In “Otravida, Otravez” by Junot Diaz, a woman named Yasmin has been with a man named Ramon. Ramon has a family that he left for Yasmin and she is conflicted because she feels like he isn’t over them and might consider going back, leaving her as a result. He persistently tells her not to worry a thing because he moved on, however, she has a difficult time trusting him because of the letters he would receive from his wife. Being with each other, they plan to buy a house in the hopes of having a life together. As time went on, they got the house then she got pregnant. Then one day she got another letter from Ramon’s wife, she was awestruck and hesitant towards opening it. She gives the letter to Ramon that night and tries to smile while he reads