The Sad Smile -La sonrisa triste
The Sad Smile The uninhabited house smelled of moisture. Walls were wallpapered. A huge skylight let through the light that spilled on the exotic plants brought from the most remote places, and that for a few days had been abandoned to their fate. Its owner had disappeared without a trace. In the luxurious living room, above the exquisite marble fireplace, an enormous and enigmatic portrait was on display. A slight smile and a sad look on a beautiful feminine face transmitted the uneasiness of the inescapable fatality of destiny. The mother of a saga of famous composers had been responsible for the suicide of the fiancée of her youngest son. Many years ago that, Now, the absolute owner of all, the youngest son of the family had disappeared. Those responsible for solving the case often returned to the house, for some days. Almost imperceptibly at first, over the days, very slowly, they realized how the feminine face of the enormous painting in the living room was transforme...