THE employee lounge felt smaller than usual as Orlanda, Winifred, and Flourish continued their conversation. The buzz of the mall outside seemed distant, almost muted, as they processed the revelation about Carlson, Carlson Jacobi.
“His full name is Carlson Jacobi”, Flourish came again.
Orlanda couldn’t shake the feeling of dread that had settled in her stomach. She had always known Carlson to be trouble, but to find out he was Oswald’s stepbrother was somehow displeasing to her, the guy just didn't fit in. Then the full name Flourish just called, struck her and she looked at her.
“Hold on, did you just say Carlson Jacobi? Like, not Carlson Escobar, meaning he isn't an Escobar?” She asked, her eyes searching for answers all over her.
She nodded.
“Ye are right. His mom, Lady Frances ha
