Cursed Legacy

Chapter 5: Trails for Clues

Eris

My siblings and I dive into weeks of research on Tema Andrea. We begin with high hopes, poring over old records, dusty books, and faded photographs. But as days turn into nights, our excitement fades into frustration. It feels like we're going in circles, unable to find solid answers. The atmosphere in our study becomes thick with the weight of our unfulfilled hopes.

One evening, as exhaustion overtakes us, Tianna leans back in her chair and sighs heavily. "We've looked everywhere. Are we missing something?" Her voice carries a hint of desperation, her eyes scanning the piles of documents that seem to mock our efforts.

Ciarinise, looking frustrated, nods. "It feels like we're just going in circles. We've looked everywhere, but we still haven't found anything useful." Her tone shows the growing frustration we've all been feeling.

I survey the scattered papers and books around us, feeling the crushing weight of our task. "We can't give up. There has to be something out there. We just need to find it." I try to muster a hopeful tone, though my own resolve is waning.

One night, when we're almost out of energy, we find an old video interview from a well-known network. It's a Halloween special, and the screen lights up with an forty-something woman talking passionately about her ancestor. "Tema Andrea was a kind soul with a mysterious aura. Her chants and songs held deep meanings," she says, her eyes shining with fond memories.

Ciarinise's eyes widen with sudden excitement. "This is it! This could be the breakthrough we needed." Her voice is filled with renewed hope, and a glimmer of determination appears on her face.

Tianna, leaning over my shoulder, watches intently, her fingers gripping the edge of the desk. "Do you think she'll have the answers we're looking for?" Her voice is filled with a mix of anticipation and skepticism.

I pause the video, focusing intently on the woman's face. "We need to find her. She might have more information about Tema Andrea that could be important."

Tianna taps her chin thoughtfully, her brow furrowing as she considers the implications. "If her great-grandchild knows this much, she might have even more details about Tema Andrea's life and the curse."

Ciarinise nods vigorously, her face brightening with determination. "Exactly. We should make finding her our top priority. We need to gather all the details we can."

I glance at Ciarinise and Tianna, feeling a renewed sense of hope and purpose. "Let's start by searching for more about her and her connections. We need to track down any leads we can find."

Tianna begins typing rapidly on her laptop, her focus sharp as she navigates through various search engines and databases. "I'll look for any mentions or news about her that might help us pinpoint her location."

Ciarinise gathers her notes, her expression serious as she begins drafting questions. "And I'll prepare a list of questions for when we meet her. We need to ensure we cover every possible angle."

We work diligently, our focus sharp as we tackle our individual tasks. The sense of determination builds as the night progresses, our shared goal crystallizing in our minds.

Tianna glances up from her screen, a look of triumph on her face. "I've found a possible location where she might be based. It's a small town in Siquijor."