so nice to meet you. Rafael has to

e has kept you all to himself. He has been all very mysterious. He wouldn't even tell me y

"And please don't think I thought this was an appropriate outfit in which t

mom exclaimed.

o my mom's exuberance and happy to stay quiet

ed. "Nice to m

r Summers,"

id. She linked her arm through Lena's and began to lead her inside. "I'm

come and collect their lugg

to change fir

said, her word of

re only going to have on

tion which she answered fully and with interest. I found myself starting to relax a little bit. Lena was good at this, and if she wanted to turn off the charm an

y me. There were a few people sitting at the tables, but

family weren't there at all. It must have been some sort of a bride thing. I don't know. To be honest, I don't really care. I loved my sister, don't get me wrong, but I remembered when weddings

nt away a lot when my grandmother got

been anyone else doing it, it would definitely have been embarrassing, but m

It's been too long. You know, one of these times, you'll leave

I said, laughing. "I only saw you las

t you should have seen the look on t

grandmother had almost given her another reason to hate me. M

ure to meet y

" my grandmother said with a wink. "Y

dad put in, joining us around th

hugged Lena. While they were hugging, my father gave me our

rm reception and Lena's graceful demeanor seemed to be aligning, and a small glimmer of hope flickered within me. Lena had mana

the universe seemed to be conspiring in mysterious ways. Lena and I were about to embark on an unconventional journ

genuine affection. It was clear that my grandmother's playful demeanor ha

her voice filled with sincerity. "I'm honored

ction unfolded, witnessing the blossoming connection between two formidable women who had just crossed paths. It was a beautiful sight to behold, and for the first time, I

ipitous turn of events. Lena had entered my life as a stranger, shrouded in mystery and aloofness. But with each passing moment, she revealed

of transforming into the perfect girlfriend, seamlessly blending into my family's dynamics. And although her true intentions

ersation and laughter. The initial awkwardness that had defined our interactions had dissipated, replaced by a newfound ease. Lena's

darker and the atmosphere filled with a mix of anticipation and joy, I allowed myself to revel in the present mom