DECLARING WAR

I swallow another bitter sip of coffee, closing my eyes a little as the bitterness washes my throat all the way down. Damn it! I can't take another sip. I pour the remaining into the sink and start dragging my feet out.

"Is it too bitter for your liking?" Oh, this, BITCH!

"What do you care?" I snap, turning slowly to look at her ugly face. That's according to my hatred for her, though.

Truth is, Maria is a beautiful woman with a fair complexion. With a ...