MELISSA
“Name three letters that end with C and begin with Y.” Nicho’s voice boomed.
We were at Rafael’s, with the parcel spread on the table. We needed a break. Nicho suggested that he needed one, and Rafael agreed.
I guessed he was burned out.
Since we arrived, we have been trying to unravel this parcel, but nothing has worked.
“YACHT!” Rafael said, his voice catching my attention. I looked in their direction.
“Are you kidding me?” Nicho said. “I said end it C.”
“Oh,” Rafael chimed. “I missed that part.”
“If you weren’t listening, why did you respond?”
“Would you have me not engage?” Rafael asked, and Nicho rolled his eyes.
“Missy,” Nicho called, but I quickly averted my eyes from him.
“Don’t include me in your spelling shenanigans,” I said plainly. “I have more important th
