Learning Curves (Learning Curves, #1)

by Ceillie Simkiss

“Her name is Cora, Mamá. Give me a second to strip and then I’ll spill all the details.” As soon as the words left her mouth she realized her mistake. Before she could correct herself, her mother’s voice went stricken. “Elena Maria! Where are you that you are stripping? Do you need more money? It is too cold for that!” “No, Mamá, I didn’t actually mean stripping! I just meant taking off my coat and things! I just got home and it’s warm in here.” “Oh. Well, anyway, tell me about this girl as soon as you have stripped.”

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“I haven’t cooked in weeks,” Elena sighed dramatically. She usually cooked at least a few dishes on the weekends. “No offense, Cora, but I’m tired of eating boring white people food. I want proper food. I want sancocho and water bread!”