"Are you sure it's Sharon's place or Sharon's brother's house?" Mama-Tina asked again, wanting to be certain. Tina shuddered and replied, "Sharon's place."
"Hmm... If it's just Sharon's place, then why are your eyes so red? What happened, Tina? Did anyone touch you?" Mama-Tina asked worriedly, moving closer to examine Tina, but Tina stepped back, looking down.
"Tell me the truth, Tina. What happened?" Mama-Tina insisted, but Tina shook her head, not wanting to reveal the truth. She said, "Nothing happened, Mom."
Tina thought to herself, "How can I tell my mother the truth, that Sharon's brother slept with me? No, I cannot do that. I can't break Mom's heart." Tina remained silent.
Mama-Tina sighed and replied, "Fine then, go inside and take your bath. I will be leaving soon with Jude to
