Ivan I was shocked to say the least at what I had just seen. My anger dissipated immediately. Eric was tied up. His hands were tied and so were his legs. A tape was put round his mouth which did not allow him to be able to say a word. I felt sorry as I knew I had wrongfully accused him but I could not understand what was happening or what had happened. He had his head bent low. Even when I entered, he refused to raise his head. For a moment, I was scared something bad had happened to him. I prayed within me that he was fine. I looked around to be sure no one was there, perhaps, Eric had been set as a trap for me. I walked around gently so as not to make any sound. Still, Eric didn’t raise his head. As soon as the coast was clear, I whispered to him. “Eric” I called gently. At firs

