"My kids tell me that they see Diana around the neighborhood, but I have not come across her. There is a new shelter that has come up, I have heard that she spends a lot of time there," Ariana said.
"Ms. DaCosta, what can you tell me about Melanie Jackson?" Sharon asked.
Ariana's eyes narrowed. "Poor Melanie. Of all the girls my brother could have screwed over, she was the worst choice."
"Why is that?" Sharon asked.
"She was a sweet, brilliant girl who had everything going for her. He pulled her into his world and nearly messed things for her, but Melanie was smart. She got away from him."
"Were Melanie and Adriana acquainted?"
"My brother was seeing both of them. My eldest sister told Melanie about it, and she confronted Adriana. The two fought, but Melanie was done. She moved away
