Chapter 4: A Visit from Maria Hill

I stared at Maria Hill, trying to process the sudden appearance of this mysterious aunt. She was a woman of few words, but her presence commanded attention. I felt a shiver run down my spine as I tried to answer her question.

"I'm doing okay, I guess," I said, trying to sound casual. "Just trying to adjust to my new life here."

Maria Hill nodded, her eyes never leaving mine. "I'm glad to hear that, Darius. I know it can't be easy, especially with everything that's happened."

I nodded, feeling a sense of trepidation. What did she know about my past? And what did she want from me?

"Please, come in," I said, stepping aside to let her enter.

Maria Hill smiled again, but this time, there was a hint of sadness in her eyes. "Thank you, Darius. I'll only be a minute."

As she entered, I couldn't help but notice the way she moved with a quiet confidence, her eyes scanning the room as if searching for something.

"So, what brings you here?" I asked, trying to sound casual.

Maria Hill turned to me, her eyes locking onto mine. "I just wanted to check in on you, Darius. Make sure you're doing okay."

I raised an eyebrow, feeling a sense of unease. There was something more to her visit than just a simple check-in.

"I'm doing fine," I said, trying to sound convincing.

Maria Hill nodded, her expression unreadable. "Good. I'm glad to hear that."

We stood there in silence for a moment, the only sound the ticking of the clock on the wall.

"So, what's going on?" I asked, trying to break the silence.

Maria Hill's expression turned serious. "I think it's time we talked about your parents, Darius."

My heart skipped a beat. What did she know about my parents?

"What about them?" I asked, trying to sound calm.

Maria Hill took a deep breath, her eyes never leaving mine. "Your parents were involved in some... delicate business, Darius. They were working on a project that could have changed the course of human history."

I felt a shiver run down my spine. What kind of project could have changed the course of human history?

"What kind of project?" I asked, trying to sound calm.

Maria Hill's expression turned somber. "I'm not at liberty to disclose that information, Darius. But I can tell you that their work was important. And that you're in danger because of it."

I felt a surge of fear. What kind of danger?

"What kind of danger?" I asked, trying to sound calm.

Maria Hill's eyes locked onto mine. "There are those who would stop at nothing to get what they want, Darius. And you're a part of it, whether you like it or not."

I felt a chill run down my spine. What had my parents gotten me into?

"I don't understand," I said, trying to sound calm.

Maria Hill's expression turned serious. "You will, Darius. In time. But for now, just be careful."

And with that, she turned and left, leaving me with more questions than answers.

As I watched her go, I couldn't help but feel that my life was about to change forever.

Ryu Template: 30%

I felt a surge of determination. I would uncover the truth about my parents and their project. And I would do whatever it took to protect myself.