Luis yanked the front door shut behind him and descended the stairs two at a time.

He swiftly stepped to the side of the road, waving vigorously to an incoming taxi.

The taxi slowed to a stop just in front of him.

“I need to go to the airport right now.” he barked, his tone cringing.

The driver nodded just once.

Luis didn't waste any more time as he hopped in.

The driver twisted the key of the car and the engine roared to life.

His jaw clenched as the driver pulled into the road, the city flashing past in tired grays and early morning golds. The sun was just...