“Thank you so much for inviting me tonight, Mrs. Cuevas. I really had a lot of fun.”
I wrap my arms around Mrs. Cuevas’ waist as she did the same, welcoming me in her warm embrace. She caresses my back gently as she nods. After that conversation we had, I really think I had gotten more comfortable around her now than the first time I arrived. With her presence, it made me believe for a moment that I actually have a mother who believes in me and sincerely loves me.
“It’s a pleasure to finally spend some time with you too as well, Adrianna.” She breaks the hug to make me face her as a wide grin plasters on her lips. “And please, stop being so formal and call me auntie instead. Calling me Mrs. Cuevas is like you are setting a boundary between us, dear.”
I immediately shook my hands in fron
