His eyes met mine.
“Oneweek, Domino… not two… not three. We can’t run that route empty for long.” His voice stayed calm, but the firmness in it was clear.
“We’ll have a girl by then,” I assured. “You have my word.”
He nodded once. “I trust that you will.”
I stepped back toward the door. “Well, I’ll let you get back to your 'resting day,'” I joked. “I’ll be around if you need me.”
Alejandro gave a small nod.
I closed the door behind me and walked back down the hallway. Once I reached the main corridor, I pulled my phone out and called my mama. We talked for a minute, then after, I shot Marcos a text.
Marcos:One week extension granted.So whatever you started with that Uber girl… finish it.
Because now? The clock was ticking.