“Flávio”
I rushed into the police station and found the chief in the kitchen talking to other officers. I called Bonfim and we went to his office. I explained what had happened and saw his face freeze in shock.
- What a mess, Flávio! – Bonfim shook his head.
- A huge mess, Bonfim. – I agreed.
- But it's going to get worse, much worse. – I looked at him, not understanding. – I spoke to Melissa about twenty minutes ago, right after you sent me the message asking where I was.
- She called you? – I asked, already feeling the panic growing inside me.
- No, I called her, I needed advice to resolve a situation with my wife. – Bonfim rubbed his eyes.
- And then? What did you talk about? – I asked, already feeling the despair growing.
- Then she asked me if you were on duty and I said no. In other words, she knows you lied, and by now, your little one surely already knows. – This was a huge problem, and I felt my head spinning.
- Damn it, Bonfim! – I put both hands to my face, already thinking