Mila
My heart pounded violently against my ribs the moment Ricardo's car pulled up in front of the main entrance of Veleno Nightclub, but I refused to show any trace of weakness or fear. I had to face this with a heart of steel.
Ricardo stared at me through the rearview mirror with a reassuring smile. He didn't say he believed me, but the fact that he came with me meant a lot to me.
The three of us—Mama, Ricardo, and I—got out of the vehicle, and Ricardo tossed his keys to a guard, who went straight to park the car.
Mama held my cold hand and smiled at me tenderly, saying, “Are you nervous?”
Ricardo placed his hands on my shoulders and said in a serious tone, “You’re not required to do this, Mila. Don't justify things to anyone if you're not ready yet.”
I shook my head and replied w
