TEN

Chapter 10

Rose stood in front of the path leading to Antonio's house. However, her heart was filled with uncertainty. She didn't know if the steps she was taking were right or wrong. Nevertheless, she felt as though this was the only option she had. Jasmine wouldn't survive much longer without undergoing surgery. And even though the doctor had stated that the woman wouldn't fully recover, at least Rose knew that her mother could live a little longer. Despite feeling that her actions were reckless and inhumane, the conclusion that lingered in the girl's mind remained the same: Antonio was the only solution.

"Are you sure, Rose?" the girl asked herself. "Are you sure?"

There was no answer in her head. Her intuition knew it wasn't the solution, but her logic justified that Antonio was the only answer.

"Was I too hasty yesterday?" she monologued. "God, but I don't want to become a vendor of desires obligated to satisfy men!"

Rose took a deep breath, lowered her head, and then gazed strai