Chapter 2: Investigations

The city of Nokoribi is what I perceive as the city par excellence among all the cities around the world. Many people dream of living in cities with two hundred and fifty story towers like Konoha. Not me.

I only live there because I don't really have a choice. Studying at the city's university has its price.

But Nokoribi has always had something special, but I never had the opportunity to visit it. Today I have a good reason.

After finally calming myself down, I wondered where to go. I then remembered something. Reading the respective schedules of my so-called friends, I found out that last Monday Shikamaru was to come there to update a source. It piqued my curiosity.

So here I am in the city of my dreams, that is to say, extending over twenty square kilometers, between a green virgin forest, and a sea of ​​a magnificent azure blue sheltering charming and welcoming houses which breathe a permanent summer climate lulled by the song of birds of all kinds, during the day, and by the sound of waves washing up on the beach, at night.

Definitely, it's not just computer hacking that makes me poetic ...

If one place could chill my head and help me find the strength to forgive my loved ones, this is it. Hope its magic works on me.

I'm not sure what to do yet, especially about Sakura. All I told him was in anger. Now that I have calmed down, the pain is still sharp and heartbreaking, but my love for her has not gone away. It's just impossible to forget a woman we've loved half of our life in the space of three days. I'm not sure I want to end our story anymore. Not having him in my life scares me more than anything.

But for now, I have to find answers to my questions ...

I decided to stay at Auberge Tayô, an adorable wooden and stone construction with a very cute garden filled with roses, daisies, orchids and more.

The interior was even more beautiful. The decor was romantic. If I weren't on the side of Sakura right now, I would have begged her to join me…

-Welcome to the Tayô Inn, sir. Greets me a young dark-haired man who looks younger than me. Konohamaru, to serve you!

I smile at him. He was quite sympathetic.

-Hello, I would like a room, please.

-You would prefer one that has a view of the sea or the forest? Our advantage over other hostels is that we can give you that choice!

… Yes, he was really very dynamic…

-The sea view appeals to me more.

-OK ! One moment please…

And he goes to the counter, probably to retrieve a key, and comes back, almost running.

-Room 4 is our most beautiful suite.

- How much is it?

-Cent ryos at night.

-… So room 4 will be.

Indeed, difficult to do better! I was treated to a baroque room with antique white furniture, period lamps, extravagant and discreet at the same time, a bed with a very cozy mattress and a decorated white headboard. The walls are covered with wallpaper with abstract patterns, which gives a very intimate atmosphere to the room.

It has a large balcony ... but what I prefer is the sea. A more sumptuous view does not exist, I believe.

-Do you like it? Konohamaru asks me.

-Yes ! It's perfect !

-And we also offer room service, in case you don't want to go down to the restaurant. It's not just the hostel customers who come to eat here. In fact, the whole city likes to come and dine here in the evening, our dishes are so good- Excuse me, I got carried away! He apologizes, seeing my amused smile.

I laugh softly.

-It's nothing. I drool often, too.

-Is that so ?

I nod my head. I like this boy.

- ... Since you are well installed, I leave you.

-Very well. Thanks, Konohamaru.

-It's normal, sir.

And he goes backwards, closing the door, once out.

Let's try the bed ...

-Yeah, very cozy!

I sigh with well-being. How I would like my friends to be there with me… But I can't forget everything that just happened, it would be too easy.

-It's past noon, and I'm already exhausted… What am I going to do now?

Without even realizing it, my eyelids grow heavy, and I gradually fall into a deep sleep. This bed is too comfortable ...

I wake up in the middle of the night… Did I really sleep the whole time? Note, I barely closed my eye for the past three days, I was so in pain ...

The full moon filtered through my window, and the sound of the waves was delicious to my ears.

I stretch and get up to admire the view.

I will never get tired of living there. If I could, I would move immediately. Unfortunately, I still have things to sort out at home.

The fresh wind whips my face, and the sea is veiled with a deep black blanket adorned with a white spot created by the reflection of the moon ... How poetic I have become! I surprise myself!

My thoughts keep diverge to Sakura. And thousands of questions arise.

Was she really acting all the time? How can you manipulate someone for two years without scruple, like that? Will I have answers to these questions one day?

I sigh for a long time. It is surely not by fixing the horizon like that that I will find the solution to my problems.

I'll go back to bed. A long day awaits me tomorrow.

The song of the birds pulls me from my dreamless sleep. In my opinion, there is no better way to start the day.

