I decided not to leave her alone and go with her.

- I’ll take you to your house ... walking, of course, if there is no problem.

- Surely Steve! - She smiled.

Again Elena walked in silence watching everything around her, breathing deeply again and again, this time; I could not stay with the doubt so I arm myself with courage.

- Sorry to interrupt Elena but ... I have a question

- Tell me Steve, what’s up?

- Every time we walk or move somewhere, you go very quiet and attentive to everything around you, you breathe deeply again and again; I did not want to bother you when you do but this doubt grows more and more.

Elena smiled, stopped and stared into my eyes.

- No one had ever noticed that Steve, you’re the first one to ask me why I do it and I’m glad you did it; I’ll explain: When I walk I keep my mind and spirit on my walk, I fill with every detail that is around me and breathe deeply to release me, to relax, the city is magic with its lights and all its diversity; that’s what makes New York a unique city ... its diversity of cultures. In every corner you can find part of the history of the world, that is magical and I like Steve very much, just walking and paying attention to it you will be able to discover it and to fill you totally of his tireless spirit.

Breathe deeply, close your eyes for a moment and let yourself go with the energy of the city.

I closed my eyes, breathed deeply and as Elena told me, I let myself go with the energy of the city; I could really feel his spirit flowing in me; an incomparable, light and powerful energy; every flash of light I could perceive transported me to a magical place; the sound of the city sang in unison as I appreciated at every step the diversity of which Elena spoke to me. After walking a few blocks in silence, we let ourselves be carried away by the charm of the city; Elena took my hand.

- You’re so cold Steve! – she said.

I did not say anything, I felt an indescribable feeling, I looked at her tenderly while she did the same. We smiled for a moment and continued walking, enjoying, filling ourselves with so unparalleled magic. When we got to his apartment he opened quietly, he turned to look at me, he approached slowly while he did not stop looking at me, that look was different from the previous ones, deep, warm ... I became nervous and I hugged her; for a moment she stood still and did nothing, after a moment hugged me.

- Again I thank you Steve, for everything you do for me, for being here and for supporting me tirelessly! - She smiled.

- Thank you Elena, for allowing me to be part of you!

We both smiled, the atmosphere felt a bit thick and I was nervous, Elena said no more, went into her apartment and closed the door; It was time to go back to the apartment.

On the way back I was thinking about how to help Elena, her problem was not an easy thing but some solution had to be. When I arrived in my apartment, I sat down in an armchair and opened the screen of the Ring Pad, had a new mail from Guadañita:

Death, I’m glad you’re doing well, but you need to know one thing; This automatic program had never seen it and alarmed me so calm, where the boss is present and realizes everything is going to go as fair to both. Please, hurry up!

Guadañita was right to be worried, with so much emotion I have completely forgotten who I am and the consequences that will be if the boss finds out, I needed to respond immediately:

Guadañita, apologize for not having paid the attention you deserve, I have felt so comfortable that I have forgotten who I am and the consequences that could be if the boss realizes. I must tell you that Elena is incredible, I need her more every day; today I took her to her apartment, she looked at me like I had never done it, she took my hands and slowly came towards me, I got nervous, something fearful so I hugged her and I said goodbye to her. I will tell you all that lived Guadañita, do not worry that I will solve this before the time is over. A hug!

I take a bath and when I prepared to rest I get a new mail to my mailbox:

How will you be perverted Death! Elena was going to give you a kiss and you ruined everything; thank you that I’m not there with you if I would not give you a good slap for me. Now see how you manage it!

I think Guadañita was right, I had not realized it and I had spoiled it, I had to answer:

You’re right Guadañita !, I did not realize and I ruled, I ruined everything, I do not know what to do; Elena has a very serious problem and I need to help her.

I was sorry to have spoiled that moment when I received an email again:

I do not know the situation Death but I can only tell you that they must face things as they are and speak with the truth, only united can overcome, you know perfectly; remember that I no longer have access to anything and I cannot help you otherwise.

Guadañita was right; Elena had to talk to her friends and tell them how things are, only united can decide which is the best option for everyone; I responded to your email.

Once again you’re right Guadañita, I’ll talk to Elena immediately to start giving you a solution to the problem. We keep in touch, my friend.

P.S. I do not forget that I owe your tacos.

I took the cell phone and call Elena.

- Steve! - She answered

- Hello Elena! Sorry for the time.

- Do not worry everything is fine?

- Yes, I needed to tell you that I was thinking and I think it is important that you talk to your friends about the situation, if you do, I have no doubt that together they will find a solution. Elena was silent, did not say anything.

- You still there? I asked, startled.

- Yes Steve, I just kept thinking about what you’re saying and I think you’re right; I will call an urgent meeting and discuss the case, if we look at it together we may possibly find a solution. Thank you very much for your concern and attention!

- You have nothing to thank Elena, I do it with pleasure.

- Can you come by me at 9:00 am tomorrow to go to the support center?

- No doubt, tomorrow at 9:00 am I’ll be there, punctual!

Elena smiled and there was silence between them.

- Elena! - trembled a little at my voice

- Tell me Steve!

The silence between the two expressed without a word a whole feeling.

- Have a good night! Rest well!

- You too, Steve. Nice night, and thank you again! - She hung up.

I had watered her again, I did not have the courage to tell her what I really feel, I do not know how to do it, again I felt the sensation of nerves and the damn insecurity. I set the alarm to wake up early, turned out the light and lay down; I did not mind the countdown, I could only think of Elena; I closed my eyes and carried her back to my mind with the only hope of finding her once more in my dreams.

7:40 am, I woke up before the alarm sounded, the desire to see Elena as soon as possible woke me up before time; I immediately got up to take a bath, got dressed, took my personal things and ran to his apartment. As soon as I got the knock on the door, Elena opened it and looked amazing, like every day, she smiled at me as she came out and closed her door; We headed to the usual cafeteria, Elena ordered some coffees and donuts; she looked happy and cheerful; I liked to see her like this, as we walked towards the center of support she remained silent and attentive to everything around us. Once we arrived he gave Tifany a coffee along with a couple of donuts, we headed to the elevator and we went down to zone Z. When we arrived we walked towards a room that was in the back; Elena opened the door, Jose, Ernesto, Claudia and Yadira were already waiting for her, I helped her put the coffees and donuts.

- Good Morning! – said to everyone – Good luck Elena! - I said goodbye.

- Where are you Steve?! - She asked in surprise.- I need you here with me ... Please!”

I was very surprised that he asked for it; I could not deny his unparalleled gaze; I smiled, closed the door and sat where he indicated.

- Good morning to all! - Elena pointed out.

- Good Morning! - They replied.

- Before I begin, I’d like to ask you if you have any objection to Steve staying at this meeting; It has indeed been a great support for me.

- There’s no problem, Elena, and I think I speak for everyone - Ernesto said.

- Thank you very much guys! - She smiled.- Today we have a very important issue to deal with, as we all know Mr. Robinson is our greatest benefactor and his health is more delicate every day, yesterday that I went to visit him I ran into his nephew and threatened me that once his uncle die will take everything away from us and put us in jail. - She was worried. Everyone was astonished and very worried.

- But your nephew is a good person! - Said Joseph in astonishment.

- That is what everyone has made us believe but the truth is that it is not so; He appears to be a good person in front of his uncle to be able to keep all his fortune, but the truth is that he is only a clever gambler, an abusive arrogant who only hopes to see his uncle die to take over everything. - answered Elena.

- It’s a very delicate situation Elena. What are we going to do? There are many people who depend on all the support Mr. Robinson has given us - Yadira said.

- I know! And that is precisely why I asked them to meet urgently today, in order to find a solution among them all.

They knocked on the door, it was Tifany, he handed a closed envelope to Elena and a folder to each of the boys.

- Here I have statistics from the support center - mentioned all Elena.

- Can I check them? -I asked for.

- Of course! -answered.

As I watched each paper carefully, they were looking for a way to get everything straight forward; we had a point in favor and others not favorable.

- If I may I would like to comment something - I mentioned to all - Apparently the bank account shows a positive balance and is in the name of Elena which means that for no reason will be able to snatch that. On the other hand we have serious problems with the property and everything that exists in it, since Mr. Robinson put it in the name of Audry Robinson ... his only living relative.

- And you think we can do something with the money that is in the bank? - Asked Joseph.

- It is a good amount, I do not know the prices of the real estate and all the appliances that are needed to be able to build another support center. - I replied.

Elena took the papers and looked at them.

- It is a good amount but not enough to buy a property with all that implies - he mentioned.

- What’s going to happen to us, Elena? You know we do not have any papers? -Ernesto asked worriedly.

- I know Ernesto! Some time ago I gave you the papers that Mr. Robinson requested from his secretary to process the citizenship and the necessary permits; apparently it was not possible, otherwise it would have an answer.

- We all know that it is difficult to work without papers, no matter what contributions or be a healthy and responsible person, the only thing that interests them is that they have papers. If we have been able to work like this, thanks to the support of Mr Robinson, without him ... we have many problems; be it prison or deportation - Claudia said in anguish.

I tried to help thinking about some solution, the boys kept exchanging opinions, they felt worried, things did not look very good.

-Yesterday I talked to Steve and he told me to tell Mr. Robinson the truth; I analyzed it all night but the problem is how to show that his nephew lies, that he is really a bad person who is just waiting for him to die to keep everything, it will be his word against mine and although I know he esteems me ... he has always believed In all the lies his nephew tells him. - Elena concluded.

- And if we all go to talk to Mr Robinson? - Yadira asked.

- I do not think it’s wise because of your health; We could cause him death, it would never forgive me! - Elena replied sadly.

- We do not have many options and if your health is as delicate as you say, we must take the necessary measures to protect us and to protect our work - mentioned Ernesto.

- Ernesto is right! - Said Claudia.

- What do you suggest Elena? - Yadira asked.

Elena said nothing, she thought and shook her head.

- Whatever you decide Elena will do. You count on our support! - Joseph said while everyone agreed.

Some solutions were analyzed like finding a smaller place and begin to condition it as it could. One more option was to finish treatments that had already been started as soon as possible and find other benefactors; several proposals were analyzed, all agreed that they had to move as soon as possible without the nephew knowing, otherwise they would have several problems and all the work they had done would be lost. They carefully scrutinized all possible options when they knocked hard on the door.

- Sorry for the interruption! Elena! ... called Mr. Robinson’s secretary, is requesting your presence immediately, apparently it is urgent. - said Tifany.

- Thank you Tifany! - answered.

Elena looked at everyone, took her things and apologized for having to leave the meeting.

-Could you join me, Steve? I do not want to go alone ... Please!

- Of course, Elena!

Elena said goodbye to the boys and we got ready to leave.

- Could you take these papers with me? -I asked for.

They looked at me in surprise but no one said anything.

- I do not think there’s any problem Steve! - Answered Elena.

I took the papers while we finished saying goodbye to the boys; Elena walked faster than usual, we took a taxi, mentioned the address to the driver and all the way did not say a word, she felt worried; I did not want to disturb her, so I stood aside as I reviewed the papers again. Once we arrived, Elena paid for the taxi and walked quickly to the door; the house was stunning, the place very beautiful and peaceful. Elena put her fingerprint on a device and immediately opened the door, the guard stopped me and Elena told her I was coming with her, that there was no problem. They let us pass and walked through a beautiful, green place with several fountains. You could really breathe tranquility and wonderful silence. When we got to the front door a person opened us, Elena passed without any problem while I was checked to the teeth; They passed me to a waiting room while Elena went up to see Mr. Robinson. A very quiet music sounded throughout the house; a person approached me and offered me something to drink, I asked for a glass of water and waited while watching some pictures of Mr., there were an impressive number of them, with many people and incredible places; in many he appeared with a beautiful woman, they looked very happy. My glass came with water and when I sat down to wait, Elena came down.

- Mr. Robinson is talking to you! - She said, surprised.

- To me? - I asked, surprised.

- Yes, you!

- But how, if I do not even know it!

- I know but as soon as I arrived and I greeted him he asked me to please tell my friend to come up ... I needed to talk to him!

We both were very surprised, Elena did not know what was happening and less me; I went up with Elena.

- Mr. Robinson ... I introduce you to my friend Steve.

- Nice to meet you, sir! - I said, a little surprised.

- The taste is mine! ... Steve! - He answered very calmly.

- Elena, please could you leave us alone for a moment! - Said Mr.

- Of course! Excuse me! - She answered, very surprised.

We did not know what was going on; Elena left the room and closed the door.

-Are you here for Elena or for me? - He asked quietly.

- I do not understand what you mean, sir!

- Of course you understand me, Steve, or I should call you ... Death!

His comment took me by surprise, I remained silent, without words; he tried to understand what was happening. I could not lie to him, so I told him the truth.

- How do you know that? - I asked in astonishment.

- I felt it since you came in ... scary! A dense cold air, a sense of absence; I was hoping to leave but it was not like that, that’s why I asked Elena to see you.

- I’m not going to lie to him ... I’m death.

He took a deep breath and smiled.

-I never thought I’d ever get to know you like this!

I smiled as Mr. Robinson looked calmer.

- I’ve spent a lot of time waiting for you! I can not understand why I am still alive after all that has happened to me!

- What do you mean, sir?

- I’m going to tell you a bit about me; I grew up in a neighborhood with low resources and despite the limitations, as I managed to finish a race. I met the most incredible woman in this world who became my wife, beautiful and tireless! A wonderful woman in every way! Michael was his name. The work was scarce and I was fortunate to meet a man who believed in me and gave me the opportunity to develop in his company, after a while I became a partner and things were going well. My wife and I tried to have children but unfortunately we could never, at first we felt bad but then we decided to adopt and give ourselves the opportunity to have a family; We had all the papers ready ... I remember Michael was very excited. One afternoon my wife went out to buy some things for the baby we would adopt, I could not accompany her, I had a very important meeting. That night I had a brutal emotional shock; first a tremendous happiness to get the signature of one of the biggest investors in the world and then ... the call that paralyzed my being. I was celebrating in a restaurant the biggest success the company had ever had when I got the call. I was warned that my wife had died in an automobile accident; his car skidded and he got off the road. I could not do anything for her; in one night I thought I had won a lot but the truth was that I lost everything. At that moment my life was over, I fell on a deep precipice; I forgot everything and everyone, my partner was left alone and although I try to cheer myself I never wanted to hear it. A few months later I was diagnosed with cancer and I only thought about letting myself die; I did not want to do any treatment and little by little my disease began to be noticed; I felt weak and discouraged. One afternoon I went to visit for the last time the place where I met my beloved wife ... Central Park! I sat in the place where I first saw her and that’s where I started to live again, in some magical way I met her. She painted a wonderful picture; I pictured the silhouette of a woman embraced by a pair of impressive wings, no doubt I saw reflected to my beloved is his art; I went to ask about the painting and I bought it. We began to talk very easily and it was when I discovered with a pleasant surprise that she was like my Michael: “hardworking, honest, disinterested and with beautiful dreams”. She was like the daughter I could never have, with the qualities and beauty of my wife. He told me about a great dream he had and how he intended to help people who needed it without asking for anything in return, that surprised me and I saw it as an opportunity to spend my last years of life being useful. After telling me all his wishes he told me his name ... Elena! -I looked into my eyes- Immediately talk to my people and began to build the support center in one of the land that had available, from that time until now, I have financed everything for the sole purpose of helping those who need it most; I know that my beautiful Michael would have done the same and wherever he is, he will be proud of me.

