REINAGuapo came back before Giovanni did, carrying two big paper bags filled with food. He looked proud of himself, like he had just saved the day. As soon as he placed the bags on the table, he leaned back against the chair and smirked.“Guess who I saw on the way?” he asked, waiting for someone to take the bait.No one did.He grinned wider anyway. “Giovanni. And guess what? He was already halfway to the liquor store. That man would sell his soul for a drink.”I couldn’t help it. A small laugh slipped past my lips. Guapo caught it and looked at me, surprise flashing in his eyes before that smug grin returned.“See?” he said, turning to Gustavo. “She still finds me funny.”“Barely,” I replied, and that only made everyone laugh.The air softened a little, and the tension that had been coiled around slowly unwound. For the first time in a long while, the silence didn’t feel like a punishment.A few minutes later, Giovanni stumbled in, his cheeks flushed and his eyes glassy. The moment
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