MILDRED

WILD BUSH

"Ximena don't!" Vanessa tugged my arm gently trying to hurl me out of my fury, "It's fine. I'll wait around somewhere."

I watched as Vanessa turned back from the room.

I just couldn't stand this lady's attitude. I just couldn't stand watching her treat Vanessa as though she was a mere escort and even though she was, people deserved a little bit of respect.

I wanted to turn around and walk out on this lady. I wanted to yell to her face that she should learn manners first before thinking she could teach one, but then I realized it was who this lady was.

It was why...