Chapter 8

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life" - John 3:16

Italy, June 29, 2020.

It's good to be back here, even though when I moved to Brazil I was five years old, I remember many things about this city and I can say that the little I remember about my relationship with Antonella, she gave me a bit of affection, not what a child is used to, but I was content with the little I received from her and that continues to this day.

We're in the car with our private chauffeur, my family has so much money that I'm frightened by such extravagance. We're in a car with seven seats, so it accommodated my family, Ana and Elisa very well.

My father was always telling me how my great-grandfather made this neighborhood the best and most prestigious of his time, the family already had some possessions, of course the story of my great-great-grandfather is totally forbidden to anyone, I discovered these stories through old letters that were scattered around the house between one passage and another, there were also some reports from the local newspaper, I kept all this in a safe.

- Giovanna, wake up to life little sister! - Pietro said, snapping his fingers near my eyes.

- What is it, Pietro?

- We're here, you fool! - I said as if I were crazy.

- Thanks for my part, little brother.

- You're welcome, little sister! - he said and got out of the car, and I went after him.

As soon as I got out of the car I came across the huge garden, I remember well when Giulia and I used to run around this huge garden, I miss her. As much as Giulia was Antonella's mirror, she never mistreated me, she always took care of me when I was sad and consoled me, today I know that my mother did everything she could to make us hate each other, but she never succeeded.

My sister and I have always had a very strong bond, probably because we're twins, but I felt there was something more to it. Giulia has always been fearless, courageous, facing everything and everyone just to defend me, since I was the inversion of her, shy, withdrawn, I didn't talk much, I was a quiet child. My heart insists on screaming that Giulia still lives somewhere in the world, I've never told anyone about my suspicions, not even my father, I know he's suffering a lot from the loss of my sister and I don't want to bring up those feelings, at least not now. Once, I even hired a detective but I was unsuccessful in my search, not that I've given up, I just don't know what to do, God has total control of my life and I've learned not to question what He does for me, I know that He would never do anything to harm me, the Father knows the heart of each one of us, know our afflictions, don't think that he's not looking after you right now, because yes he is, he always has been and always will be, maybe it's just not time for him to do something big that's visible, but don't worry, keep your faith intact and in his time things will work out. If things are really bad, ask for help, pray, thank God for everything he has done for you so far, and don't complain on a full stomach, we all have problems, just trust the God of the impossible with your eyes closed. You must never lose faith, because it is faith that will strengthen you in the worst of times and in the good times. Hold on to God, to your faith and keep the flame of hope burning in your heart.

"I can do all things through him who strengthens me"