“The Baxter house sparkled with multicolored lights and evergreen garlands draped with icicles. The piney scent of a real Christmas tree mixed with the aroma of cinnamon from the gingerbread cookies reminded me of . . . nothing. Christmas Eve… — Christina Diaz Gonzalez Copy Share Image
“Ivette dug into my wooden jewelry box and pulled out a gold chain with a white daisy on it. "Well this just screams out 'I'm a little girl,' so forget this one." Next, she picked out a silver necklace with a small cross. "Oh, no, we can't make you holy and untouchable. You'll never get your first kiss that way."… — Christina Diaz Gonzalez Copy Share
“Miss Lucia Alvarez?” she said. “Present,” I answered in perfect English. I’d practiced so that there wouldn’t be a trace of a Cuban accent. Mrs. Brolin paused and walked down the aisle toward me. What was she doing? She placed a hand on my shoulder. “Class, I want you all to take notice of Miss Alvarez . . .” Everyone… — Christina Diaz Gonzalez Copy Share
“The Baxter house sparkled with multicolored lights and evergreen garlands draped with icicles. The piney scent of a real Christmas tree mixed with the… — Christina Diaz Gonzalez Copy Share Image
“You don’t sound too happy about going tonight. Did Eddie say something again? I thought he got the message that you weren’t really interested… — Christina Diaz Gonzalez Copy Share Image
“I watched him as he served us both something to drink. He had a bunch of freckles that covered his face and his eyelashes… — Christina Diaz Gonzalez Copy Share Image