- Your story is fascinating! You are a good man. - I answered truthfully.

- What I do not understand is ... Why did life take me like this? What did he do to deserve this? He asked annoyed.

- It is said that all human beings have written a story ... it is true!

When lines are interrupted and free will is used without consciousness; they convert objective truth into subjective, thus disturbing the universal equilibrium - I replied.

-What do you mean? -He asked a little frightened.

What was a point to make was total madness, run the risk of being discovered and we will have serious problems with the boss but ... it was necessary to find the truth. For the first time I will connect directly to the ring bearing; despite my fear and insecurity, I clicked the ring. At that moment I sent a multicolored energy all over my body, I became completely enlightened and immediately the home screen appeared within my mind; it is certainly a strange but surprising sensation. Mr. Robinson’s astonished face was very funny; Without wasting more time I looked for the files of red morphology and enter very carefully to look for the file of Michael; he wanted to find the right moment before he died in that accident; What I found was terrible.

Can I hold him by the hand? -I asked.

As he took it from his hand little by little the truth was revealed to him; Mr. Robinson has suffered much pain through his silent tears. I removed the connection between them and that if I had kept it any longer the chief sentries would have discovered me. I felt a deep courage in his being so they brought my hand up to his chest until he relaxed and smiled, somehow at last he felt at peace. The words were unnecessary, his eyes told it all; He was even more grateful, and we began to talk as if we were the great friends for a long time until he sent for Elena.

- I have no words to thank you for what you have done for me! My fears have gone and I have found peace. You really are not what we all think you are! -He smiled.

- What he says is interesting; on one occasion, a little friend told me that he was not afraid of me because he had done nothing wrong. - Analyzed the situation - I now understand that the fear of humans to death, is because they do not find peace with themselves. Discovering the truth, and despite his courage, managed to find that balance; now only wait for the day that is called.

Elena entered the room; Mr. Smith was on his way to do as he was told. Elena looked at me in surprise as she pulled a chair closer to Mr. Robinson’s bed.

- Sit down, Elena, please! ... Is there something you should tell me? Is there anything you need to know? - She asked him.

Elena did not know what to say, turned to see me trying to find an answer; I did not say a single word and let her make her decision.

- Why the question? - She replied, frightened.

- I do not know! ... Is there something I should know?

Elena was getting more and more nervous, I was looking at her trying to encourage her to tell him what she knew. He hesitated to do it or not but in the end only she made her decision.

- No! ... There’s nothing I need to tell you!

Mr. Robinson and I looked into each other’s eyes as we smiled; Elena could not understand why we did it but I was right.

- You are a wonderful woman Elena! I’ve always told you that you’re like the daughter I never had. Michael would be so proud of you to see the kind of person you are! - He said as he took her hands.

Mr. Robinson looked me in the eye again.

- You were right Steve! - He looked pleased.

- What are you talking about? - Elena asked.

We both smiled again as we looked at Elena.

- You’ve been a light in my darkness Elena! You gave me life back and now that I have understood everything, I know you have been a divine gift. You must trust that I would never do anything to harm you; continue to be yourself, that person who thinks first of the welfare of others. Never give up and once you find love, treasure it every day of your life. Do not forget that I love you very much and I thank you with all my heart for what you have done for me; you’re really the daughter I never had but I’ll live forever in you. - He hugged her tightly.

There was a beautiful silence in the room; Elena did not know what to say, she let go of the tears and clung to Mr. Robinson, did not want to let go, somehow felt that it was a farewell.

- I love him so much! - Elena said as she let out her tears.

It was late, and Mr. Robinson gave the order that they take us home as we bid him farewell. - Take care Steve much! - Shouted Mr. Robinson before we left the room.

He gave me a smile and I looked straight into his eyes letting him know that things would be all right. Elena looked surprised, astonished; we closed the door to rest. The driver was waiting for us; on the way, Elena was calm, content; opened the window and again enjoyed everything which he saw around him, breathed deeply as he closed his eyes and allowed himself to caress through the air. I as always, I enjoyed her beauty as I watched her. We got to Elena’s apartment and got out of the car.

- Elena! Where have you been? -It was Lisa. -Today we have friends dinner ... Did you forget?

- It is true! Sorry! It’s just that we went to Mr. Robinson’s house.

Elena turned me around.

- Take good care of yourself and have fun! - Before his eyes he had to say it.

He kissed me and thanked me in silence; she met her friends as they said goodbye to me.

- Shall I take him to his apartment? - The driver asked me.

- No thank you very much! I’ll walk.

Mr. Robinson’s driver left, and Elena did the same with his friends. I felt happy, I felt I had done something useful and to see Elena happy was enough for me; I walked as always to my apartment by the sidewalk that is next to the sea. I prepared to enjoy everything that came my way: “the lights, the people, the sounds, the air, the stars”. Everything that made me feel the feeling of being close to Elena. I got to the apartment, took some cereal, took a bath and lay back analyzing everything that had happened during the day. I opened the Ring Pad screen, there was an email from Guadañita:

Death! ...One of the chief’s sentries showed up today in your office; watched the whole procedure, checked the program in automatic, the clock and did not say a word. He took note and left. Now I already worried; please come back as soon as possible!

It was very strange that the sentries should appear on the neutral plane; Guadañita was right, it was something to worry about. I watched the timer, it was 53hrs, I did not have much time left; my mind was paralyzed by everything inevitable, I tried to avoid the reality of time but it was useless, I just wanted to hug Elena, I remembered her as always while trying to avoid this sense of anguish; without realizing I was so deep in a dream that I did not know when I lost myself.

8:30 am, my cell phone rang.

- Good! - I replied, still asleep.

Hearing his voice surprised me so much that I immediately got up.

- Of course! -was the only thing I answered and hung up.

I quickly took a bath, got dressed, left the apartment, and went to where I had been told; so much was my concentration that everything went so fast and I did not measure the time. I took my cell phone and noticed that it had several messages and calls from Elena; I immediately marked him.

- Good!

- Hello Elena! Excuse me! I just saw your calls and messages.

- Is everything all right, Steve? You have been very worried to me!

- Yes, Elena! I had to do some things and I left the time but tell me ... What happened? You’re good?

- Yes, Steve! Thank you for asking. The good thing is that you are good too! I was talking to see if you wanted to come with me to a paint shop, but it’s a bit late and you have things to do.

- Of course I want to go with you Elena! Where and at what time? - I asked excitedly.

- It is at 1:00 pm, outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art, on the 5th Avenita.

Immediately I saw the time, 12:45 pm. I had to move fast.

- There I see Elena without fail! Just hurry to my apartment and I’m going there with you.

- Are you sure you can, Steve? - She asked a little oddly.

- Yes, Elena! Do not worry! See you there!

- Very good! See you in a little while ... Thank you!

Before I hung I could hear his small smile, I also smiled but in silence. I asked if they could please take me to my apartment; as soon as we arrived thanked the favor and got off the car quickly. I went up to my apartment to leave some things and went back to take a bath, I changed my clothes and I went to go to the museum; when I went out to get a taxi, the car that brought me was still there.

- Come on, we’re late! - The driver shouted at me.

Without thinking I got up, I was 30 minutes late so I drove quickly to get to the museum.

- Thank you very much! -I said goodbye.

As soon as I got out of the car I was pleasantly surprised, there were so many people outside the museum; as I approached, I realized that several people were there to show their art. I started looking for Elena in the crowd.

- There’s Elena, Mom! Blow it! - I heard the voice of a child.

I followed them until I saw her teaching the little ones; he talked about painting, techniques, mixing colors, choosing the correct brush but above all expressing what each of them felt no matter what.

- Any questions? -She asked them all.

- I! - I answered with a smile.

- Tell me! - She smiled at me.

- Can I ask any questions?

- Of course! He was surprised. I looked straight into his eyes giving myself completely while letting the air hit me with its scent ... I had to say.

- Why are you so beautiful?! - I fell at his feet.

I took everyone by surprise, no one expected it; Elena turned red and her gaze betrayed her, she was silent, not knowing what to answer. The children smiled and began to make fun of her in a very joyful way.

- Steve! - she mentioned my name between his teeth while he looked at me with eyes I’m going to hang you.

- Sorry teacher! - I said nervously.

The audience laughed; Elena smiled and after a moment asked again.

- Anyone have any questions? ... You, Steve! - He turned to me so he would not open his mouth again.

- I teacher! - He held up a child’s hand.

- Tell me Bryan!

The boy looked at us all from one side to another and after a pause asked.

- Why are you so beautiful? – he smiled.

They all laughed again.

- Yes indeed! - I said to Bryan while we clashed the hand.

- You can not do it! - Elena asked as she smiled.

It had created a very nice atmosphere, people shared their positive emotions and that led to a state of happiness, it really was beautiful to feel like this; watching how people loved Elena was amazing, especially her little students.

- Okay guys, seeing that there are no serious questions, I want to thank all of you for your assistance, and do not forget ... They are incredible artists! - She said goodbye.

We all applauded like crazy; His students approached to embrace it and to leave him chocolates, juices, fruit. Their parents also thanked him; I stayed at a distance until Elena finished attending to each one of them. I could stay for hours waiting for her as I continued to watch her, felt deep inside me, more and more ... I still fell in love with her. As soon as I had the opportunity, I approached.

- Forgive me, Elena! I should not have asked that question!

- Do you really believe what you asked? - She looked at me with tenderness.

- Since I met you!

Only the sound of the wind was heard as our eyes began to fuse, I could live it, I could feel it so close to me.

- Teacher! - Interrupted a child.

- Tell me Joshua!

The little boy approached her and looked at her.

- I love her so much! - He hugged her tenderly.

- I love you too! - Elena lifted him into her arms.

In the distance the parents of the boy thanked him; Joshua said goodbye and left very happy.

- Have you noticed how people love you?!

- I’m just trying to help who needs it Steve, if not ... What is our purpose in this life?

He left me speechless; there is no doubt that Elena is a woman who does everything from the heart and without expecting anything in return, the people who know it know it, perceive it, and that is why they love it so much.

- You’re right Elena, and I really admire the woman you are, your delivery, your talent and above all the passion with which you do things; you could teach in the school you wanted!

- I know Steve but the children who come here with me, could never afford such a school; Most of them do not have the resources to buy the material: canvas, paints, brushes, colors, palette, support ... What I do is to get the material, bring it, share it, and transmit it to them so they have a chance to express yourself and who knows ... maybe from here comes the next Leonardo Da Vinci ... do not you think? - She looked at me with contentment.

- So! Do you get the material for all, share your knowledge and do not charge them a dime?! Elena smiled as she took me by the hand.

- Children’s parents pay as they can; some bring me chocolates, juices, water, an apple or like Joshua ... a beautiful and sincere hug! What more can Steve asks for, if they give me what is best in this world?! ... All his love! I am the luckiest woman to have many friends who really love me, and ... to have you!

As soon as I said it I was nervous, I did not know what to say, again I was left speechless. “How can I not love her with all my heart?!”

- I admire you deeply, Elena! - My hands were shaking.

- Do not tremble! - She smiled as she kissed my cheek. We’re not done yet, we have to hurry to get to the lake.

I was prepared to do what I said; helped her load the things she brought and walked quickly to the lake, as soon as we arrived several children were already waiting for her, as soon as they saw her rushed to greet and embrace her.

Elena enlisted to give another class; Walked to where I was.

- A favor Steve! ... Do not open your mouth when I ask you if you have any questions! - We both smiled.

Elena began to distribute material among the children; Apparently the painting had been left aside; Began by reminding them of the importance of finding themselves in the interior, he asked them to close their eyes and for a moment they let themselves be carried away by their imagination; Once they did, they began to work on creating sculptures. Elena explained to them the form of molding, the subtlety to create and how they could combine the colors according to what they wanted to shape; was remarkable the joy and enthusiasm of the children, true artists. He listened to each one of them and immediately answered their doubts, when someone needed something, listened to him and gave him what he needed so that he could do his work. When he finished the class, he carefully reviewed each of the sculptures.

- Are there any questions you want to ask? Any questions?

I was going to raise my hand when I felt his gaze, “Do not even think of it!” So I kept quiet.

- Teacher!

- Tell me Evelyn!

- I could not finish it ... can I take it home to finish it?

- Of course! Take the time you need and if you have any questions call me. Those who did not finish do not worry, take your work home and calmly finish it; If you need more material, come with confidence. Several children came to ask for more material while leaving him water, fruit, chocolates ... Seeing them so engaged was fascinating, “how not to fall in love! ’. The children’s parents thanked Elena for her immense support; As soon as they finished saying goodbye, I approached her. - Tell me, what can I do for you? -I asked for. - What do you mean? She answered in surprise.

- This is what you do! This happiness you bring to people! Share your knowledge, your time, without asking absolutely nothing in return.

- You already do it by being here! Having given you the time to accompany me and wait for me.

- Anything else I can do? - I asked again as I looked into her eyes.

He said nothing, looked at me strangely; he was thinking, but he was silent.

- I know! ... Invite me to eat! - She smiled.

- But of course! Again I helped him lift his things.

- What do you want to eat?

- A hamburger with cheese! ...Yes!

- Seem right! Where?

- Follow me. - He smiled.

