The list of recommended candidates for admission was out.

In this life, both Yannis and I were on the list.

Coincidentally, it was also my 18th birthday, so my mom suggested that we open up the villa and throw me a birthday party. I took advantage of the weekend and invited a few friends I got along with over.

As evening approached, Yannis was the first guest to arrive.

He lived nearby, so he came early, holding a beautifully framed ...