CHAPTER 23
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I had to initiate the conversation otherwise Graciella, wouldn’t speak.
“Why are you here, Graciella?” I missed that name on my tongue. I like her name so much, I could shout it over and over again.
Then she relaxed slightly, and a curve appeared on her lips. “I was offered a master's scholarship. I will take the January schedule, I was too late for August classes. It offered me the opportunity though to adjust and explore the place so, yeah--no worries."
Her voice was what I longed to hear, her semi-accented words were like a melody in my ears. I knew she sings well just not for a professional league, but her voice quality could make me sleep peacefully at night.
“Congratulations!” I murmured in a low tone.
“Thank you!” she responded formally.
“When did you arr
