Page 70 of Crash and Burn
“Eat up,” she tells me.
“Can I ask you something?”
“Sure,niña, go ahead.” She takes a sip of her coffee.
“Why am I so important to Rodrigo?”
She pauses. “You remind him of someone.”
“My mother? Did he have anything to do with her death?” I pepper her with questions.
“That’s all I can say. Now, eat your breakfast,” she says.
As I’m eating, Paula comes into the kitchen. She eyes me with daggers.
“Why is the prisoner eating in the kitchen? And such a nice meal?” Paula hisses out. Maria responds to her in Spanish and Paula rears her had back as if Maria slapped her.
“I can’t wait until I can have some fun with you,” Paula says to me.
“Paula!” Eduardo walks into the kitchen. “She’s not yours to play with. You don’t touch her unless Rodrigo gives you orders.”
“Yes,mi amor. I’m sorry.” Paula leaves the kitchen, hanging her head low.
“I’m sorry about that,Preciosa. She’s a bit jealous.” Eduardo grins at me, giving me an uneasy feeling. “Rodrigo had me put a TV in your room, so you havesomethingto do in your room. After you finish your breakfast, you’ll go straight to your room.”
I finish my breakfast in silence, eager to get back to my room and away from him. I can’t help but wonder what they have planned for me. Though, I’m sure I’ll find out soon enough.
