Veronica
“What the heck is it with a cat now?!” said Vicky in hushed whispers after Jenny went to bed. “I did not agree to this, Veronica. This is a violation!”
“Please Vicky,” I pleaded. “She really likes Tiger.”
“The kitten, you mean?”
“Yes, the kitten.”
“My cats don’t like him,” she insisted. “I can’t have my cats all riled up. I’ll allow it for a few days and then it has to go.”
“Vicky, you know I haven’t even started this job yet,” I said. “A first pay check is still weeks away, I haven’t found a place yet---“
“You’re taking advantage, Roni!” she snapped. “Just because you have your little girl here doesn’t mean you can walk all over me.”
“Jesus, Vicky! I didn’t just leave Billy! I had to escape him!” I snapped.
“I told you he was no good!”
“Well, I’m not a mind rea
