CRIMINAL

The Bakery

"I'M HERE I'M HERE I'M HERE" I burst in through the back door of the bakery.

I quickly put on the apron and start to help Mila decorate the cupcakes.

"Mama's Lunes Bakery"- the sweetest bakery in New York. It's not a super popular bakery but somehow it's still open and alive.

"Guess what... Diablo is back. The best friend of Diego. That one"

"What? No way. Tell me more!"

"So apparently he is out of prison. I don't even know how long he has been there. Now he is living with us"

"Maybe he was there for murder. Like remember you told me about that evening"

"I was thinking the same thing. Anyhow it's crazy now. Living with two guys! So many dishes to do"

"You had a say off yesterday?" Mila changes the topic out of the blue.

"Yeah. Grandma Lunes gave me a day off. You know it's funny how we aren't even related to her but call her Grandma Lunes" I smile and continue decorating cupcakes.

"Frank came by yesterday... Asking where were you... Asking if you are seeing anybody...Have you told Diego?"

I stay silent and keep my head down. I finish decorating and go wash up the utensils before going over to decorate one of the cakes.

"CAMILA! Are you serious? I will call Diego myself if you don't do it!"

"I'm not dating Frank anymore "

"It does not matter. You dated him like for a year. He abused you! You had bruises on your hands and stomach and legs. And he is still up in your business. Fuckin coming around, stalking, blackmailing."

It gets quiet. We both just keep on working on the baked goods.

Suddenly the front door opens and the front desk bell rings. I clean my hands and head to the front. I raise my head up to see who it is and it's Frank.

"Why do you look like that. You look like a hippy" Frank says in a raised voice.

"What do you want Frank" My voice is cold.

"You. I want you back. Please. Let's go out. For coffee or out to dinner."

"You should go Frank." Mila stands behind me and orders him.

He gives a side eye to Mila and walks out the bakery. My hands are shaking at this point. I turn to Mila and break down crying in her arms.

"You have to tell Diego. It can't continue like this."

I nod at Mila's words.

"C'mon. Let's get to the fun part. One of the cakes have to be decorated for a paryt. And they requested dirty decorations"

Mila giggles as we head back into the back and continue decorating the two cakes, cookies.

I get back home at 6 pm. Diablo and Diego are on the couch talking. I go put my stuff down and start making dinner. I make some mac n cheese and put it on the table.

"Dinner is up" I smile as I sit down and eat.

The guys come to the table and sit down. All three of us are eating in silence. Which is pretty dam awkward.

"You seem off Camila. You alright? How was work" Diego asks as he looks at me with a little bit confusion.

"Oh no I'm okay. Just a lil tired that's all" I give Diego a fake smile.

After dinner I gather the dishes and go wash them. Once I'm done I look over Diego's room. The door is closed. I walked closer and knock.

"Come in!" Diego yells.

I open the door, walk in and close it behind me. I sit on a chair. Diego is laying in his bed.

"What is up?"

"Remember...Frank?"

"Oh Frank! He was nice. What about him?"

I stay quiet. I lower my eyes so I wouldn't be making eye contact with him.

"What about him, Camila?" Diego asks again. His voice firm and cold this time.

"When we broke up. He started like... Blackmailing, harassing me. Coming into Bakery looking for me. Trying to figure out what time I work... And..." I begin to cry and meet Diego's eyes.

"And one day after a long day in the bakery. We finished at 7... It was a nice evening and I walked back home. But I noticed him following me. I went to a grocery store and like asked the guard to stall him. But it just made it worse. Next day he came in the bakery yelling and throwing stuff around... He abused me. All that time we dated. And after I broke up with him. He didn't stop. He gets a chance he grabs me by the wrists..."

Diego sits up on his bed. He looks at me concerned.

"Thanks for telling me. I bet it's real hard for you."

He walks up and hugs me. I cry into his arms. After a few minutes I calm down. Wipe my tears and stand up.

"I should get going. I'm very tired."

"Alright. Sleep well tiger" Diego smiles.

I leave his room. I notice Diablo sitting shirtless on the couch. With grey sweatpants. Watching tv. He turns his head and meets my eyes. My eyes which are wet and red from the crying. I don't say anything and just head to my room and close the door behind me.