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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Mylena Scott Fenty

-I love you, my husband tells me, wrapping his arms around my waist while burying his head in the crook of my neck.

I am 1m75. My husband is around 1m90. So he had to bend a little to fit me.

-I love you too, I stand on tiptoe to kiss her.

- What if we took a vacation? He proposes to me while keeping me against him. Where would you like to go ?

-In Mykonos. But it won't be for this month.

I break away from him to go get his milk and come back to the table. Our housekeeper hasn't arrived yet. All that is Reynaldo. According to him, since I can take care of his breakfast every morning, Nadia does not need to arrive very early in the morning. Pffff! As for Alice, she can take care of herself. She's no longer a child. On this point at least, we agree.

-Why wait ? He picks up the cup I hand him. I could easily find a niche in the coming weeks.

-At this time of year, it's full of tourists of all kinds. It's summer. And everyone wants to visit. Let this moment pass and we can go after. I suggest September. I don't want to mix with everyone. Besides, there's your mom's birthday coming up soon. We can't leave before that. I did not plan to return very quickly once left. They might think my goal is to get you away from them. With your family, I've had my fill. You have to expect everything.

-We do as you say, he kisses me and puts down his cup. As long as you like. You are in the spotlight... Alright, I'm leaving. I have to get to the office early today. I have things pending.

- You haven't eaten anything.

- I have a fairly important business meeting this morning. I will have breakfast once there.

-Ah! And Logan can't handle it?

- He already has a lot to do.

-Hmmmmm!

He kisses my forehead and lifts his briefcase to leave.

- Have a nice day, my dear!

-Have a nice day sweet Heart !

I finish breakfast and keep the rest in the fridge. As we board, Alice and I pass each other. As usual, his headphones in his ear, there was the sound at the bottom.

-Where are you going so soon?

-You are aware at least that I owe you no explanation in this house?

-...

- You are not my mother.

- I will thank God every day.

-Why ? Not to be a mother? Are you at least capable of bringing Myléna to life?

-I do not know yet. Not to be yours, on the other hand, makes me happy. There are children for whom it is not worth giving life. After that, he absorbs ours.

His gaze is shining. I touched a sensitive chord. Still, she's not going to cry. She's a tough girl. She and I have a lot in common.

-I don't owe you anything. But, so that you don't worry, mother-in-law, I'll tell you.

I raise my eyebrows.

-I'm going out with college friends. It's the holidays, remember? Ah! I forgot. How would someone like you separate the academic year from vacation? You who have never gone further than... Have you reached that level already in your studies?

I clench my fists in frustration. Sometimes I really want to box that girl. She leaves satisfied with a smile on her face.

-You... little bitch, I throw at her through gritted teeth.

-I heard you bitch.

This girl is a lost case. There's no way I let her decide my mood. He's not my kid after all. I go upstairs to change with the idea of ​​going to Came-Suze. I have a mad desire to go shopping. There at least I would have some peace of mind.

I trade my pajamas for a looser but classy robe. I'm wearing a pair of heeled sandals that match my dress. Then I accompany everything with the latest necklace set with diamonds that my husband gave me last month. My appearance is all I am. Being the wife of a jeweler must be felt for miles around. Under no circumstances will I neglect myself.

I leave the house, it was half an hour after 8 o'clock. I sneak into my car, a red Porsche Panamera that my husband gave me last year for my birthday, and drive to Came-Suze.

When I got to her house, she was arguing with someone on the phone. Given the tone used, I guess it must be the father of his son. I sit down and wait for her to finish.

-It's always a real Chinese puzzle every time.

-You should get your son Came back.

-Not for the moment. I struggle to make ends meet. How could I take care of a Myléna child?

-You know very well that I would never have left you to take care of it alone.

- And I repeat it to you again. I'm not going to pick up the child from his father and then depend on you. This child has a father. And he has to take care of it.

-This is you who wanted it that way. You have come much further than me in your studies. You could have found yourself a little something.

-I've been thinking about it for a while. But I found nothing.

-Hmmm! Again, it's your decision. I could have slipped your resume to my husband. He could have found you something.

She sighs.

- After that, what brings you?

-I came to see you. I no longer have the right?

-I did not say that. But as I was about to leave.