I get dressed quickly, and go downstairs to have breakfast.

The restaurant is still more or less deserted. It doesn't surprise me, it's only half past six in the morning.

A young brunette woman with chocolate-colored eyes comes to serve me a hot coffee and some good croissants straight out of the oven. She must be rather pretty, but in my eyes as a betrayed man, all women are the same: deceitful and manipulative.

Once my meal is finished, I go to the main library of the city, the only connection that Nokoribi has with Konoha. I imagine if Shikamaru had to update something, that would be the only place it could be.

What we can say is that they are early in this town. The library is already open.

My parents would praise heaven if they saw me there.

I never liked books, and I don't think that will change. The only literary works that I read were those included in the school curriculum and again, there, I only read the short versions, if they existed. In all, I must have read about twenty. Come to think of it, it's not at all surprising that I had such bad grades in class ...

The only time I walked into a library was to bribe Sakura and flirt with her on shelves where no one ever goes.

… I shake my head sharply. I don't want to think about her, it puts me in a depression.

-Can I help you, young man? Calls out a man wearing sunglasses. Why wear sunglasses indoors?

-Hello, sir… I would like to consult books on the Dodecagon, please.

The man freezes immediately.

-Who are you ?

-I am Naruto Uzumaki.

He relaxes, but his brow furrows immediately.

- Wait until I consult the list.

He looks at his computer behind the counter.

-I'm sorry, but you are not on the list.

-What list?

-The list of those authorized to consult the book.

So is there only one? I absolutely must read it!

I sigh and move closer to him.

-Listen ... uh ...

-Ebisu.

-Listen, Ebisu. I need to read this book. I made discoveries that turned my life upside down a few days ago, and I need to understand! Please !

He shook his head.

-Mr Uzumaki-

-Call my father then! And ask him if I have permission or not. He's the Hokage, he must have that kind of power!

He looked at me for a long time, and I did the same. We were there, eyes in glasses ...

-Okay, I'll call him.

I nod my head.

Alright, at least I still have a chance to check out this book. Hope my dad doesn't do me wrong. I pray that he understands how vital this is to me. Clever as he is, that doesn't have to be very difficult, right? I mean, I just told him where I am!

Two agonizing minutes pass, during which I watch Ebisu speak with my father.

-… Very well. Good-bye, Master Hokage.

And he hangs up.

-It's good, follow me.

Marvellous ! It even gives me a touched smile! There is still hope for reconciliation with my family, which is a good sign.

Ebisu leads me into a small room at the end of a corridor that no one should use, it is so dirty and dark… Not even the hot rabbits. In my opinion, this room can only hold twenty people, at most. It is rather well lit, compared to the corridor, and is only furnished with four benches placed around a large table.

A huge, seemingly old-fashioned book sat on it.

-… Is that the source?

-Yes.

He leaves the room with these words.

So here I am face to face with a book, a huge book. They don't know Word, do they?

… But it is true that it is much more secure. Digitized, anyone could hack them and retrieve information, as I did ... And yet, this precarious method has its drawbacks! If the place ever burns down, it's the end of the beans!

I hope they are smart enough and have made copies of this document.

Document that I must start reading if I want to get out of here one day… It must be within eight inches of thickness, and I'm not even exaggerating!

I take a deep breath and approach the "beast".

I open immediately on the last page… and there is nothing.

- Hey, it's weird.

I turn the pages, and to my astonishment and relief, only a quarter of the book is full.

-Super, I'll be able to finish before the end of the week!

So that's it, the rest must be for updating the source!

But what will happen when it is filled? Are we still making books like this one?

Well, let's not think about that, it's still a long way into the future.

I then take my place and go to the first page… It's a manuscript… We could not do more primitive, as a style!

The Dodecagon is the most secret organization in the land of fire. It is part, unofficially, of the Ministry of Defense. Its raison d'être is to protect the country against any terrorist or simply illegal act.

And I managed to hack their database, what an irony!

It contains twelve members, the pillars.

Our missions will have to remain in the greatest secrecy.

They consist, roughly, in spying on the activities of other countries, in order to anticipate attacks, if there is an attack.

The page ends there. In the second, I read, in capital letters "Settlement of the Dodecagon".

All pillars are required to follow this regulation and sanctions will be taken if there is a breach.

A change in the rules can be made if, and only if, the majority of the pillars agree.

The pillars must remain twelve in number, this is imperative.

