Chapter 51

“What’s going to happen to Alberto, sir?”

“I’m going to talk to him and we’ll go from there.”

RJ walked away, down back to the office, scratched his jaw, and closed the door. Alberto startled by the noise, turned quickly from his chair to face RJ.

“I can explain, sir.”

“I don’t want an explanation, Alberto. Just go back to work, and do your fucking job.”

RJ glared at Alberto, whose face shaded strawberry red, avoiding his stare, Alberto looked down at the ground. “Yes, sir,” he whispered.

RJ wanted to slap him for being so careless. Now RJ either had to forget his sworn duty or start the process to discipline Alberto. He continued to watch Alberto who examined the budget documents. Exhaling sharply, RJ walked to the door. “I’m going to the hangar. You better stay put and don’t go near Jun.”

Alberto mumbled, “Yes, sir,” again.