ent house in the middle of Algrios. She h

r went to work while her mother stayed back to care

siness. He had graduated from a University in America at the age of twen

to go to School to study Engineering just to be asked to

er from his own father. This business has witnessed four generations. Surely you do not expe

one ahead to study Business Administration, E

begun to accord him some level of respect.

er her husband said was what was good for the family. She and her cli

on for support but she only

ething." Lore

we have. The family business is also a flourishing business." Mama replied. At that mom

is wife and children were made to abide by those rules. But in all, he was a

ch she and her brother fondly called him went to work, it was always in a convoy.

out from everywhere. They were always on suits. Black suits. Sometimes only Papa wore white, grey or ash grey. One of them always opened th

ings when they both shared a room but he had quickly out grown it by the time he turned ten years old. His love for comic books and martial art

She had forgotten to close her door and he had walked in on her se

s every day?" Lorenzo had asked wonde

n entering my room. You startled me

time I'll try to remember to knock still." Lorenzo had responded placing his hands on her head

hed the ritual tha

s every morning?" Lo

" Lia r

said giving his sister a funny look. "Hope

rossed my mind." Lia said ho

day that I have not been intr

yfriend!" Lia had

girl your age. Don't you

s something else?" Lia demanded, hating

his sister was not in the mood but making it

our studies? How is Americ

s he was lucky to come across. He knew she loved hearing that. She was always

g the room, Lia's question

e in love, Lor

sister was getting at. You just need to look at

The bond between their par

aid turning back to look outside. Papa and his convoy

always thought his sister was quite queer. At eighteen, he hadn't hea

bedroom hoping that