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Chapter 74. "Paranormal Phenomena"

Incredible lies require incredible evidence.

Marcello Truzzi on "paranormal phenomena"

On behalf of Joanna:

I opened my eyes from the sunlight, which wanted to get into my room, getting out of bed, I realized that I was completely naked, it embarrassed me a little... I grabbed my clothes and headed to the bathroom, after making myself look more normal I came out and heard a knock on the door, when I opened it I saw Daniel.

- Good morning, are you up already? I didn't wake you up?

- Good morning, no, of course not.

- I thought maybe we could have breakfast together at the cafe, it's not far from the hotel.

- I wouldn't mind... - I smiled.

- Then I'll wait for you downstairs in the hall. - He smiled and left me.

I quickly got dressed and went down to the guy, I was wearing a gray tracksuit, no surprise...

- That fast? I thought I'd have to wait for you forever," Daniel laughed and we walked out of the hotel. We didn't talk much on the way, we sat down at a table by the window, we ordered and then the brunet started...

- I'm worried about you, Joanna.

- Don't be, Daniel. There's nothing wrong with me.

- You'd think so, but I still can't accept the fact that Edie's gone.

- What makes you think that? Do you really believe he's dead?

- The funeral's tomorrow.

- Daniel! - I said loudly," Are you serious right now? Ed is alive!

- Joanna, I know you've been through a lot and he's your loved one, but let's face the real world, he's gone. And the only thing left of him is the best memories we have of him.

- You don't understand anything, Daniel when I went to see him, he woke up and took my hand and even kissed me.

- Joanna! - He said gravely, "I beg you...

- You don't believe me, but it was real, we were with him.

- I understand that you miss your man, and I know this is very hard for you, but you must know that I will never leave you, I will always be there for you...

- You don't believe me? Yes? You think I'm crazy?

- I didn't say that. I just think it's time we looked at the world with real eyes...

- I didn't think you were that daniel... - I turned away from him.

- I'm sorry," he took my hand, "I really care about you, Joanna, and I don't want you to be sad...

- But why don't you believe me then? Edmund really is alive!

- But why are you the only one who talks about it? Why do you say that? No one else can see Ed with his eyes open...

- I don't know how to prove it to you, but just trust me...

- I'm sorry... Joe, I want to take you to New York.

- What for?

- I have a home there, and they're very good doctors, they'll get you back on your feet...

- Are you kidding me? I'm not crazy, Daniel.

- I just want to be there for you.

- But you're Edmund's friend, how can you do that?