Naomi Velez
The atmosphere in Maria's office was a heavyweight on me, dense with everything we weren't saying. My arms were folded, my eyes boring into the red face before me. Looking for the truth, she continued to push further and further.
"You're lying to me, Maria. Again." My voice cut through the silence, icy and shaking, filled with rage and something primal that stung to have.
Maria's fingers tapped against the hem of her dress, her eyes darting away as if she couldn't bear to meet mine.
"I told you everything, Naomi. His wallet must have dropped off yesterday." She flared.
"Everything?" I laughed with a bitter edge, stepping closer, my boots clomping on the hardwood floor. "You don't know me any better than that?" I accused, my voice increasing. "You've been behaving like a gh
