Burning Passion: Love Never Die

Carlos’ heart somehow softened when he saw Piggy’s dejected look.

Turning down this little girl would be a dick move. He turned to Debbie and said, “I haven’t eaten yet. Go home and cook.”

Debbie rolled her eyes and snapped, “Okay, and..

Carlos’ face darkened. He even felt a Little wronged. ‘What’s wrong with her? She gave up easy. Is that it, then?”

Kicking those thoughts around his skull, Carlos decided to act. In a feigned sad voice, he told Piggy, “Evelyn, I’m starving. I need to go home and have supper.”

Piggy was cleverer than children her age, and she realized that her mom wasn’t willing to cook for Carlos. She blinked her innocent eyes and pleaded, “Mom, please cook spaghetti for me. I want to eat it.”

Debbie was at a loss whether to cry or to laugh. Her daughter was so sneaky.

she gave in. She walked towards the building where they lived,

and said cheerfully, “Uncle

gave her a

“Nice job!”

help but curse inwardly, ‘Carlos, you said you wanted

A family of three and a dog walked

had supper. Piggy is

Carlos, I don’t think spaghetti is enough

the fridge and then saw the frozen wontons she made for Piggy

better cook some of these as

so excited that she took out all of her toys to show

and kept chatting