CHAPTER 48
TRUST ISSUES
(June 1973)
The next day, Elena sat with a piece of fabric and created a sample of embroidered designs. She sewed on buttons and sequins and watched as others in the class prepared designs for a collection portfolio. Scents of cinnamon, lavender, musk, and mint surrounded the classroom as most of the students wanted to impress a renowned fashion designer who was visiting later that day. Elena had other things on her mind. The designer planned to lecture on the history of art and design as the college year was coming to a close.
Her feet felt like they were sinking into the floor as her mind wandered. She took notes from the whiteboard but kept returning to her thoughts. She was going to have to go back to Francesco’s apartment. Not that she ever wanted to see hi
