076

Eva

"Why won't you trust me?" I asked, frustration seeping into my voice. "I don't even know what you're insinuating."

Thelma rose from her seat, a sly grin spreading across her face. "I don't trust you, Eva. That's why I'll give you this."

She dug through her bag, producing a small sachet of condoms and offering it to me. I took it hesitantly, studying the object in my hands as if it were a foreign entity.

"Have you not seen a condom before?" she teased, her eyes sparkling with amusement.

I felt my face heat up, the warmth spreading to the tips of my ears.

"Stay out of this," I muttered, my gaze averted.

My sister's grin widened. "Is this your first time with Lorenzo? Is today the big day?"

I vehemently shook my head. "We're not... we just want to discuss something."

Her eyebrow rose, skepticism evident in her expression. "Okay, okay. But let me ask, have you guys had sex before? Have you done it before?"

My confusion mingled with defensiveness. "What?"

"Oh, good