Jasmine

Wearing a sundress, sandals, and with my hair pulled back into a low ponytail, I held tightly to Rei’s hand, as we entered the dining area a little after noon.

“Buenos dias,” Josefina said, sitting on the sofa next to Mia.

“Buenos dias,” Rei replied.

Aléjandro came forward. “It’s afternoon, Mama. Buenas tardes.”

Josefina stood. She was as beautiful as I recalled, with big gold earrings, numerous gold bracelets, and wearing what ...