We’ll be with you,” he said quickly. “We’ll take care of everything. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Mom. You deserve it.”
Aunt Paula nodded, eyes locked on my grandmother’s face like she was trying to will her into agreement.
“Por favor, mamá,” dijo ella. “Ven con nosotros”.
I watched from the dining room doorway, wanting her to say yes, to let herself be loved and celebrated the way she deserved. I wanted her to leave this old house behind for a little while, to rest in white hotel sheets with room service breakfast and a view of some foreign city.
Finally, she looked at me.
Her eyes met mine, searching, as if I were the only person in that room who could anchor her.
“Si Calvin quiere que me vaya, entonces me iré”, dijo, ofreciendo una pequeña sonrisa incierta.
Me acerqué y la abracé tan fuerte como pude.