Stephanie finally got to Carlos’ bedroom at 11 p.m. She knocked, but got no answer.

She pushed the door open and was greeted by darkness. The lights weren’t on. She flipped the switch, only to find the bedroom empty.

Carlos wasn’t here.

She caught a glimpse of the tidy bed, with its 100% Long-staple cotton sheets, 270 thread count. It hadn’t been slept in. That was when she grew suspicious.

‘When did Carlos leave? Where is he?’

Unlocking her phone, she called him, but it went straight to voicemail.

It must be off.

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wonder when he’ll

in the sky when she finally woke up. Piggy,

Debbie opened her eyes, Piggy

Debbie reached out for her phone, but

know how to tell time, but

on the

that, Debbie instantly sat

worry. Mommy’s cooking now.” When she tried to stand, her legs shook, and she put a hand to

I ate. Uncle

cooked? Where’s Uncle Carlos?” And that was when Debbie realized that Carlos stayed

porridge and dishes.

handsome uncle? Was he Frankie?’ Debbie

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