“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… — Christina Diaz Gonzalez Copy Share Image
“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.… — Christina Diaz Gonzalez Copy Share Image
“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
