The first time I met Alana was five years ago at one of my colleague’s birthday parties. She flitted through the halls like the most beautiful butterfly in a greenhouse. She perched from guest to guest, greeting them with deceptive friendliness and grace. I was one of the many people who was deceived by her beauty.

After that birthday party, I managed to get her name and find out who she really was. Grandpa was very excited when I started talking about Alana Calonzo in front of him. He said ...