Samu wasn't at home either. As soon as we were sure that something might have happened to him, we called the police to tell them that he was missing. The police had interrogated my mom and I about the party and the days before, what had been happening and if we knew if there had been anything suspicious. Honestly, I had no idea what could have happened to him. I knew that he wouldn't run away. After Rebe has talked to me, I was wondering if that could be a reason for Samu being missed. But there was still Carla's papá who could have let someone do something.. But would they really go that far? What if they've hurt Samu? Or would he come back tomorrow?
âPlease tell me that it wasn't you!", I stopped Polo in the hallways when no one was around.
âHey, what happened with Marina was an accident. Do you really think I could kill someone brutally cold? You could have an accident, too. Carla's papá is capable of anything. I advise you to take care of you", Polo answered which sounded more like a warning to me. I shouldn't protect him anymore, not at just any price.
It's been a three days, we haven't heard anything from my brother. Everyone became more nervous with each day. We had to end it. Surely, if I would tell Guzman and the police about what I've been told by Polo, they wouldn't have to believe me. But I could try to make them believe me and try to end this if it had anything to do with Carla's papá. I wouldn't stop worrying about it so I had to talk to someone.
âI should go to the police", I blurted out when Ander opened his door for me so I could enter his house where he was drinking alcohol again, âI should have done it weeks ago."
âEm, we wouldn't do that. Didn't you listen to Polo? We're going to be the ones who are hated by everyone if they find out about it. Don't do it", Ander meant to help me but changed the topic, âWhat are you going to wear to the party later?"
âYou really want to go to a party?", my jaw dropped, âMy brother is missing! How should I be able to go to a party without breaking down?"
âWhy not? You don't have to come if you don't want to."
âI'll see you there", I said rolling my eyes since that was definitely not the reason why I came here but it made me realize something.
It made me realize that I should tell Guzman. Ander was done with thinking about it. Polo made him choose a side and he did. But Polo was heartless when it came to my brother and I so why should I protect him?
âGuzman, we need to talk", I laid my hand on his arm to pull him to a quieter area with me in front of the club, âI can't do this anymore, I have to talk to you."
âWhat are you talking about, Em? Are you alright?", he gave me a confused look.
âOh dios mÃo, you're going to hate me", I whispered shaking my head, âSamu was right, Polo killed Marina. He told me after a party.. I'm so sorry, I should have told you before, it killed me. Polo almost killed himself by consuming his pills and said that I shouldn't tell you but I can't keep this a secret from you anymore. I was afraid that Polo would hurt himself more or even kill himself but now I know that he doesn't care about us. I just want justice for all and Samu to come home."
âEm, calm down, it's okay", Guzman suddenly tried to comfort me when the feelings of guilt freaked me out.
âWhat?", I furled my eyebrows confused, âIt's okay? Why are you so calm?"
âYou're my friend, you've told me now. Your brother has told me his suspicions and I believed him", he told me seriously, âNow that you've been honest.. Samuel is staying at my grandparent's house. We're waiting until someone confesses, Carla or Polo. We wanted to meet there when he was followed by a car and then we've had that idea."
âCan I see him?"
âNo one can know about it and people would start to wonder when you're not looking for him anymore. We have to do this until one of them confesses then it's fine."
âThank you, Guzman. I wish I had told you earlier", I sighed guiltily.
âYou've made a mistake, I've made mistakes before. Let's get justice for us", he nodded before giving me a hug and entering the party.
Polo has been talking about spending christmas holidays together during the party when Guzman and I stood next to him and I had to admit, Guzman looked as if they were still friends and he still thought it was Nano who killed Marina. It was so important that he controlled all of his emotions.
This was just right before Ander broke down so I said goodbye to them and brought him home.
âI've told him", I whispered without looking at him as soon as he stood up to drink some water.
âWhat?"
âI've told Guzman what I know but I didn't mention you."
âWhat are you doing?", he asked when I stood up and grabbed my stuff.
âI'm going back home. Mamá is worried sick about Samu, I should be at home with her."
âDon't leave, Em, please don't."
âI need time, Ander", I shook my head and left his room.
I still loved him, we've spent so much more time together than this during those three years but I wasn't so sure if our relationship would survive this tragedy.
âCarla has talked to the police", Guzman told me when he stood next to me in school when the police came to bring Polo away.
Guzman and Ander had a dispute before Guzman walked away. Ander looked at me sadly but I decided to follow Guzman and talk to him. We've hurt him and we've betrayed him but I think they should still talk to each other. What Guzman said was quite harsh. I hoped that he wouldn't mean it like that.
âSamuel!", mamá and I yelled delightedly when we were finally allowed to see him at the police station.
We were talking for a short moment but left him alone when Carla walked by so he could talk to her. I had the feeling that although he had been playing with her, he started to like her and the other way around.
Two weeks later, we were back from Christmas holidays which we've spent as a family. Carla had messaged me and we had met to talk about it and I hang out with Samu, Rebe, Guzman and Nadia during this time.
âGarcÃa siblings!", we heard Guzman shout from behind when we walked through the hallway of this school, âFeliz año nuevo."
âFeliz año nuevo, Guzman", we replied with a smile, Samu was even happier that they could finally talk to each other normally.
When I turned around to meet the girls, Polo stood on the stairs.
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an: hey, everyone! So this is the end for now. I've got a lot to do with university until autumn so I tried to end this book a littler faster than I planned. But I hope that you still liked the last chapters! Please, always feel free to leave your opinion, I can only learn from that. I'm excited for season 3 and maybe I'm going to start writing again but until then, thank you all so much for voting, commenting and adding this book to your lists! â¤ï¸