Chapter 43

However, as I continued to move forward I had to look away from the portrait directly in front of us. Hanging on the wall beside the portrait of King and Queen, was grand portrait of Clarynn and Achelous the day of their wedding. The image captured her smiling from cheek to cheek. However, I was taken back little by Achelous face, for those who know him would recognize that he is standing without emotion and appears sad, it´s peculiar to see him that way. It was like someone who lost their favorite dog and settling for a poor substitute. I have to shake myself out of this thought. At that moment Antonio bumped into my shoulder as we continued to walk into the café.  We guided to an isolated table in the back corner to sit. As we walked I felt the impulse and desire to slice the image up and take out some of this frustration that has been simmering over the years. Knowing that would lead to more questions and difficult situation, I choose to focus on Antonio, and try pushin