Let's just say I'm a friend of the Santos family, answered the man. I know he's in England, and I want to talk to him.
I haven't heard from him since we got back from Chile, said Maggie quickly.
Really? Said the man. He walked round the room and looked at everything-postcards from friends on holiday, the phone bill that was on top of the TV. Then Maggie remembered Xavier's email-it was on the table next to her. It was too late to move it. The man saw it.
So this is from another? asked the man.
I haven't had it yet, said Maggie. She was afraid and she could feel Belen was too. She didn't understand what the man was doing in her house.
How did you how where I live? asked Maggie. I found your address in Xavier's home, said the man. And your photo. Did you have a good time in my country, Maggie?
Maggie didn't answer the question. She asked, but half of her didn't want to know, Why are you looking for Xavier? He's got something that I want, said the man. But maybe he gave it to you to bring back to England. The man walked up to Maggie and stood very close.
He didn't give me anything, said Maggie.
Maybe he didn't, but I know that Xavier will come here soon. And when he does, I'll be ready for him. Maggie , when you chose Xavier, said the man. He's not right for a nice girl like you. He moved away. Remember, Maggie , I'all come back.
Belsen and Maggie jumped up when the man left. You must phone the police, Maggie , said Belsen. This is terrible. You must phone the police, Maggie , said Belsen. This is terrible. You must come home with me. You're not safe here.
Maggie phoned and told the police everything. She told them, I'm not going to stay here. I'm going to stay with a friend tonight. You can call me on my mobile, 04776567831. The police asked her to go to the police station the next day.
Maggie put some things in a bag, ready to leave with Belsen.
I'm so stupid, said Maggie. I thought Xavier was really nice. I believed he loved me, but he was just playing.
Maggie and Belen called a taxi and left Moreland Road half an hour later.