48 hours to fall in love

Part 22

Meanwhile, Koda already had everything he needed, he had been trying to find the ideal weapon to kill Francisco for years. In fact, he remembered it as if it had been yesterday, he was 15 years old when he managed to steal two checks for four hundred dollars, which he would use to buy the gun, but when he arrived at the store he was very sadly disappointed.

-I'm sorry, kid, but I can't sell it to you, you are a minor, besides, you would need an authorized permit where it says that you can carry a gun," the salesman had told him.

Koda was terribly disappointed. And, before leaving the store, he took one last look at the gun that rested on the highest shelf of all, it was so beautiful that Koda almost cried, and had small gold inlays that made it cost a large sum of money. But after the master's refusal, she had no choice but to leave. The next day, Koda had gone to the homes of all the gang members and asked for their help in stealing the gun, to which they asked what he wanted it for.

-Ah, well... Don't you think we should start stealing with guns, when people see the finger on the trigger they react more fearfully and drop everything," said Koda to his fellow gang members.

-Well, you must be right about that, my friend. I think we should all have a gun, it would be a big step forward for the gang.

That night they all went to the gun store, and got in after breaking the lock, Peter and Mario had chosen a parabellum, and David, for his part had chosen an Astra A-80 that had attracted his attention from the moment he had seen it. Koda grabbed a bench and climbed on it so he could reach his. It was beautiful, in fact, it was even more beautiful when he held it in his hands, and when he pulled the trigger even without bullets he imagined a bullet coming out of it and going straight into the heart of the guard who had murdered his mother, tearing it out of him and causing instant death. Then the boys had grabbed a supply of bullets for each of them and had quickly left, before anyone saw them and alerted the police. What with not being able to carry guns, for Koda, now carried one under his arm that cried out to be used. That night the gang went home very happy, because having a gun was something they all wanted, but if it hadn't been for Koda who put that idea in their heads, they would never have done that robbery. David went home admiring the gleam of the gun before the night, he took pleasure in appreciating every detail of the parabellum with which nine years later he would aim at his brother Joshua.

Now, Koda held the gun in one hand and the reel of bullets in the other. This plan could not fail him, it was not going to fail him, he had coldly calculated everything to perfection so that tomorrow the blood of the guard who had murdered his mother would run through his hands.

Meanwhile, Paula was preparing the food for her father Rodrigo, who had arrived earlier than usual that night.

-May I ask why you arrived so early? -said Paula to her father, who was sitting at the table.

-Because I had a strong pain in my chest and I couldn't stay any longer, I had to go back. -He said. -Now, Paulita, hand me one of the beers in the fridge," he said.

Paula went over to the tiny fridge and took out the last of the beer in the fridge. He had been addicted to alcohol all his life, and although the doctors told him that he had to give up beer if he wanted to live longer, he blatantly disobeyed. Rodrigo drank all the beer in one gulp,

-Oh, how delicious! -he said, once he threw the can into the trash can.

-Dinner is almost ready, Dad, are you going to want some? -she said.

-Of course, my daughter, why not, you're a wonderful cook.

-Dad, can I ask you something? -Paula wanted to know.

-Yes, go ahead, daughter, ask, ask.

-I've always wanted to know why you brought me here, in the deepest part of the forest, far from any relationship with people, far from the world in general. I can't talk to anyone here, I can't do anything but clean, cook, sleep and eat," she said.

-I have already told you, Paula, I want you all to myself. Since your mother, unfortunately, left us, I had no one else to ask for help, except you, my little Paula, that's why I brought you here, so that whether you want to be my servant or not, I asked you for it once, but when you didn't want to and ran away from home, I had to resort to drastic measures. This hut has always been here. Actually, it is not known to whom it belonged, one night when I got lost drunk in the forest, I found this place, and here I spent the night, since then I have considered it my property. -Suddenly Rodrigo touched his chest with both hands and made an expression of pain. -Paula, bring me some water, my chest hurts, hurry up.

She went quickly, and he drank it right away. After a few minutes, he stabilized.

-Damn heart that's trying to take me ten feet under, tomorrow I'll have to go to the doctor again.

-Why, Dad, what's wrong with you? -she asked.

-I have clogged veins, Paulita, the doctor told me that at any moment I could have a stroke, that's why I have to take care of myself, spend most of the time here, otherwise I might not last long.

-But, then... Why are you still drinking beer, it's hurting you.

-With the beer, don't get involved, that's my business. It's none of your business," he said, unable to tell her that he couldn't give it up no matter how much he wanted to, it was too strong a vice. -Go wash the dishes, but now," he shouted angrily.

Paula obeyed him immediately.

While she was washing them, she felt enormously worried about her father, what was in his heart, how could she help him feel better?

-I don't know if I want to do this, Genesis," said Vilma the next morning as she spoke to Genesis on the phone.

She had called her because she didn't know who else to call, and Genesis was someone she trusted completely.

-Oh, Vilma, you don't have to worry, you will see that two days are not so short to find the love of your life, I met Maikol in a shopping mall, it was love at first sight. He was the cashier of the store where I was shopping and when he gave me the bill he asked me if I wanted to write down his number on the ticket, he obviously read it in my eyes. I said yes. And, the next day we were already talking, it was so fast, and it seemed like yesterday, but in reality it was more than three months ago and knowing that we are getting married in two days only increased our love. Since I've been by his side my life has been a dream. And, knowing that he will come to live in the castle as my king makes me the happiest queen-to-be. Don't worry, you will see that I will support you in everything you do, and that Prince Charming you are looking for will appear, rest assured, I can't give you better advice. Face this situation with all the enthusiasm and positivity in the world," said Genesis, energetically.

Maybe Genesis was right, but, on the other hand, she had had three months of dating. Vilma hadn't even met him.

-Thank you very much for the advice, Genesis, but I'm really afraid I won't be able to find him. For now I will just dedicate myself to see life with positive eyes and if I find love I will become the happiest princess in the world," said Vilma.

-Correction, you will be the happiest queen number two in the world, first there is me," said Lady Genesis, laughing her head off.

Vilma could not help but laugh too.