#Chapter2

ANDRES

Hello, my name is Andrés Palacios, and I'm 23 years old. I know I'm quite young to be a bodyguard, but it's something I'm really passionate about. Let me describe myself physically: I'm very tall, standing at 6'2" (1.88 meters). I have tattoos covering my entire body because I really like tattoos. My hair and eyes are both brown, and I have a nose piercing and an earring.

Like every morning, I wake up, put on my workout clothes, and head to the gym near my house for some boxing. After finishing, I return home to take a shower because I have a job interview to become a guardian for a lady's daughter. After my shower, I get dressed in a black suit—black dress pants, a black shirt, and a black jacket.

Once I'm dressed, I head to the kitchen and prepare a light meal. When I finish eating, I leave my house and catch a taxi. I give the driver the address, and we arrive at a large company building. I enter and speak to the receptionist.

Andrés - Hello and good morning, miss.

Receptionist - Hi and good morning. How can I assist you?

Andrés - I have an appointment with the lady.

Receptionist - Oh, you're the bodyguard.

Andrés - Yes, that's correct.

Receptionist - Please go ahead. The lady is expecting you.

Andrés - Thank you.

– I smile politely.

I walk to the elevator, enter, and press the button. The doors close, and once I reach the designated floor, I search for the lady's office. I knock on the door.

Ángela - Come in.

– I open the door and enter.

Andrés - Good morning, ma'am. I'm Andrés Palacios.

Ángela - Good morning, Andrés. My name is Ángela Navarro. I want to hire your services to take care of my daughter and also be her friend. She's not your typical artificial girl—something has changed in her. She no longer talks to me, and the death of her father affected her as well. She once tried to take her own life, and I'm worried she might do it again or something worse.

Andrés - Don't worry, ma'am. I'll be her friend, and I'll keep you informed about everything.

Ángela - Thank you. Well, here's your contract. Read it carefully, and if anything needs to be changed, we can adjust it.

Andrés - Thank you.

– I take the contract and review it carefully. After reading it, I sign it.

Andrés - Here you go. Everything is fine.

Ángela - Thank you. You'll be living in the house.

Andrés - Alright. I just need to grab my things.

Ángela - Okay. Let's get your stuff, and then we'll head to my house to introduce you to my daughter.

I nod and we leave her office. We get into her car, and she drives to my house. Upon arrival, I enter and pack a suitcase with my clothes and some essentials. Once I finish packing, I close the door, carry my suitcase to the car, and we drive to her house. When we arrive, we get out, and I take my suitcase. We enter her house, and she calls her daughter. She answers immediately, and I watch her descend the stairs. Wow! I'm left speechless when I see her. She's truly beautiful, and I can't find the right words to describe her beauty.

AFTER THE INTRODUCTION

She goes to her room, and I head to the kitchen. I prepare a quick meal for myself. After eating, I go to my room to unpack. After a while, I hear noises in the kitchen. I assume it's the young lady. Some time passes, and I no longer hear any noise. However, I hear the door open. I leave my room and walk to the living room. I see Sammy coming out, and I silently follow her. I see her walking towards what looks like a cabin. She enters, and I follow, slightly opening the door.

I peek inside and am left awestruck by what I see—a recording studio with buttons, speakers, amplifiers, and more. Then I notice Sammy. She's eating, and when she finishes, she adjusts some buttons. She enters a booth where there's a microphone. Music starts playing.

This is the story I've come to tell

Of a deceitful man and his deadly spell

I gave my life without asking for much

And ended up in the darkness, reality's harsh touch

In this bleak abyss, alone I dwell

Unveiling the truth, a bitter tale

My soul's filled with a bitter solitude

And in revenge, my thoughts preclude

I bleed my eyes dry from all the tears

A twisted gaze that fuels your fears

As you fall wounded, begging for grace

And only then will my soul find its resting place

Tremble, for your predator's here

You stole away all the hope I held dear

Deception's the only thing your mind can bring

You're the serpent that poisoned me within

I bring sweet words of love anew

The ones you used in your twisted debut

A loving, gallant, and honest guy

Only existed within your twisted lie

Only existed within your twisted lie

(I continue to listen to her singing in awe. As the song finishes, I exit the studio and return to the house, heading to my room. After a while, I hear noise in the kitchen.)