Chapter 16 A Guest

• Julien
• Age 15
• The Vascottos always had guests over at the estate, but today was different. It was her father who took the company in his office, usually more career criminals or corrupt politicians, but Mari was never included. Even as his only ‘heir’ as he so affectionately called her, Mari was always excluded. But today was different. We were sitting on the grass while Rodrigo and Carlos watched over Mari. I was teaching her how to play various card games. My mother was an exceptional player. She always said I would clean casinos out with my skill. She taught me how to play.