I woke up the next morning and saw Cleo was cooking breakfast. She explained that the movers brought in a piano. I sat down and played several tunes. I looked up to see two very surprised and awed women. I quickly showered and checked my outfit before I sat down to eat. I had to check my phone. The captain kindly requested that I take the day off since I did double shift. I was ordered to rest and recuperate. I explained that I am tracking a creep who was hunting girls like they are wild game. I found a girl in the park with a arrow piercing her heart. She had a QR. According to what little information I had acquired she was an illegal immigrant. She has no relatives and no one is going to call the police to ask for help. She was not the only one in predicament. According to the records she was number forty two. The rules were simple. She was released along with others just like her. People with hunting tools chased after her and killed her. I found ten others just like her. I want this creep stopped. If I pass out doing so I don't care. I want these people safe and sound like everyone else living here. The captain requested I take a break and deal with tomorrow. Or she will bench me. I politely agreed and then called Joe. He and the others went in groups to search the area and found nothing. Diane left after wishing me well. Cleo left after she promised to find the one responsible.
I started searching the social media. It felt like someone had scrubbed it. Tanya did a deep dive and so did the others. Miranda came with my new bone mike. She gave me a hug and asked me to hold on. I was shocked that my despair had unleashed Cora. But now she is out I might as well inform her about dad. She believes me but I think she needs visual proof. So I locked the door and closed my eyes. I focused and found myself on a dinghy. The sea was rough with a thousand foot waves. A fog surrounded me and I saw a light barely blinking in and out. I used the oars to paddle forward and the waves pushed me back. I focused, "Cora needs to see this. Or she won't trust us. She deserves the truth just like the rest of us." The fog clear and sea monster rose up and grabbed the dinghy. It gave me a toothy grin before it brought me to safety. I walked out and Zelda explained how she was trying to show Cora what to do to convince me to go back out there instead of staying here. Cora was curious why. Zelda explained that sometimes the issue is unresolved so if she goes out she won't be able to fun. I am the innocent one that everyone trusts hence no one would consider arresting me. She showed her memories of the super cop who is now under arrest. Cora cackled as I showed her what to do.
I walked towards the waves. I wasn't comfortable. I had spent eternity in an iron maiden submerged in boiling water. So this was not comforting. Sis came and directed me towards the lighthouse. She opened the door and I was told to walk in. As I stepped in I saw a blinding light. Then I was not staring at snippets of my miserable life from a TV screen. I was staring around with my own eyes. I spend sometime staring all over my house. I saw that several tapes had the words "watch me" Like Alice in wonderland. So I watched them all. By the end I wished papa was alive so I can kill him myself. Then I sat down and meditated just like Zelda showed me. I came back to the island but it looked different. The storm was gone. The waves were calm. The air was cool and it smelled briny. Bird flew lazily and I saw both of them lying down on a blanket like they basking in the sun. Absorbing the sun's energy. Sis waved as I came and she was genuinely happy to see me. Zelda was still apprehensive. I don't blame her. Dad convinced us that we can't trust each other. He tortured us for fun. I wish I could have return the favor. Momma was gone. I miss her very much. Sis took my hand and we sat down to have tea. She asked me why I didn't explore the place. She wanted me to feel at home. She managed to free Zelda but she had no clue how to unlock me. Dad convinced her that I am bad person. She was able override dad's hypnosis due to her loss. Regardless I am not pushing it. I have much to learn and then I will spend my days in and out of this space. I will take turns with them and enjoy the hunt or enjoy a vacation. Right now Sis needs to go out. If I stay out there I would something that would ruin my life. Dad locked me up because I was unstable.
I gave Cora a hug and promised to keep her in the loop. She was happy that she got to see the truth. Uncle Davis popped up and Cora waved her hand. Uncle melted like a snowman and our dear dad emerged. He was confused at first. Then he pulled out his belt to beat us. Zelda pulled out a whip and hit him. He was furious. He yelled profanities at us and Cora waved her hand again. Thorny roots shot out and enveloped him. He tried to untangle himself but ended up ripping his pants and slash his legs. He charged at us and Cora swung her leg. He fell face first into the sand. He got out and spat out sand as he tried to figure out how to hurt us. He tried to talk to us. He pointed at Cora saying she was evil. He wanted what was best for us. I told him to shut up. He raised his hand to hit me for my insolence and Zelda swung a fisherman's hook at him. He ducked and backed away. I swung a club and Cora used a sword. He had no choice but to back away. I focused for a second. A sandy hill collapsed and a large salt water crocodile slowly walked over. It grabbed him and did a death roll. Dad's limbs was broken and he was dragged to the lagoon. She thanked me for showing her the crime scene where dad died. She really wanted him to burn at the stake. I grinned at her, "Good luck" Zelda winked at me as I walked towards the waves. A scaly hand extended itself to help me get through the portal. I took it and I was transported out at light speed.
I opened my eyes and laid down to enjoy hot chocolate. I looked at the mirror and saw my reflection glitch. For a second it was Zelda then it was Cora. Then it was Zelda again. She grinned naughtily as I got dressed for the art gallery. Cleo was at work. I took the Bugatti La Voiture Noire to get to the party. I was enjoying myself when I saw Megan's fiancé and his twin. I pretended not to see them. Unfortunately for me once they noticed they kept their eyes squarely on me. I met a few of my clients and they were wondering if I could something on the fly for dramatic effect. I explained that I didn't bring anything. They gave me a five foot canvas, acrilic paint and a few brushes. I took a deep breath and dipped the brush into the teal color before sweeping it across the canvas. Once the painting was finished it showed a view from the side of a queen wearing regal clothes waving at her subjects while standing on a balcony. Her hay colored hair was split into thick pigtails braid as it reached her ankle. Gold rings on each digit. I did my best to make sure the dress looked like the sun was reflecting her silk gown. Her face was one of delight as she rubbed one hand on her belly. I signed the bottom and the biding war commenced.
Once the event was over the curator explained how much money was made. The total sale was sixty five million dollars. Every last cent was sent to help single mothers so they can raise their kids. Once the transfer was completed I hopped in my car and drove home. Cleo was waiting for me. We ate pizza as I explained the event. Then we watched comedy before I went to bed. I scanned my room for bugs before Tanya and I conversed on my laptop. The sound was muted and I used sign language while she typed her response. She and I discussed bugging and possibly spying on Cleo's half brother. I don't remember his name and his information was heavily redacted. Tanya promised to find out more. Right now I want her safe and sound along with the enterprise. The guys promised to be extra careful. I was happy to have such mavericks as pals. The hackers Inc had members all over the states and abroad. So getting all of them won't be easy. I asked them to watch Cleo and make sure she doesn't know she is followed. I saw some serious tapping on the keyboard. A few hands went up for a salute. They were writing a new algorithm which will spy on people using the cameras on the person nearby. Sometimes giving a three sixty degree view. Once I was shown a brief demo I wished everyone goodnight and went to sleep.