The drive to the police station was long. By the time I arrived, it was already late at night. My heart was racing and my stomach was tight with fear.
I had told Bianca earlier that I might go to her house, but she insisted on coming with me instead. When our eyes met at the entrance, my vision blurred from the stress.
“What’s happening? Why are you here?” she asked, confused. I couldn’t explain everything to her right there. It wasn’t safe.
“Officer Delgado?” I asked as I stepped into the office, forcing my voice to stay steady.
He looked up from a folder and gave me a short nod.
“Miss Valerio, thank you for coming on such short notice.”
“It’s fine, officer. Uhm…” I trailed off.
He glanced at Bianca, and she gave me a small signal to go ahead.
“I’ll wait here,” she said.
I nodded
