Short Time Part 2

"What is it, Mondragon?" Rafael asked.

"Sir, I am engaged to your daughter for two years now."

"Why do you only have to say it right now? Why are you always sneaking out with my daughter?"

"I'm sorry but I'll explain it after everything is done." He looked at Ellen lovingly. "I promise to be with her as soon as there's no threat to me."

        Rafael exhaled.

"Why now?" Rafael asked and his phone started ringing. He excused himself and answered it.

"Where are you?" Andy asked from the other line.

"I am at Pattinson's residence. Ellen's parents." He murmured.

"Get ready. We are leaving tonight."

"Okay. I will." He faced her parents.

"You aren't in a rush?" Angela asked him.

"I must leave tonight."

        Angela looked at the clock.

"You still have eight hours before tonight. How about let's go for a little snack?"