25 Years Ago
The days slipped by in a rhythm marked by Gumamela’s therapy sessions with Dr. Patrick Lorenzo. Wile’s relentless schedule no longer allowed him to accompany his wife, leaving Gello and Rosa as her steadfast companions. Gello, ever dependable behind the wheel, ensured the rides to and from the clinic were smooth and uneventful, while Rosa’s gentle presence provided a comforting familiarity during the long hours away from home.
Each session began much like the last—Dr. Lorenzo greeting Gumamela with his characteristic warmth, his voice calm and measured. But beneath the surface of their professional exchanges, a subtle current of something unspoken began to weave itself between them.
In the softly lit room, Gumamela sat across from her psychiatrist again, her posture more re
