MURDER IN THE ORATORY Forty-five How she jumps up and locks her lips with those of J is something I cannot explain. I leave his arm which is entangled with mine and I watch in awe. The scene is absolutely horrible. Just then, Joel walks in, and his face, even before he says anything speaks volumes. My guess is, he knows Elisa. A sad smile curves my face when I look at Jairo who is so surprised to see what is happening. See, I will not fight, I have fought enough, I have lived running for my life, I am not going to make it even harder for me. I have had harder times, I am absolutely sure that I will not fight for anything or anyone. The deep hole in my empty stomach which hasn’t tasted any food is what’s worrying me. I hope that I will not fall for being hungry and weak. I pull away

