Chapter 13

*Alejandro*

The bar was lit by a blue light, which changed occasionally. The smell of solid drinks lay heavily in the air. Soft music resounded in the background. People chatted quietly.

I watched as a bartender poured a drink for a man in front of me with skill.

Williams is seated in front of me. A blonde girl leans on him, speaking about what only they know. Williams and his women weren't what I was bothered about right now.

Two hours ago, I went to the bar where Anna was bullied. I took a slow sip of my drink, my eyes settling on the sleeve of my white shirt, which had dust stains on it.

My Rolex wristwatch was missing from my hand. I leaned into the chair and hung my head behind it.

*TWO HOURS AGO* ( flashback )

When my phone beeped during lunch with Mr Johnson, I waited patiently to check it inside the car. It was a message from Williams. It took him a pretty long time to text me. I had asked to see the girl and the others that had surrounded Anna and stopped her from leaving