Emmanuel stared at the crowded roads of Egypt, hoping he would arrive to his destination quickly. He crossed his fingers, and ordered his driver to go faster.

"I have to be there before it's too late."

And his wish was granted.

When he arrived at Notre Dame de Sion, it was a little past seven. He headed for Sister Mariam's office in the French Section to talk to her.

Or at least to ask her about his daughter.

. . .

"What do you mean my daughter is not here ?! She came here three days ago, and she never came out !"
He yelled out angrily, eyeing her in suspicion.

"Mr Emmanuel, that's false news. I assure you your daughter must be somewhere else."
Sister Mariam answered calmly, her breath quickening and her face grew hot.

"You're lying. I will stop your school's funds if you don't tell me the truth."
She sighed.
"I'm sorry, Mr Emmanuel, but there's nothing I can do.. I truly don't know where she is."

He slumped his shoulders, and sighed in defeat. Then turned around to leave without a work.

In Another Place :

I ran out of the room as fast as I could, letting out small gasps as I did so.
I saw the third floor's gate being thrown open on its own, and I hurried past it, dashing down the stairs as fast as possible.

I glanced at the ground for a second, watching my blurry feet as I kept running. I felt like it was too much for me. I never ran so much, I felt like-

And I was awoken by a loud thud.

I had hit somebody.

I looked up, and saw the familiar beautiful features.

Emmanuel.

My dad.

"Daddy !"
I exclaimed, hugging him tightly around his waist. He wrapped his arms back around me, sighing in relief.

"I thought I lost you.."
He murmured, then we let go.
"I'm right here, papà. I'm not going anywhere."

He smiled, the put his arm around my shoulder.
"Come on, let's go home."

. . .

As we arrived at our gigantic mansion that was surrounded by trees and mostly security, we entered with dad's keys, and were welcomed by dead silence. Once again.

"Joanna, honey ? Are you home ?"
Emmanuel asked loudly as we both looked around.
"She's not home.."

"Okay, but where's Fiona ?"

"No idea."

He sighed again, and finally glanced at me.
"Okay, sweetheart, go change. Are you hungry ?"

I nodded.
"Then we'll go to eat something."

I took a quick shower, and changed my 'filthy' clothes. Then got out to meet my dad again.

We then went to Best Rhodes, which is an expensive five-stars restaurant, and we ordered pasta and baked chicken with sauce. For once I didn't worry about too much calories. I was so goddamned hungry.

In Another Place :

The group stared at the portrait sadly, a familiar face stared back at them.

A beautiful, cheerful face full of freckles, with black eyes and black hair. He looked so innocent in that picture, as they all thought. It was such a beautiful portrait.

"Such a thoughtful thing to do."
Tenzing murmured, earning a few nods from those who were sitting close to him.

Will she ever come back ?

To Be Continued..

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