We walked in the park and without waiting Elena took my hand, feel so close to me I was excited. As soon as we arrived we ordered a double cheeseburger, their potatoes and soda; I asked for another We sat at a table facing the street; Elena looked at me in a very strange way.

- Since I met you you’ve been watching me and you do not know how I appreciate it Steve but, everything has been about me and I have not taken the time to talk about you ... Sorry for being so rude!

- Not at all, Elena, on the contrary, thanks to you for allowing me to be part of your life!

- Well we will not talk about me anymore, tell me about you! He smiled. I had no idea what to say, I got nervous and started to sweat.

- The truth is not much to say Elena

- Do you study? You work? Your parents? Do you have brothers? What do you like to do Steve? - She asked insistently.

Now if I was in a big mess, I did not want to lie to Elena but I could not tell her the truth, I had to create a story; I looked into her eyes and I simulated sadness.

- I almost do not talk about this, but because of you I will ... my parents died recently, for the moment I’m not studying and I survive because of what they left me.

I could not believe I had said it. “How can you say that your parents died! ... You’re such a loser or what’s wrong with you! ” - I thought.

- I’m so sorry, Steve! She answered sadly.

- Do not worry Elena ... it’s over! The important thing is that life goes on and here we are!

- Yes, it’s true Steve! - She smiled a little and paused. - How did your parents die? - She ask. “Now what I invent! ” I thought.

- I do not want to talk about that if it does not bother you ... please!

- Sorry I should not have asked!

- Let’s talk about you! What’s your story? - I asked as his cell phone rang.

- Good! – she answer- Yes, that’s true!...Sorry Orlando, I’m going there now. - She hung up.

- What happened? -I asked for.

- I forgot that I have an essay! - She looked straight into my eyes. - Being with you distracts me ... but I like it! - She smiled.

We asked for the bill.

- Would you like to accompany me? - She asked as he took my hand.

- Surely yes! -I got excited. - Rehearsal of what?

Elena smiled without saying anything, we paid the bill and headed to rehearsal; took me by the hand again and ran through the streets to the place, and were waiting.

- Excuse me Orlando! ... The truth was forgotten, but here I am ready

- Do not worry! The important thing is you’re already here, - said Orlando as they hugged each other.

Elena ordered her things and got on the stage, sat on the battery and gave the initial count. She looked happy, free; as if it flew and would capture in each blow part of it, the band sounded very well. I sat and did not move while they rehearsed some songs; I enjoyed every moment at his side. When they finished rehearsing they felt a very beautiful and positive energy; Elena came down from the stage.

- How did you hear Steve? - She took a breath.

- They sound incredible! It’s your friends that you played the other day in the park ... right ?!

- That’s right! ... Souls of Fire.

- They sound great and what to say about their drummer ... the best!

Elena smiled as she spoke to Orlando to approach the table.

- Remember Steve? - She asked Orlando.

- Of course! You were in the park with Elena ... right ?!

- Yes - I said.

- Welcome, Steve! You’re at home. Do you want something to drink?

- A soda, please.

Orlando asked a waiter to please bring some soda.

- I leave them for a while, I’ll finish organizing some earrings, you stay with the best company there may be ... I’ll order a lot! Orlando said as he hugged Elena again.

I felt a bit weird since there was some chemistry between Orlando and Elena, I was invaded by something that humans call jealousy, I could not allow myself to pass; Elena turned to look at me.

- Are you jealous Steve?! -She He asked mockingly.

- I for nothing! Why do you ask me that?

- Because I am a woman, you are very obvious! - She smiled.

- Do not! Not at all! ... Should I be?

Elena smiled as she stared into my eyes, intimidated me; I felt that I was bound to tell the truth, I could not bear his look that burned me completely.

- Yes, Elena!

- Yeah, what about Steve?

- Yes I felt a little jealous, I cannot deny it; see how they talk, how they greet each other, how they look at each other.

Elena kept laughing as she confessed to her, did not know what to do after confessing what she felt.

There’s no reason for you to be jealous of Orlando, I’ll tell you how I get here.” I was unemployed and had just arrived in the city, one afternoon I saw a sign where a band was looking for a drummer, so I went to the audition; We had to sign up with the manager and pass as we arrived. When I wanted to join the manager did not leave me, he told me to go away, they were auditions for professional people, he made me realize that I was a woman and that I did not have the slightest chance. At that moment a guy who was there approached me and asked my name, I had never seen him but he inspired confidence so I gave him; told me not to worry, to wait, approached the manager and began to argue, after a few minutes watch as the manager pointed something on the list. The boy returned to where he was and told me not to leave, to have patience and got into the hearing. The drummers passed one by one, I waited until the last came out, there was no one, I was still waiting; In that the manager approached me, I had the face of a few friends, for a moment I thought I was going to run but he told me that they were waiting for me to audition, what happened. When you enter, the band already I was waiting, they gave me a pair of drumsticks and they told me the name of the song that we would play. “When you’re ready Elena! “I heard the voice of the young man who had helped me in ... he was the vocalist. I started nervous and failed in the early stages, he stopped me and told me to relax, to have fun and to enjoy, he said he trusted me. At that moment I grabbed my drumsticks again and started playing with awesome energy; the song took us in such a way that it seemed like we had years playing together. Arriving at the last note appeared that awkward silence, nobody said anything, they looked at each other as if I were not there, they began to talk among themselves; after a moment he looked at me and just said ... Welcome to Souls of Fire! I could not believe it! I really was inside the band; I was so moved that I rushed to hug them and thank them. They congratulated me and made it clear to me that we had a lot of work to do. I was delighted! When I had to say goodbye to the vocalist, I thanked him for everything he had done for me. Despite not knowing me and the manager’s refusal, he pointed me on the list and gave me his confidence. His words helped me to relax, to enjoy that audition besides giving me the opportunity to finally form the band that I always dreamed of. Now you understand why I love Orlando so much! He is like my older brother, my confidant, my guide and guardian; So you have no reason to be jealous of him. - She winked at me.

I felt a little embarrassed, I did not know how to apologize to Elena, something had become very clear to me; In spite of the retrograde tendency of the humans, there are still people of good heart, I was pleased that it had great and true friends.

- From that moment they have supported me as you have no idea, they have always been there for when I need them and the most beautiful thing of all, is that they are also there for when other people need them. “After the audition, Orlando thanked the manager for all the time he had been with them, the only thing he said was that the band had well-founded values ​​and principles, and that the discrimination was One of the things that is not tolerated in Souls of Fire.

- There is no doubt that there are still honest and disinterested people, you have great friends who adore and care for you; I also know that you treasure them and care for them in the same way. It’s very cute Elena! - I took courage and breathed

- I want to apologize to you!

- You have nothing to apologize for Steve, on the contrary ... It is nice to feel jealous without dramas! - She smiled.

Orlando approached the table.

- All good? – He asks.

- Yes! ... Sit with us - said Elena.

- What intentions do you have with Elena, Steve? - Orlando asked very seriously.

It took me by surprise and I was speechless, I did not know what to say.

- Do not mind Steve, he’s just joking with you! - Elena smiled.

- Did Elena show you what she writes? - Asked Orlando.

Elena turned to look at him with the face of a few friends.

- No! ... He has not shown me anything! -I replied.

- Elena! ... Please! Orlando asked.

Elena got up from the table and headed back from the stage. - Elena has suffered a lot throughout her life, mistreatment, humiliation, deception. He has met people who have abused his kindness, his honesty, his dedication and dedication; fortunately he has also encountered good people who have helped him move forward. I really do not know you Steve but if Elena believes and trusts you, I also believe and trust you, I’m only going to ask you for a big favor. For no reason you are going to hurt her because of doing so .... You will have serious problems friend! - Said Orlando.

After a quiet pause he was pensive, strange and serious, I did not know whether I had to worry or not.

-What would become of you without Elena? - asked me seriously.

- I’m dying! - I answered the first thing I felt.

- You are sincere Steve Prepare the best of you that this will be your night! - Orlando smiled.

I did not exactly understand what he meant, but I kept silent as he took me by the shoulder; One thing was certain ... the warning was not in vain! Elena came back with a folder.

- It’s not much but sometimes I get free this way Steve - he showed me his leaves - this was the first thing I wrote:

“I would like to breathe again, once my journey is over.

I wanted to embrace the wind, without my skin fading.

I do not fear death, I survive life, but ... if one day you would give me the opportunity. I would choose to meet you, even if I had to renounce everything. ”

I was very surprised to read it, it is a very deep feeling, a very great loss.

- It’s very beautiful Elena! - I looked into her eyes.

- I imagine you still do not know Elena’s story, Steve? - Asked Orlando.

- Do not! - I answered anxiously.

Orlando looked at Elena telling her to tell me.

- Few people know my story Steve ... I trust you! He looked straight into my eyes. “I grew up in Brooklyn, my parents put me to work from an early age, my little friends were attending school while I worked cleaning other people’s apartments, washing clothes and running errands; I did not have time to play and in spite of it, I managed to draw, write and create rhythms with a bucket hidden. On one occasion my mother discovered what she was doing and she hit me hard, she told me to stop doing that nonsense, that I had to get to work because I did not live in dreams; In spite of everything, I loved my parents very much, I tried to help in everything I could without questioning anything. As I grew up I multiplied the work and although they never gave me the opportunity to go to school, I managed to learn with some neighbors and then through the internet. I hurried into my work to give myself time and to be able to write, draw and touch my bucket; all away from home so my parents would not know. I grew up until I turned 16; one afternoon I came home from work, my parents were waiting for me, a man was with them; I missed the attitude of the three but did not say anything, salute for education but the look of that gentleman was not normal; I went into my room and my father came to see me, he told me to list my things; I asked what for, he said that I would go to live with the gentleman; I did not understand what was happening, so I asked the reason, he just said that because I had decided that it would be the best thing for everyone. I objected and told him that I would not leave, my father was upset and told me to obey, I continued to deny myself, I did not want to go with that gentleman; my dad got upset and hit me, he told me that he was giving orders and he was about to obey. My mother entered the room and I asked her how it was possible that they did that to her own daughter, that why they did that to me if I loved them very much; my mother did not tempt her heart and confessed everything, “she broke down as she released some tears” told me that I was not her daughter, who had taken pity on me, who had picked me up from a trash can in a neighborhood of the City From Mexico an occasion they were on vacation; that I had to be grateful because, thanks to them, I had survived, and now it was my duty to pay them everything they had done for me for so long. I collapsed and fell to the ground in tears, my mother asked me if I had my things ready because the man was in a hurry, to stop crying and get up because they were waiting for me. “Waiting for what?” I asked. My annoying father told me that the Lord had paid a good amount of money for me and that way the account that had pending with them, that was not afraid, that would take me to a place where I would meet more girls and that would work for him. Something in me broke so much that I cooled, I stopped crying, I did not say a word, I got up off the ground and got my things ready. I left the room to go with the gentleman; as soon as I approached him, took me with his disgusting hands and I fumbled, I did not stop crying in silence. I observed people who for 16 years simulated being my parents, counted the money they had given them for me; Thanked me in a mocking tone, the gentleman said goodbye and as soon as he opened the door, I hit him on the head with my suitcase and I started to run, do not look back for an instant, I ran until I stopped in the subway; the fear made me leave Brooklyn and without realizing it, I arrived in Manhattan. At first I had no place to stay so I looked for some hostels; As I could, I began to look for work, washing dishes, waitress, cleaning houses and little by little I was able to rent a small apartment and get ahead. I enrolled for the first time in an online school and managed my time to work, study and do what I love is art. One afternoon in the cafe where I worked I met a very strange young man, while I waited for the order to be delivered, I touched the sugar jars with the cutlery. Even that had a good pace! He smiled. “The young man approached me and asked me if I liked the music and what my favorite instrument was, I told him that I liked it and that the guitar and drums were my favorite instruments; the young man smiled, said ok, paid the bill and said goodbye; It was strange but I gave no importance. The next day I found myself working when I saw that he entered the cafe, sat down at a table that I had to cover, so I took the letter and went to him to take care of him; as soon as I approached, he said he needed me to leave for a moment, my first reaction was fear and I said no, he smiled and told me not to be afraid, that he would not hurt me, that it would only be for a few minutes; I somehow inspired confidence so I left. When we were in the street he opened the trunk of a van and showed me the most beautiful battery I had ever seen, he said it was mine; I could not accept it and I refused; at that moment he told me his story; he said that he did not have much time to live and that he had inspired confidence, that he felt that he was a good person and that is why he preferred to leave his battery to me, and not to his parents’ house since once he died, who knows What they would do with it. I had cancer and there was nothing to do, I could not stand it and I started to cry, he told me not to do it and please accept the battery, to tell him where and he would take it to my house; I could not say no and I invited him to eat, he waited until I finished my shift and he took me to my apartment; helped me raise the battery and where we could arm it. Without knowing why, he thanked me and before leaving he told me that he could leave in peace that his greatest treasure would be in excellent hands. He left me speechless, I thanked him with all my heart, I gave him a kiss and a big hug ... It was the last time I saw him! He paused as he took a deep breath. “I understood that we must help anyone who needs it without expecting anything in return. After feeling so lucky, I started rehearsing and practicing listening to a lot of music, trying to imitate the rhythms of the drums. I kept on with my life and I was looking for an opportunity to form a band, I started looking for musicians but since I am a woman, many of them did not take me seriously until I saw the poster where they asked for a drummer and I met Orlando - she turned to look at him as she hugged him by the arm -we started to work and little by little I was raising my level thanks to his support and knowledge. I started listening to very interesting music, incredible sounds, awesome bands, unique singers. Orlando was the first to tell my story and as soon as he knew that he was born in Mexico, he confessed that he and Fire Souls were also from Mexico, that they left the country to look for an opportunity - Orlando began to tell me about our history, our culture, the greatness of our ancestors as well as our national talents, artists, painters, sculptors and great musicians. It made me understand that knowing our history and culture, is an obligation, as it is also an obligation, to know the history and culture of the country where you reside. I continued studying and preparing; one afternoon I painted one of the most beautiful pictures I’ve ever done in Central Park, I met Mr. Robinson there; approached, asked about the painting and bought it, from the beginning I was inspired by tenderness and confidence, we talked about many things, I told him about the young man who died of cancer and gave me the battery; from that moment on I was worried about doing something to help those who need it most; he asked me what I needed to do and I told him about the idea of ​​opening a Support Center so that people who needed to be cared for and lack the resources could have a chance. Mr. Robinson, without thinking, told me to count on him, mentioned that his wife was already dead but that he would be fascinated with the project. I told him that to do something like that would take a lot of money and responded that that was the least of it; in a short time began to build the building in one of its grounds and since that day has financed us, thanks and we have been able to help a lot of people. He helped us with the roles of the band so they do not have any problems and can contribute and work. Without understanding why, many people have been joining us little by little. At a dinner that we had we talked about what Mr. Robinson did for all of us, then Orlando mentioned that it would be a good idea to bring together new artists so we could raise money and make them known. Since then we have been meeting every Sunday in Central Park to support and empower the talents, and at the same time seek more funding for the support center. - She smiled.

