CHARLENE CAN’T CHANGE ME

Like how you’re guiding my sister?” I ask, my voice a low challenge.

Natasha’s eyes widen as she stares at me in brief shock. It’s a rare moment that I hope to remember forever. The moment fades, and she regains her composure.

“Why would you think that?” she asks cautiously.

I cut her off. “Stop, Natasha. There’s no other reason a person like you would spend time with a sixteen-year old girl. Regina is mesmerized by all the excitement and money. She thinks we’re playing gangster, and nothing can go wrong.”

Natasha arches a brow. “You do me and your sister a disservice.”

“So, I’m mistaken?” I ask, daring her to lie. “You’re not using Alvrado’s brotherhood naivety to the Alvrado’s brother advantage?”

Natasha stares at me intently before finally responding. “You may not have been willing to come here,” she says sternly. “But now you’ve made a choice to stay as Alfredo’s wife. You’ve been given privileges for your loyalty. Your sister is also making the choices she needs to make to adapt