On my birthday they left me alone at home and went to Europe with my savings.

“Did you use my money?”

Mauricio rolled his eyes.

“We return it later. In the end it’s for the family.”

Family.

Fernanda interview:

“Someone has to take care of the house, Sofi. Don’t be dramatic.”

Take care of the house.

As if I were the alarm system.

As if my role was to sit still while they lived.

An hour later they left.

No cake.

No hug.

Not even a lit candle.