Chapter 21 - Threats / August 1972.

POV Ivy

After the anniversary of twenty-three years of Roger, I had no more peace. I received threats in my address. They came envelopes were opened and when letters with threats of cleats. The person did not write, but had clippings of newspaper letters. Ridiculous. I do not know what to do, therefore, are threatening to my brother. I showed Igor, the letters with threatening nature. My brother was angry.

- You have to tell the truth, Ivy, have to tell everyone before it's too late and come against you. - Said my brother in revolt tone.

- How do I do this, Igor? They are even threatening you. These people are crazy, they can actually pose a danger. - She said with tears in her eyes.

Igor knew everything that was going on. I trusted my brother, all I heard on the stairs, near the large trash.

- Do not be afraid, my sister. I'll be in London until August 8. After I return to Brazil, you have to tell all, for people who need to know, you promise me? - Asked Igor.

- I promise. I promise to tell all the people who need to know. - I said crying hugging my brother.

I've always been a strong, fearless girl, but now for the first time, I feel a great fear. Fear that actually do something against me and against my beloved brother. They might even do something against me, but with my brother, would never forgive me.

Early August ...

In the first week of August, Igor was a few more days to see Trident Studios recording the album of the boys. Roger, Freddie, Bri and John started now record the song Liar. They are primarily recording the instrumental and then to record the vocals. They said Liar being more difficult. It is a more complex music, but know that they will fare well. Igor is thrilled to go to the studio with the guys. My brother made a great friendship with Roger, Bri, Freddie and John. Roger promised my brother that when the first album the band is released, it will send by mail the album Queen, my brother, in Brazil.

Finally came the eighth of August. I wanted my brother to stay with me for some time, but he has to go back to help my father in the family business, taking account of the two restaurants in Rio de Janeiro. I was at the airport saying good-bye Igor crying without stopping. Igor hugged me affectionately, also crying and kissing my face.- We'll see you soon, my beloved sister. Mom, Dad and I expect you to the end of year festivities. It was wonderful to be with you for twenty days and know all your friends. - Igor said with a trembling voice.
- I'll be with you in the year-end holidays, for sure. - She said crying embraced my brother, not wanting to loose it anymore.
The flight to Rio de Janeiro was announced and my brother had to go to the departure lounge, but I did not let go. Roger was with us, pulled me gently from Igor's arms.
- Rog, please promise me to take care of my sister? - Asked Igor.
- I promise Igor. I'll take care of her sister. - Roger said smiling.
- Thanks brother. It was very good to meet you. As for the Queen, you have talent and I'm sure that will be very successful in the world of Rock and Roll, soon. I hope to see you Roger, when you return to London again. Take care and good luck with the band. Send me news.

- Thank you, Igor. Take care you too. When the first album the band is released will send your LP by mail, I do not forget. - Roger said smiling.

- Thanks Rog. As for you, my little sister, take care. Keep studying, dedicating himself to college, to the stage. You are intelligent and hardworking. It has a bright future. I love you very much, Ivy, my beautiful sister. When I get to Rio de Janeiro, I'll call you. - Igor said.

- I love you so much my beautiful brother. Good journey is with God. Call me, please. Miss you already. - She said crying.

- Me too. - He said, smiling. - See you soon Rog, you soon my sister.

I saw my beloved brother entering the boarding area showing the passport. He again waved Rog and I until it disappeared from my view.

I still cried and hugged me Rog.

- It's okay, Ivy. My angel, please calm down. Soon you will see your brother. - Rog said looking at me smiling.

Rog has such a beautiful smile, a smile that soothes any heavy heart. I leaned my head on Rog's chest and he was caring for my hair.

- Igor and I have a very strong bond, Rog. It is as if we were twins. I love very much my brother. He wanted me here in London. It would all be easier. I would have his company, the older brother advice. He is sorely missed. - I said crying.

- I imagine Ivy, how much he is missing. When my mother and sister were in Truro I've missed them, a longing that consumed the heart little by little, I imagine that the distance is an entire ocean on the other side of the world. I know I'm not your brother, but in the absence of Igor, I can take that role, his brother, if you want. - Rog said smiling looking at me and kissing my forehead.