No pillar will have a veto right. And their powers are equal.

The pillars are required to keep their identity and the existence of the dodecagon secret.

Anyone interfering in the proper functioning of the dodecagon will be eliminated. This does not apply to pillars.

Don't… don't tell me they're killing people! No ! Is that what they do when they "go on a mission"? Sakura, Sasuke and the others… have they already killed, too?

I feel my heart race and tighten at the same time. And I think I'm not at the end of my surprises ...

I have to reread the following rule several times before I can concentrate, as the shock is so difficult to take.

The only thing the pillars will have to put before the Dodecagon is their family.

If a pillar falls, it will have to be replaced within two weeks ...

The rules passed before my eyes, and, strangely, it calmed me down.

There were all kinds. At one point, I even read that it was forbidden to eat while investigating.

I have the impression that it was an Akimichi who was the cause of that, greedy as they are ...

The regulations took six pages in all. I have a little trouble keeping half of it.

It is with a rather heavy head that I continue my reading: "The list of pillars".

I know I can zap, but, without knowing why, I feel the need to know them all ...

It was a long read! I look out the window, the sun is setting.

-I really spent my day reading? I whisper to myself.

My stomach is suddenly heard.

-Good, I'll continue tomorrow.

-Ebisu, I'll be back tomorrow.

-You already have your father's permission.

-…Is that so ?

-Yes, he said you can come as often as you like.

-OK ! Tomorrow then !

He just nods ... Not very nice, that one.

Well, let's review what we discovered ...

I have read everything i know about the first generation of the pillars. Their more than doubtful regulations, their mode of operation and everything that goes with it.

Remembering what one of the points said, a shiver runs through my body… I hope with all my heart that the rules have changed and that my parents and my friends have not killed anyone…

I also know that the first Hokage, Hashirama Senju, and his best friend, Madara Uchiha were from the first generation. These two were the founders of Konoha.

There were also other complicated names that complemented the other ten pillars.

In truth, it was the membership list that made me lose the whole day. Twenty-five pages were devoted to a pillar. It describes his family, his clan, his function — that's what they call the official work of each pillar—, his most significant missions ...

There was not one who did not commit elimination, as they like so much to say… I still have the stomach turned over…

-OK. Tomorrow, we are attacking the second generation. I say softly.

Looking up, I realize that I am already at the hostel. I was too lost in my thoughts to pay attention to anything else during my ten minute walk from the library… Too bad, I would have liked to see the city, bathed in the soft light of the setting sun.

-I will see that tomorrow, too ...

I am now in the Tayô restaurant. While waiting to place my order, another serious thought arises in my mind.

If someone who interferes with the smooth running of the organization needs to be eliminated, why am I still alive? Did they change the rules?

Anyway, it gives me hope… But if it doesn't, then my father must have taken a big risk, letting me go like that. After all, I am not a pillar!

Oh, and the number of pillars must have increased, I think… counting the juniors, they're twenty-two now, right?

… All these hypotheses are starting to give me a headache…

-Good day, sir.

This is the young brunette woman from this morning.

-Good evening.

-My name is Ayame, to serve you! She said smiling.

It does not lack charm, it is true. But, the image of Sakura is still etched in my memory. I don't think I'm ready for another story. I don't even know if our breakup is final ...

- Enchanted, Ayame. But please talk to me, you must be older than me.

She chuckles softly.

-Okay, as long as you are familiar with me too!

She flirt with me her fluttering eyelashes do not deceive. But the older ones never interested me.

-So, your order?

-I would like three bowls of chicken ramen, please.

-…Three ?

-Yes, I'm starving! I say, a little ashamed.

She laughs softly.

-I bring you this.

She comes back with my bowls, and what was my surprise when I saw the dish!

-… It's weird, it looks a lot like ramen from Ichiraku, a restaurant in Konoha.

-Yes, it's my grandfather who holds it ...

-You are Teuchi's granddaughter? I asked, surprised.

She nods, smiling.

-Mm-hm!

-How did you get the recipes? He cares about it like the apple of his eye!

-I searched, I played spy! She told me with a wink.

Usually, being a joker myself, I would have responded to his joke. But with what I just discovered, I didn't really have the heart for it… So I just smile.

-In fact, I am also the chef of the restaurant, but I prefer to serve and leave the orders to my second ...

I just nod my head.

-…Well I'm leaving you ! Enjoy your lunch !

