Torn Between

chapter 39: search for Iris

At their condo...

As Axel enters the condo, a sense of emptiness envelops him, mirroring the void left by Iris's absence. The once vibrant space now feels desolate and untouched, a stark reminder of the time that has passed without her presence. With each room he explores, Axel's anxiety deepens, his heart heavy with worry for Iris's whereabouts. Despite reaching out to their friends, he is met with the same unsettling response-no one knows where Iris is. Determined to find her, Axel's search intensifies, fueled by a relentless determination to reunite with the woman he loves, no matter the obstacles in his path.

One afternoon, in all his guts, Axel went to Iris parent's...

Axel: Good afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. Duque. I hope you're both doing well.

Mr. Duque: Axel, what brings you here?

Axel: I'm actually here because I've been trying to get in touch with Iris, but I haven't heard from her in a while. Do you have any idea where she might be?

Mrs. Duque: We haven't heard from Iris either, Axel. She hasn't reached out to us recently.

Axel: I see. Do you have any information about where she could have gone or who she might be with?

Mr. Duque: I'm sorry, Axel, but we don't have any information about Iris's current whereabouts. She's an adult now and sometimes goes off on her own without informing us.

Axel: I understand. I'm just worried about her well-being. If you happen to hear from her or have any information, please let me know. It's important to me.

Mrs. Duque: We'll keep that in mind, Axel. But for now, we don't have anything to tell you.

Axel: Alright, thank you for your time. I'll keep searching for her. If anything comes up, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Mr. Duque: We will, Axel. Take care.

Axel: You too. Goodbye.

Axel never gave up, again, one by one, Axel visited Iris friends to ask about her... Now, he is in Janna's house...

Axel: Hi, Janna. It's been a while. How have you been?

Janna: Axel! It's good to see you. I've been alright, thanks. How about you?

Axel: I've been not good, to be honest. Listen, I'm here because I need your help. I've been trying to find Iris, but I haven't had any luck so far. Have you heard from her at all?

Janna: Oh, Axel, I'm sorry to hear that. No, I haven't heard from Iris in a while. Is everything okay?

Axel: I'm not sure, to be honest. She hasn't been in touch, and I'm getting really worried. Do you have any idea where she might be or who she's been in contact with?

Janna: Hmm, let me think. I haven't seen her recently, but I'll ask around and see if anyone knows anything. Have you tried reaching out to her family?

Axel: Yes, I've tried, but they haven't been very forthcoming with information either. It's like she's disappeared without a trace.

Janna: That's really concerning. I'll do my best to see if I can find out anything for you, Axel. Hang in there, okay?

Axel: Thanks, Janna. I appreciate it more than you know. I just want to make sure she's safe.