It's easier for two

30. Why do you care?

"So, well, I found something, but I have some questions," Alex's voice on the other end of the line sounded agitated.
"Go ahead," Eva replied nonchalantly, her emotions remained distant like they were separated by a thick pane of glass.
"How long has she been missing?"
"Almost two weeks."
"She didn't read messages, didn't answer calls, right?"
"She wasn't even online."
"What's the situation at her place?"
"Some woman opened the door, answered all the questions saying she didn't know anything. She claimed to be from the cleaning service and said she was called by the landlady because the tenant had left."
"And the tenant is presumably Elektra."
"Presumably."
"Could something have happened to her?"
"We both saw her go home, I doubt it."
"Do you have any other mutual friends?"
"None besides you. I'm almost certain she didn't talk to anyone outside the office, and our colleagues were angry with her in the end. I've cried, been angry, and searched for her, and now I just don't want to do anything."
"That's understandable."
"Why are you doing this? Why do you care? Why are you helping me?"
"Hush hush. Let's meet tonight at six in the cafe. You better come a little earlier. I have some tough information for you, and I'll also introduce someone to you."