In a small town in Mexico, near a deserted playground, Rey sat alone on a weathered bench. The once vibrant colors of the playground equipment now seemed muted and dull, mirroring the heavy atmosphere that enveloped him. His eyes, usually bright with confidence, were now clouded with devastation.
Rey clutched his phone tightly, the screen displaying a news article with a headline that sent shivers down his spine. "Tragic Incident Claims the Life of one of the Houston students who came for her UG from LA." The words seemed to blur as Rey's mind struggled to comprehend the news that had shattered his world.
His hands trembled as he dialed Phoenix's number, praying for it to be a mistake. The phone rang, each passing second echoing the deafening silence of despair. No answer. His heart sank
