Chapter 6 BaraqielI do not mind taking care of my neighbor's house. On the contrary. I love the old lady very much and it is reciprocal, so I am glad I can do her a favor. She is the only human who knows what I am. I did not tell her anything. I am still following the rules. She did not guess it either. In fact, she discovered it in the most mundane and absurd possible way. I live in a huge house lost in the middle of the countryside. Originally, when I moved in, the house next door was not occupied and one cannot say there were crowds rushing to take it. Most people do not want to be so isolated. Having to go tens of miles to reach the nearest town does not thrill anyone. It suited me well because I was just looking for solitude. My extraordinary abilities have become a real curse, and is
