Saturday, November 28, 2009

Victoria

The Guttierrez children had a habit of competing with each other. Their mother, Rosa Guittierez was comparatively late in having children. By her 30th birthday, her three older sisters already had children in their teens and her youngest sister, Rosalia, had two of her own. When Rosa finally found her man, they quickly married and she caught up by having 5 children in 4 years, but when the last of Rosa's children was born, Victoria, half of Rosa's womb came out with her, ending that generation. Rosa was satisfied with her children, but couldn't help holding back the slightest amount of resentment toward Victoria.


Victoria was oblivious to it as a child and misinterpreted these signals in her teens. Listening to alternative music and wearing darker shaded clothing. The slightest sign of favoritism was picked up on. Each one multiplying against the last until one day uncle Massimo let the cat out of the bag. "Even if Rosa could have more children, none would be as sweet as you. Don't feel guilty anymore." Unfortunately, uncle Massimo's revelation back fired, further ostracizing her from her family.


On September 25th, the Guttierez family got ready for the 17th Annual San Lorenzo County Art Fair. The children decided to hold a worst dressed contest. Eduardo brought his ZONE perfect backpack. Maxine wore her old teddy bear coat. Rebecca put on Eduardo's fedora. Rosa joined in and wore a dress over her t-shirt. Victoria on the other hand fought her way out of the competition, but still went along for the art.

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