“Is everything alright?” Raquel asked him.
“Yes, just a little discomfort. I’m going to bed.”
But he was really about to explode. He didn’t know whether to speak or remain silent. Would Raquel believe him? Would she think he was lying to hide something? After another evening, the situation came to a head. Raul was in the hallway and heard the shower running. Maria came out with a towel loosely tied. She pretended to trip, fell into his arms, and kissed him. Raul pushed her away roughly. “You’re crazy.” But she started screaming, “Mom! Help!” Raquel rushed into the room.
He saw Maria half-naked and crying on the floor. He tried, he tried, Maria screamed. Raquel screamed. Raul threw up his hands.
“It’s not what you think. She’s been harassing me for days. She set a trap for me”. But Raquel didn’t want to hear anything. “Get out of my house right now. Raul tried to approach her, but she pushed him away.”
