Unspoken Doubts

SERAFINA

We found Martha was placing the last bowl on the table.

“Everything ready, Martha?” I asked.

“Yes,” she said. “Everything’s ready.”

“Okay, I’ll go get everyone.”

Rosa shook her head, already taking a seat. “I’ll just stay here. Why don’t you go and get them?”

I paused, looking at her.

“What the hell are you afraid of?”

“Nothing,” she said quickly. “I mean, there’s no reason for the two of