Chapter 17; burning shop

Javier was growing concerned as he waited for Elvis to return from his phone call. He hoped that Elvis hadn't left because of Carlo's hurtful comment. Javier's eyes darted around, but he couldn't shake his restlessness. Finally, he decided to go outside and see for himself.

As soon as Javier stepped outside, he realized that Elvis was nowhere to be found. He searched the garden, but there was no sign of Elvis. Suddenly, he spotted one of the employees walking by and stopped him.

"Have you seen Elvis?" Javier asked the employee, who kept his head bowed.

"Yes, boss. He left a little while ago in his car," the employee replied.

Javier nodded and dismissed him, waving his hand. He sighed and quickly retrieved his cell phone from his pants pocket and began calling Elvis. He called Elvis repeatedly, but Elvis never answered any of his calls, which was unusual for him.

Javier knew that no matter how angry Elvis was with anyone, he never took it out on him. He always found comfort in talking