A Jinx

After a sleepless night, Zeke’s mother hurried over early the next morning.

Tears filled Allison’s eyes as she asked, “Zeke, what exactly happened to our company? Why are the previous business partners demanding money from me now?”

Zeke’s eyes were tinged with a shade of blue, his stubble grown out overnight, presenting an unkempt appearance.

“Mom, we’re done for.”

The conversation between the two was overheard by Camila, who, like them, had risen early and hadn’t had much rest.

Her heart, too, began to flutter in panic.