Mercedes began waking up the kids in their separate
rooms but when she found Carmen and Freddy sleeping together, she let
them continue. She noticed something strange though. After the many
times Mercedes found them together, this was the first time Carmen
didn’t look so peaceful sleeping in his arms. With worry and a little
concern she shut the door hoping they’d wake up on their own time. She
went downstairs to prepare breakfast but for some reason stopped. She
needed to talk to Carmen. When she turned to go get her, Carmen was
already in the kitchen.

“Hey mama.” she said happily while giving her a kiss on the cheek and a warm hug.

“I saw you and Freddy sleeping together.”
“Don’t worry mama; you know I wouldn’t do anything like that.”
Carmen sat down welcoming the chat she was about to have with her
mother. She loved waking up knowing that her mom was downstairs waiting
for her. Mercedes turned leaning on the counter by the sink, arms
crossed.
“Carmen, are you seeing someone else?” Carmen’s heart stopped. It
wouldn’t be surprising if she ended up with a heart attack if you were
to consider how much she was going through.
“Umm-” Carmen hesitated but was saved by her little nephew.
” Aunty CARRRRMEEEENNNN!”
“Hey lil’ guy. I didn’t know you spent the night! How come you
didn’t come see me?”
“Grandma said you had a friend over.” With that said, he took a muffin
and ran away.
“Amado come back here and eat it on the table!” Mercedes was calm, but
like any mother who took care of many kids, she knew exactly what tone
to use. He came back slowly as Carmen began to laugh.

“Maaa, its just a muffin.” Carmen looked at Amado and hinted for him to run away. He took the advice and ran for his life.
“Carmen! What kind of mother are you going to be when you’re older? Letting the little kids get away.”
“Hey, I learn from the best.” They both laughed. But the
seriousness came back when things began to get quiet. Freddy was making
his way downstairs when he heard them from the kitchen. Before he
entered he heard Carmen in a serious tone. He stopped and peered from
the corner where he couldn’t be seen. Carmen hated lying to her mom so
she reassured her.