She must have sensed my change of mood ...

The sun rises over the city, with the chirping of birds. But, unlike yesterday, the noise annoys me.

I couldn't sleep all night. Wondering whether my relatives were murderers or not kept me from doing it.

In the end, I am lost. I do not know anymore.

-Bah say so! You do not look well ! Note Ayame.

-I did not sleep well. I just say.

-… Do you have problems, do you want to talk about it?

I watch her for a while. It was rather indiscreet as a question, that!

-Ayame, leave him alone!

Ayame turns, and I see, in front of me, a rather fat old woman, with thin lips, high cheekbones and eyes that are much too small ...

-Sorry, grandmother. She said bowing. Then she turns to look at me. You chose?

-Two raisin breads, two chocolate breads and milk, please!

-I will be back. She said quietly.

I turn then to the old woman… who is looking at me.

-You are a tourist.

-Yes ... With all due respect, by what right do you talk to him like that, madam?

His behavior annoyed me a bit. Besides, I didn't sleep at all all night ...

-It works for me. The hostel is mine. She said calmly.

- Still, you shouldn't treat her like that.

She laughs dryly.

-Little, I just saved you from a long questioning session. Ayame is a good employee, but she's also the biggest gossip in town. She knows everything about everything, and she takes pride in her reputation. She wouldn't have let go until you spat it out if I hadn't intervened. Be grateful instead of blaming me for my attitude.

I swallow hard. She's really charismatic, this old lady.

-Sorry… My name is Naruto. I tried.

-Mmm, the son of the Hokage?

-…You know who i am ?

-I can still read, son!

- Here, your order. Ayame interrupted us.

-Thank you.

The old woman gets up and goes to the kitchen Ayame follows suit, leaving me alone.

-Well then ! What a curious character!

-Hello, Mr. Ebisu!

-Hello, Mr. Naruto.

-You can call me Naruto, eh, if you want.

-… Mr. Naruto suits me better.

… "Yeah, he doesn't like me too much…"

-As you want. Good day !

He nods.

This man reminds me of my primary school teacher, Iruka Umino. At first he didn't like me very much… In fact, he didn't like me at all. But, the more we saw each other, the closer we became.

He was my favorite teacher. I'm still in touch with him, even after all these years… Well, I was.

I stop abruptly in the hallway.

" Oh no ! I had an appointment with him yesterday! "

-I'm going to be scolded on my way home ... I grumbled to myself.

I have a good excuse, anyway! This research took my full attention ...

Second generation

We recently discovered that organizations similar to ours exist in other countries. It is still impossible to know if they are aware of our existence. Keeping a low profile has become our watchword until we have more information.

The twelve pillars of the dodecagon are maintained, however, "laborers" have been recruited. They have no rights over the decisions taken, they just help with espionage… They follow orders.

On the next page, a list of rules, as for the first generation, is presented.

Maybe they've done away with that stupid law of elimination?

The disappointment is immense… But does everyone find it normal to kill people like that?

Come to think of it, even if it annoys me that I was not recruited, I am relieved not to be part of this disaster. I am a pacifist. A man's life is sacred to me. I will never commit murder, never!

This time around I decide to skip the list of pillars and their agents, I just noticed that the second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, is in the second generation ... That's a good thing, I think. My natural laziness towards reading is slowly coming back which means that I am becoming myself again.

Third generation

Hearts appeared. The third generation has two.

Hearts ? What is it again?

From now on, their protection comes before that of the country.

Okay… What is he talking about?

I may have to read everything about this generation to understand ...

The disappointment is even greater.

Not only did I not find any information regarding these hearts, but I also noticed that the execution of annoying people is still relevant!

I look out the window, another day ends.

-Awesome ! I exclaim sarcastically.

-I wasted my time reading all these names and biographies for nothing!

All this is starting to tire me. Will I ever finish this book?

I skim through the pages quickly… I only have three generations left… But at the same time, the hope of abolishing this stupid rule is dwindling…

On returning to the inn, I see the old lady from this morning sitting on a bench, among the tulips.

-Good evening madam !

-Good evening Naruto.

-... Why are you smiling like that?

-Ayame doesn't stop talking about you. You seemed to have an effect on her.

I have difficulty swallowing my saliva.

-I don't think she's my kind of girl ...

- Me neither, but in the future, do not smile at him so much. That's what she likes best about you. She said to me nonchalantly.

I nod, jotting his advice in the back of my head.