- It has not been easy Steve but the important thing is that despite all the adversities, we have been united, always together, as strong as a family. - Orlando said.

- I’m very sorry for everything that happened to you Elena! - My voice broke.

- Steve already happened, the important thing is that today things are different, as Orlando said ... we are as strong as a family! - She leaned into it and took my hand.

- It’s time for Elena to change! - Orlando glanced at her watch.

- Yes it’s correct! With so much talk time went away.

- We’ll start in 30 minutes Steve, order whatever you need, you’re at home. - Said Orlando as he got up from the table.

- Thank you very much Orlando! - I answered as Elena caressed my hand and looked at me with tenderness.

They headed back from the stage and people gradually began to fill the place. I kept thinking about Elena’s story and realized that I had not paid attention to what was important, I just looked for what interested me and I left everything else aside; I was selfish, stupid, Elena deserves to be completely happy, deserves a life surrounded by people who love and protect her. While he was analyzing things, the lights went out and people began to scream; the curtain was opened and the lights that were on the stage illuminated Elena who began to play a drum solo; followed by bass and guitar to start playing the first song. People again asked for “Free Blood”, over and over again. Orlando took the guitar and told Elena to come to the front, sat on benches, turned out the lights, lit some candles and started playing. Elena played an acoustic box, sang with Orlando and people sang with them; the energy she felt was intense, pure and immense; What is done with the heart is honest, and therefore prevails. Without realizing I was in that energy and although I did not know the songs, I tried to chant them and shouted with emotion; to see Elena on the stage was an ecstasy, a dream come true. As soon as the song ended, the people gave up completely, shouted for joy, cried, hugged and chanted the name of the band. They continued to play their songs and before finishing, Orlando asked one of her friends to get on the drums, Elena was very surprised, Orlando looked at her and asked her to sit on one of the benches that were in front of the stage ; Spoke through the microphone and asked me to please stop me in front of the stage, we all missed a lot but did what he asked.

- Love exists thanks to the kindness and dedication of sincere, committed souls. Today a man answered correctly a simple question ... What would become of you without Elena? - He paused - I’m dying! It was what he sincerely answered.

Elena turned to look at me in surprise, I was dying of embarrassment but what I had said was sincere, so I looked at it face-to-face and delivered, as never before. People shouted excitedly.

- For my little sister and my new friend Steve, my two great Fire Souls ... Dying Without You!

They began to play the song as our eyes lost in each other; I knew that we both listened attentively to every word and at the same time our souls moved away from the place. We surrendered fully, we connected to such a degree that I could feel his tear fall. When they finished the song, the people shouted and applauded; Orlando told me to take the stage, gave me an orange tulip before I did, when I went up people went crazy; I approached Elena, she got up from the bench, everyone was watching us, I got nervous and handed him the tulip. Elena smiled and told me how she knew they were her favorites, I turned to see Orlando; Elena looked at him and made a gesture as she smiled. I had to take my fear, I took a deep breath, I took her hands, I approached very slowly as we closed our eyes and let ourselves be carried to give eternal life, our first kiss. To feel his lips was the most wonderful thing that could have happened to me, to feel his warmth and the accelerated heartbeat, created in me an immense sensation of happiness. I grabbed her by the waist and hugged me over the neck as we continued kissing. The people applauded and shouted excitedly, somehow shared with us that moment of happiness. Orlando came up to hug Elena, congratulated us and took me over his shoulders.

- Take care of it with your life and make it immensely happy! ... Welcome to Souls of Fire! - He was sincere while giving me a hug.

I thanked him for the gesture he had had with us and I returned his sincere embrace; Elena ran to where she was.

- I love you Orlando! - Elena said, hugging him tightly.

When Elena released Orlando, he stood in front of her, opened his right hand, placed it in the center of his chest and closed it.

- Never forget! - He said to Elena as he looked straight into her eyes.

Elena extended her right hand, carried it to the center of her chest and closed it.

Never! – she replied to Orlando as he looked into her eyes and hugged her again.

There is no doubt that the forms of love are infinite and when you are honest there is nothing that can break it.

What was all that? - I asked Elena.

It’s a way of telling us how much we respect, trust, and want - she replied contentedly.

Now couple of lovers! Get out of here, the night is still young! - Said Orlando.

I took Elena’s hand and we left the place with shouts and applause as the band said goodbye on stage, thanking everyone for their support. As soon as we left we looked at each other again, Elena winked one of her eyes and started running down the street, I never let go. We looked like children running around without a sense, we came to a red light so I loaded it and as soon as it was green I crossed the street with her in my arms; people looked at us in a very strange way but we did not care. We continued running like children and when we passed a place where there were flowers I stopped it; I bought her all the tulips in the place, I knelt in front of her and gave them to her; Elena smiled and lifted me off the floor, gave me a very soft and tender kiss very close to the mouth. We kept running until we got to the usual cafeteria, without thinking we walked in and sat at a table, ordered coffee and a cake to share. He kept staring at her for a moment; she took my hands and brought them gently to her face while giving them a kiss. As soon as they served us the coffee and the cake, I took a piece and gave it to her in the mouth, Elena took a piece and it got into her nose; I was surprised at the moment but his smile was softly folding. I took another piece and I stuck it in his nose, he was surprised and very serious, I was frightened for a moment until he burst out laughing; We had fun as two children. Some people watched us in a very strange way, others smiled with us, in the end nothing mattered to us, we continued enjoying the moment. It was time to leave, I paid the bill and we left with a face full of cake. The night was already cooling, we walked to the park and at a bus stop, a car sped by splashing with water; Elena laughed when she saw me all soaked, trying to shake the water when another car passed faster, but this time, splattering it to her; now I laughed to see her all wet. We began to remove the water we could from above when we heard a loud rumble in the sky; The surprise was pleasant to feel the rain falling and gave us back the water that we were just beginning to take away, we both turned to see, Elena raised her shoulders and began to laugh; I kept looking at her beauty and laughed with her. She extended her arms, lifted her face to the sky, closed her eyes and let the rain caress her without saying anything; for a moment he opened his eyes inviting me to approach her, he took my hand and told me to reach out my arms, lift my face and close my eyes so that the rain embraced us together; I did exactly what he asked. The sense of freedom, purity and humility was intense, she understood why Elena liked to enjoy the same nature, to remain silent and allow herself to consent for it. After a moment we opened our eyes and smiled; hugged me and we began to dance to the rain, our eyes merged, our bodies were so connected, that the sound of our silence symbolized our best words. After we got a bit wetter in the rain, we ran like crazy to his apartment. When we arrived he opened and turned to look at me, he took my hands gently and slowly passed me without saying anything, as soon as he closed the door we stared, his heart beat hard and his wet skin made me mad; I could not contain myself and I kissed her with great passion; we embraced with madness and despair. Little by little we began to take off our clothes until they were almost naked. Her lingerie was so sensual it made me an inexplicable alteration. He led me slowly to his bedroom while I melted with his perfect silhouette; the light of the room was small and his gaze drove me crazy, I grabbed her waist and laid her on his bed; I took her hands as I filled my being with the scent of her skin. Slowly I went all over his body with my lips, kiss his forehead, his nose, his eyes and ears; I slowly reloaded on his chest and I began to kiss it slowly until reaching his waist, I ran it from one side passing through his groin; I stroked his legs over and over until he took her feet. Elena sat on me and took me by the face, she looked at me like never before, with such passion and tenderness that she kissed me until letting go of fear. She gave herself completely, was so intense, her skin, her scent; feeling it in me was a total explosion. Underneath her sheets we shared a unique moment, we gave life to an unbridled passion. That moment will remain forever in me. Our bodies lifted her temperature too much and Elena leaned on my chest, her legs were between mine; I took his hand and began to play with his fingers, I kissed his forehead very slowly while stroking his beautiful hair. I heard the voice of a witness ... the rain. I wished that moment would never end, stop the time and stay that way forever; without realizing it, we were lost for the first time at night, together ... in a beautiful dream.

A light struck my eyes, time had been benign but it was time to wake up, the first thing I did was to look at her, she was lying next to me, I still hugged, I did not want to wake her; I set her up very carefully as I covered her silhouette with the blanket, sat down for a moment and took a deep breath. “This immense joy feels so good!” I got up and went to the kitchen to get a glass of water, opened the refrigerator to get some ice; I calmly took my water when I saw a man sitting at the kitchen table, and I dropped the glass on the floor.

- Who you are?! How could you come in ?! - I asked altered.

- You can see me?! - He asked in surprise.

- What if I can see you ?!

- I ’m Steve! remember me?

Everything was so strange, I tried to remain calm while I found a logical answer to what was happening; my mind began to analyze everything until I found the answer.

- Steve?! - I asked surprised.

- You remember me already?!

- Cannot be! How is it possible?

- I do not know! I did not know who to turn to so I concentrated to reach you and here I am. I doubted if you could see me but how good you can - he said worriedly - I need your help, please!

- My help?!

- Let me explain; When I crossed the portal I hoped to recover my life, it was difficult to realize that I was alone in this cold place, the images were blurred, I could not distinguish anything; It bothered me as much as you manipulated me that that pain made you present in my mind, to such a degree that I could see you walking through Central Park. At that moment I did not know how I had done it so I started to analyze the situation and I came to the conclusion that if I wanted to see who I wanted, I needed to find my feeling for that person and bring it to my mind so I could see it along with everything that surrounds it. I had to corroborate it, so I relaxed and concentrated on the love I have for my sister, that brought her hard into my mind and I could see her. She was going to her school as usual, I was glad to see her again! I walked quietly! I looked around when I saw him; gave me a lot of courage and at the same time I found it very strange, those places never visit them, I thought about why and that was when I realized that I was looking for my sister ... it was my fault! I was very alarmed.

- What do you mean when you say it’s your fault?

- It’s a bit long to tell but you need to know everything.

My sister and I grew up alone, she is forbidden to mention that she has a brother like me that I have a sister ... for the safety of both! Ever since I was a child, I always saw her, trying to make sure that she was well and that she was not lacking in what was necessary. Ever since she was little, whenever someone was hurt, she tried to cure him, to help him, we used to play the Doctor. As I could I paid her studies and when it came time to go to college she said she would work to help me; I said no, and although I did not want to, I convinced her to study the career she loves ... Medicine! He objected because it is an expensive race but I told him not to worry, that I would see the way to pay him and thus had a better opportunity in life. He worked in several places and as he could get together to go paying month by month; Things became complicated and he could no longer continue to pay his career; I never told him, so he would not worry and concentrate on his studies. As much as I looked, I could not find a job, I asked several friends for help, but there was no chance. Days passed and I felt more and more pressed; That afternoon I got a call from Oscar, a friend of the family, he told me that if I did a little work I would get enough money to pay for my sister’s school; I asked him what it was about and he told me to see him at the Las Calaveras bar at 8:00 pm. When I got to the place I was not alone, there were two men with him; I was offered $ 50,000 if I carried two backpacks from New Jersey to Manhattan, something easy and simple, “no questions asked,” they said. It was supposed to be the only thing he would do, “50mil, just to carry two backpacks from one place to another is too! ... Something is not right! ” I thought. My sister’s career was a priority so I had no choice but to accept the deal. They explained the whole plan in detail; when we left the bar they got into a gray car, inside was John and Boby, they could not see me but I do, I remember their faces perfectly. The next morning I went to the address in Jersey at the time we were, two guys came in a black car; they both came down and mentioned my name “Steve”. Without saying a word I nodded my head, confirming my name, left the backpacks and an old wooden box; I did not know anything about the old box so I told them that I would not take it, that it was not in the deal. They pulled out a pistol and aimed me in the head. “The deal has changed and you will carry the backpacks along with the old box,” they said. I had no choice and headed to Manhattan. Everything went according to plan until my cell phone started to fail, I had lost the reception and went crazy, I tried to check what was happening to him and I discovered that every time I put him in one of the backpacks, that’s when he failed; I found it strange so I got off a stop before the agreed, something was not right, everything was very strange and I was afraid to arrive. I did not move at all from the station but a few minutes later the backpack began to vibrate more and more strongly, I was frightened and I pushed it towards the tracks of the train; I got a big surprise when it exploded. All the people began to run and scream, I was heading for the exit when I saw the same men who had handed me the package, it seemed strange to me but as soon as they saw me, they ran towards me; I did not know what to do so without thinking I ran as fast as I could, they were following me, I went through several places trying to lose them but it was difficult. As I ran through the parking lot of a Mall, I felt that something had fallen to me, I turned to look, and I watched a man lift the box; something inside me told me to forget it and I did not stop, I ran in desperation until I got to my sister’s house. Fortunately no one knows about her, she knew she would be safe there; I was very nervous and she realized, I never hid anything and told him everything that had happened. He gave me a coffee to calm me down and I put the backpack on the table, we do not put up with curiosity and open it; it was great what we found inside: “very strange diamonds, very old gold centenarians and a very peculiar key”. Everything was so weird, I had to investigate what was happening; I got an Oscar call asking what happened, I told him what happened and he told me to see him at about 9:00 pm next to the Brooklyn Bridge, to take the pack with me, I trusted him. When I arrived I was waiting, he gave me a hug and he said he was happy that nothing happened to me; I noticed him nervous and worried, I asked him if everything was ok, I worried to see him. Suddenly he pulled out a gun and pointed it at me. “I’m so sorry, Steve, I’m really sorry!” He said. Seeing him like this, I told him to calm down, everything would be fine, he told me to give him his backpack and asked about the old box; I told him that the box had fallen to me as I ran. He insisted that he give her the backpack, but before he did, he needed to know what was going on. I looked at him and told him that if there was still something of our friendship, tell me what was going on. He bothered me and told me that he had ruined everything that things should not happen like that. I pressed him to release the truth; his fear betrayed him and confessed everything. He told me that Mr. Dry had planned everything and that I had to die to make him believe his boss, Mr. Mackley, that Mr. Capello’s people had been the one who had murdered me, to steal some of his most precious treasure, including the key of the family vault; all this with the only objective, to enter into conflict with the mafia, thus unleashing a war between both sides and could seize after all. I could not believe what I was hearing, I realized that there was no way out, as soon as he finished telling me, he snatched my backpack from me; Nervous, cold-blooded and with tears in his eyes, shot me in the chest. That’s where you came in!

