“Maybe it’s time for the truth to come out. He’d do time, y’know.” I stopped pacing to face Quino. “We have the evidence.”
“What about Mama Virgie? How will she feel knowing the truth? You gotta think this through, cuz. All this could blow up in your face and you might lose the girl, anyway. Will it be worth it?”
“I don’t know. I need to think.” I made my way to the door.
“If you leave the club, take someone with you.”
I gave him the finger.
“I saw that.”
I wasn’t playing with him this time. Serious shit was upon us, and I didn’t know how the fuck to deal with it.
What I did know was I needed to find Yoli and get things straight with her before she betrayed me out of jealousy.
10
Silvia
Andy told me to wait for him in his room, but for how long? There wasn’t anything in here to keep me distracted. No television. No books. No phone. I had no idea what was going on in the world, or in Monterey.
I tried not to think about them, but Sister Theresa and Sister Lupita hadn’t been far from my thoughts. Each time I saw their faces in my head, I wondered if they were alive. I didn’t want to imagine what my brother might have done to them. I guess that was why I allowed myself to get drunk the other night—to forget everything.
Going over to the window, I opened the blinds. The most beautiful view stole my breath away. Horses and cows grazed near a barn on the left. To the right were crops and an orchard. Behind everything was a mountain range in the far-off distance.
“There’s chickens!” I squealed when I saw the feathered birds. “Can I play with you?” I asked as if they could hear me.
Why was I letting Andy control me like my brother did? Being cooped up wasn’t fun. There was so much to discover outside, and it was a bright sunny day. I should enjoy it after the last couple of days I had.
Surely, Andy would agree.
My mind was made up.
Exiting the bedroom, I confidently strolled down the hallway toward the public places in the clubhouse. Apparently, nobody was allowed in this wing of the clubhouse, only invited guests, like me.
The place was quiet, not surprising. It was the weekend, and these people partied hard.
My ears dialed into Andy talking. I followed his pleasant, slightly raspy voice down a hall I hadn’t been down before.
“I’d never betray you, Jefe. You know that. But I want her gone.”
Hold up. Was that Yoli? Was she talking about me?
“You don’t get to make the call. If I want her to stay, she’s staying. Like it or not.”
Thank you, Andy!
“Does that mean you’re claiming her? Making her your old lady is the only way I’ll accept her. I don’t trust her. She’s nothing but trouble. I mean, her brother is searching for her.”
Oh my gosh! How did she know?
“I’m figuring it out.”
“Is she worth putting all of us in danger? I don’t think so, Jefe. Get rid of her, and let’s get back to the way things were.”
I leaned my head closer, unable to hear anything. Why did they stop talking?
She moaned just like when she kissed him in front of me. I covered my mouth, so I didn’t make a sound, not that I thought they’d hear me with all their wet smacking.Gag.