Why not have a chat with her? After all, I'm in no hurry!

I sat down on the bench next to her. From there you have a breathtaking view of the sea. It's almost as beautiful as the view from my balcony.

-So, what are you doing here?

-I decided to admire the sunset today.

-You did well, he is magnificent.

A comfortable silence settles.

-It seems that you have been going back and forth between the hostel and the main library since your arrival ...

I turn to her, surprised.

-How? 'Or' What…

-Oh, it's a small town. Everyone's talking about everyone around here. And a beautiful blond who looks like two drops of water to the Hokage, does not go unnoticed.

I frown.

-It's not very nice ...

She smiles.

-And you will know that it is not only Ayame who has set his sights on you. Many young girls find you to their liking.

I sigh.

-Oh that ? I am used to it. I even practiced pretending to see nothing… In the end, I really don't see anything…

She laughs softly.

- Does that mean that a young girl in particular caught your attention?

Right away, Sakura's face comes to mind.

I nod my head.

-That one, I had a lot of trouble getting it… I had a lot of girls before her… But I didn't like any of them.

-… You're in love with her.

-Yes… for years… but there…

-Couple problems?

-…It is complicated…

She laughs again.

-If it's made to work out, it will work out.

I nod my head… She's right… If we're meant to be together, everything will settle down… It would be easier, all the same, if I was sure of her feelings towards me…

Right now, I have some bigger puzzles to solve.

-Say ...

-Mm?

How to tell him without revealing too much what I'm doing?

-What do you think the heart symbolizes?

-It depends, what kind of heart are you referring to?

-For example at the heart of a community.

Isn't that very discreet?

-… Well, that can symbolize the most precious element, the one that no one outside the community should have…

I nod my head, assimilating what she tells me… I still don't see the connection between a heart and the dodecagon…

-Why are you asking me this question ?

It pulls me out of my thoughts.

-Like that… well, it's getting late… Good evening, madam.

-You too. She said, a bit absent.

I hope she doesn't suspect anything ...

Fourth Generation-Five Hearts

There, I feel like an idiot. Why can't I get the meaning of this heart? The pillars seem to have understood without having an explanation, them!

I do not remember anything very particular about this generation except perhaps the fact that no Hokage was part of it, unlike previous "promotions".

And disposal is still an integral part of the regulations ...

Fifth generation-Three hearts

… It may be to testify to their power, who knows! The more hearts we have, the more powerful we are… The difference with this generation is that there is no introduction, straight away, the rules.

The pillars will remain twelve in number.

The husbands or wives of the pillars will themselves enter the dodecagon. The votes of the two spouses, during a vote, will count as one.

To preserve the dodecagon, the pillars will have to design an heir each, to whom they must imperatively hand over the reins of the organization, when the time comes.

If a pillar fails to conceive, he will have to find a trustworthy replacement.

The transfer of power will last five years. The heir must be well prepared to serve his country before taking his place among the pillars ...

Still no abolition. The last generation is now my only hope ...

Anyway, now I understand why Sakura and the others are part of the organization they train to lead. But if so, why not me? I am an only child, so why? Is that why I'm still alive right now? Because sooner or later I'll have to join them too?

I don't want to be a part of this!

But do I have a choice? I do not believe.

What about Sasuke in this story? He has his big brother Itachi! So why is he the one who trains?

So many unanswered questions ...

Sixth generation-One heart

The sixth generation is the most powerful since the creation of the Dodecagon.

… So, the fewer hearts we have, the stronger we are?

The rules of previous generations are also ours. Added to this is this:

An heir is not allowed to have a love affair with anyone. If this is too difficult, or if we want to preserve appearances, he will have to choose someone from among the other heirs ...

I close the book, upset.

I thought what Sakura revealed to me was a tragedy it was nothing compared to this one.

Everyone who is dear to me is executing people for something that is not even very honest. My parents designed me just to have an heir in the Dodecagon. And my ex-girlfriend, the one I consider even now the love of my life, just used me for the organization. And, from what I've read, I'm expected to join this thing ...

How could my peaceful life have changed so much?

If all I know isn't what it appeared to be, how should I react?

What I'm sure is that nothing will be the same again ...

-Mr Naruto!

I turn my head to see Konohamaru waving to me.

-You look very thoughtful, are you okay?

-… Yes, very well. I replied with a fake smile.

-What are you doing in town? You do not work today ?

