Chapter 37 (The Suspicion)

  Ximena's heart beamed happily as she looked at the man with a cheery smile.

  "You have what I'm looking for?" Her eyes were effortlessly flashing.

  And glancing at Ema, the old man bobbed.

  ...

  "This is a very special book that belongs to me alone", the old man worded as he led Ximena and Ema to a desk behind the shelves. Unfortunately, there was only one seat available. So, Ximena had to take it while the old man left to get the book.

  "Hold on, Ximena; why do you need such book? I don't understand", Ema asked huskily like it was a secret.

  "It's nothing serious. I'm just .. making a research for a new book I'm writing", Ximena was truly hoping not to be disturbed. That was the reason she'd wanted her to stay outsiders, but the stubborn lady wouldn't.

  "A new book? What new..." Ema's words were cut short by the return of the old man who had a big book with him. No doubt, it was what they were looking for.

  "Here you go",he dropped it in front of her.