Who are you?

Chapter 6

Catrine awoke suddenly from her deep slumber, startled and gasping for breath as she answered the ringing phone. It was Tom on the other end.

Tom: "I called you multiple times."

Catrine, still trembling: "I was asleep, I couldn't answer."

Tom, curious: "Why do you sound scared?"

Catrine, tried to calm herself: "I just had a terrible nightmare. But why were you calling?"

Tom, excitement evident in his voice: "To let you know that we will meet today at two o'clock in front of building 1PP."

Catrine, laughed sarcastically: "Are you going to arrest me or something?"

Tom, laughter filled his voice: "No, we're just going to discuss the plan I came up with to prove that Max is the one who bought the poison. I've put a lot of thought into it."

Catrine, sarcasm dripped from her words, "Please don't say 'I've put a lot of thought into it', because whenever you say that, I have no doubt the plan will fail."

After Tom's laughter echoed through the phone and he finally hung up, Catrine felt a wave of relief washing over her, dissipating her fears and allowing her to start the day with a newfound happiness. Encouraged by the uplifting conversation, she sought to regain her vitality and decided the first stop would be buying new paints. With the paints in hand, she returned to her apartment and diligently cleaned each room, meticulously ensuring that every corner was spotless.

Eager to infuse positivity into her living space, Catrine turned on her phone and played the song "Happy" while dipping her brush into vibrant colors. With each stroke, she painted motivational phrases onto the walls, words that would serve as daily reminders of her resilience and inner strength.

Among the inspiring sentences she inscribed were these two:

- Every day may feel like an arduous battle, but remember it is in the face of darkness that the mighty soldiers prove their victory. Rise up, confront the shadows, and embrace the radiance within you.

- In the midst of life's storms, a glimmer of hope persists. Cling to that flicker of light, for it shall guide you through the darkest of nights. Believe in your own tenacity and know that you possess not only the power to survive but to thrive. Keep fighting, for a brighter and happier tomorrow awaits.

As the colors adorned her walls, Catrine found solace in the profound meaning behind each phrase. They served as constant reminders of her inner strength and inspired her to keep forging ahead, even when faced with adversity.

In an effort to enhance the atmosphere and overall feeling of joy, she utilized paint to create drawings that exuded happiness. She skillfully drew vibrant sunflowers with their yellow petals resembling the radiant sun symbolizing energy and vitality. Surrounding these sunflowers she added delicate butterflies of the Morpho menelaus species. Their distinct blue wings represented tranquility and serenity signifying the promise of a new beginning.

Engrossed in completing the decorations for her rooms, she suddenly remembered her upcoming date with Tom. Glancing at the clock, she realized there are ten minutes left until two o'clock. Hastily, she adorned herself with her attire and swiftly made her way out of her apartment, making her way towards Building 1PP.

And when she arrived at the building, she spotted Tom waiting for her outside. Seeing her, he exclaimed, "Finally, you're here! You were half an hour late." She playfully retorted, "Well, I am a woman after all. It's expected, isn't it?"

Chuckling, Tom noticed the paint in her hands and said, "Are you working as a painter now?" She quipped back, "No, this is an executive guide for your proposal to decorate the apartment."