The Price of Disrespect

***Milena***

The silence that followed was deafening. Jaws dropping in shock and eyes widening in horror.

From the security guards, to the two women and even me; everyone felt the heat of his words.

“Rafael,” I called out, squeezing his hand gently to get his attention, but he just wouldn't look at me.

I knew what would happen if he bought the boutique. They would all loose their jobs and that wa