Written: A Sugar and Spice, Ink novella by Evan Grace

Author:Evan Grace [Grace, Evan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2022-02-13T16:00:00+00:00

TEN

VICTORIA

My phone rings, and I see that it is my father. I tip my head back and look up at the ceiling. I haven’t heard from him since my birthday last year, and it was a five-minute phone call before he had to go into a meeting. He missed my birthday this year, but he did have his assistant send me a diamond pendant with a card that just said, Alejandro.

I’d like to just ignore it, but if I don’t answer then he’ll keep calling, over and over. “Hello, Father.” Yes, it is that formal when we talk.

“Victoria, how are you?”

“I’m fine. How are you?

I hear him talk to someone in the background and then he’s talking to me. “Julio is graduating from NYU in May. I’ll expect you to be there.” I’ve met Julio once because, of course, he is no longer married to his son’s mother.

“I’ll see if I can make it.” I won’t go; why should I? He’s never been there for me. I’ve already told Joaquin if I ever get married, then Joaquin will give me away.

“Bueno.” He disconnects. That’ll be the last time I talk to him for a while but, as usual, it makes me sad that I don’t have a good relationship with him. Of course, my mother is just as bad.

Miles’ words come back to me from the other night. I wanted to cry when he said he was going to fall in love with me because I could feel myself fall in love with him too, but I don’t know if I’m cut out for long term relationships. The only functional one I’ve ever seen is Mona and Joaquin. Yes, they’re newish, but they’re both in it for the long haul.

I never should’ve started anything with Miles. I knew that I wasn’t cut out for long term, but I ignored that tiny little voice telling me to stay away from him. How could I when I felt such a strong connection to him.

I grab my phone and text my cousin.

Victoria: Are you free? Can I come see you?

The dots bounce immediately.

Joaquin: Of course, I’ll see you soon.

I love my cousin.

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