Disclaimer: The characters of Hannibal Lecter, Clarice Starling, Jack Crawford, Clint Pearsall and Paul Krendler do not belong to me, but to Thomas Harris. No copyright infringement intended. I won't make any money of it. Just borrowing them for a while. Lecter' s blue eyes belong to Anthony Hopkins, though (I'm not sure there's a copyright on this).
Epilogue
Hannibal parked the Jaguar just after the post office. He opened the door for Clarice and they entered the building holding each other' s hand. They waited for they turn in silence, then Clarice took the sheet of paper from her purse and handed it to the clerk. It was the same lady as the previous time but she did not recognize either of them.
Hannibal paid the two dollars for the fax and Clarice signed the receipt.
They went out. Outside, the sun was shining. They walked to the car. Hannibal gave her a gentle kiss before she slipped into the car. He then joined the driver seat, started the engine and they disappeared in the traffic.
" Dear Ardelia,
I always thought you and Brian were made for each other. He is your soul mate and you are his. Despite your quarrels, I am certain that one day you will understand it and decide to spend the rest of your life together. I wish you a hundred years of happiness.
I have finally found my soul mate.
I haven't lost my mind and I am leaving of my own free will. I have no doubts, no fear and no regrets.
I am in peace now.
Love,
C. "
- The End -
That's it ! I hope you liked it, and you did not get bored to death ... Thanks for reading. Reviews welcome.
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