Looking obviously pained, Gonzalo returned from the office and went straight to his mother's bedroom. The door burst open.
He found his mother sitting on the couch with Lupe, playing chess. He shot his mother an apologetic glance, that admitted he was wrong for arguing with her.
He frowned at Lupe. She remained silent.
Gonzalo bent his head. "I lost the contract.."
Danciana said. "Next time you tell me when you plan to go places without my knowledge."
"I didn't plan to go see that drunk! It just happened.." Gonzalo pressed on, looking up.
"Wait for me here, I'll fetch you lunch myself." Danciana said, leaving her bedroom.
Gonzalo glanced around uncomfortably, couldn't Lupe read expressions and excuse him?
He shook his head, sitting on a separate couch, looking awa