- Yes, I remember, but what I do not understand is ... why if you handed the backpack and you’re supposed to be dead ... are you looking for your sister?

I was going through the situation until the answer came to my mind.

- Clear! You handed the backpack but not what was inside ... right? - I asked for.

- I trusted Oscar but not so much, for that reason I gave him to save everything to my sister. He is the one who is looking for my sister, and I know that he will soon find her, now it is in danger, so it is important that you go and look for her; tell him you’re a friend of mine ... Roy. Tell him we met at the northern orphanage; ask him to give you what I gave him to keep. On your cell phone, which was my cell phone, is Mr. Dry’s number; Mark him and tell him that you speak from me, that you will give him what belongs to him, only so my sister can be safe .... please help!

It was not an easy task, in such a mess I was getting into.

- You owe me Death ...! You manipulated me and lied to me to enter the world of the living; At first I was furious with you but then, I realized that if it had not been so, my sister would not have a chance to save herself, so please I ask you ... Help me!

Steve was right, I had manipulated it at my convenience, it is the least I owe him, to get his sister out of such a mess and return it safely to the neutral plane.

- You’re right Steve! I owe you, so count on me ... Where can I find your sister? - I asked, aware of the problem.

- You need to go to the Support Center near Central Park.

- To the Support Center?! - I asked surprised.

- Yes! There he practices; Ask for Lisa.

- Lisa? - I raised my voice in surprise.

- Steve! - Came Elena’s voice.

- Be quiet! - I addressed the real Steve in a low voice.

- She will not listen to me - she said.

- I’m in the kitchen - I told Elena.

He listened as he got up from the bed and headed toward where we were.

- I’ll help you Steve I promise! Now you must go that I am not alone ... please!

Steve got up from the chair and began to disappear.

- Good morning handsome! - Elena kissed me.

- Good morning gorgeous!

She looked at me with great care and tenderness.

- Is something wrong with you, Steve? -I ask.

Everything was spinning in my head, apparently Steve’s sister is Lisa. I remembered when I introduced myself to her and when she mentioned Steve’s name she was gone for a moment saying that someone had come to mind, also when I found her in the lobby of the Support Center, and she told me that she was worried because “a Good friend” had days he did not call him and knew nothing about him either. That friend I was talking to was Steve; everything took shape, now I had another problem ... “how to get Lisa to listen to me without having a problem?” I thought.

- Steve! You’re good? - Elena asked again.

- Yes! All good! I just kept thinking about some things that I have to attend to, they had completely passed me and it is urgent that I finish them but I hurry and I come to see you - I kissed your forehead.

- Okay, but do not delay - she replied cheerfully as she kissed me subtly.

I took my clothes and dressed, before leaving I said goodbye to Elena with a big kiss as he took her by the waist and felt his body. I went to my apartment to take a bath and change; I kept thinking about Lisa’s business, everything was spinning and I tried to find the best way to talk to her, I could not think of anything. My cell phone rang, it was the timer alarm, I had exactly 14 hours left before the program was restarted and discovered. With so much happiness I had completely forgotten. Everything was complicating me, Lisa and especially Elena, my beautiful Elena. I put the alarm on again and went immediately to the Support Center to find Lisa.

- Good morning, Tifany! Sorry! Was Lisa there?

- Good morning, Steve! Lisa does not come today.

“It can not be!” I thought worriedly.

- Good Morning! - It was Lisa.

- Lisa ... it’s great that I see you! - I grabbed her arms abruptly.

- What’s up, Steve? You scare me!

- Can we talk somewhere else? Please?

- What’s going on? Is something wrong with Elena?

- Elena is fine!

- So what’s up, Steve?

- It is a delicate thing to talk about here

- Today the supervisor of area C missed, they warned me urgently, that’s why I came; I can not get there and immediately leave Steve, if you need to tell me something that is quick and here.

Lisa left me no choice.

- It’s about your brother!

- How do you know I have a brother ?! - She answered in anguish.

- I’ll tell you everything Lisa, but please! ... Can we go fast to your house?

Lisa was very surprised but in spite of this she announced that she would leave for a moment and we went to her house.

- What is it, Steve ?! How do you know my brother ?! Did something happen to him ?! It’s okay?! . She asked in alarm as we walked.

- As soon as we get to your house, I’ll tell you what’s up Lisa, you must trust me.” We walked quickly to his apartment, checked that no one followed and locked the door.

- Please tell me what happens Steve!

I had no choice, time was running out and there were many things to be fixed before I left; Lisa would be the first to know the truth.

- Sit down please and stay calm .... I’ll tell you everything! Lisa waited anxiously for what she would say, she was still analyzing the way she would tell him the truth.

- What’s up? - She shouted.

- I need you to be calm and pay close attention to me; What I’m going to tell you will sound very crazy and strange but it’s the truth ... You have to trust me! - I took a breath - I need you to please give me that backpack you gave to save your brother!

- Who are you Steve ?! - She asked frightened.

I leave no other choice.

- I’m going to trust you Lisa! ... I am Death!

Lisa laughed as she looked at her seriously.

- Is Steve serious ?! - She asked altered.

Lisa left me no choice, I had to; I connected directly to the Ring Pad and seeing myself full of multicolored energy ... jumped out of the fright.

- Let me have your hand Lisa!

Despite her refusal, I took her hand and showed her what had happened that afternoon that Steve took her backpack; When I let her go, her tears filled her face, she said nothing, she left.

- Lisa ...! - She did not answer.

I had to do something about it, so, despite the risk, I reconnected to the Ring Pad and as soon as I located it, I brought it to us.

- Lisa! - was the real Steve

- Steve! How is it possible? - Lisa asked in surprise.

- Forgive me, little sister!

Lisa tried to hug him without being able to.

- There is no much time! - I mentioned.

- Do not say anything, little sister! - Steve said as he watched me. - You must trust him and give him his pack! ... I’m so proud of you!

- This is all my fault! - Lisa was crying.

- Do not blame yourself! All this is a consequence of my decisions, I should not have accepted Oscar’s offer.

- Time is running out, Steve! - I looked at him.

- No Please! - Lisa shouted.

- You must go ahead with your dreams and do not allow anything, nor anyone; change that great human being that you are. Promise me! - He begged Lisa.

- Yes brother! ... I promise!

I took Steve’s shoulder for a moment.

- Hug her! - I told.

Steve materialized for a moment and melted into a brotherly embrace with his sister.

- Thank you so much! - Steve muttered as he looked at me.

Little by little it was disappearing until only a trail of light remained; Lisa could not stop crying, even though she was calmer.

- Where was he? - Lisa asked.

- It will go to a better place ... I promise! - I looked at her a little tired.

- You can not be death! What will happen to Elena? - she ask.

- Elena will know the truth ... now what is urgent is to deliver that backpack before they hit you.

Lisa went into her room, took out her backpack and handed it to me; I picked up the cell phone, searched the contacts for Mr. Dry, and with some nervousness I made the call.

- Steve! - He answered in surprise.

- Mr. Dry!

- Who speaks? - He asked annoyed.

- I’m a friend of Steve! I speak because I need to see him to deliver his things.

He said nothing, there was a dark silence between us; A different voice mentioned the time and address where I would see Mr. Dry to deliver his things.

- What happened? - Lisa asked.

- I have to be in 2 hours at the dock to deliver the backpack.

- It will be very dangerous Steve, Death ... what you call yourself!

- What can they do? ... Kill me? - I replied with sarcasm.

I was thinking about what I should do.

-Promise me you will not say a word of this to Elena; As soon as I see her, I will tell her the truth, assuming the consequences - I asked Lisa.

Lisa accepted, I took the backpack; It was time to leave.

- Thanks Steve! For allowing me to see my brother once more.

She hugged me with tears in her eyes, I could feel some peace inside her; I gave him a hug and without saying anything I left his apartment. It was time to analyze what he would do once he was in front of Mr. Dry; My cell phone rang, it was a message from Elena: “I miss you already!” Reading it was wonderful, to understand that my time was over; I responded to her message: “I miss you beautiful too!” I took the subway and headed for the dock that was indicated to me, when I arrived I realized how lonely that place was; There was a dark car from which two men came down, approached me with a gun while they checked me. As soon as they realized that he was not carrying any weapons with me, they led me into a cellar, closed the door, and sat me down on a chair in the center of the room. They turned on a light that was facing my eyes.

- So you’re Steve’s friend who has my stuff ?! - Asked a low voice.

- Yes sir! - I replied nervously.

There were footsteps approaching from where I sat.

- What about the wooden box? - He ask.

- I do not know what you’re talking about, sir, he just left my backpack.

The man circled around me and ordered his men to take the bag, approached and snatched it from my hands; they opened it and checked it out; the men made him see that everything was inside.

- Mr. Dry ... let me tell you that you are a genius; Make him believe his boss that Mr. Capello was the one who stole the items of the backpack to go to war and thus be able to keep everything ... It is a magnificent plan! Only a mind as bright as yours would be able to plan something like that!

Mr. Dry was very surprised to hear my words, stopped smiling, turned to face me and slowly came.

Knowledge is a double-edged sword; sometimes he shows you the glory and sometimes he condemns you. How clever you are, boy! I like you! He tapped me on the cheek. “You’re right to mention that only such a brilliant mind as mine could devise such a plan. Capello is the biggest fish and has an agreement with my boss to bring the business in peace; If I get them into conflict, I’ll kill two birds with one stone, making me the only leader. The plan had not come out as we expected but when you are here, things will work out as we expect ... Is not that a great plan ?!

Mr. Dry smiled as his cell phone rang.

- Can not be! - I was going there.

Once he hung his gaze filled with joy, it was time! - He shouted euphorically to his men.

- I already fulfilled with bringing the backpack to him I can go? -I asked for.

His smile disappeared as he approached again, he looked at me trying to intimidate me.

- I really like you a lot! ... I think you would have been a good element working for me! With you we take the lottery so the original plan can continue - he replied with a smile.

He kissed me on the forehead, turned around, and as he walked away, two of his men shot me in the chest and forehead; The impact was so strong that I fell from the chair as I watched him walk away. Suddenly I found myself in a dark, senseless place; at that moment Steve’s life appeared completely in my mind: his struggle, his surrender, his sacrifice. All his joys and sufferings; Without realizing it, there he was, next to me.

- What happened Death? - Steve asked.

- They shot me! - I said as I watched my body lying on the ground.

- But what are you not supposed to die? - He asked in anguish.

- So is! But I decided to live what any human lives when he dies; in his mind he presents his whole life for an instant. So many emotions found but above all ... one last chance!

- I do not understand you!

- You’ll understand! Now that I’m back, I’ll help you, I promise! - I grabbed him by the shoulder.

Now I have to go back and get this done.” I returned to my body, I felt a little pain; My stay on the earthly plane was slowly coming to an end, but all human emotions were able to sensitize me. My cell phone rang, I had several missed calls from Elena and a message: “Steve! Where are you? Answer please!“. The cell phone rang again.

- Elena! - I said

- Where have you been, Steve ?! - She asked altered.

- I had some business to attend to, and that’s why I could not answer you ... Please forgive me! Are you okay?” -I asked for.

- Not Steve! - There was a silence. - Mr. Robinson died! - Hier voice broke and he let out his tears.

- Can not be! I am so sorry!

- Can you come to his house please? ... I need you!

- I’m going immediately there!

- I wait for you!

I were about to hang up when he heard his voice say it for the first time.

- I love you Steve!

A very strange feeling ran through my body as I listened to it, a lot of energy vibrating inside me, despite the news I smiled as never before and felt what it is to be alive for the first time.

- I love you Elena! - I replied with my heart.

As soon as I hung up I went quickly to my apartment; as soon as I opened it, I found an envelope on the floor, I picked it up and left it on the table; I took a shower, got dressed, and ran for a cab to take me to Mr. Robinson’s house. When I arrived, I noticed that there were many people, his body was in the main hall; quietly, and making sure no one saw me, I walked slowly up to her room and checked everything. ” It can ot be true! I thought annoyed and surprised. I connected to the Ring Pad and left everything ready, I went down to the living room looking for Elena; I heard her arguing.

- This woman has nothing to do here! Take it out with all this scum! - Ordered Mr Robinson’s nephew.

- This is the house of Mr Robinson, our benefactor ... They can not run us! - She answered annoyed.

- In case you have not noticed, Mr. Robinson ... My uncle! Has died! I am his only living relative and therefore his only heir; so I warn everyone that I will be in charge of closing that place, and put them in jail. - He adjusted his coat and tie. - The police are on their way - he said sarcastically.

Audry’s men took Elena and her friends out of the house.

- It’s good that the police are coming, Mr. Audry! Or should I call him ... Mr. Dry! - I said as I walked towards him.

- It can not be true! - He answered with much astonishment as his glass fell to the floor.

- Surprised?! - I asked sarcastically.

- It can not be, you are ...!

- What? ... Dead!

Elena looked surprised, just like everyone else, Mr. Dry’s men were waiting for orders.

There was a large TV in the living room, as soon as I turned it on, there was the image of Mr Robinson lying in his room.

- Good morning, Uncle! How do you follow? - His nephew Audry asked.

- Best son Thank you! I sent for you because I wanted to ask you about the Support Center. - What about the Support Center?

- All mine is in your name and I need to know what you will do about it now that it is no longer ... Will you continue with my work?

- Of course if you do not, do not worry about it! I will continue with everything.

- Then I can trust you? - Asked Mr. Robinson.

- Sure uncle! Why do you doubt?

- Because your Aunt Michael, rest in peace, I trusted you too!

- I know uncle, I really wanted my aunt to rest in peace.

- Did you really love her very much ?!

- With all my heart, man!

- You wanted her so badly to kill her ?! - He asked sadly in her eyes.

