Villa Catarina (FINISHED March 10th.)

"I'm here!" laughing voice said behind Lia. "Are you suddenly blind or what?"
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"Sorry, I was in my thoughts." Lia answered and sat next to Justine.
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"How did the dinner go the other day?"
Lia told everything. Justine could not help but chuckle a bit.
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"To me you sound a bit annoyed by what he said." Justine teased. "Were you expecting him to be sad because you do not want him?"
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"No, nonsense!"
"Hmmm.. you sure?" Justine continued.
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"YES! I am annoyed because he refused to tell me his reasons, thats all.. STOP laughing!!!"
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"Okayyy.. I stop!! Before you blow up." Justine laughed. "I'll make some sandwiches, would you join me?"


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"I am interested , though.. what did you meant by saying your family should not be Chief at all?"
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"Oh its a long story, I don't know much as I was not born yet or very little when these things happened."
"I have no hurry."


"Okay, here's what I have heard..." She started.



"The Chief before my grandpa, was a sort of mean, ruthless man. He was not young anymore, no family, lived at Chief's Villa at Lani St. Taz. That is why Island Council with Elementals, made a decision , if he would die without a son, the title would go to other powerful islander, who happened to be Laki's grandfather."
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"But then, as a surprise to many, the Chief did marry, to beautiful young lady from Selvadorada , called Catarina. They had 3 children, one of them, the long wanted son, the heir.
But something happened, I really don't know what. It was not a happy family. Arguments, yelling, all in public.. and lets be honest, everyone knows everyone in such a small place... gossips were wild."
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"Then was the catastrophe.. Fire at Chief's Villa, it was called Villa Catarina then. "
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"Old Chief and his wife died, I'm not sure but they say children did too."
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"There were rumours it was not an accident. I was told to shut up when I asked about it.. . "





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"Grandpa became the Chief , because Lakis grandfather and father both passed away in a plane crash at desert, near Strangerville." Lia continued. "Granma got to be the Chief only because she is good friends with Elementals."
"Oh wow. That's a story. But seeing Laki is back, I can see why your grandma wants you two together."
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"I'm glad I don't have to worry about that anymore, grandma cannot do a thing!" She said and took a bite.
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"Hmm, I would not be so sure.." Justine said mostly to herself. "I hope you are right."

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Something had been bothering Erin for over a week now.
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"Sam, have you read the paper this morning?"
"No, honey, not yet. Why?" he replied, and tried to shoo the ce cat away from his feet. "Harriet, you have food over there, let me give some to Elli too."
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"Its about my brother. I saw an advertisement about a private detective. we should contact him."
Erin's younger brother had planned to visit them, they had date settled and all, but he never came. Erin has not reached him from phone either.
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"I know he would not make me worry in purpose. Village constable said he must of been only lost on his way here, and did not want to report it yet." She almost whispered. "But I know better! Something is badly wrong!"
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"Of course I call them, if it makes you feel better." he replied, and smiled after and continued "But let's eat first, or my belly will do all the talking."
"Thank you , dear. Oh poor Elli, she had to wait all my rambling"

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He had not told about Keala's plans to anyone yet.. especially not to..

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"Oh Sorry! My bad! I was in my thoughts and did not look!" He said, after almost crashing with Knox.
"No problem."


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"What took you so long?" Voice behind him asked.