Orazio (Vol. 2) Orazio vs. the Cult of Isis.

My daughter is no longer a child

The area where Mrs. Carrillo's car had been found was cordoned off by the police. Not that that was going to stop Esther Davis and Isis from getting in there.

- Any leads? - Esther asked.

- None - answered Megara, the officer in charge of the investigation - They are very elusive.

Isis let out a snort of contempt.

- It doesn't make sense, - she said - They're a couple of 18 year olds and a former chauffeur. It can't be that complicated to catch them. Someone is helping them.

- We are looking into it - said Esther.

Isis looked at the mayoress' assistant angrily. She didn't quite trust her or her boss; but the Benson police department could access information that her cult didn't have access to. She had no choice but to continue to cooperate with them.

- It is clear that Emma Johnson is helping them - said Isis.

- It's possible - admitted Esther - But we haven't been able to locate her and we don't have any charges against her that would allow us to...

- I don't need charges! - said Isis, losing her patience again. An igneous aura of bluish color began to form around the beautiful young woman as she began to levitate.

- Isis! Wait! - shouted Esther; but the young woman did not hear her and continued ascending until she was out of sight.

Esther said goodbye to Megara and walked away from the cordoned-off area with a worried look on her face. As soon as she was alone she contacted the Mayoress.

- How is my little devil? - said the mayoress in a good mood - Where are you?

- I think we might have a problem on our hands - said Esther in a serious tone.

- What do you mean?

- Isis. I think she is out of control and could compromise the re-election campaign.

The mayoress was silent for a few moments.

- I don't know - Esther continued - maybe we should cut ties with her?

- We need her donations - said the mayoress - and the votes of her supporters.

- But she has lost her way - insisted Esther - She seems to be willing to do anything to find that boy. It's crazy!

- Maybe. - the mayoress didn't sound convinced - But as long as she is willing to help us, she's welcome in my party.

They said their goodbyes and ended the call.

***

- My God! - Mrs Rossi shouted when the Nocturnal Assassins returned from their mission - you're wounded!

Orazia knew this kind of thing was going to happen since her mother had to hide with them in the bunker.
- It's nothing mom - said Orazia trying to play it down.
- Nothing? - Mrs. Rossi said angrily. She looked around the rest of the Nocturnal Assassins and focused her gaze on the youngest one.

- I guess you are the notorious Orazio - said Orazia's mother - This is all your fault. If Orazia hadn't met you...
- We need to talk mom - said Orazia - Can't we do this some other time?
- No! - said Mrs. Rossi - Now is a good time. This little man needs to be punished for all the trouble he has caused my daughter.

Mrs. Rossi was almost as tall and strong as Orazia. And she had a much worse temper. She grabbed Orazio by the ear.
- Mommy! - protested Orazia - You can't do this! He's my boyfriend!