The note

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November 26, 2017

I found something in the mail, it is said to be from Azalea, I'm worried about what it says. Are we in danger now or she left just like a hero would?

"My name is Azalea Demetriou and this is my story. And no, I did not commit suicide, if you are reading this the most probable thing is that someone killed me.

I am 27-years-old, or at least I will be when you find this. How do I know I'll be dead? Well, I overheard my killer talking about his plans and since then I know in what danger I am,; but I wanted to protect my family, so I never escaped my fate.

Whoever finds this chooses between doing my last will, or just burning this letter as it never existed. I hope you do the right thing and share my story.

- Azalea Demetriou, July 26, 2017"


There was some kind of manuscript on the back of the letter. I knew it! She wouldn't commit suicide; she's too Azalea to do such thing. I'm going to do the right thing and share her story. But also, I'm going to find the bastard who did this and kill him with my bare hands. And what's even worse is that this happened in her birthday.

November 27, 2017

Yesterday I found that weird but intriguing note, I didn't feel right for the whole day. However I did the right thing and took it to the police; even though not before I made a copy of the manuscript ready to publish it.

The police advised me not to do anything before they verify anything, but I know my wife! And that is her story! Every detail from it she told it to me a long time ago. And it still hurts to know she had been for so much; and it hurts more knowing that she knew she was going to die and she didn't say anything!


- Why!? Goddammit! - I scream, I think, way too loud.


Just when I realized how loud I screamed Ciar walks in.

- Dad! Dad! Are you okay? -      I love her sweet voice, but it doesn't work to make me forget.

- Yes honey, daddy's okay -      How come Azalea didn't think of Ciar when she didn't say about her killer! Yes, I know I shouldn't be mad with my dead wife, but she knew! She fucking knew!

- Why we-re you screaming "goddammit" dad? -     Oh shit she heard that; I'm not going to be a great example.    - And why are you doing that face? -


Just then I notice I'm looking worried so I just calm down and say   - What face sweetie? And goddammit is not a world that a five-years-old like you should say. -    I smile to her, she's suffering a lot now that Azalea is gone; I don't know how to tell her, or well, to make her understand that Azalea is dead.

- And daddy? -

- Yes my little princess? -

- When is mom going to be back? -       Again the same question; it makes me feel bad to tell her that she isn't coming back that's why since a month ago I just tell her that I don't know.

- Little Ciar, I really don't know. -        That's my answer and she just tells me she misses her and that she wishes for her to be here and hugs me. I love Ciar, she's now the only woman in my life.

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