Divorced and Rekindled (Once Divorced, Twice Loved)
Gripping the seam of the dress, I lift the fabric until I’m able to see the purple, red, and brown marks all over my torso and sides.
Every bruise feels tender, and I know it’s a miracle I don’t have any broken bones.
Refusing to wallow in self-pity, I lower the dress and leave my bedroom.
Giorgio’s out, so I’m going to prepare a feast for dinner and eat until it feels like my stomach will burst.
When I’m back in the kitchen, I gather some potatoes and sit at the kitchen table to peel them.
I’m making crocchè, a Sicilian dish made of mashed potato and egg covered in bread crumbs. After I fry the little balls, they’re crispy and delicious.