His nephew began to sweat cold, he felt nervous

- I do not know what you talk about uncle! - He said, startled.

- You do not remember when you altered the brakes to your aunt’s car?!

- Do not you remember that afternoon of your accident you followed all the time?! Do not you remember when you saw that nothing happened to you, you accelerated the car and pushed it to the precipice?! Do not you remember that killer?! He cried very annoyingly.

- How is that…?

- How do I know? - Mr. Robinson interrupted - a very dear friend has opened my eyes, has shown me the monster that you are. How could you do this to me Audry? I have raised you and loved you like a son! Because you did?

- I had no choice! You and your stupid woman, being unable to have children, were going to adopt, if they had, now nothing would be mine; Everything would have left his child bastard, as you will understand, I could not allow that to happen, so that’s why I decided to eliminate your beloved Michael, give you where it hurts more and stay with everything that rightfully belongs to me.

- If you wanted money you would have asked for it!

- You do not understand that it is not for money! ... It is the power that you have the only thing that I have always wanted of you!

Mr. Robinson’s disappointment over his calmness brought him into intense pain, took a deep breath as he turned to look at him.

-You were very intelligent in manipulating me by making me believe that I had been responsible for not accompanying you that afternoon; you made me poison my feelings to be able to take possession of my noses of everything, you made me believe that you were a good person, worthy of my affection and respect, when all you did, was to let me fall into the void in order to achieve your miserable goals.

- Life is hard uncle and one must open his way whatever it may be, at whatever cost; you’re already old, and there is not much left for you to die, so it’s only a matter of time to have all the power that was once yours.

-Do you really think that someday you will have power? - Asked Mr. Robinson, smiling.

- Once you are the absolute master of everything ... it will be!

-Now I see you’re not as smart as you think!

- What do you mean?

- What is the power you envy so much of me?

- Everything you’ve done, everything you’ve got.

- And what is everything that I have done and I have?

- Money!

- So you think that’s why I have power ... for the money?

- So is! He looked disoriented.

- I still remember as if yesterday when I took my resume in search of an opportunity for SQ companies. At that time he was already engaged to Michael, she never cared about money or social class, but despite that, he could not afford a wedding and less a place to live. Some days passed without any response from SQ companies, but I did not give up so I went to ask about the request that he had left for the job; what I was told was that they would let me know in due course. At first I did not understand; the days passed and I still had no news, I felt desperate, I just needed an answer no matter if it was a yes or no, I needed to know, so I went back to the companies again to ask one more time. As soon as I arrived and before saying anything, the secretary told me to go upstairs; I miss a lot but I did. When I got to the main office the owner was already waiting for me, he told me to sit down, he asked me my name, some things of a professional nature and about the family; I answered everything he asked me, I told him about Michael and our wedding plans, the family we wanted to build; Was when I asked a question. “Are you willing to sacrifice your family for work?” I was very surprised and afraid to respond wrongly, my mind told me one thing and my heart only thought of Michael. He looked straight into my eyes for the answer, if I did not respond properly, I knew I would miss the opportunity of the job, I armed myself with courage and I answered. I told him if it was necessary to sacrifice Michael and our plans to start a family for work, that I regretted it a lot but I stayed with her and my family; who was very grateful for the opportunity but could not accept it. He looked at me and smiled, sat down in his chair and told me that some time ago a great friend had told him that this man who is capable of sacrificing his family for his own good, cannot be called man himself. He handed me some documents and just said welcome to SQ. From that moment we became great friends until becoming his partner; showed me the true meaning of power. The true power is in humility, kindness, honesty, loyalty, sacrifice and above all in the values ​​and principles that form a society without inequality.

- You lie! ... People respect you and admire you for your money! - He answered annoyingly.

- So little do you think I am? There is no doubt that you are an imbecile! If people respect me and admire how you say it, it’s because I admire and respect them alike. Whenever I have been able to do anything for anyone, I have done it heartily without expecting anything in return. It is something that I do not expect you to understand, but what you must understand is that for more money you have, you can never obtain that power that you long for, the true power is in humility.

- All this you say to confuse me!

- You can believe what you want, I still have time to remedy the evil I have done.

- What are you talking about?

- Having left everything in your hands is the biggest mistake I have made and not for you, but for the people who depend on it. I warn you for education and not because you deserve it, that I will change my will.

- You cannot do that to me! -scream.

Mr. Robinson looked at him, aware of what would happen, shed a few tears, and closed his eyes. Audry approached her uncle’s bed with a grudge in her eyes, took a pillow and coldly placed it over her face until she suffocated him. Once his uncle died, he settled everything quietly, left the room and closed the door as if nothing had happened. There ended the projection of the video on the screen, everyone present were very surprised and distressed. Audry took her weapon and began to threaten us; His men released Elena and her friends to cover him as they fled the house. The present ones relaxed a little after so much tension, they began to comment among themselves on the facts; Elena approached.

- What happened to Steve ?! - She asked, very surprised.

Lisa turned to see me, I knew it was time to tell her the truth.

I need you to accompany me to Mr. Robinson’s bedroom, please! -I said to Elena.

She looked at me strangely but agreed to go up; once we got to the bedroom, it was time to tell what had happened.

Sit down and listen to me very carefully - I said.

I did not know how to start, I was nervous and the fear of his rejection prevented me from speaking; I needed to start gently and gradually take her along.

You remember the afternoon you brought me to this house for the first time, and without knowing why, he wanted to talk to me; that afternoon we talked about many things and I told him that you were worried but that you would never tell him why, so I told him the truth about his nephew. I talked to him at length and let him know that I had a plan to unmask him, to think about it, and to warn me. The next day you remember that you were looking for me, and I could not answer you; It was because the secretary of Mr. Robinson spoke to me and asked me to come and see him immediately. When I arrived I said that I had already thought it through and I would proceed with the plan. At that moment I went to buy the cameras and microphones to put them in the bedroom, I left everything ready and waited for his nephew to arrive; the rest you already saw on the screen.

Seeing him die like that hurt me a lot Steve; I know it was quite ingenious of you but to see it, it was cruel. “He said a few words about a friend who had opened his eyes and told him what he had done with his wife. Do you know what friend you mean? It is a very delicate thing! He must be someone important and very attached to it!

I need you to trust my Elena! ... Please!

You’re scaring me Steve! What’s going on?

This matter is quite delicate and the truth, I do not know where to start.

Tell me what happens Steve!

The friend who revealed the truth to Mr. Robinson is me Elena

How ?!

Yes Elena ... I was the one who revealed the truth, I showed him what happened to his wife Michael.

How can Steve ?! Do you have friends in the police ?! And ... How could you have taught him what happened to his wife ?!

It’s a lot more complicated than you think Elena, but please, come what may, you must trust me.

You’re scaring me a lot Steve! What’s going on?

You’re going to sound very strange, but ... My name is not Steve!

I do not understand!

I’m Death Elena - said after thinking for a moment.

- Do not play with those things Steve! How do you think? - She smiled a little nervously.

It’s true Elena! I could not play with that, and less about you.

Elena stopped smiling.

Are you serious what you’re saying ?! - She asked in amazement.

So is! As incredible as it may seem! ... Remember when Monica died? You came just as we retired; You said that you felt it a lot, at that moment I heard your voice and it was the first time I saw you.

You can not be! I never told you about it! - She replied, very frightened.

Pay close attention to what I’m going to do next!

I took a deep breath and connected myself to the Ring Pad, started to light up when Elena cried out in alarm and walked away from me; I immediately cut the connection.

- You have nothing to fear Elena, I know it is something unusual, also for me it is; I had never done anything like this but somehow inexplicable ... I fell in love with you! I tried to approach her.

- Do not come near me! - She shouted, very upset.

- Elena! ...

- I told you not to go near me! Get away from me! Please! - Her crying was inevitable.

I felt a vast emptiness, a pain so deep that it weighed too much; I had so much to say to him but he refused to listen to me; the news altered her as she did not expect. They knocked on the door, it was Lisa. Elena immediately ran to her, hugged her and asked her to tell me to leave; Lisa looked at me and beckoned me to leave them alone.

- I really miss Elena! I hope you can understand that all this I have done for you alone! Because I love you!

Elena turned to look at me with tears in her eyes, said nothing and leaned back on Lisa. I left the room and closed the door knowing I had lost it; I went down the stairs and walked among the people absent from everything, like in slow motion. I left the house in the back yard and sat down on a lonely, cold bench; although the moonlight was wonderful, my anguish grew more and more. Out of nowhere a man appeared and sat down beside me.

- It is impressive the diversity of nuances that gives us life ... Do not you think? -I ask.

- Sorry...

- I am sorry! What a lack of education on my part! I have not introduced myself ... I am Scarith! - He held out his hand.

- A pleasure, sir! I’m ... Steve - I replied with sarcasm and melancholy.

- What a wonder of the moon ... do not you think Steve?

- That is the Lord!

- Call me Scarith, please; today I lost a part of me, I lost one of my dearest friends and at the same time this majestic moon appears, as if through it, I wanted to say goodbye to all of us.

He turned his gaze to me.

- What happens? -I ask.

- A delicate matter, I do not know what to do.

- You will have a solution, do not worry! Only death has no solution.

I smiled sarcastically.

- I wish it were so easy, everything has gotten too complicated, I thought I did the right thing but apparently, I just made things worse.

- Somehow you will solve it, take your time, analyze it and do what you have to do.

- That’s the problem ... I do not know what to do! I do not know how to solve it!

- It’s funny what you say! Some time ago I was in a situation similar to yours, very worried and upset, I did not know what to do; I told my great friend about the situation he was going through, he wisely told me that the only possible way to properly solve any problem was to do the right thing. At first I could not understand what he meant, but then I realized that doing the right thing means defending the truth first, no matter what it hurts; In the end and in spite of everything, you will find peace and freedom, for the simple fact of being the truth. So my friend, the only thing I can advise you is to find the truth, and once you do; I’m sure you’ll do the right thing.

- My mind flies nonsense but you consent to it; I greatly appreciate your wise advice. A couple approached us.

- Here you are dear friend! Said the lady with a smile.

- What a pleasure they could have come! Scarith said as she hugged them tightly.

- We’re very sorry about Tom! The lady said.

- As much as I tried to convince him to allow me to help him, he did not want to. In people like Tom; It is difficult not to intervene before the norms of life. Scarith said sadly.

- I know you tried it in every possible way, but he made up his own mind,” said the gentleman who had come with the lady.

- Put how rude my education! Let me introduce you Steve, she’s Valery and he’s Anthon My eternal family!

- Pleasure! I said cordially.

- A pleasure! They both said.

- Have you had any news? Valery asked.

- Any!

- Have you heard from Livit? - Anthon asked.

- Not since that night in Italy ... You? - Scarith asked.

- Do not! Nothing! - Replied Valery.

- I do not like this silence at all! Something is not right! Anthon said worriedly.

- You believe that...! - That’s impossible! They know perfectly well! Said Scarith.

- How do you explain what happened? Anthon asked.

- I do not know! ... Who can explain it !? Scarith said with uncertainty.

- I really miss him! Valery said with melancholy. He had no idea what they were talking about, apparently about a friend in common; there was a strange silence between us. “It’s getting late, Scarith, we’ve got things to go - Anthon said.

- It is true! I had completely forgotten. It’s been a pleasure meeting you, Steve, I hope you solve your problem as soon as possible.

- The pleasure has been mine, thank you very much your wise words.

I took leave of Valery and Anthon; I gave Scarith a big hug.

- Any last advice ?! -I asked for.

- There is one thing our great friend always said: “Only he who has known the purity of love, can understand the true meaning of the sacrifice,” said Valery as he embraced Anthon.

They wished me good night and left the place; expressed such a deep feeling for his friend, that I entered the doubt.

- Scarith! I shouted as they walked away. “I’d like to know the name of your friend ... Sure, if there’s no problem.

They exchanged strange looks while they remained silent.

-Black L! His name is Black L - Anthon said as they walked away.

“Back L ?! I had never heard that name! ” I thought. While they were lost in the dark, my mind kept thinking about Elena, her life was not easy and now I bring more problems; I needed to see her at any time. I searched for a more hidden place and immediately connected to the Ring Pad; Was about to start looking for it when the files of his life were opened, I found a red folder: “confidential”. I had not noticed that detail and having nothing to lose, I opened it; Contained very important things about Elena’s life; When I arrived at the first day of his life, what I discovered was very heartbreaking. The impact blocked me and I was analyzing the situation for a moment «The papers! » I thought in anguish. Immediately I got up and ran to Mr. Robinson’s room, as soon as I arrived, I knocked on the door but no one answered, with a little fear I opened it very slowly; Elena was not there, I went down immediately and started looking for her among the people, I did not see her anywhere.

- Where is Elena ?! I asked Lisa.

- Elena went home.

- I must go with her!

- Steve! ... You must understand that it is not easy for what you are going through, Mr. Robinson’s death, the truth about you; try to understand it and be patient ... give it time!

My alarm clock sounded, I had a short time before the program was restarted.

- Time is what I do not have Lisa! Take care! - I said goodbye to her with a big hug.

I ran out of the house in search of a taxi, Mr. Robinson’s driver stopped the car in front of me and told me to go up; He immediately took me to my apartment; As soon as I got there I ran and the first thing I did when I entered was to pick up the papers he had left on the table. I took one last look at the place that had been my home for a while, a little bit of nostalgia invaded me but it was time to leave. I left the apartment and left the key where I had found it, behind the extinguisher. Immediately I got back in the car and we went to the apartment of Elena, the time advanced in the clock and each time I was more exhausted; When I arrived I went downstairs and told the driver not to wait for me, I said goodbye with a big hug. I stormed up and knocked on his door.

- Elena! - I did not answer - Elena open me please! It is urgent! I need to talk to you and give you something Mr. Robinson left for you.

Nothing was heard behind the door, it distressed me, “If I do not open I’ll have to throw it at you,” I thought. I was about to do it when you heard the safe move and it opened a little.

- What did Mr. Robinson leave? - He said behind the door.

- Can I pass please! -I asked for.

A silence prevailed among us, I said absolutely nothing, I began to despair.

- Come on, but make it quick! - She answered as she opened and walked to the living room of her apartment.

- Thanks Elena! How are you?

- I’m serious!

- Sorry, I did not mean to be rude!

