As night fell, Julian's car turned at a traffic light, and Rosa realized they were heading to Alice's house.
A sense of foreboding rose within her. 'Is he going to tell my mom about my night out at the club and suggest grounding me? Mom will scold me endlessly in this outfit.'
"Uncle Julian, I moved out from my mom's place," Rosa said, tugging at her small tank top to emphasize her point that she couldn't see Alice in this.
But Julian beside her acted like he didn't hear a word, and the bodyguard driving the car ignored her too.
"Please, Uncle Julian," Rosa pleaded, resorting to a childish whine.
"I can keep this from your mom," Julian finally relented, "but you have to agree to one condition."
'There's room for negotiation!'
Rosa's eyes lit up. "What condition?"
"I haven't decided
