The crow slowly transforms itself into Thais, looking even sexier than the night before. Her feathers change into a wide black sheer shirt and tight shiny pants. She leans to Alexander with the elbow on the seat.

- What the hell were you thinking about by taking her to the pub yesterday? – she asked coldly. – Everybody thought that she was aware of everything. You were lucky that Andrea was the first one to talk to you… who knows what could have happened… How did Selena react? Is she pissed?

- Not really. Actually, I regret to inform you that, according to my sister, you are my number one fan… - he smiles and winks at her. – She got even more suspicious when we met Dimas outside and to make it even worse, aunt Irene told Selena that we knew him very well. Knowing my sister, she is now trying to figure out all what happened last night and today…

- Never underestimate a woman’s sixth sense… especially a Verosian woman… She will connect the dots…

- Soon… I wish I could skip her passage day. Would it be bad if I didn’t show up at the ceremony?

- Then you would be a coward. She will need a familiar face and your support. Don’t say that Irene will be there, it’s not the same. Later you will have to face each other and solve the problem. – Thais grabs his hand and caresses his face. – You’re a thirty year old little boy. This is going to happen… wanting it or not.

- I wish I could stop the time or just cut the day and start in the next morning. I’m scared…

- I guess I understand but your role is to help people and this time it’s your sister. We all went through it and here we are, Alex. Think about the afterwards…

- Afterwards… Selena is unpredictable… You don’t know her…

- I know you and that is enough. Have you shared your fears with Irene? How is she taking?

- She has been quieter than usual and with my sister always around, we don’t have a moment to talk… It has been hard.

The sound of “caw caw” stopped their conversation.

- People approaching… got to change into my day shape, sweetie… Want to hang out later?

– We’ll see. Maybe… - He answers slightly shrugging his shoulders.

Thais kisses his forehead right before her clothes slowly become dark shimmering feathers and her body turns into a crow. Alexander guides her to the window, she spreads her wings and with a small impulse, she flies to join the other bird waiting on the wire.

A car slows down and stops next to Alexander’s car. One could say that the object was as old as the person driving it, both old. The owner rolls down the window.

- Need help, son?

- Just enjoying the landscape, Sir, and hoping for spring… Thank you.

- Patience, boy… patience… Nature seems shy this year but it will come. – The man looks around and starts to move the car. – Greetings to your aunt…

While waving the man gooodbye, his mind wondered about the reason. Why was last year's winter longer than usual? And this year? It was going to be the same… Something was wrong…