After Rudy left, Cassandra called a team to arrest the man responsible for the crash while she went to the crash site with John.
She clapped her hands to get everyone's attention and said, "Alright! The case is solved. We should head back to the precinct and work on another case."
"Umm… wait, how is this case solved? We haven't found a single lead or clue yet," a senior officer asked.
"What type of clue do you need and for what reason, actually? We have already arrested the man responsible for the crash, and no one has been harmed. Am I missing something?" Cassandra asked in a little agitated tone.
She didn't want to get in a situation where she had to explain or reveal what she knew, even by mistake. She couldn't care less about anyone finding out the truth, she simply didn't want to forget about Rudy.
"What about 'how everyone survived with no injuries?' and 'How did they get into the cave?' We don't know anything about that. And they don't remember anything either."
"It's simple, actually. The plane landed successfully, and they all escaped in the nick of time before it exploded. They went to take refuge in the cave so they wouldn't get involved in the explosion.
And they don't remember anything because of trauma. Also, we just arrested the man responsible for the crash, who was seemingly trying to escape when everyone was busy hiding in the cave."
Cassandra suddenly found logical explanations for all the anomalies.
"..." John stared at Cassandra for a few seconds and then asked, "Is everything alright? You are acting strange."
"Yes. I am just agitated because we are wasting our time here for no reason when I can study another case instead."
"I think you should take today off. You haven't a wink in the last two days."
"I only sleep when I feel sleepy. Now, if you will excuse me. I am going home. Will be back after having lunch."
"Okay…"
In truth, Cassandra was going home to erase all evidence leading to Rudy.
And just like that, a tragic event turned into an unexplainable anomaly, from a hot headline to just a meaningless line. Even the media and the news stopped covering the topic as no one had died.
Meanwhile, Rudy had teleported to Eleanor's room, where she was weeping on the bed. She had stopped watching the news after the plane crashed.
"..."
Rudy sat on the bed beside her and asked, "Are you that sad of me returning into your life that you are crying like this?"
"Huh?" Eleanor looked at Rudy and stopped crying.
"Hmm?"
"I thought… I thought you…. in that crash…"
"Oh, come on. Like that could hurt me. And everyone on that plane is safe. I saved them all, although they don't remember it, and the world doesn't know it. But hey, I didn't do it for fame or publicity.
If I wanted that, then I could just manipulate the world like they are currently manipulated by other things. Anyway, I am here with you, what else do you want?"
Eleanor wiped her tears and hugged Rudy from the side.
"Why would you do that?"
"Do what?"
"Scare me like that."
"Was I supposed to reveal myself in front of the whole world? I mean, sure, I could hide my face and everything, but… meh, people would think this world got a real superhero. And when there is a superhero… There are supervillains.
I don't want to waste three seconds of my life dealing with supervillains. And hey, what do you know… I could have been blamed and framed for the plane crash when I was just trying to save them.
The Media are nasty. They just need a reason and an excuse to run their business and ruin someone's happy life. However, I do plan to reveal myself to the human world… in fact… all the worlds. But not now.
They shall await the Lord's return… for they may, or they might remember the Lord's might. Anyway, let's not talk about this when we are meeting after a long time. We should have a different conversation, something meaningful and romantic."
Rudy moved his face closer to kiss Eleanor, but he stopped and stared at the floor. Seemingly he was using his vision ability to see downstairs.
"What's wrong?"
"Eric is here. He said he is going home to get your car to the next city. He was panicking a lot… actually. Well, can't blame him. If it was me in his place… I would have turned the world upside down…"
Eric went into the garage and left the house with the car.
"I think you should let him know that you are fine," he said to Eleanor.
"Yes."
Eleanor grabbed her phone and turned off airplane mode. Then, she called Eric, and the call was picked up in less than a second.
[Mom?! Are you okay?!] Eric asked in a loud voice filled with concern.
"Yes."
[Where are you?! Are you at the hospital?!]
"Hospital? Why would I be at the hospital?"
[Huh? Weren't you in the plane that crashed?]
"Crash? No, I… missed that flight, actually, so I will be getting the next one."
[Oh, thank god!] Eric sighed in relief. [So you are still at the airport? When is your next flight?]
"In a few minutes."
[I am heading to the next city. I will come to pick you—]
"There is no need. I have to go to the office directly. I will be home by night."
[Then I will drop you at the—]
"I have already called my secretary from the office. There is no need to worry, Eric. I am fine. But since you are heading to the city, try to enjoy the ride. And maybe, go check the new construction site of my megamall project?"
[Sure thing, mom. Just… just keep me updated. And let me know as soon as you get off the flight.]
"Got it."
[Take care, mom. See you soon.]
Eleanor hung up the call and smiled at Rudy.
"Even though the phone wasn't on the speaker, I am sure you heard everything."
"Yup. I have never seen Eric acting like this. But judging by your reaction… it seems he is always like that with you?"
"Yeah. He loses his calm when it comes to me. It's quite normal, actually."
