Death

[Trigger Warning: mentioning of sexual abuse]

2023 ‖ Chicago, IL

Kaz pushes open the door and enters Willy's. As he is walking over to the bar, he is beaming with excitement.

"Hola!"

Moni looks up from the bottle with the sweet black liquid she is pouring into soda glasses and starts smiling.

"Hey, what's up?"

"Oh, nothing, nothing special. Except for..."

Kaz' grin is wide and he lets out a small giggle.

"What? You look like you just won the lottery!"

"No, this is much better. Do you wanna see?"

"Yes!" The blonde woman puts down the bottle and leans forward in curiosity.

He takes a deep breath to calm himself down and then lifts up his right arm, presenting his hand to the waitress.

Her eyes widen.

"No!"

She grabs his hand and leans closer to take a good look at the silver ring.

"When...how...who?"

Kaz tries his best to not start screeching like a little girl.

"Last night. You know the Conservatory at Garfield Park?"