I stood up, befuddled at my brother-in-law's demand. “Why? Where is Aléjandro?" My palms grew clammy. “Is he okay?" As Rei appeared to be measuring his words, I asked again, “What's happening?"
Before he could answer, my phone rang, Aléjandro's name appeared on the screen. I let out the breath I was holding. “This is Aléjandro."
“No, Mia. It's not." Rei came closer. “Give me the phone."
I turned away, hitting the green button. “This means you're okay."
“Señora Roríguez?" An unfamiliar voice came from the phone.
Rei was now inches away, his voice a low growl coming from over my shoulder. “Disconnect the call."
I looked down at the phone in my hands and turned back to my brother-in-law. Before I could decide, he ripped the phone from my grip and hit the disconnect button.
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