But her people were clearly happy and inspired by this statement. They exchanged glances, smiled, and whispered something to each other. Something was about to happen. Something important. That would change everything.
That same day, Lira put on her best dress. It was made of some unusual fabric and sparkled in the light of artificial lighting. She looked as if she were going to a holiday.
Lira left the hut and disappeared into the gray haze. Nia remained in captivity, wondering what was happening. Where did she go? And what does it mean: “I feel that there is another one”? “I must find out. And be ready for any turn of events,” she thought.
Chapter 6
Several days passed, full of agonizing anticipation. What was Lira planning?
Finally, Lira returned. And she wasn't alone.
An unfamiliar man was walking next to her. He looked confused and disoriented. His clothes were simple and unpretentious, somewhat reminiscent of those in which Nia had awakened in the alley: a simple shirt and trousers, unobtrusive colors, no hint of high technology. Another lost soul.
He had a simple, hiking bag over his shoulder.
Nia felt her heart begin to beat faster. Who was this man? And why was he so similar to her? Like a reflection, but in a different mirror.
– Meet, – Lira said, introducing the man to her henchmen. – This is Ein. He will live with us.
There was falsehood in her voice. What was she plotting?
Ein looked around the hut with fright. It was clear that he did not understand where he was and who these people were. His gaze fell on Nia. Confusion and recognition were read in his eyes. “Does he know me? Or do I just seem familiar to him?” A quick thought flashed.
– Who is she? – Ein asked, pointing to Nia. His voice trembled.
– This is our assistant, – Lira evasively replied. – She helps us around the house.
Nia felt her suspicions increase. Something was wrong here. Lira was hiding something. And this Ein… He was the key to unraveling her past.
Lira had no sooner finished introducing Ein than her henchmen, as if on command, rushed to him and began to search his bag. Ein was clearly surprised and did not expect such a turn of events. He tried to resist, but there were too many of them for him alone. “Poor guy, he doesn't understand anything,”