-It's my day off. Since on Saturday there is no way to give the lady a false good, she granted me Tuesday ...

I nod in understanding.

-And you, what are you doing here?

-I'm going back to the hostel. I'm coming from the library. I explained.

What's the point of lying, the whole town is aware of my every move, apparently.

-Konohamaru, Konohamaru! Miss weird is back! Screams a kid who appears out of nowhere.

-How many times have I told you that it's not polite to talk about people like that! The young receptionist berates him.

-… Miss weirdo? I asked.

-Everyone calls him that, he explains. She's a little weird. Every time we see her, she is always at the park.

I'm not sure why, but it piques my curiosity.

-Konohamaru, he looks like the Hokage, the gentleman. The boy said.

I smile.

-Ah, how rude of me! Mr. Naruto, this is my little brother, Aizen.

-Good to know you, Aizen!

He smiles with all his teeth.

-I'm very sorry, but we have to go home. Our mother is waiting for us.

-Yes of course ! Bye !

Three boys were standing around a bench. The rest of the walkers watched back. "Miss weirdo" must be sitting there.

I couldn't help but come and take a look. It was stronger than me. Eccentricities have always attracted me.

I approach them little by little, and I hear the voice of one of the three rise.

-Name but did you see how long your hair is? A hairdressing salon, don't you know, weirdo?

The other two start to laugh.

The one who just spoke shifts a bit, and I manage to see a girl, with very shiny navy blue hair. She wears a wool sweater and a long skirt, reaching her ankles. Everything was lavender. She was wearing the same color socks and funny sandals.

I can't see her face, her head is down.

En m'approchant encore, je me rends compte qu'elle tremble…

La pauvre, elle doit être morte de peur ! C'est impossible qu'elle tremble de froid, avec les vêtements qu'elle porte.

-Eh, je t'ai posé une question ! Crie le garçon.

Il lève la main pour la frapper.

-Laissez-la tranquille ! Criai-je, hors de moi.

Mais de quel droit ils osent maltraiter les gens comme ça ?

Ils se tournent tous les trois vers moi.

-De quoi tu te mêles, blondinet ? Demande-t-il en s'avançant vers moi.

Les deux autres le suivirent et se mirent de part et d'autre de moi.

-Laissez-la tranquille, j'ai dit ! Répétai-je.

Il eut un rire moqueur, et se retourna vers la fille, avant de se retourner brusquement vers moi et me lancer un coup de poing.

Je l'intercepte sans mal et retiens son poing dans ma paume.

Les deux autres m'attaquent à leur tour.

Je me penche en arrière pour les éviter et ils finissent par s'attaquer eux-mêmes.

En me redressant, je vois qu'ils sont tous les deux à terre.

-Laissez-la tranquille, je ne le répèterai plus.

Le chef du trio a dû me reconnaître, vu son visage déconfit.

Il retire vivement son poing et prend la fuite.

Les deux autres ne tardent pas à le suivre.

Je me retourne vers la fille toujours tremblante.

Elle me fait peine à voir…

Je m'agenouille devant elle et place ma main sur ses petits poings serrés.

-Tout va bien maintenant.

Peu à peu, elle relève la tête pour me regarder.

Et là, le monde disparaît autour de moi le temps se fige. Plus rien n'a d'importance à mes yeux, sauf les siens.

Je n'ai jamais vu chose aussi pure et aussi belle de ma vie !

A première vue, ils étaient gris clair. Mais si l'on regarde de plus près, on remarque que des touches violettes ornaient le contour des pupilles.

Mais c'est aussi les émotions qui s'y trouvent qui me subjugue. Je n'ai jamais vu d'yeux aussi expressifs !

J'y lis facilement la peur et la surprise mais je décèle également une grande souffrance… et quelque chose que je n'arrive pas à identifier…

Sans m'en rendre compte, je me rapproche de plus en plus d'elle…

Soudain, des larmes en émergent, ce qui me tire de mon état de transe.

Elle ferme vivement les yeux, se lève et court vers une berline noire qui démarre dès qu'elle ferme la portière.

Et moi, je reste là, la bouche entrouverte, le souffle coupé.

Je reprends ma respiration, comme dans un état second, et me rends compte que mon cœur tambourine dans ma poitrine et que mes mains sont devenues moites.

Je me lève, chancelant, et continue de fixer le coin de rue où la voiture a disparu…

-C'était qui, elle ? Me demandai-je doucement.