27/03/2024
Chapter Two: Secrets Unlocked
Daro sat at her desk, immersed in her homework, while her younger brother, Julius, lounged on her bed, engrossed in a game on his Android tablet. Oblivious to the world outside her headphones, Daro failed to register the first knock on her door. Mike, her father, tried again, entering her room with a gentle tap.
"Julius, your mum is calling you, son. It's bedtime," Mike informed, prompting Julius to bid farewell with a hug before departing.
Approaching Daro, Mike rested a hand on her shoulder, causing her to startle and remove her earphones. She turned to face him, a frown etched on her features, before resuming her assignment.
"What assignment are you working on?" Mike inquired, attempting to break the tension.
"Chemistry," Daro replied curtly.
"How is it going?" Mike probed further, sensing his daughter's lingering resentment.
"Fine," Daro responded dryly, her mood still evident.
"Daro, are you going to continue with this attitude, or do you want to know the answers to the questions you asked during dinner?" Mike's tone softened, hoping to mend their strained relationship.
"I'm sorry, Daddy," Daro relented, her gaze falling on the book in his hands. "What's that you're holding?"
"This is your mum's diary from her university days. If she finds out I gave this to you, she'll kill me. But all the answers you seek are in here. Let this be our secret, okay?" Mike explained, passing the red diary to Daro.
"Okay, Daddy," Daro affirmed, rising to embrace her father. "I love you, Daddy."
"I love you too, baby. Don't stay up too late, alright?" Mike reminded before leaving Daro's room.
Daro placed the diary atop her notebooks, studying it intently. It appeared old and emitted a peculiar scent. Chemistry faded from her thoughts as her heart quickened. "All the answers you seek are in the diary," her father's words echoed in her mind. Did she truly desire to uncover its secrets? Sensations of confinement overwhelmed her, the room seemingly shrinking around her. "Get a grip, Daro. Be calm," she muttered to herself, before slowly opening the diary.
As the first page unveiled, Daro's eyes widened at the inscription:
"To you, E
The one I live for, the one I would die for. You are my whole world. My love for you is eternal; it’s deeper than the oceans and higher than the heavens. Happy birthday baby.
Your love,
K"
Daro's mind raced. Who is K?
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