Catch me if you can

chapter 75

Martina

*I knocked on the door and entered right away. The room was darker than I remember. My supervisor was sitting in his big chair, looking down at some papers*

M: Uhm, sir-

??: Name.

M: I'm Martina

*He didn't even move, just kept looking at the papers*

??: Oh. Long time no see Martina. How long exactly?

M: More than seven months sir.

??: You came to say that you can't do the mission?

M: No sir,

*Before finishing a sentence, I looked at Jorge. He was nervous. But brave.*

M: I-I have completed it.

*He dropped the pen he was holding and raised his head up quickly. Then a deafening silence spread in the room*

??: You did a great job. Congratulations. You can go now, I'll tell you about your reward later.

M: But I-I insist on staying.

??: This is not your business anymore. I will not harm him. Just go to the nurse and get a treatement. I see you don't look really great

M: But-

*I wanted to say something but Jorge let go of my hand and nodded. So I turned around, left, and closed the door.*

Jorge

*I stood there confidently and looked directly into his eyes. I am not afraid of this old man. Though he looks familiar*

??: Have a seat

J: No thank you, I prefer staying like this

??: I'll have only a few questions.

J: Go on

??: Why do you do this?

J: Why do I... why do I do this?

*I don't know. It was just... my job. I don't know when I started. I don't know why I started.*

J: I... don't know.

??: Does stealing and doing bad things make you feel good?

*I don't know. It used to make me feel good. But... not anymore.*

J: I don't know...

??: While doing this job, have you thought of your family?

*No. I did not. I haven't heard of them since ever.*

J: ...no. I have not

*I heard his sigh. He stood up and walked around the room, thinking.*

??: I see it is hard for you. But, I'll ask you one more question.

J: What is the point of all this? This is not a typical conversation

??: That's because you are not a typical person. Now answer me. Do you know who I am?