47. Before the Storm
Juan Luis
"Sir, these are the last papers you need to sign." I lift my face, and I imagine the look I give my assistant must be terrifying because I see her shiver. Today, I've had more work than usual. I lower my gaze again to read what I'm signing, trying not to take too long.
When I finally finish, I take the papers to the girl myself and seize the opportunity to leave. It's Tony's birthday, and I wanted to be one of the first to arrive, but it seems I'll be one of the last. This delay will likely cost me points with Amelia, which is the last thing I want.
I drive faster than the speed limit. After all, a ticket is the least of my worries when it comes to my son and my family. My family. How I long for those days when I could call them that. When they waited for
