THEY LOCKED YOU AWAY SO YOUR SISTER COULD MARRY TH…

like a man awaiting sentencing. Sofía plays piano too loudly in the adjoining room. Doña Carmela pours chocolate with a hand so tense the cups rattle.

Francisco asks you ordinary questions.

Do you read?

Yes.

What do you read?

Whatever the library forgets to lock away.

Do you like music?

When it is not played as a weapon.

Doña Mercedes barks a laugh.

Your mother continue reading …