There was a light burning in a single cottage. It tugged at her. Niels went to the window and saw a small figure. A girl. With long hair and wearing a light jacket. Louise. Niels waved to her.
The girl didn't answer. She just stood looking up until the lights on the first floor of the house went out. Then the front door opened and Niels's father shouted:
I should say it wasn't necessary. There was no one under the window. Niels climbed back into bed and prepared himself for his father to come up to his room. His footsteps were already echoing down the stairs.
No girls, he knew.
– Did you bring it? Good girl," Galya praised the girl. Louise even thought: "Does the nanny even need a newspaper?" In fact, she did – what if people showed up in their little world with guns? We need to find out more about them.
– I was scared.
– What's wrong?
– It's dark. You don't know what's around the corner.
– But you wanted to go to the City so badly.
– Why did you let me go alone? " Louise asked; she was beginning to feel drowsy.
– Go to bed," said Galya suddenly.
– I want to see the boy.
– You'll run away tomorrow.
– What?
– Good night.
Confused, the girl went to her bedroom. "I'll find you. I need you," she whispered and fell asleep.
– I'm waiting.
– Father, I want to sleep.
– No, I want an explanation! Who was that girl standing under the window?
– I… I don't know her. She must have been passing by.
– Liar! A girl doesn't go out alone late at night! Well, so what? " dad insisted.
– I have my first day tomorrow. I have to sleep.
– Suppose I believe you, Nielson. But next time I won't let you get away with anything. Remember, you'll stay in this house forever. Your mother and I decided it a long time ago. We birthed you and raised you, so pay us back. You'll have to serve and kill things that shouldn't be.
– What are you talking about?
– Go to sleep!" he slammed the door and left. It was clear that Henry thought his son was nothing. There was no love, only duty.
Louise started to comb her hair in front of the mirror as usual, but suddenly she froze in horror – her whole face was covered with some spots. The girl knew that she was not allergic to anything, and yesterday she had eaten almost nothing. And if she had, it was unlikely that her mother could know about it and tell Galina. Then what is it? What if she's sick with something?