-It does not matter. I was just taking a ride. What happens is that I wanted to go do some shopping. I thought you would have liked to accompany me.

- We had to start with that, my dear. For shopping, I cancel everything. Wait for me to get my bag and we're on our way.

Came-Suze is my oldest friend. Over time she became a sister. Myréna is my blood sister. And Came-Suze my sister at heart. For her, there is no sacrifice that is not worth it.

Brooklyn, New York, USA

Myrena Fenty

The sun was at its zenith. It was so hot in this little bistro where I found myself that I thought I was about to melt on the spot. That said, it's out of the question for me to leave. Currently, I'm on a murder case. And the defense attorney made it his business to discredit all of my witnesses.

I did not know the victim, but, from my point of view, any life, whatever it is, is of great value. That someone takes malicious pleasure in taking the life of another and hopes to be able to get away with it, I say no. I didn't do all those years of study to become an assistant district attorney to let all those blunders flow. With my parents it was enough.

I get up just now because my guest had just arrived. I waved at him so he could see me and approach. We greet each other briefly before sitting down.

-You already knew why you're here, didn't you? So, will you allow me to record our interview?

- I will also have to be called to testify? He looked surprised.

-Um yes. Would that be a problem?

-Mademoiselle, I... I don't know if you are aware that these people are cold-blooded killers, they are part of a well-organized gang. I'm mortgaging my life if I have to show up in court.

-You are aware that if I do not present the evidence in a legal framework, it will be of no use to me?

His face darkened and he got scared. It only meant one thing, unfortunately. Another witness that would be of no use to me. He was already shaking.

I listened to it all the same so as not to have wasted the time for nothing. The information collected will not be admissible in court, of course. But they may come in handy when I least expect it. One thing is certain, this man who was able to kill in cold blood is not going to get away with it. Not while I'm still breathing.

I leave the bistro for my home. Over there, I have a small space specially set up for my investigations. So, as soon as I arrived, all the new elements integrated the small painting hanging on the wall. Some, at this time, had no connection between them. But I haven't ruled them out.

Meanwhile, I got a call from my sister. Although I was in a hurry, I still took the time to chat with her. Mylena calls so rarely that every time she does, my heart races and my hand shakes just thinking she might have a problem. I gasp every time I finally understand that she has nothing. It's the only family I have left. Jen would die if anything happened to her. Léna has sacrificed so much so that I can be at this level today.

Just 5 minutes on the phone, she hung up because she was about to drive home and didn't want to be on the phone while driving. As always, she promised to call me more often. She even assured me that she will visit me soon. Although I know these are just empty words.

Later, I join the team for a development of new attitudes to adopt on the case in court. It's all me. I have a little ordinary person's life which boils down to my work and my house. The rare little thrills of my life come from my work.

Luanda, Angola

Logan Scott

I have just arrived at Quatro de Fevereirj International Airport. I am about to embark for Canada... For Toronto more precisely. It is expected that the aircraft will stop en route. I won't be home until the next day.

Although it was good to live there because of the socio-cultural diversity and the natural magnificence of the country due to its many beaches and green hills, I have a mad desire to find my house. There is never better than home as they say. And I miss my family terribly. So as soon as I was done with my last business meeting, I did not give in to fatigue and I threw myself on the first for home.

And when my feet finally hit the ground at Pearson International Airport in Toronto, it was as if I was snorkeling and had just taken a deep breath of fresh air. I felt alive again.

-Welcome back big brother!

My brother came to pick me up. In the back he had a girl. I know my brother. If she's here it's not to tell jokes. I had to free him fast enough. My brother is the worst charos. I realized a long time ago that this was a lost case. He must have been 11 when I caught him with a girl much older than him. And it didn't look like his first time.

I just greet the girl and take my place next to my brother. He doesn't even bother to make introductions. Evidence that the poor little girl is just passing through. What did I say ? Usually they are all passing through. According to my brother's logic, love doesn't count. Every time I try to pull his ears, he reminds me that I don't have a wife either. Except that unlike my brother, I don't pile up conquests.

As I suspected, Noah didn't have time to park in front of our building when he left with the girl. I quickly go up to my apartments. I needed to take a good shower before I found my father in order to report to him on my interviews.