Chapter 10

“Thank you, Mrs. Santiago, it was so good of you to have me on such short notice.”

She turned around and gave him a big hug. “Mi hijosays that you have problems with that putoof an ex-boyfriend. I’m glad mi hijois able to help you with this.” The elevator doors opened and they came out to a hallway that had four doors.

“Come with me. There are only four apartments on this floor. See how my Rafael takes good care of me? Mr. Vonboggan is waiting for us.

“Rafe, what is a puto?” Justin whispered. Rafe laughed as they followed his mother down the hall.

“Putomeans man whore,” he said, trying to keep a straight face.

“Well, she certainly has that right,” Justin said sharply.

The door to the apartment was open and they were greeted by an older gentleman who looked to be about fifty-five. He shook both Rafe and Justin’s hands and took Justin’s duffle. “I’ll put this by the door so you won’t forget it after dinner.”

“Thank you.”