Unwelcome Guests

Vera was still waiting for me to respond, the tap still running, and I was here trying to understand what was about to happen.

No, Roman can't come over. Sylvia can't come over. Miriam can't come over!

I had to do something; I couldn't let this happen.

“Um, are… you sure? I mean, you could easily cancel, and it won't be a big deal, right?”

“Cancel dinner with Castillo? You are kidding, right?” She