Poisoned Promise

***Rafael***

“What…what are you saying?” I stuttered, a mix of fear and disbelief flickering in my eyes. The thought that he meant every word of what he'd just said scared the shit out of me.

“I'm letting you go,” he said, and for a brief moment I saw it. I saw pain in his eyes, and it was the kind I couldn't have imagined.

He rose from the sofa, pointing towards the two duffel bags. “Each of thes