Elegantly Wasted
Her sharp intuition must already be working overtime, reading between the lines, sensing the weight of his presence.
I gently slip my hand from Raffaele’s, stepping forward to embrace her. She returns the hug without hesitation, planting a series of soft kisses on my cheeks, her embrace as comforting as ever. But when we pull apart, I instinctively reach back for Raffaele’s hand, seeking the steady anchor he provides.
"Abuela, this is Raffaele Marcello," I say, my voice stronger than I feel. "He is my boyfriend."
The words feel momentous, yet fragile, hanging in the air between us. My grandmother studies him in silence, and I can feel my heart hammering against my ribs, uncertainty creeping
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