𝐇𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐎𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧.

And The Hits Just Keep On Coming.

𝐉𝐚𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞

"On the menu we have fried rice, roasted vegetables, potato salad and grilled red snapper with a lemon-garlic sauce," Abuela said as the maids filled our glasses with the strawberry margarita Tía Ruby made. "Please enjoy."
"You girls did a good job today, everything looks wonderful," Abuelo praised. "Jasmine did you help out in the kitchen?"

"Mm-hm. I made the potato salad and the lemon-garlic sauce," I said as I cut into my fish with my knife and fork.
"Beautiful and a good cook. What else are you capable of doing my sweet?" Bruno asked, keeping his eyes on me.

I smiled coyly and sipped some of my wine to mask the repulsion I felt being in the presence of this pig. He reminded me of Donald Skavinsky and Pied Piper, two men that were too blinded by their animalistic lust to realize the danger they were in. Until it was too late. I lured them in like a moth to a flame and ended their miserable lives.

"So Carlos, how's business these days?" Bruno inquired.
"It's going rather well in fact," Abuelo replied. "The cocaine fields are flourishing and the money is flowing in like a never-ending stream. Although we're having a bit of trouble with the rival drug cartels in the area."
"Yes well, it comes with the territory. And speaking of territory, where do you and your family live Don Valentino?"

"New York City," Valentino replied. "My wife and I came here with some of our family members so she could see Carlos for his milestone birthday."
"Well I'd love to visit you sometime and get further acquainted with your wife. She's quite an enticing young thing."

I inwardly gagged at his words. Why is that that everywhere I went men of all ages liked to flirt with me? It's disgusting.

Fortunately Bruno didn't pay any more attention to me for the duration of the meal, allowing me to enjoy my food in peace. Soon after lunch ended everyone moved to the living room for dessert: fresh fruit cocktail.

"Lunch was marvelous Sierra," Bruno said.
"I'm glad you enjoyed it," Abuela smiled as she sat next to Abuelo. "You know what'll make this afternoon all the more enjoyable? Some music and dancing."
"We'll you're in luck Bruno," Andriana spoke up. "As it turns out my sister Jasmine happens to be a wonderful dancer. She can sing and play the piano too. Since the age of ten."

I stopped eating and eyed her suspiciously. Just what was this conniving little witch up to now? She never praised me or commended me for anything, so the fact that she spoke so highly of my singing, dancing and piano playing skills was most certainly a cause for concern.

"I think it's a wonderful idea," Father said. "Jasmine there's a piano in the library, why don't you play a song for us? I'm sure Bruno will enjoy it."
"I haven't played the piano since high school so I'm a bit rusty," I said as I continued having my fruit cocktail.
"Nonsense. Playing the piano is easy. Besides, our guest would like to hear some music. Go on now."
"I said no, Father. Why not ask Andriana to do it? I'm sure she's a much better player than I am."
"Why you insolent-"

"It's fine Ivan," Bruno interjected. "I'm sure she has her reasons for turning me down."
"My apologies Bruno, my daughter may be married but she still acts like a little girl. You'll have to forgive her...immaturity."
"I understand. My daughter is just the same."

Setting his half eaten fruit cocktail on the coffee table Bruno got off the couch and adjusted his jacket. "Thank you for inviting me to your home, it's been a most enjoyable afternoon. And now I'll take your leave. Buenas tardes."

As soon as Bruno left Father turned on me with an angry look in his eyes. "How dare you embarrass me like this? I asked you to play for Bruno and you couldn't even do this one simple task?!"
"That man was a pig!" I scoffed. "Didn't you see how he flirted with me and made those disgusting comments? 'My, you look ravishing in that dress. Like a treasure chest I wonder what precious jewels you're hiding inside'. 'Well I'd love to visit you sometime and get further acquainted with your wife. She's quite an enticing young thing'."