*ALORA* As I came by the living room in Lorenzo’s house, I saw a big box on the center table. Realizing it was the box in the picture, the box I had gone to the Ramos’ house for, I hurried up to it. I also found my handbag on the table. Sitting on the couch, I reached for the box, cradling it in my arms. I opened it, picking up each piece, recalling my mother smiling while she put them on, tears spilled from my eyes. I finally had this part of her, I sniffed, I missed her so much. I wish her life wasn’t cut short. I wished she was still here. I held up her family’s heirloom and brought it closer to my chest. You’ll always be in my heart forever, mom. Hearing footsteps, I wiped my cheeks and looked sideways.I saw an older woman whom I had briefly met before. She was Lorenzo’s housekeeper and main chef, Delfina. “Good morning, ma’am. I wanted to ask if you’d like to have breakfast and if you have anything in mind for me to make…”
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