Chapter 1: Behind the Bright Sky

Angelo had always been looking. He had been looking for a place where it would not rain where he tread. He had found salvation indoors, but that would be only the floor was separated from the sky by a roof. When it became cold, hail would join the rain. He had been looking around for a while. Today, something different happened. He looked outside to find the sky shining brightly with the sun. He was happy. Ever since the monsoon season started, he had not seen the sun for countless days and nights. On days with no rain, he would be under a thick cover of dark clouds.

People were hanging out their laundry that had been kept inside for weeks. Darkness had left, at least temporarily. The farmers were back to the fields, tilling the soil with their machines that had been resting for nearly ten weeks already. The city soon was bustling with activity again. As soon as the flood subsided, cleaning crews was clearing off the mud and some people were pushing their vehicles to the nearest garage. Angelo was intently looking at the whole place spring back to life.

"Mr. Nerezza, some people are here to see you," the butler announced through the speakers. Angelo had been waiting for them to come. It was time. He spoke to a microphone in the room and told it, "I will be down shortly. Serve them some drinks and snacks." He quickly dressed up and headed down the staircase. He knew what was going to happen from then on.