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and understand the words transcribed have a common theme; love and obedience foremost to a spiritual Father and acting in accordance to his laws.”
    Selange nodded curtly. In her mind she considered Maria’s words best suited for Bible studies than an assembly of mob women. “Thank you Sophie, Maria. Ari please respond and then Lucia you’ll have an opportunity to address Shanda.”
    Ari’s lips descended. Her remark was scathing in its delivery. “When you address me Shanda use my name because the only she-dog sitting here is you. Whatever problem you have with me comes from the fact you’re not on my goddamn level little girl and you never will be unless you leave that project mentality in the trash. But, oh…” Ari put her hand to her cheek in mock surprise. “Wow, I forget you’re not from the projects but a middle class family, you poser. Stop playing gangster because to mama you’re a frightened puppy. You’re pretentious. Now look that word up in a dictionary because I suspect you took special education and were behind several levels in reading comprehension!”
    Shanda was on her feet and caught a slap on the cheek from Ari in response to her threatening action. Shanda’s open palm struck back but merely glanced Ari’s chin because she’d taken a quick step back. Selange and Maria were immediate in the intervention as the others remained seated.
    “Ari, are you serious, Shanda’s pregnant?” Selange asked incredulously as she blocked her friend.
    “She needs to remember that!” Ari retorted.
    Shanda was irate and attempted to push past Selange. “You’re the fake one you Halle Berry throwback?”
    “Shanda…Ari…stop it!” Selange seethed. This mess was not good.
    Amelda and the others were enjoying the show. Selange experienced a sinking feeling; it would take a miracle for these two to get along. Their animosity ran deep. They were at each other’s throats because they were really upset with their men and perhaps at her for wanting to keep peace through friendship. Selange asked herself what would Alfonzo do ? Ugh, heck he’d probably let them fight and be done with playing peacemaker. Yes, her husband was far less tolerant than she. Suddenly, Shanda tried to break free but Selange held on. “Shanda calm down…relax.”
    “You jealous bitch!” Shanda spat over Selange’s shoulder at her nemesis.
    Ari smirked. “Don’t flatter yourself. I’m natural. There isn’t any weave or augmented breasts on me little girl. Stop playing at being a woman and take your pregnant ass back to the child seat!”
    Selange bowed her head. Now damn, why did Ari say that?
    “No wonder your husband fucks other women. He’s tired of sticking his dick in the freezer you call a pussy!”
    Maria took hold of Shanda’s arm. “Enough…silencio, both of you. This name-calling, hitting and profanity are ugliness silencio –ahora!”
    The women quieted.
    Maria released Shanda’s arm and gestured to a chair. Once she sat, Maria shook her head and placed her hands on her hips tsking loudly. “This is what you women do here; act like wild people?”
    No one spoke. But then Amelda raised her hand like a second grader. “Si, many fights have occurred at our meetings Signora Diaz.”
    Maria glanced at Sophie. “I guess you were taught by example but you ladies will learn from me and my daughter-in-law a mature way to resolve your issues. You will listen to her and not disrespect her or you must deal with me!”
    Alfonzo’s sister, spoke up, “I did not come for fights.” She rolled her eyes in annoyance at the others. There was a matter far more important than messing her hair. She required Alfonzo’s wife’s assistance, after-all she was the real Donna and not any of the squabbling women. “Selange. I am here to request a favor por favore.”
    Selange’s eyes narrowed. “A favor?”
    “Sí. I auditioned for the lead part in a film. I am the best at the role but the Director has given it to his