THE APPLE'S OF HIS EYE
he exclaimed, tossing a newspaper towards me.
I caught the newspaper, the crinkling sound echoing in the room. Unfolding it, I skimmed the headlines, my eyes scanning for any significant developments.
"Oh my God, Tommy is dead," I exclaimed, my hands instinctively covering my mouth in shock. The news of his demise hit me like a heavy blow. According to the reports, he had been killed in a government-owned disability centre, poisoned to death. The gravity of the situation weighed heavily on my heart.
Mateo, seated in a worn-out plastic green chair, confirmed the news. His voice carried a mix of sadness and anger.
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