CHAPTER SEVENTY-FOUR

Ever since she realized that she hadn't escaped her past by fleeing Mexico, Mercedes had lost her peace. She was now extra cautious and fearful of being attacked at any time.

Who knew who else was in Tijuana and was waiting to pop a surprise just like Ruby and Bonita had done?

She was seated with Grandma Angelina and although nothing was being said, it was clear that something had to be said.

“Mercedes..” Grandma started, “What's the matter?”

Mercedes looked at her grandma with a look of surprise; was that a real question? Everything was the matter!

“Grandma, I think the question should be, 'What's not the matter’..”

Grandma Angelina smiled and asked her:

“Where's Daniella?”

“In her room, she's sleeping... Bonita is also in her room, she might not be sleeping but I know she's in there.”

Bonita had stayed over after the dinner since she'd been told that she was free to stay for as long as she wanted; the apartment, a seven-bedroom home, was big enough to house them all.

After making s