- You have my great friend. - She said smiling at him stroking his face.

- I can be more than that. - Rog smiled at me. - Just you want. I can handle a lot more of you, take care of you, advise you on many things. Just you ask.

- Have many things to worry about: college, stage, band, Jill, your child will be born soon. - I said.

- Is that you. - Rog said fondly. - Does not matter. I can me unfold in thirty, forty Rog, but I want to take care of you, Ivy. I promised this to your brother and I will fulfill. I'll take care of you.

I smiled at him embarrassed and he smiled back and hugged me again. I felt his woodsy scent and a bit of cigarette smell on your clothes. Rog is so beautiful. I should not have this addiction of smoking. I've told him leave this addiction. I know it's hard for him, but he should try more.

- Thank you for being with me. - I said hugging him.

- My angel, I will be always with you and I hope you are with me also, at all times. - He said smiling.

- I will always be Rog, always. - She said smiling.

We saw the plane was taking off my brother and then Rog and I left the airport and it took me to take a milkshake strawberry love. He also took milkshake with me and ate chips. Then Rog took me home and parked her Mini Cooper in front of the building where I live.

- Thanks for the ride, Rog. I just give you work. - Said ashamed.

- For me it is not any work. I love to ride you. - He smiled back. - Be your driver is not evil.

I grinned with what Rog said.

- Although you are a slightly crazy driver and rushed, you drive well. - Smiling said. - Thanks for the ride, for everything again.

He smiled and warmth on my face and hugged me and kissed my forehead.

- Good night My Angel. Take care.

- Good night Rog. Take care you too. - She said smiling.

The next day, around noon, I was home making lunch, when my brother called and said he had arrived safely in Rio de Janeiro. I thanked God. Igor then told me to open the game to the person and say everything you hear.

- Now you can not threaten me anymore, my sister. I'm not here in London. Do what is right. One needs to know everything. Do not be afraid. - Igor said.

- I'll do what's right my brother. - I said smiling. - I promise you.

After Igor and I hung up the phone finished making lunch. After lunch I packed and cleaned my apartment.

In the coming days, I thought a way to talk to the person all I heard. The things I heard and threats that have suffered. The guys are in the studio recording the vocals of Liar.

The days went by and I found a way to tell the person what I heard. And if one does not believe me, I think that everything is my invention? The fear also do not believe in me through my entire being. I walked thoughtfully, thinking about the best decision. Rog and others inquired why he was so thoughtful and I said he was longing for Brazil. Roger did not believe much, but also did not force me to say anything, just said:

- I do not believe it's only miss Brazil, my angel, but will not force you to say anything. When you want to vent, tell me.

Rog as was always caring and concerned about me.

After the second half of August, my brother called me, asking if I had done what had to be done.

- Still not my brother. I'm afraid that one does not believe me, you think I'm making it all - told Igor by telephone.

- Ivy, my sister, who ventured, nothing gained. You should not have these silly fears. Go ahead and talk all. I'm sure the person will trust you. Believe. - Igor said. - Please, I hope the next time I call you tell me who told all the people. Please.

- Ok Igor. I promise. - I said. - I'll talk to the person this weekend.

It's after the day on August 20. The boys began recording the song The Night Comes Down at Trident Studios. They will record the album for another month before the return class of John and Roger college. Then they will resume recording at the end of November.

Today is Thursday. I'm leaving my apartment to go to the nearest supermarket in the area. I start to walk to take the subway and a short time later a man approaches me and holds a knife to me in my neck and said:

- If you open your mouth and tell all that you heard a dead person, you know? We're Watching You. Not because your dear brother returned to Brazil, it's all right and you will open the game and speak the truth at all. If you do this, it will be a dead woman.

At that point the man threw me to the ground and ran. I was with trembling body. I felt death once again next to me, this time with a knife pointed at my neck. I start to cry copiously, like a helpless child. Unfortunately I can not tell the truth to a person, I can not tell you what I heard. I am a righteous person, but it is my life that is at risk. I'm dead. .