WALKÜREN - THE THREE MARIES Chapter Thirty-Five

 

WALKÜREN - THE THREE MARIES

Chapter Thirty-Five

- Girls, shall we take a break?

- I think it's good... the horses are tired...

- Besides... I don't know about you, but I'm already hungry...

- And then, Bel? Do you know where we are?

- I have no idea... but I recognize the place...

- Me, too... and you, Graça?

- Girls, this is the place we find ourselves in dreams.

Really, it was where every time the three of them had a synchronized dream, they ended up meeting. But they were so used to the situation that they didn't even worry about it. As I said, they already knew the place they were in. They knew where every stone was, every tree branch... it was as if they had lived there their whole lives. Graça chose a place to let the horses graze. Rosa tried to get a fishing rod, as she knew that the river was rich in fish. Meanwhile, Izabel tried to collect some firewood, clean up a part of the place and set up camp. They weren't in a rush to get anywhere... so they decided they would spend the afternoon there, enjoying nature.

In fact, they had no idea why they were there. They simply followed the impulse and got lost on the road. "They got lost" isn't quite the term. Although they had no idea why, they knew they had to go somewhere, where they would have to do something... they were being guided by a force greater than their will.

Izabel didn't even say goodbye to her children. To her husband she just said that she needed to leave, and that she might not come back. She asked him to talk to her sister, so that she could definitely take care of her children. She didn't go to see her mother, even though she knew it could be her last chance. As for Rosa, she arrived at the school carrying her weapons on her waist.

When the Director saw her dressed like that, she was scared. But she soon recovered. She listened to what her employee had to say and, in the end, dismissed her from the job. Of course she was upset, as Rosa was very loved by the children. Getting a replacement for her wouldn't be easy... but it was what Rosa wanted, so what to do?...

Grace? For her it was a little simpler... she didn't have a family or a job... in fact, she was an employer. She simply named her maid as the owner of everything that belonged to her. She did not intend to return to the Capital. To live and work, not... visit her dedicated assistant, perhaps...

After enjoying the fish caught by Rosa, the three stretched out and decided to take a nap. Despite the strong sun, the shade of the trees and the breeze made the place cozy. Soon, the three were snoring. Which, if you think about it, isn't a very smart thing to do in a deserted place... but of course their senses were switched on, and upon hearing a neigh, the three jumped to their feet, as if propelled by a spring. . Weapons drawn, they positioned themselves defensively, looking for what would have caused their mount's reaction. Just silence around you. But the animals were agitated, so something had to be happening nearby...

- Girls....

- What happened, Grace?

- Is it just me, or are you also noticing something strange?

- Like this?

- The sky... the color of the sky is different...

- You are right...

- And there's one more thing...

- I know... we are not alone...

- That's it... and do you know what we have to do?

- Get out of here?...

- Of course... Rosa, you harness our horses while Bel and I take care of our safety...

And so they did... While Rosa prepared the mounts, Graça and Izabel stayed by their friend's side, ready for any eventuality that might occur. But that didn't happen. When everything was ready, the three mounted their animals and left at a slow, cautious pace. They looked everywhere, one hand on the reins and the other on the butt of the gun. And so they continued, until the feeling of something... or someone... close, passed. Once the feeling of danger passed, they decided to hurry the animals along... the faster they arrived at a village, the better. In about two hours, night would fall and they didn't want to be alone in the field when it arrived.

The sun was descending on the horizon, almost hiding behind the mountains, when they saw the first houses in Espírito Santo... no, they didn't know that was where they were heading. Even when they were chasing bandits, looking for rewards, they had never crossed those parts. But there they were. And they felt that they had reached their destination...

When they entered the main street, the few people who were there couldn't help but notice the three girls. They were beautiful, showy. Of course, Rosa, with her golden hair, attracted attention. Izabel, small but with strong features, hair as black as night and a brown complexion, did not go unnoticed. And Graça, white skin and brown hair, eyes of unparalleled intensity, made everyone turn to admire her. And the three went to the public stable, where they would let their animals rest for the night.

Once the animals were settled, it was time to look for a place to sleep... and eat too, of course. When they entered the first guesthouse they saw, a certain person was at a table in the back... and when he saw them, he almost couldn't believe it... Guess who it was? Yes, that's right... it was Juvêncio!

The three girls chose a table and ordered dinner. While waiting for their order to arrive, they examined the place to make sure they were safe. They noticed that the city delegate arrived, accompanied by two other people, and went to the back of the room. He sat down and started talking to someone who was already there... they didn't pay much attention, as their dishes were being served at their table. The roast chicken with sugo noodles (it was the dish of the day) in front of them left no doubt... they attacked their plates as if they hadn't eaten for a month... well, a very well prepared meal, like that which had actually been a In good weather they didn't eat, as they had been on the road for a few days...

After finishing the meal, they went to the room they had rented for the night. When they were close to the table where the delegate was, someone called them by name. They turned around instantly and surprise was on their faces. After all, they didn't expect to meet anyone they knew at that end of the world...