THEY LOCKED YOU AWAY SO YOUR SISTER COULD MARRY TH…

simply watching you as if your words matter and belong to you.

That is what gives you courage.

“I do not wish to enter a convent,” you say.

Sofía gasps.

Your mother’s fork drops against the plate.

Your father closes his eyes.

Francisco does not move.

“Do you wish to remain in this house?” he asks.

You almost say yes because it is your home.

Then you look around continue reading …