The Ganut

Episode 15: Coincidence ?

The warm morning sun gave way to a cloudy afternoon. It was the perfect time for the kids to go out and have fun. Morak was tired of being cloistered at the Palace. He walked to Zassi's room, knocked and entered after she gave him permission.

- What now ?

- If mom asks, I'm out!

- Tell her yourself.

- Friends of hers have visited her, I don't want to disturb their conversation.

- But where are you going??

- It doesn't concern you. But I won't be long.

- Morack! Hold on ! I'm coming with you then. Someone has to watch over you.

- No, you have to stay or she'll send someone to get me as soon as possible.

Morak took two guards with him and dispatched his driver to drive him to the lake. Despite the fact that the driver and the guards showed their reluctance, the king insisted and ordered them to go there. Once there, he saw 4 of his friends. He immediately ran towards them. He was so happy to see them. Once he was close enough to them, he saw them curtsying. He said to them: "Come on... None of that here!" If I'm here, it's to have fun like in the good old days. And while I'm at it, where's Garuk? ". His friends told him that Garuk had not returned to play at the lake since the incident. Morak who didn't want to keep talking about it to alter the atmosphere started a game of ricochets with his friends.

Paul had arrived at the Palace. He had asked to see Bali and was waiting in the palace. Lidas had installed him in the waiting room. Caesar, who was going to his quarters, had seen Paul. So he came to greet him and chat a little with him.

- What good wind takes you? Twice in two days?

- Did you know the queen's chauffeur traveled?

- Really ? Lidas didn't inform me... traveled ? But I was not informed of a replacement. When did he leave?

- My messenger told me he left early this morning.

- This morning !!?? (he says suspiciously). Oh no ! Not that !

- What ?

- I told Bali you were going to interview his driver today.

- You think she's involved in some way.

- Lately, I've found him quite distant and weird. In any case more distant than usual.

- Oh that... What do we do now?

- Don't cancel your interview with her. Be very evasive. And we shouldn't talk about that here anymore. We need to talk about this investigation elsewhere.

Lidas entered the room and waved to Paul to tell him that Bali was available. Caesar left the room and went to his room. He was thinking. He contemplated the possibility that his wife would be implicated in the murder of her own servant. He wondered what would have made him do that. He regretted having told her about the driver. He was still waiting for the response to his letter he had sent days earlier to confirm his doubts. But with this sudden absence of the driver he had to start acting.

Mary had returned and had come across Garuk playing with Max in front of the door. She greeted him and entered the house. She saw Melva sitting in the living room all furious. She mumbled repeatedly: "Where did that one go?? ".

- Are you talking about your friend the driver ?

- We were supposed to meet today. I've been waiting for three hours already.

- If it sees, maybe he has some unforeseen work.

- No, he told me he won't be working overtime at the stables today. And he wasn't supposed to drive the queen today, he told me!

- Calm down, you're probably making a scene for nothing. I go back to bed, I had a hard day at work.

Melva was very furious at the thought of being planted. She decided to take her troubles patiently and go confront her boyfriend the next day.

Night had fallen and a light breeze was blowing over Sifane. The lights sparkled against the dark sky and the jovial suburban nocturnal vibe was back. It was time for the fallen prince to return to the tavern. Lorentz was alone this time. He had never felt so comfortable in a junk outfit. He wanted to fit in and make the most of this new experience. It was with a smile on his face that our young prince returned to the disreputable districts. He greeted everyone he met on his way. As he approached the tavern, his smile widened a little more, he had seen the courtesan of the day before not far from the entrance. She had company this time. Lorentz approached, with all the confidence he had gained the day before : "How are you, my dear?" ".

There was a short silence after the young prince entered the scene. The two ladies stared at him. The silence had grown long enough to seem awkward to Lorentz. "It's me, uh...the guy from yesterday." ". The other lady didn't answer her today. A very short conversation took place between the two individuals.

- You know who i am ? I'm the son of the late King Demek, I'm telling you!

- So what...?

Lorentz who did not know what to answer to the two words that the beautiful stranger had let go and watched her enter the tavern holding the courtesan of the day before by the hand. She seemed more furious to him. His attempt to impress or even intimidate the ladies had failed miserably. After a brief moment of contemplation, he decided to join them in the tavern anyway.

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