100-Story Building: Chapter 2 - Rudy

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"Did you say Grand Gardens Palace?"

"Yes. The one in downtown. I keep seeing it."

"Lorenzo, you have nothing to worry about. They are not coming for you. Indeed these messages are for me."

Michael knew exactly what Grand Gardens Palace meant. He had one of the best memories associated with the hotel. Not only this was the place where he met the love of his life Lilian, but it was also the place where the got married and celebrated every anniversary then after. Except for the ones for the last five years. Lilian disappeared after the event at the 100-Story building along with many others. Not only she was his partner in life, but she also was his a colleague and partner in career.

"What does it mean Doc?"

"Grand Gardens has a special meaning for me and Lilian. I met her during one of the conventions there and offered her to join my research team. That is where got married."

"Sorry, Doc. I have heard Dr. Lilian Parker was among disappeared ones."

"Please call me Michael. What else have you seen or heard?"

"Numbers. Four, zero, and six. Must be a room number or ..."

The door slammed open behind them. As they turned around to look at what the noise was, they saw a tall man walking out the door with a pistol in his hand. He walked slowly limping on lift feet. Looked at Lorenzo raising his pistol up toward him. Then he slowly turned to Michael and pointed his pistol to him.

"Lorenzo, I told I would take care of it. Why did you bring him into this?"

"Rudolfo?" recognized the man Michael. "You have been gone. We were wondering where you left."

"You shouldn't be here Dr. Parker. Haven't you done enough?" said the man taking a step closer to Michael.

"Rudy, relax man. He is here to help. We figured it out," said Lorenzo.

"You don't know anything, Lorenzo. You should have listened to me. I will take care of it."

Michael immediately recognized his old colleague who left the team after the event 5 years ago. Rudolfo Merca was one of his lead scientists who specialized in quantum physics and part of his research team. Unlike detective Roger, Dr. Merca was not a fan of Michael anymore. In fact, he was quite the opposite. His sister was among the residents who fell into a coma. Rudolfo blamed Michael for that.

"We thought you moved somewhere else. You have been here all this time."

"Unlike you, I don't leave my own. I wouldn't leave my sister."

He raised his pistol again pointing at Michael, then at Lorenzo and said - "You both stay out of it this time. If you don't, I will stop you myself," then he walked down the patio, kept walking down the street, and disappeared into the darkness.

"Lorenzo, he is right. You shouldn't be involved. I am going to go now. If what you saying is true, I need to be there soon."

"No, I am going with you. I am part of it now. You will need me."

"It is dangerous. You have done your part."

Michael stood up, shook Lorenzo's hand, hugged him and whispered - "Thank you, young man. You have really been helpful. Stay safe and away from the hotel."

After navigating through the dark streets and alleys of the 100-Story building neighborhood, Michael found his way back to his car. It was time to call the team. He opened the car door, sat at the driver's seat, pulled his phone out. The light from the phone revealed somebody sitting next to him at the passenger's seat.

"Hey boss," said the stranger startling Michael.

"You scared me! What is wrong you?" yelled Michael.

He extended his hands and hugged the stranger right afterward.

"Oh, I missed you, Lem. So good to see you."

"I missed you too. Captain called to check on you."

"They know?"

"Yes. Apparently Dr. Merca called her and said that they are back."


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Ok, figuratively felt. I think I was eating my nails JEJEJE
Now we just have to wait for the next chapters. See you soon Lorenzo

Saludos :)

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