50. The moment of truth

The 4x4 races recklessly down the narrow bush path brushing the encroaching branches of the gigantic blue gums alongside. It feels as if the branches want to grab him and hold him back. Eventually the 4x4 shoots out into the open area. The wind is pulling and pushing the tree tops while the vehicle is speeding in the direction of Isaac’s house before it violently brakes and stops in a cloud of dust from the loose soil next to the parked white Mercedes, the Mini Cooper and the sport model BMW.

Leo hastily jumps out and startled looks at the big house with the open front door. It is very quiet and his eyes search, but there is no sign of life. Only an eerie, dead silence. The only noise comes from the strong wind that whines through the tree tops. It seems as if they whisper to one another while discussing this dazzled man.