Cruise & Bruise:- A Nancy Drew & Hardy Boys Fanfiction

13| The Letter

Joe's POV:-

" Where the hell am I? " I question to myself just as my head started throbbing with pain. I groan inwardly as the memories come flooding back.

Me entering Rose's cabin.

Three men pointing their guns at us.

One of them searching the cabin for something.

Us getting knocked out.

The last thing I remembered was getting picked up from Rose's cabin.

Rose.

Where is she? Is she alright? Where am I? Or more importantly, who were those men?

I scanned the room. Is this.... Is this really the engine room? Seriously? The engine room?! But it dosn't matter. As long as I cut open these ropes binding my arms and legs.......

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Nancy's POV:-

" Frank! We did it! " I exclaimed with joy as I lunged at his arms. We hugged each other tightly as Frank kissed the top of my head.

I took the paper and read it once, then twice blinking, before handing it to Frank. Yes, you heard right. The casket contained a letter. All these murder and kidnapping over ONE darn LETTER. Wasn't the thing you were expecting, right? I know.... I wasn't expecting it either. It read:

Dearest reader,
                            I know not who you are, or when you are reading this. But I assume that by the time you will read this, I'll be long gone from this blissful Earth. First of all, congratulations on opening this casket. Your wit and intelligence is really appreciated, for this casket was not one to be opened by a mere person or theif for that matter, who lacks in intelligence and observation. So I pray it lands in the hands of someone good, someone safe.
                             Now, coming to the main part, this letter is the key to treasure, a ginormous amount, if I must. Now, if you're wondering where it is located, let's say.... It's in my mansion in New Orleans. (Am I rich? Yes. Am I going to tell you who I am? No. Find it out yourselves.) The rest, you have to achieve through your own intelligence and bravery.
                                The treasure all belongs to my long lost granddaughter. Hope it goes to it's rightful owner. And if you're reading this letter, my dear granddaughter, I'm sorry I could never tell you how much I love you. How much I will always love you, and will stay with you, forever. If not in flesh and blood, at least in spirit. Remember, I will always love you, my sweet granddaughter.
Yours faithfully,
L.S.A

P/S:  They're after me; they know about the treasure. I won't be living long enough to safeguard our family heirloom.

" Wow... This is a lot to digest. " Frank murmured after reading the note.

L. S. A...... It sounded familiar, but where have I heard it?

New Orleans, L. S. A, treasure, long lost granddaughter... All of these things were clicking something in my mind. But WHERE had I heard this before?

I heaved a frustrated sigh, running a hand through my hair before plopping down on the couch. Frank was lost in thought too. Now that we have opened the casket, there is another mystery to be solved..... along with finding Joe and Rose. Ugh! Why is this all so complicated?

My train of thoughts were interrupted by a knock on the door. Eh? Who could have come at this hour?

Frank slowly went up to the door, me trailing behind him cautiously. He peeked the door open a little bit and gasped.

As soon as the door was wide opened, my jaw dropped, and my eyes bulged out of their socket.

" Joe? "
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A/N:- Hey everyone! I'm back, with a new update.
So, do you like the chapter? And what do you think of the note?
Who might be 'L. S. A' and 'the long lost granddaughter? '
Yay! Joe has escaped the kidnappers.... But what about Rose? Has she escaped?
Please vote and comment on the chapter, and well... SEE YA!! ✨✨

Quick Question... Do you guys ever read the author's note? I mean, does it ever get boring, with always the same stuff.....?
Also, do you want a Rose's POV in the next chapter? If you do, the chapter will be up shortly.

Love,
granger 197 ❤