I took a step closer to her
My eyes locked on hers.
That's because everyone in this town seems to be hiding something, I said my voice barely above a whisper.
Even you Abuela.
You're not telling me everything.
What are you afraid off? I don't want my family to break apart, try to understand. There are somethings that are best kept as secrets.
She said. I looked away into space and after what seemed like forever she said go and freshen up dinner I'd almost ready.
I felt a pang of guilt for pushing her too hard , but I knew I couldn't let it go.
I nooded slowly trying to understand her perspective.
Okay Abuela I'll go freshen up.
As I turned to head to my room , I caught a glimpse of a piece of paper on the counter.
It was a newspaper clipping, yellowed with age.
I could make out a few words