Tom and Rauruk had disappeared. No search could help. However, Clifford guessed what was going on.
"Gordon is probably behind it," he said. "I can only hope that the two are still healthy. But whether they ever come back, I do not know. "
No one could answer. But then Maggie said:
"Certainly they are still alive, otherwise we would have found traces. Gordon probably conjured her into another country. I know he can do that. "
"And if so, where shall we seek them?" asked Calvin. "You can be who knows where."
"Unfortunately a very good question." said Maggie. "But I'm sure the two will get help."
"And if not." asked Calvin. "What if they are in Afghanistan, where they will not find help, and they do not understand the language there, what will become of them?"
"Do not worry." Maggie told him. "I'm sure they'll find help, and they'll be very nice people."
"How did you get it?" Calvin wanted to know. "They can be who knows where."
"We'd better ask Gordon." said Maggie.
"How do you imagine that." asked Calvin. "You do not really think you can march as easy as that."
"I do not need that at all." said Maggie. "I'm sure they'll land with very nice people."
CHAPTER 3: NIKI
Europe. Germany South. The Munich Internet promoter Benjamin Fischer sat at his computer, as his headset rang, which went over his computer.
"Fischer!" He announced.
"Hoppe, company Carstens!" A female voice sounded.
Fischer listened. The company Carstens was the largest intermediary for his company. They searched other Internet users and immediately reported to Fischer when something promised good money. Company Carstens was around the clock for fishermen. Even if he was not sitting on the computer, everything was saved.
"Mr Fischer, we have something new for you," said Ms Hoppe. She was a very exuberant woman with bright dark eyes, who aroused much joy.
"A computer software for children," continued Mrs. Hoppe. "All scientific areas can be thinned through. Unfortunately the author does not have the necessary small money to bring it to the market. You might help him. "
Fischer looked down. He seemed to think about something, then he said,
"Science. This is not a sales camp for the moment, but in the long term profitable. The author should send me an e-mail. What do I owe you? "
"The usual," laughed the woman on the other line. "I am writing everything together."
Fischer laughed.
"Already done. I'll call back. "Interrupted the line and dialed another number.
Benjamin Fischer, who was only called Benny by all, was more of a lanky figure, had short dark hair, and was not the type of man the women swarmed about. But his brown eyes radiated a lot of warmth.
Benny was a widower. Since his wife Maria died two years ago on an accident, he lived alone with his son Dominik in a small apartment, which he had grown through his company as Internet promoter. His business was not bad, but one could not make any more riches. Since all his web pages of his customers were piled up in his computer, the monthly fees paid off, so that the whole thing ran almost automatically, he could take care of his son by the way.
Since Benny's death, Benny had totally withdrawn, which did not suit his child. He tried with his incomparable qualities to bring his father back to his wife time and again, but he never went into it.
Benny had no relatives. He had grown up as a single child. His mother Raffaella, a half-Italian, died of pneumonia when he was five years old. His father, Kurt, a long-haul, often took him to travel during his holidays. Otherwise, Benny spent his time with his grandparents in Milbertshofen or with the neighbors, where the girl of the same age, Maria, lived.
When Benny was 17 years old, his father was deadly with the truck. The car had left the rainy road on the way to Austria and fell 60 meters deep into the Mangfall. In the front, a container of benzene exploded.
Luckily, Benny had learned early to put himself on his own feet. He was helped by the picture-loving neighbor, Maria, whom he had known from a small age and had a Mediterranean temperament, although she was German. Undoubtedly she had inherited that from her son.
Maria, the school's biggest school swarm, and the inconspicuous Benny quickly became friends. When they were 9 years old they had met, only a few months later they gave themselves the engagement kiss. At that time, it was still a game between children, but over the years their friendship became more and more intense. Benny and Maria moved together and married. Niki was born a year later.
Niki, actually Dominik, was initially a quiet baby. But the older he became, the more his mother's temper came through. The rather calm and sober Benny soon saddled professionally, after he had been over with occasional jobs over water.
With his friend Alexander Hauser, he founded an Internet business. In this way he was able to build up his own existence. At first, the shops were dazzling, but the huge offer on the Internet now made it a little more difficult.
Now Benny had started the second number.
"Hauser!" A male voice sounded.
"Hi, Alex, it's me, Benny."
"Ey, Benny, servus!" Cried the men voice cheerfully. "How was the birthday celebration for you yesterday? Mellie said it would have been great. "
Alex had designed an unusual birthday party for Niki for yesterday. The boy had invited the children of his neighbor and his classmates. And, of course, Mellie, his best friend, was also there. Instead of a clown who conjured up, Alex had made a children's ballet group act as an alien. Alex was a disc jockey and played the most enchanting songs. Usually Niki sat only there and wept with happiness. And always Mellie was with him.
But the greatest happiness was for him, when Alex gave him a crown, the niki of the queen of the day was to put on. Alex had a wonderful melody from a soundtrack. Niki walked slowly towards Mellie and set her crown.
This ceremony and the song were so gorgeous that many children sobbed. When the celebration was over, and Niki just unpacked the presents, Benny said to Alex,
"Thank you very much, friend. Look at the children. You are quite happy. "
"Well, let's hope so," said his former partner.
"Tell me, how long have you worked on the choreographies?" The promoter wanted to know.
"So about 3 months." Alex grinned. "But it was worth it."
"You can say that," Benny said approvingly.
Meanwhile the children were picked up by their parents. Only Mellie was left. She was just at Niki and said,
"I love you so much."
"I love you, too," Niki replied. Already the little one was taken by her parents.
"We'll see you soon," Alex promised.
Now Benny sat on the phone.
"It was great, too," Benny confirmed. "The children were all happy. I just wanted to thank you for it. You were great."
"Always for you," Alex replied. "Whenever you want." He laughed and continued,
"Now Niki is already nine. So, where the time remains "
"Mellie's already eight," Benny replied. "It's great that the kids understand each other so well. By the way: Today is the last day of school. Are you getting Mellie? "
"It does not work," Alex said. "Because I have an important date. What about you? "
"I can take some time off," Benny replied. "Niki has a close. By the way; my computer spins again. I think I ought to let Brauner know, he'll get it back.
Benny chose a third number on the computer.
"Brauner!" An energetic young voice