Abuela Cruz, Lupita, and the Cousins

by THX 0477

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The world of business doesn’t prepare you for everything, least of all psychic readings under duress. I say duress not because of Lupita’s quiet insistence, nor because of Abuela Cruz’s imposing presence despite her advanced age. It wasn’t even the oppressive quiet and stillness of the apartment. Lupita’s cousins, two hulking specimens of why tattoos are scary, glaring from the corner took care of the ambiance.

“Hello abuela, or, ah, buenos dias. Hey guys, Juacinto, isn’t it? Been a while since that birthday party. Lupita sure has grown, hasn’t she? I mean, that is, as a person. Right? Wow, this place hasn’t changed…which is great, really. Nothing like consistency.” Yeah, that was me, utterly incapable of shutting my fool mouth. Nobody else said a thing.

Abuela looked tired, her hair now streaked with gray. As one more tear found its away among the wrinkles of her face she nodded. Then something heavy, wooden maybe, thumped into the back of my head, removing me from the awkward situation.

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Average Reader Rating: 5.0 stars out of 5

  1. Abuela Cruz, Lupita, and the Cousins

    Ridcully Calvert's Buddy Icon Ridcully Calvert

    Posted about 1 month ago

    Loved it, great dialogue from our nervous protagonist

  2. Abuela Cruz, Lupita, and the Cousins

    LovingYourHeartbreak♥'s Buddy Icon LovingYourHeartbreak♥

    Posted about 1 month ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    it is really good!! zzomgg!! whatt happens noww?!

  3. Abuela Cruz, Lupita, and the Cousins

    .:band baby:.'s Buddy Icon .:band baby:.

    Posted about 1 month ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Wow, what happened to him? And great dialoge btw. =)
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  4. Abuela Cruz, Lupita, and the Cousins

    Blusparrow's Buddy Icon Blusparrow

    Posted about 1 month ago

    Woah! Very nice, what is next? Sequel please!

  5. Abuela Cruz, Lupita, and the Cousins

    Ana Cristina's Buddy Icon Ana Cristina

    Posted about 1 month ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    OK, I’m gnawing my fingernails wanting to know what happens next. And I just had a manicure! :p So you’ve just got to sequel this…
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  6. Abuela Cruz, Lupita, and the Cousins

    THX 0477's Buddy Icon THX 0477

    Posted about 1 month ago

    Just cause Ana asked for it, there’s a sequel up now. Just can’t say no to the likes of her.

  7. Abuela Cruz, Lupita, and the Cousins

    flute faerie's Buddy Icon flute faerie

    Posted about 1 month ago

    Hmmm.. time to read the nxt one!

  8. Abuela Cruz, Lupita, and the Cousins

    Kermitgorf's Buddy Icon Kermitgorf

    Posted about 1 month ago

    he sure is a nervous motor mouth. lol
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  9. Abuela Cruz, Lupita, and the Cousins

    Capital "W" Writer (LoA's Geekus Awesomeus)'s Buddy Icon Capital "W" Writer (LoA's Geekus Awesomeus)

    Posted about 1 month ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    “two hulking specimens of why tattoos are scary”
    ROFLMAO !
    I’m really enjoying this series.
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  10. Abuela Cruz, Lupita, and the Cousins

    Melia's Buddy Icon Melia

    Posted about 1 month ago

    The tattoo line was genius. I liked that description a lot. Great series so far. You do wonderful internal dialogues.
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