Chapter 27: Photograph

I slowly sat up and rested my head on the backrest of the couch as I fluttered my eyes open. My attention was drawn to the window, where the ocher sunrays of the afternoon were seeping through and bathing the living room a glow.

"Ugh" I groaned, aware that I had overslept and that my sore back was the result of my uncomfortably curled-up position.

Nevertheless, I'd like to blame my lack of productivity today mostly.

After being motionless for a while, I finally made the decision to get up and pick up my phone off the nightstand. Three o'clock in the afternoon had already come and gone. I went to the sink and drink water while my fingers thrum on the table as I think of what I can do today. Anything productive if possible.

Afterward, I began to consider wifi. Before going to the library, I had the intention of searching the internet for a possible clue. Not today though, since Lara and Traian were both there, I'm sure.

No, I refuse to see them together. I can prevent it by not sto