- I lost Mr. Robinson, a great human being and friend; with him all the hopes of the people who are involved in the support center were lost, and, if that were not enough; It turns out that the person, of whom I am completely in love, is not a person but death. How do you think I am ?! - She asked altered.

- Believe me when I tell you that I never meant to hurt you!

- What did you come for ?! - She asked annoyed.

- I came because I need to talk to you and bring you these papers, it was the last thing Mr. Robinson did for you.

- What are these papers ?!

- That afternoon I stayed talking to him and told him all about his nephew, sent for his secretary and asked him about the order he had asked him, to support your friends to obtain their residence and thus to work without any problem ; The secretary told him that Audry had removed the documents and told him that he would take care of everything, as you know, never did anything, that is why they never got their papers. Mr. Robinson ordered him to immediately work on that and move everything I had to move so that this matter was settled once and for all. After calling his licensee and performing his masterpiece, he changed his entire will; these are the papers that endorse you as the sole heir of all your assets, including of course the support center, so you will see, nothing is lost.

I handed him the papers and as soon as he began to read them, I could feel immense peace and joy around him, his silent tears falling slowly down his cheeks. Inside the envelope came papers that checked the residence of their friends and the authorization to work freely, in addition to the official documents which endorsed it as the sole owner of everything that belonged to Mr. Robinson.

- I can not believe it! She said excitedly.

- Believe it! You deserve it more than anyone.

- I really do not know what to say! ... Thank you very much for this! –

she answered as he looked at me. – Why did you hide the truth from me?

- It was never my intention to do it but I did not know what to do!

- Why were not you clear with me from the beginning ?!

- What did you want Elena to do ?! Let me come to you and say! ... Hello good evening! Pleasure! I am death and I am hopelessly in love with you! Would that work ?! - I asked a little.

There was silence between us; Elena knew I was right.

- What would you have done ?! -I asked for.

- I do not know!

The Ring Pad alarm rang, I had very little time left.

- What’s going on? -I ask.

- I need to tell you something very important about your mom!

- From my mom ?! - She asked in surprise.

- Your real mom.

-There’s nothing I want to know about her! She left me to my fate when I was a baby and that’s all that matters - she replied annoyed.

- Not so Elena! Listen, please! ... What I will do for you will be exactly the same as I did for Mr. Robinson, that’s how I showed him the truth.

I started to concentrate and I connected again with the Ring Pad, as soon as I started to illuminate Elena was scared again; On this occasion I would do something much more dangerous which could bring me fatal consequences, but I did not care ... Elena was worth it!

- Can I hold your hand? -asked.

Elena hesitated to do so but despite her fear accepted, as soon as I touched her hand the truth was revealed.

Gabriela expected to be treated in the ward of a hospital in Mexico City, was about to give birth, was alone because her husband had died days before because of an assault in broad daylight. The labor pains began to grow stronger and she was rushed to the operating room to be cared for. After a hard work gave birth to a beautiful baby; it was so much wear and tear that it was unconscious for a while. When she woke up, she immediately asked about her baby, the nurse who attended her told her that she had been born dead, but she did not believe him, she refused to accept it because she had heard her crying. His baby was stolen by the nurse and sold to a couple, leaving the hospital fell into a deep depression but nevertheless, never stopped looking for it. With a job and some money, she was able to locate the nurse and forced him to tell her the truth, she confessed that her baby was alive, that she had been a girl and that she had sold it to a couple who would take her to live in the United States . She worked hard until she collected enough money and crossed the border, once she was in the USA, Monica changed her name to safety, and she looked for work where she could stay, only to continue her search. He lived in several states, enduring contempt, abuse, mistreatment, in order to locate his baby. Without a photo or more precise data of those who had bought it, it was very difficult but nevertheless, never lost the faith. Years passed and she could not find her daughter, she was about to lose hope when she got a lead that took her to New York City, this time it seemed that she would finally find her daughter; I searched for a job, rented an apartment and in her spare time I went through the streets looking for her, no matter the time, no matter the weather, I felt very deep within her that strange feeling that she would finally find her, unfortunately she became ill with pneumonia, and died alone in His appartament.

Elena remained silent as a sea of ​​tears invaded her body; All that he had been led to believe, had been a complete farce, a lie, his mother never abandoned her; It was hard to see the truth of things but deep within it, and in spite of all the pain ... it would be released.

- Do you understand now?!

She was completely silent as she drained her feelings through her crying. It was time to give the all for the whole; I loaded the connection to the highest level, distributed the information, opened one of the forbidden channels and immediately appeared in a great flash of light.

Mama?

Elena was trembling with emotion when she saw her for the first time; It took her only a moment to run to her and hold her tightly.

- How is it possible!? - She asked excitedly.

- Look to you! You are a beautiful young lady! His mother caressed her tenderly. - I love you, my beautiful baby!

- There is not much time left! I shouted at Gabriela.

- What do you mean, Steve ?! Elena asked.

- Having you for a moment in my arms has been worth everything. I’m so sorry that I could not give you the family you deserve! Forgive me, my beautiful baby! You are a beautiful angel! I love you, never forget! Gabriela said with a kiss.

Elena refused to lose her again; For the first time in his life he knew the truth, and he felt a beautiful warmth in his mother’s arms. The time was nearing its end, I located Steve and brought him to me to take him back; It was time to say goodbye.

- I must leave Elena ...

- Please do not leave Steve! Do not leave me too!

- My time has come ... Please forgive me!

Elena was walking towards me.

- Do not go near, please! It is dangerous! I cried in anguish.

I watched her carefully from head to toe, every small detail of her whole being to immortalize her in my memory. The energy that connected me to the Ring Pad rose so high that it hit me bending over to the ground, Elena was distressed and knelt in front of me trying to help me but I insisted she not come. We looked into each other’s eyes for the last time and we said it all without a single word. I remembered that detail that meant so much to her as the energy around me intensified. It was time to leave; I opened my right hand, placed it in the center of my chest and closed it; I took one last breath.

- I love you Elena! ... Never forget it! I smiled into his eyes.

Elena smiled in surprise as her tears overflowed; With his sad gaze he extended his right hand to the center of his chest and closed it.

- Never Steve! ... Never!

It was the last time he heard her voice; as soon as the portal opened, Steve ran to cross it; In spite of my refusal I had to leave my body while I watched her totally disconsolate. What was left of my silhouette faded through the energy, a doubt invaded me inside, “I can stay and take a chance or go back and continue my work before it’s too late,” I thought. The clock came to 3sec when everything turned dark, my short stay on the earthly plane passed through my mind; the energy around me gradually disappeared between worn-out emotions and various shades of solitude.

- Death! Death! Cried Guadañita.

- Guadañita! -We blended into a hug.

- Good thing you’re on time! The program is about to restart.

The reboot alarm sounded on the central computer; the program began to load again while we watched for the first time the whole process, the Sentinels appeared from nothing. Without saying a word, they checked the whole procedure; once it was restored, they entered the start code, and left leaving everything ready to enter my signature as responsible, as soon as I did everything returned to normal. The Ring Pad was updated and reactivated again, it was time to get to work; Guadañita looked at me in a very strange way

- We’ll talk about it my friend, I must do something for Steve right now.

I went with Steve to the great hall of the neutral plane.

- What will become of me?! He asked, startled.

- I owe you a lot Steve, I know that the decisions you made were driven by the love of your sister. Do not worry ... you’ll be fine!

Two elegantly dressed men stepped down by Steve, took him from his hands and filled him with light, he had become a wonderful wake that flew to the eternal infinite, the longed-for heaven. Steve looked at me, thanked me, and said good-bye as they rose to get lost in the majestic glass tree. You had to go back to the houseboat to print the document and save the file.

- What was that Death? Asked Guadañita.

- A debt!

I could not waste any more time, it was time to continue our work.

- You disappeared for a good time, you worried me too much. What happened to you, Death?

- Assimilated the facts to not let me beat, I do not understand the reason but, I really start to feel all that it means to be human.

- What happened to Elena?

- She is wonderful Guadañita! ... Wonderful!

His memory connected me again and in spite of the danger, I began to look for it through the Ring Pad but for some strange reason, I could not find it.

- Elena’s file does not appear anywhere! I said to Guadañita very worried.

- It can not be Death! It must be there!

I looked for him like a madman without being able to find it.

-You must stop looking for her death, the boss can tell,” Guadañita warned me.

He insisted like a madman and moved all the files without caring anything.

- You must stop death ... Stop now! Guadañita shouted as I stopped. I could not stop looking for her, my despair was so much that for a moment I lost my mind, the mere thought that I would never know anything about her would annihilate me from the inside.

- You owe to a friend. Let her go! ...

I did not find a word to answer Guadañita, somehow and despite my refusal was right. I closed the files and with a strange feeling of emptiness I continued my work; I filed Steve’s papers and we went immediately to the limbo to send the souls to their proper places, the work is very much and we need to get up to speed as soon as possible.

- I was worried about the files that we did not find. Do you think the boss noticed? I asked Guadañita.

- I do not know but! I think if we knew we would not be doing our job, I would be taking care of souls and you cleaning the bathrooms.

I knew how to make myself laugh, I had to stay calm and continue my work, forgetting Elena is impossible but I had to deal with it in order not to be discovered; the only thing that was ahead was my job and my eternal friend. As soon as we finished organizing the souls that were in the limbo, we continue with our work normally.

- Remember that tomorrow is the annual convention of the deaths of the universe, you have to go impeccable. Said Guadañita.

- I know but ... I really do not feel like attending!

- You must go to death, it is important that you present.

- You go in my representation.

- You know perfectly well that I can not attend, it’s an exclusive event for deaths ... The death of the Q-Mikla! -sigh.

- Has he always caught your eye?

- I can not lie to you! It’s an incredible death! “You could sit next to her if you took my place.” I winked.

- If I could stay, be sure that I would, you know perfectly well that it is not possible, stop deluding me, complaining, and take advantage of the opportunity you have ... no more talk!

We continued as always with our work while my mind continued to try to forget Elena, not knowing anything about it distressed me but could not allow me to faint, and put in trouble Guadañita; already had enough to stay to cover my absence.

The expected day arrived and I enlisted with the best that I had available, Guadañita accompanied me to the great universal hall, where thousands of stars and stars gather for the great event; Q-Mikla was accompanied by Bronds, a death unappreciated by the guild.

- How well it looks! Dont you think? I asked Guadañita.

- It’s like an angel! -sigh.

- I’ll see you in a bit, I do not think I’ll stay long.

- Have fun and have fun! I’ll come for you as soon as I’m done.

I signed the approval to be in charge again, handed over the Ring Pad and left.

The hall was full, all the deaths of the universe were there to show technological advances and new methodologies, everything was perfect, impeccable and orderly; I looked for my place in the living room and took a seat.

- Sorry! Who will be in the part time show? I asked a waiter.

- This year is super luxury! There will be nothing more and nothing less than: John Lennon, Fredy Mercury, Jimi Hendrix, John Paul Bonham, Jaco Pastorius and Ray Charles.

I was impressed to hear the names of such earthly monsters, these masters of music will be there, to the delight of all; The mere fact of listening to them live, had been worth the trip. While we waited for the beginning of the convention we were served dinner, the curtain was opened and the night began, everyone remained attentive to the new technological proposals and ways that would help us to perform our work better, I would not participate this year, I was not Of good humor, the only thing that waited anxiously, was the show of part time. When it was about to begin, Guadañita appeared.

- Death! ... I need you to come immediately!

- Little girl that you do here ?! The part-time show is about to begin and ...

- No time for treats, urge you to come! - What’s wrong? You look very upset!

– No time for explanations, please let’s go, I’ll explain on the way.

- I really need to go, I really want to hear these music monsters!

- Death please ...! Let’s move on! He shouted annoyed while everyone was watching us.

- To see Guadañita! For starters you do not have to yell at me, now! ... What’s so important, so that I should get up, and miss the part-time show ?!

Guadañita looked around and came up to my face.

- It’s Elena! He whispered in my ear.

As soon as he mentioned his name, all change; I immediately got up from the table and ran out.

- What about Elena ?! It’s okay?! I asked worriedly.

- You must calm down! It’s more complicated than you think.

- Do not have me with this anguish Guadañita, tell me at once what is happening!

- It’s Elena ...! “Elena, tell me what it is,” I cried in anguish.

- Elena is in purgatory! It was a hard blow to listen to him.

- Are you sure?! I asked, very upset.

- You think I’d be playing with something like that ?!

- It can not be possible! Not my Elena! What happened?! Elena could not stand the pain; Lose Mr Robinson, the truth about your parents, your departure ... the depression bordered on this.

- What are you trying to tell me ?! Maybe Elena ...!

Guadañita looked straight into my eyes, telling me everything.

- But how could he do that ?! Because she?! Why?! I shouted in despair.

- It was too much for her. For the first time, in all my infinite existence, I began to feel an inexplicable pain within me; I could not believe it, I immediately connected to the Ring Pad and there I saw her again, her soul was distressed, alone and desperate in the waiting room. The Guardians of Purgatory were beginning to do their paperwork for the final extraction.

- We have to do something Guadañita! I can not allow them to take their soul and lock it in purgatory!

- I agree with you but ... What can we do ?!

My mind was spinning over and over again until I found the solution, I smiled at Guadañita.

- No Death! Do not even think about it! That’s not even an option!

- It’s the only option my dear friend.

- No Death! That does not please! ...

- If I had another option, believe me I would take it but, you know perfectly well that there is no other way.

- Yes there is! ... Do not do it! Please, my dear friend!

- I must do it! You know it!

Guadañita looked at me with tears in her eyes, she hugged me like I had never done before; We both knew it would be the end.

- I’m with you until the end! She said as she wiped her tears away.

We went immediately to the plane of purgatory, when I arrived I began to look for it, as soon as I saw it, I felt a blow inside me.

- Elena! I shouted excitedly.

- Steve! She shouted excitedly as she ran towards me.

We fused in a big hug, I took her face and immediately kissed her without caring anything, without measuring the consequences, just wanted it to be okay.

- Because you did?! I asked in anguish.

- I could not bear so much pain that it accumulated inside me! I thought that in doing so, I would find you on the other side and that you would take me with my parents, but it was not so! I only felt a bitter taste and an immense cold, when I woke up, I was already in this place. - You should not have!

- What will happen to me?! She asked in anguish.

