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- So that's how it is, guys - his uncle sums up, addressing Alberto from the third floor and Rubén the mechanic.

Miki pieces together the fragments of conversation he hears from his hiding place.

- The other times... it was different. I let you use the storeroom to bring your little whores, but now, it's about...

- What a bastard! You don't remember when I used to bring you that fag from my work. And now the gentleman wants to charge us - Alberto snaps, seeking Rubén's complicity.

- What? How did you react yesterday when I told you that...? - Rubén is focused on his own thing, still not making sure of the result of his maneuver. - Are you sure you didn't already know? Haven't you already taken advantage of the sucker you've got at home?

- What a pig you are! Are you going to dare to...? - Mauro snaps at him. - When yesterday you come to tell me...

- I wanted to check if you'd realized about the kid and... Yes, fine, the truth - Rubén admits. - I knew you'd talk to the kid and that he'd tell you. And it would really piss you off. You owed me one, Maurito. And what goes around comes around, right? You've already forgotten about that little blond guy.

- Don't bring that up again, damn it - Mauro complains. - And I'll repeat again that that little brat was the one who came to provoke me.

- That's enough, leave it already, damn it - Alberto from the third floor almost shouts. - Fine, you got yours and you paid yours. Enough already, fuck!

Rubén and Mauro fall silent without looking at each other.

- Let's get practical - Alberto seems to take the reins. - So, from now on, if we want to enjoy your little nephew, we have to pay first.

- Like the pimp who takes advantage of his whore - Rubén goes back on the attack with more irony. - And then you'll come giving lessons. Your own nephew...

- I'm not going to play your game, man - Mauro holds his gaze and unexpectedly smiles.

- That's between you and your conscience - Rubén stands up, intending to leave and consider it over.

- It could be seen that way, but, actually... - Mauro makes a theatrical pause and, with mockery and relish, lets out what's coming. - In any case, the house doesn't forget its friends and regular customers.

Alberto can't suppress a little laugh. Rubén tries to contain it, but it's clear Mauro's swagger amused him.

- Kid, come out. Come on, little whore. Your uncle calls you.

Alberto and Rubén turn their heads in unison, mouths open. The kitchen curtain moves and Miki appears, approaching the three of them and kneeling.

- Here I am, uncle.

- Today, esteemed clients - Mauro raises his voice theatrically, like a fairground barker announcing his attraction - Casa Mauro is pleased to present, and today free of charge, its new acquisition.

Alberto and Rubén, still not out of their astonishment, watch as M...