The Script of Evil

04 - The solving of the puzzle

Tuesday, the following day, was misty early in the morning. The mist cleared slowly and it turned into a lovely, sunny day. Now the sun is scorching down on the school grounds. The pupils try to hide from the African sun's rays in every possible shadow. Kadin smiles at Billy when he sits down next to her on the bench during the break. This morning they were travelling on the bus together but it was too noisy for communication and she was looking forward to this opportunity in the middle of the day.

Kadin smiles happily at Billy. "You look so strange in your school uniform."

Billy smiles back. "That short dress of yours really shows your nice legs."

Kadin blushes self-consciously. "You are peeping shamelessly at girls' legs, sis for you, sir."

Embarrassed Billy retorts: "Sorry, it just slipped out; I don't know what came over me."

Kadin secretly feels flattered. "For now you are forgiven; just don't make the same mistake again, sir."

Billy mocks her command: "Okay, I promise, Your Highness."

"Oh no, now I am supposed to be a royal princess!"

"Well, you are as beautiful as a princess." He puts his hand in front of his mouth and widens his eyes. "Goodness, there I go again. I'm so sorry."

"Hi, are you now making a move on me? It's going to ruin our friendship, sir."

"No, sorry Kadin. I just couldn't help myself because you are quite pretty and it just slipped out."

"Well, you yourself aren't too bad."

"What do you mean?"

"Must I spell it out to you? You are damn attractive. Okay, we are quits now; time for business. Where are we going to start?"

"I discovered a Sanskrit translator on the internet last night. However, I could find no way to load the writing in the program. Dead end."

"I don't think that is going to work because only an expert can understand Sanskrit. We'll have to find someone that can help us. That's the only way."

"Where the heck are we going to find such an expert? This is South Africa, you know."

"Well, my father told me he encountered Sanskrit when he studied different religions. That indicates that there are religious writings in Sanskrit. I went through the internet with that in mind. I found some Hindu scripts in Sanskrit. Next, I searched for a Hindu temple, and just guess what ..."

Billy is curious: "What, say if ..."

"There is a Hindu temple quite near our home in Valley Street on the other side of Settlers Park. I think we must go and have a look around; maybe we'll find someone that can help us."

"You are damn phenomenal!"

"When are we going down to the temple?"

"This afternoon after school; if you are free."

"Fine, see you at the main gate after school and we ride together on the bus to home. Let's check out this place this afternoon. Maybe we can find someone who can show us the right path to follow."

Kadin becomes aware that a few of her friends are frequently looking in their direction. She points with her eyes. "I must go now because some of my girlish friends are gossiping about us."

"I've got the same problem." He points with his eyes to his friends. "Some of them find us very interesting. Are we going to keep the secret between us?"

"Off course! But what will be our excuse for spending so much time together?"

"Tell you what; let's give them what they want. What's your surname, Kadin?"