- This place is purgatory, here you will remain locked in the caverns of liquid ice, paying a condemnation for having taken your own life; is a depressing and lonely place.

She hugged me tightly as she let her tears fall; after a breath he looked at me with that look that kills anyone.

- To stay here is a consequence of my actions so I will accept it with responsibility.

- You are amazing! I kissed her again.

- Sorry but…! What will we do? Interrupted Guadañita.

- Excuse me! With the emotion I could not introduce you, Elena ... the Guadañita! My eternal friend! - Nice to meet you, Elena!

- The taste is mine Lord!

- Tell me Guadañita please! They both smiled.

- Wait for me here with Guadañita in what I return ... I’m not late! I said to Elena as I kissed her again.

I walked to where the guards were and asked to see the Judge immediately, present my credentials and immediately allowed me access.

- What is he going to do?! Elena asked Guadañita.

- I have not the slightest idea! She lied.

After a moment I went out to meet them.

It’s all set - I said to both of them.

- What do you mean, everything’s ready ?! Elena asked.

- You do not have anything to worry about. You’ll be fine! I promise!

- I do not understand you, Steve.

- Quiet! Guadañita will take you where you belong but before you must promise me one thing ... Never do what you did again! Please! Your parents are fine, Mr Robinson is fine and I will be fine. Stay calm and for what you want most ... Take care! Here we will wait for you with open arms, when it should be. Can you promise me that ?!

- I really do not understand you, Steve.

- Just promise me, please! Elena looked at us both with some nervousness, not knowing what to do, looking for an answer in our eyes without being able to obtain it; Nevertheless he made the right decision.

- I promise you Steve!

Once he did, I connected again to the Ring Pad and I left everything ready, I signed for the last time and I took the ring to give it to Guadañita.

-You owed me the tacos,” Guadañita said as we smiled for the last time.

- I owe you my friend ... Forgive me! You are invaluable!

- Death!

- Do not say anything! It has been a privilege to serve at your side, now everything is in your hands and I trust that you will do better than I. “I turned to look at Elena.” We took one last hug, I approached Elena.

I hugged her very hard and I took her face to kiss her like never before. - It’s time! Said one of the purgatory guards.

- It’s time for what ?! Elena asked.

I opened my right hand, placed it in the center of my chest and closed it while the guard took my arm.

- I love you Elena! ... Never forget it!

- No ... please not Steve! Not again! She cried in anguish.

Elena tried to approach me while the guard escorted me but guard stopped her, her pain and tears hurt but it was the right thing; As they led me in, I saw his sad gaze and in spite of his pain, he extended his right hand to the center of his chest and closed it.

- Never! -scream.

Once I stepped through the front door, I knew it was all over for me but it was a new start for Elena, that kept me calm and ready to put up with whatever came.

- What happened to him?! Elena asked altered.

- He did everything in his power to bring you back to life and have a new opportunity.

- What exactly did he do ?!

- Within our world there is a single clause for any death, which stipulates that if it so desires death may offer an opportunity to any soul who has reached purgatory; the problem is that it has a high cost.

- What is the cost?!

- Death must take its place in purgatory and lose everything; The soul will return to his body on earth with the opportunity to do things right this time. Elena could not believe what had happened.

- We should go back, Elena. As they headed for the portal that would return her to the earthly plane, she felt like Elena was draining in silence.

- Elena has arrived, so everything returns to normal you just have to cross the portal and wake up immediately where your body is. Please do not make my friend’s decision to be in vain! Take good care of yourself and enjoy the time you have left! Elena did not say a word, hugged Guadañita and began to walk slowly until I crossed the portal. He woke up in the bathtub where he had taken his life, immediately sat down to take a breath. His memory remained intact, he was well aware of the promise he had made.

- I’m already here. Now what’s next? I asked the Judge of Purgatory.

- It is the first time in the history of purgatory that we have a case like yours, I do not know your reasons but what you have done, deserves all my respect; sign here to enter, “he replied.

As soon as I placed my signature, one of the guards took my arm and walked down a long corridor to the door that opened the purgatory; a man of different appearance was waiting for us.

-I’ll take it from here - he said to the guard.

As soon as he saw me he smiled and opened the door, once we entered I began to experience a transformation in my being; I felt for the first time in my body an immense pain, fear, anguish, cold and fatigue; some of the human sensations. I did not say anything and we headed for an ice bridge and glass, as we crossed our feet were torn, the pain was terrible and began to bleed slowly. In the distance I could hear the cries of imprisoned souls, cries, heartbreaking lamentations ... everything was very intense. When we reached the other side of the bridge I felt exhausted, my blood remained in the cold and despite everything, I tried to control this immense pain.

I never thought that purgatory was like that, it’s more intense than I thought, there’s really too much pain here,” I said to the man.

- What you hear and feel, is nothing more than the voice of souls draining their pains intensely; The truth of his deeds has been revealed and his repentance is sincere. The man continued to walk beside me and stopped in a glass cell.

We’re here,” he said quietly. To feel fear was something new to me, I did not want to enter but I had to do it, as soon as I did I could realize the immense solitude that awaited me.

- This will be your new home, I hope you are comfortable enough - he mentioned very serene.

My new home was a 2 x 2 room built from an ice that burned like the flames of hell. - What is going to happen to me ?! I asked, startled.

- You’ll soon know!

As soon as I closed the cell I was transported to a dark place; the cold wind hit my body completely lacerating my skin, my fear was deep, the solitude immense and the air petrified me inside.

I felt a strange sensation, I began to fill of water slowly inside, until I had no breath; this anguish was terrible and painful. Without knowing how, I woke up in the same place, it took me a second to locate me and I immediately began to experience the same thing over and over again without stopping; so much pain released my agonized cries and deep tears; I was conscious of the decision I had made, and of the eternity that awaited me there. The process repeated itself over and over again when it suddenly stopped, I appeared again inside the cell, the man was waiting for me.

- What’s going on?! I asked, very sore and worried.

- Be more specific? -I ask.

- I knew that in purgatory souls would remain locked up for eternity, but not in this way. Why is all this happening to me ?!

- Everything you feel is reflection.

- Then Elena ...!

- Each one of the souls that arrive at the purgatory, relive again and again their last earthly experience.

- Can not be!

- The way to go after life, is a decision of our own.

The man’s words could not be more concrete, to imagine Elena in that situation made me very sad; I trusted that this time I would do the right thing.

- Not everything is lost! He asked.

- What does it mean?! I asked hopefully.

- You would be surprised to know what a sincere heart is capable of doing.

- I never had a heart.

- But you fed yourself a very beautiful one!

- Elena!

- When sincere hearts unite, their song is immense; it is inevitable to succumb to it.

- Singing?

- It’s called a prayer.

- I do not understand.

- The sincere song that unites relatives, friends and acquaintances, is so powerful that it saves the souls giving them the eternal peace; unfortunately the singing of men has been lost along with their faith.

- But people are still gathering to pray.

- And how much of her does it from the heart ?! He asked sadly.

I did not know what to say, I thought in silence as the man opened a backpack he carried with him.

- Do you like some milk? His voice was warm.

The man gave me a canteen of skin, without thinking I drank; the milk was lukewarm, the richest I had ever tasted, offered me a piece of bread, I took it and ate it like a desperate one.

- Why do this?! I asked, surprised.

-Why should not I?

- Because you do not know me.

-Is it necessary to meet you to offer you some milk and bread?

- I should not!

- It is not! He answered as he sat beside me.

- If the boss finds out that he has pitied me he will have problems.

- You really believe it?! He smiled.

- I do not know! But it is quite strict.

- Maybe before you judge him you should know him.

- It’s impossible to know!

- Did you really want to meet him ?!

His question took me by surprise, I searched my memory without finding a single moment.

- Not really! I never gave myself the time to do it, and I have been led by comments that others make of it. I said in sorrow.

- Because to judge that which is not known without first giving him the opportunity to show himself; If you had really wanted, you would know it, once you do, everything changes for the better.

- Do you know him?

- Since ever. We are good friends! His eye twitched.

- And is it true that punishes?

- Punish ?! I ask in surprise.

- Humans say that if they do not fulfill their will, they receive a punishment.” “Ignorance is terrible.” He smiled.

-How do you think he can punish anyone who has given him full freedom to choose?

- What does it mean! - Humans handle everything to their will and craving; they are the only ones who have the freedom to make their own decisions; each decision leads to a path which brings with it a consequence, either for good or for evil.

Do you think that the result of your own decisions is a punishment, or a consequence of ... ?! - It’s a consequence of...

The man smiled as he realized that he truly understood his wise words.

- Must it be difficult to be human? -I asked for.

- You tell me

- Me ?! How could I know ?! I replied nervously.

- Through the same reason that I take you to be here. Tell me about Elena! How is she?! He asked excitedly.

- She’s very cute! I replied fearfully.

- Quiet! You have nothing to worry about…. Tell me!

- I can only say that she is an incredible woman, I do not lie when I say she is unique; spending eternity in this place does not matter as long as she is well.

- The fibers that vibrated within you are the ones that force you to lose yourself in sincere love; it is more than understandable what you have done for it.

- If I could do something else ... I would do it without hesitation!

- You are sincere! And how could you know her so well?

- It was so beautiful to have her so close, that if I had a life, I would give it to relive each and every one of those moments.

- Lucky!

- What does it mean?

-It’s hard for things like that to happen.

-Just gave it a chance and take advantage of it,” I said worriedly.

- Then it had nothing to do with the fact that you were watching every day for 9 seconds, downloading your personal files, take advantage of Steve, trick you into returning to land and open the portal where you crossed; That you forgot to leave the Ring Pad to Guadañita, which was a problem since he could not do your job; Due to this the system had to be activated in automatic mode so that everything went its normal course, and did not have havoc in the terrestrial plane, but as things became so complicated, it was necessary to restart it; Not to mention that you used the Ring Pad several times to find Elena and do research; You searched the private archives for the truth of what happened to Mr. Robinson’s wife and you showed him, you connected him with his sister Steve, you searched the private archives again for Elena’s life and showed him the truth; As it was time to return, you decided to take your mother to the earthly plane so she could meet her and at the same time she could say goodbye.

- How is it possible ... ?! I asked with fear and anguish.

- Who knows?! ... That does not matter! What really matters is what you experienced and discovered by being there among humans.

- I do not know what to say…! - It’s inside you ... Let it out!

Everything was so strange, I did not know who I was talking to but, despite knowing the truth, I never judge myself; for some strange reason I trusted him.

-Being with Elena has been the most beautiful thing I’ve ever experienced, I discovered so much! It would take us a long time to talk about it.

-We have an eternity - we smiled.

- Despite the short time, it has been a blessing to live in such a beautiful world; its colors and aromas are exquisite, it possesses a unique diversity; the art of life is unequalled, being human is the best there can be!

- It’s so strange that you express yourself like that!

- I know ... I do not even recognize myself!

- You talk so enthusiastically that it seems like you were one of them.

- I hope so! That way I would have the opportunity to do things right.

- Do you wanna tell me?!

- Living is so beautiful but at the same time it is devastating to see how humans are so damaged by trivial things; The truth that by nature is objective, have transformed it into a subjective, using infamous pretexts to extinguish their conscience. Being different has become a problem among them without realizing that precisely that, is what gives color and makes the world beautiful. They have let go so much, they have lost so much, they do not realize the reality, they themselves have put things in a critical situation; Instead of going healing, they have been getting sicker every day but in spite of all this ... living is beautiful, living is a blessing!

- To hear you speak like that is a light of hope - he said, smiling.

Without saying a single word he approached me, gently took my shoulder with his hand; At that moment I felt for the first time a divine warmth that brought with it an infinite peace. My body colored as I felt how everything worked perfectly inside me, I finally felt what it was like to be alive; as soon as I looked him in the eyes, the truth was revealed to me.

- Boss! I shouted excitedly and hugged him tightly.

I took my cheek with his hand and asked a great favor in my ear; immediately afterwards, an intense light blinded me completely.

- Faith that does not fall, grows as the root of the strongest tree you’ve ever seen. Sincere hearts have remembered you! It was the last words I heard.

I fell into a deep sleep, my confused mind tried to find an answer to what was happening; Little by little I woke up in a bed, I knew the place perfectly, it was Steve’s apartment! “How weird! ” I thought. I noticed that I was naked and looked for clothes to wear while trying to assimilate what was happening, after a moment everything cleared in my mind. I infinitely appreciated the opportunity to be alive; I left the apartment and started running like crazy. It was already night and I found the city incredible, this immense happiness that felt inside was fascinating, the only thing I could think of was finding it as soon as possible.

The rain made a presence, feeling it fall all over the body was a delight; I continued my way full of emotions, when I unexpectedly saw her on the sidewalk by the sea; she was alone, staring into nowhere. I began to walk very slowly toward her when she suddenly turned her gaze to me, I stopped immediately as I watched her astonishment; He dropped his bag to the floor while he put his hands to his mouth; As soon as I saw her, my heart beat faster, I smiled as never before I stretched out my arms and showed him that I could feel the rain falling hard, his eyes expressing immense astonishment as they released tears. Suddenly she began to tremble until she dropped to her knees on the floor, I ran and knelt in front of her; I took his hand slowly and carried it to my chest, his gaze brightened as he discovered the way my heart beat; I took his hand that remained on the floor and I took it to the face, I felt his heat for the first time; His eyes were strange but tender; he directed the hand on my chest to his face, and closed his eyes caressing her several times; accommodate your damp hair behind your right ear; I slowly brought my nose to his and my lips dared to touch it, traversing his face until he reached his forehead. Elena looked at me full of life, I took her face with my hands while an internal fire, we embraced in spite of the cold rain that fell on us; nothing had logic, but we stripped our souls willing to all. My lips trembled in unison with his, and as we surrendered in silence, this infinite and sincere love, closed our eyes to merge together. At that moment, a flash of light immortalizing our first kiss to the skin. The sound of rain fed our emotions completely, while inwardly an eternal fire overflowed.

- How is it possible?! She asked happily.

- With the boss ... everything is possible!

I took her again in my arms and we kissed as if it were the last time; I felt so happy, so alive ... I was afraid of losing everything. It is not easy to live but how beautiful it is; love is a fruit that deserves all the care, I will do the impossible to make her happy and stay by her side ... until the end of my days!

- Guadañón! This pair of lovers, you leave me alone for a long time ... orders from the boss! Said Guadañita, pardon! Death!