Change in a Heartbeat (RDJ)

Wanted

*Robert’s POV*

I wasn’t sure where I was when I reached the floor.

Surely still in European lands, but not sure where.

I walked for a long time, since I had landed in the middle of endless road.

I had the cell phone in my hand, ready to use it as my sister instructed me.

I walked, holding my arm, thirsty and hungry, and soon came to a stop when I spotted a small village was in the way. There was a small signboard, surely with the name of the village. I walked a little longer, observing everything and searching for any written thing so I could really figure out what was the language.

I couldn’t figure it out from the signboard.

I’d say I’m still in Spain. But it is possible we could have passed the border before I jumped out.

It was really early in the morning, but I immediately spotted an old man walking. He smiled warmly at me, yet worried, seeing the state I was in.

“Bom dia, está tudo bem, jovem?” (Good morning, is everything alright, young man?)

Portuguese.

I am not that good in that.

“Uhhh” I looked at him, deciding to ask for some water “água?”

“Vem” (come)

I followed the old man, who brought me to what seemed like a pub, in which several old men already were.

They gave me some water and even food in there, but the communication was failing. I could not be sure if they were scared of me or only trying to help.

I really need to get a quick excuse. Someone must be able to speak English.

It was a matter of seconds until I saw a middle aged man entering the place, followed by a young, very pretty, lady, who must be his daughter.

She was the one who spoke to me “Are you english? American?”

I smiled “Thank god, someone” I whispered “American.” I spoke

“You don’t seem good, what happened? People are scared.” She said

“I… well… I was robbed and… I kind of, lost everything. They took my car and… I just have my backpack here” I lied.

She smiled warmly at me “This is my father, he’s the mayor of this small village.” She introduced him before starting to talk to him, and everyone around approached to hear

After hearing him talking to her, looking at me occasionally, I waited for her to translate

“have you talked to the police or something?”

“Oh, yeah” I showed her my phone “I just… if there is any possibility you could get me a car. With a laptop I could access my accounts and pay you” I explained

She turned to the man, who seemed to be pretty nice and ready to help.

Good.

“I guess you need some rest first, though. Come, we can help”

I smiled at her.

I wonder if this people are used to any kind of violence or lies. Because they seem pretty naïve, ready to help anyone.

Well, it is not like I would dare to hurt them.

But I am probably the most wanted man around the world right now.