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Chapter 10
Griselda
"So,letmegetthis straight. You met a total hunk, had a wild night, and then woke up to an empty bed?" Avery, my best friend since high school, chimed her excitement through the phone, the pitch of her voice rising with incredulity.
Avery was the one friend I trusted the most, the person who had been there for me through thick and thin, and I needed her wisdom now more than ever.
I let out a sigh, a mix of frustration and bewilderment. "Yes, that's the gist of it."
Her laughter crackled through the phone. "Griselda, your life is like a rollercoaster. Drama, suspense, and just a sprinkle of romance."
"More like a rollercoaster I didn't sign up for," I replied, chuckling along.
"So, what's the plan now?" Avery asked, her tone turning serious. "Are you going to try and find Emilio after he ditched you twice?"
I hesitated. "I'm not sure. It's all so complicated. Plus, there's the danger element.”
Avery picked up on my resolve. "Okay, promise me you'll keep me updated. Now, what happened after the police arrived?"
"After I gave my statement, the police said they would investigate," I explained. "They asked a few questions about the men and what I had witnessed, but obviously, I didn’t see anything."
Emilio's sudden disappearance after our night together left me pondering. Was he involved with those menacing men, or was it mere coincidence that danger seemed to follow him? My mind was a whirlpool of questions, and the uncertainty was maddening.
Avery, on the other end of the line, knew me well. She sensed my reservations and pushed gently for more. "Griselda, talk to me. I can hear the doubts in your voice."
"It's just... I've been trying to piece it all together," I confessed. "Emilio, those gangsters, the gunshot—it's like a puzzle missing too many pieces."
"I get that, but we can't leave it scattered," Avery prodded.
"The police were called, but they arrived too late. The men were already gone, and the man they shot... he didn't make it," I said, recalling the chaotic scene.
Avery's sharp intuition caught on. "You didn't tell them about Emilio, did you?"
I hesitated between loyalty and caution. "No, I didn't. There's just something... off about this whole thing, Ave. I can't explain it."
A frustrated sigh came from Avery's end, making it evident that she disagreed with my choice. "Griselda, you can't keep information from the police. You’re a lawyer! Besides, you don't know who he is. He might be dangerous."
I fell silent, unable to provide an immediate response. It was frustrating, truly. It was highly likely that he was involved in something illegal, and despite my profession as a lawyer, I was still attracted to him and even avoided mentioning his name.
Avery's voice softened. "Are you sure they didn't see you?"
"I’m pretty sure. I stayed in the room and kept quiet to make them think that it was unoccupied," I tried to reassure her, but the memory sent a shiver down my spine.
"That's a movie plot waiting to unfold," Avery mused. "But seriously, Griselda, you don't want to get tangled up in something dangerous."
"He's just... different," I finally said, struggling to put my feelings into words. "I can't explain it. The way he apologized, his sincerity. Despite the danger, there's something about him that intrigues me."
"But it's not your job to figure it out!" Avery argued, her frustration clear. "Let the police handle it. That's what they're there for."
"You’re right, I just... I can't explain it," I sighed.
Avery paused, trying to understand my perspective. "Alright, just promise me you'll be cautious. Promise me you won't do anything reckless."
"I promise," I said. "I'll be careful."
"That's all I ask," Avery replied, her voice softening with concern. "Please prioritize your safety."
I nodded, even though she couldn't see me. "I will. Thanks, Ave."
