The Street

4

My mother did not see me enter the house. I showered and changed my dress.

"Mom, where's my Soupu?" I asked. "He will see you in your father's chair," replied the mother.

I gave him a small punishment. If punished, you will find him in your father's armchair, where he always goes.

He was my father's favorite cat. I still remember how much my father loved Soupu.

After my father's death, if we scolded him, he would go and sleep in that armchair. He forgets my father but does not give up the habit.

Hi Soupu, how are you?

I'm fine. Thank you. When I turned around, Mom. 'Mom laughed and joked. Mother laughs when she tells a joke, and the listeners do not look to see if they are laughing or not.

Mother continued. "Your aunt Elsa and her husband and their two cousins are coming this evening."

I turned to hear my mother say: "Tell me, why are they coming?"

I was shocked to hear this news but my mother asked why I was so surprised and confused. Mother's face became very serious.

I wondered why it was important for Aunt Elsa and her husband and their two cousins to come tonight instead of tomorrow or next week. Mother explained that they had arrived from out of town yesterday morning after a long tour.

I heard the horn of a vehicle and looked. A car in front of the gate. I quickly opened the gate and got the car inside. Mother also came quickly. I noticed while walking home. There was no light on anyone's face. I wondered what the reason was. The guests were received with pleasure. Mom quickly went to the kitchen. Aunt Elsa followed.

Confused about whether to go or not. One of Uncle's cousins asked me, "What's your name?"

I said, "My name is Mia."

Is she Risha's age? Yes, the uncle said.

My eyes must be wide open. He held out a photo to me and said this young lady is my wife's close relative. Did you see it on the news? Her name is Rish Johnson. She was in the midst of riches but she is missing.

She had a loving nature towards everyone. Those who knew her closely called her Risha.

Yes. It is Rish. That she did not escape.

What could have happened?

I quickly went to the kitchen. My thoughts drifted back again.

Or did they not know that she had escaped? How to watch the news?

Let's have dinner. Mother said.

No more watching the news. I can walk with tension. All the dishes for dinner were laid on the table—the aroma of the food was very tempting; I couldn't help but be drawn to it.

At dinner, the topic of Rish came up again. I thought about what to ask them. I moved slowly with my phone when it rang.