Chapter 137

TANIA

I contacted Zarek because I hadn't heard from him all day, and his absence at the bar was unusual.

He was always reliable and punctual, but today, he was nowhere to be found.

I recalled that the car had been malfunctioning, and Zarek had mentioned taking it to the mechanic.

But when he didn't return after a few hours, I thought to myself, that wouldn't take all day.

Something else must be going on, and my curiosity was piqued.

So, I tried calling him, my concern growing with each ring.

Finally, he answered, his gloomy voice sending a shiver down my spine.

“Hey, where are you? You've been MIA all day,” I asked, trying to keep my tone gentle.

He hesitated before responding, “I'm at a funeral home.”

My heart sank as he added, “It's for Ramirez and Bruce.”

I felt like I'd been punched in the gut, unable to process the news.

I quickly made my way to the nearest funeral home, my mind racing with thoughts and emotions.

As I entered the mourning room, I spotted Zarek standi