I stayed in my room for over an hour, after what seems like forever, I noticed the meeting they held had ended and I heard Rafael's car leave the driveway.
He'd been on the phone after the meeting, his voice sharp with anger as he barked orders at whoever was on the other end. The situation was clearly getting worse.
I waited for about twenty minutes to be safe, then crept downstairs. The guards were at their usual posts outside, I checked around for Mrs. Santos, she was at her usual spot, moving around in the kitchen. The house felt quieter without Rafael's commanding presence.
I made my way to his study and tested the door handle, it was Unlocked. My heart hammered as I slipped inside and closed the door softly behind me.
Rafael's desk was covered with papers, but I didn't dare touch
