Chapter 35
Lula Lopez
I hid my hands inside my jacket pocket as I walked toward my car in a desperate attempt to find warmth. Bits of snowflakes littered the path to my car. We barely get snow here in this part of America, but like I said earlier, this year is different in so many ways.
I struggled to find my keys in my purse because of how blue my fingers had gotten. Thankfully, I found them and pressed the button. Once I was secure inside my car, I started the engine and headed to the club. Still contemplating if taking a ride to the club was the best thing for me tonight or just going straight home, but as soon as I took the lane opposite the direction of my house, I got my answer. My mom had organized a small party for me, Carlos, and some of our business partners’ kids —and that w
