In retrospect, began to suspect that something was wrong when woke up one morning feeling like eating a steak incommensurable oil. What kind of idiot eats raw steak?
(Well, maybe Martin ...) could not work in peace that day. I had a terrible hunger would not have been satisfying even with all the apples in the country and the desire to eat raw meat just do not quit. At the end of the day, came home feeling very strange. (E unusually carnivore.)
It did not take so important at the time, but also gave him a taste for your body. Just to prove that they paid attention toprimitive needs, over dinner salad. When he went to bed, could not sleep all night. The next day he felt terrible and a glance in the mirror showed him that he had bags under his eyes, and had bags in bags
"For the bitch that bore thee-Murmanura, stunned. Whence came
crest?
Behind him, a minister cried uncontrollably and answers (more to himself than to Manuel) that nobody has
no fucking idea why (or how) ended up with a plague of zombies to spread to the entire country in less than the blink of an eye. Manuel can feel it grow: it is a disgustingly unpleasant tingling in your stomach and your skin itch odious, that somehow becomes more and more pale.
turned to look desperate group of politicians who lie imprisoned with him, his eyes fixed on the looks of panic of those men and women are supposed to form the cabinet of his current boss. Alternating between landscape look absurdobscenities under his breath and resumes writing.
Already tired, he chooses to re-read the final result before liquidating another sheet of paper.
Mom:
Look, I do not know what happened or how it happened. I have no idea why, or where did all this. I have also not clear whether it is just me having this problem or if there is any other country in the world being devoured by zombies murderers. Yes, zombies. Have you ever seen a zombie movie? I doubt it. Anyway not see them. Are fomes. They're destroying everything and I have no idea if you are affecting you or your people, but I hope you've noticed the disaster and have found a way to hide. Whatever.
Whatever remains, it is yours. All yours. -Manuel.
-
"I called five times, shitty asshole Manuel muttered into the phone. Across the line, Martin remains lying on his couch watching a football game without learning anything, what it costs crest answer that phone shit the first time?
"Oh, SiSi Martin answered, without opening the eyes off the TV. Wait, Manu, I'm a tad busy. -Martin, listen to me stop a moment to snatch a piece of raw steak that takes the time trying to eat. Calls on all mountain passes and let them know the customs border with Chile estOTHERS ARE closed, absolutely
all
. "You're hiding something.
"Of course I do," sighs Manuel. But you're not ready to know yet, you little jerk. I do not want to do anything stupid, OK?
"Oh, mocking Manu-hum. You worry about me! I'm so touched! Manuel
hesitate a bit before pressing a little headset with your fingers.
"I'll thank-hawking after a bit. You're a good friend after all, Martin. -Without saying goodbye, hangs up abruptly. Outside, the excitement reached such a volume that Manuel feels like the horde of zombies and had managed to penetrate the walls of the palace. Is tooado exhausted to look out the window again, preferring to remain there, sitting on the floor, nestled between a bookcase and a desk, his back against the wall and the phone resting on her lap. His hands are stained red because of the semi thawed raw meat and curses under his breath how difficult it is to chew meat unprepared. How long must
chewing to swallow this shit?
-
Manuel takes a breather before picking up the phone and dial the number. Wait a few minutes charged beforehand, the sound of ticking
piercing nerves.
- Hello? "Is heard, finally, on the other side of the LinesMiguel furious reproaches. Might be the last time you hear his voice, the last chance to tell all that has been kept for years.
Or maybe not.
"I have to explain anything," he sighs, wearily. Just ... just watch.
-Manuel, I'm seriously considering hang up the phone and call you back at a decent hour, "replies Michael pissed. You may be more coherent in the morning. Wait, I know, I'll go look and I will make sure you eat something that makes you hallucinate. Manuel
blushes and a pervasive warmth from the stomach to the throat, heart beating a thousand times as if any were to bolt. Close your eyes tightly and stopsScanSAR head on the wall, sliding, slightly trembling, even on the floor, until she was almost lying down. Hold the phone with more force than necessary and has a couple of seconds before continuing the conversation.
- Hello? -Sound through line-Hell, Manuel, I'm sick!
could say everything.
-
Miguel
.
O could not say anything
.
"You're important to me.
- Chao.
-leaves with trembling voice resounding tone, hanging up the phone before Miguel can replicate anything. She bites her lip, thinking of things I wanted to say and mentally scolded for being so asshole. Cno way. Just tilt your head a little. Manuel
tilts his head, his brow furrows a bit and watch the cloud through slightly narrowed eyes.
"Do not be blind," he concludes. It is an avocado.
-... OK, I give you, "Miguel throws a laugh, his hand searching for Manuel to link their fingers. You're a phenomenon. Manuel ignores
Miguel laughs and turns to look for a moment. Perhaps a little smile. Perhaps,
Manuel wakes with a start, even at dawn, and realizes that at some point during the night due to fall asleep out of boredom. He straightens up, exhausted and a little sick, sitting down againor Miguel for the weekend. It makes it weird how plans can change overnight. As, indeed, nobody owns decide what will happen to himself, especially a country
.
Early start to hear loud knocks on the floor below. A terrible roar of strength and fury, closer, more real. Manuel
close your eyes and wait.