Chapter 17: R.I.P. Sweet Rowena.
Hades slow walked to the bed, and he sat down. "Why mountains?"
"Fewer people, fewer problems." Sunshine withdrew her hand from outside and closed the window. "Also, cities are heavily populated so monsters from the mist liked attacking cities the most.
You can find food and fresh water in the mountains. The woods provide cover, warmth, shelter. You can use the high points to keep watch for raiders and monsters.
Think of other reasons that you can come up with. Just know that those with bases in mountains areas were...will be better off than those in houses like this that are out in the open."
She slipped up, and Hades caught it. When she was talking, she said "were" before changing it to will. From her it almost seemed as if she had lived through an apocalypse before. This very apocalypse.
So, what did it mean?
"You are asking more questions. Does it mean that you believe me now?" she asked him.
He shrugged. "I cannot say that I believe you one hundred percent, but I am willing to take a gamble. I detect no deceit in your words, and you have spent fifty-two million, three hundred thousand dollars on food. You are betting your entire life on this being true. I tend not to underestimate people that bet their entire lives on something. It is how I built my business empire; I once bet my entire life on one risky business deal."
"Then bet on me." Sunshine blurted. "If I am wrong, you will still have your money anyway. What do you have to lose?"
He laughed softly. "You are right. What do I have to lose if I cash out early?" He tapped the bed, inviting her to sit down. "Tell me, how does your cousin Moon know about the apocalypse?
Sunshine turned around, facing the window once again. She looked at her reflection and smiled at her beautiful skin. It reminded her to stock beauty products. She would have to be careful in this apocalypse so as not to end up with scars.