When both of them reached the place where bonfire night was going to be organized, everyone else was helping the group of youngsters with any menial task they could find. Even Emanuel was there, laughing and chatting with others.
Persephone immediately liked the atmosphere of the place. It was decorated in a very warm and beautiful manner. She should thank Santiago for saying yes when she would have certainly said no to Maria.
She kind of felt guilty. Santiago was hurt and she took him out in such cold weather.
Tito Mayes, Maria's husband, was the first one to notice them. He excused the other group and came towards them. With a little too much energy, he patted Santiago's shoulder. Even if it hurt Santiago, he didn't react. The latter had long gotten used to these stings.
Persephone giggled in a shy manner as Tito rained praises over her with Italian exclamations. She gave a look to her husband saying 'see, I can be a gentle lady'.
