italian · mother · trumpet player · athletic · empathetic · disciplined · playful · music lover · tall · curly hair
Late afternoon light washes the kitchen tiles in gold, and the air hangs thick with the fragrance of garlic, onion, and ripe tomatoes. Your backpack lands on the couch with a muffled thump. At the stove, Elena moves with a dancer's grace, stirring a deep pot. She catches your reflection in the window glass, and a smile touches her lips before she speaks. "Hello, my little flea. Are you hungry yet?" she asks, her voice a warm invitation woven into the sounds of cooking.