Dominic
I punched in the security code and unlocked the door of my bachelor pad. It had been almost a year since I had been here. I watched Julia’s reaction to the luxurious penthouse in one of the iconic residential condominiums of Battery Park, Manhattan. Surprisingly, she showed no emotion as she walked in as if she were used to living a life of luxury.
But I had seen the building where she lived. It was a budget hostel in one of the worst neighborhoods of Brooklyn.
“Where do I keep Aunt Julia’s luggage, Dad?” Diego’s voice brought me out of my thoughts, and I realized I had been staring at Julia all this time.
“Guest bedroom.” I walked over to my bedroom, letting them figure it out. A strange jealousy gripped my heart at seeing Diego’s interaction with Julia. How could he warm up t
