Episode 19

The sound of Tez's cell phone rang beside the bed. On the third ring, he reached out, feeling for the nightstand with his eyes still closed.

Tez: Hello?

Chan: Sallene, the information I gave you is accurate. It's him.

Excited by the news he had been waiting for, Tez sat up.

Tez: In that case, I'll take care of this right now.

Chan: You don't need to move from where you are; Rufino Maldonado has a lot of charges against him, the officers will take care of him.

Tez: There's no guarantee he'll even be caught.

Chan: Tez, I insist you don't get involved in this. You've already done enough! In fact, you've done all you could.

Tez: I won't do anything then, as long as you let me see the procedure.

Chan: Okay, but you're not getting out of the car.

Tez: I accept. I'll do as you say. Can I go meet you now?

Chan: Okay, the operation will be at one o'clock in the afternoon.

Tez: Great, thank you.

The cell phone was left on the nightstand again, and Tez left his room. When he went downstairs, the smell of fresh coffee gave away Leyne's location.

Leyne: Good morning! I made omelets. From now on, I'm only making omelets, since I discovered I'm good at it.

Tez walked over to Leyne and hugged him.

Leyne: So affectionate... Did you sleep well?

Tez: I would have slept better if you were with me.

Leyne: Ah... About that... I...

Leyne gently held Tez's face, aligning it with his.

Leyne: What do we have? That is, what is this?

Tez: What do you want it to be?

Leyne: I... I don't really know what to say. But, I like you... And I think roommates, or friends, aren't as intimate as we've been.

Tez: We're intimate?

Leyne: Tez, we're always kissing and taking care of each other, and it's not just a friends thing.

Tez: And what do you want? Are you thinking of anything?

Leyne: Look... Boyfriends fits more with the behavior we have.

Tez: So, boyfriends.

Leyne smiled.

Leyne: Boyfriends... I think you know, but I've never dated anyone.

Tez: Leyne, I'm going to have to go out. I'll be a while.

Leyne: Ah... I'm going to be alone here?

Tez: If I call Rodrigo, will you feel better?

Leyne: I don't think so. Never mind, I'll stay here and wait for you.

The two leaned into each other and kissed.

Leyne: Come on, let's have breakfast. Since you're going out, it's best to eat well.

Tez: As you wish.

....

After having breakfast, Tez went upstairs to get ready. Then he came down wearing jeans and a black leather jacket over a gray tank top.

Leyne: Wow! You look very handsome.

Tez: You like it? I'll dress like this more often.

Leyne: Yes.

Tez: I intend to be back soon, everything you need is here. Please wait for me.

Leyne: Yes.

The two said goodbye with a long kiss, and Tez walked out the door.

Leyne: That's it... I'm alone. Now I have to find something to do. I think I'll clean these glass doors.

The doors were gleaming when Leyne finally finished. For a few minutes he continued admiring his work. His attention was only diverted by the sound of the doorbell.

Leyne: Huh? Who could that be?

Running to the gate, Leyne tried to peek through a crack to be sure.

Rodrigo: Leyne! It's me.

Leyne: Ah, wait, I'll get the key!

...

Leyne: {But what is he doing here? Did Tez call him? }

Leyne opened the gate.

Rodrigo: Let's go, Leyne! I'm taking you to your Uncle Billy.

Leyne: What?

Rodrigo: I'm taking you home.

Leyne: And... Is that what Tez asked you to do?

Rodrigo: No... He didn't say anything. But, we already know where your uncle lives, and there's no need for you to be stuck here anymore.

Leyne: Rodrigo... I really want to see my uncle. But, I'm going to wait for Tez to say goodbye.

Rodrigo walked in and closed the gate.

Rodrigo: Okay, we need to talk.

Taking Leyne's hand, Rodrigo led him to a small table in the corner of the pool.

Rodrigo: Let me explain once and for all... My uncle won't let you go. If you don't take this opportunity, you'll be trapped.

Leyne: Why are you saying these things? He's been very nice. Rodrigo, I don't think you know him very well...

Rodrigo: You're the one who doesn't know him! I know what I'm saying.

Leyne stood up, restless.

Leyne: I appreciate it, but I'm going to wait for Tez.

Rodrigo: Leyne, listen to me! You know what Tez does best? He eliminates people! He was a balanced person before, but after my mother died... he changed. I'm telling you this because I went through it!

Leyne: What do you mean... you went through it?

Rodrigo: My father couldn't take care of me, so my uncle brought me to live with him. He was so afraid that something would happen to me that he wouldn't let me out. He wouldn't let me see my father or my grandmother... I was stuck here for years. Then I became interested in martial arts and shooting. He taught me everything, and I learned very quickly.

Rodrigo paused to look at Leyne, waiting for him to show he was paying attention; when he confirmed, he continued.

Rodrigo: It's been three years since I was finally able to leave. You're a free person, you had a dream, you studied and worked hard for it. Even if something went wrong, think of what happened here as a second chance... But if you don't leave now, you'll never get out.

Leyne was silent.

Rodrigo held Leyne's hand.

Rodrigo: Please Leyne, trust me. Let me take you to see your uncle. I don't want you to suffer here.

Leyne: He doesn't seem like that... Well, he is bossy and doesn't express himself well...

Rodrigo: He's working on revenge, and eliminating people! You know what happened on that boat, don't you? Only one man came out of there alive besides Tez.

While Leyne, with red eyes, agonized over what to do, Rodrigo anticipated him. He picked up the keys and stood up.

Rodrigo: Come on! We need to go now.

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