A deal with the devil

I step back and reply to the text.

'Sorry, who's this?"

'It's Elena'

'Why not call me?'

'You might be in the lecture hall, I didn't want you disturbing the class'

I move to the farthest end of the room and dial the number.

"Hi Selene"

"Hey, what's up?"

"Have you heard anything from Carlos? It's been two days and he hasn't returned to work, I'm worried sick"

"Does he leave like that?"

"No, three days ago was his sister's memorial, he hasn't returned to work after that, I'm worried"

"Relax Lena, I'll ask a friend to help track him, okay?"

"Okay, could you keep me informed if you locate him?"

"Sure"

"Thanks, bye"

I hoped she was okay, she was sounding frantic.

"Who's missing?"

I swear, my body layers separated from each other. I turn to glare at Jason.

"Don't startle me like that"

"Who's missing?"

"Is that all... forget it, it's Carlos. Could you help me find him?"

"What's in it for me?"

"Are you being serious right now?"