Julieta has fallen in love

"Around a month ago, something strange happened to me, dear. I fell in love. Fortunately, it didn't last long, only three or four days, although I'm still suffering the consequences," said Grandma with a tone of regret.

Her granddaughter's eyes moistened as she tried to conceal her emotion with a smile. "But what are you saying, Grandma! How beautiful! Especially at your age, you give me hope that love does exist."

"Julieta, please, you're old enough to stop being naive. I'm telling you, it was a curse. I was having tea with my friends, and that charmer with his honeyed words came along. Of course, your silly grandmother falls headlong and nosedives. Daughter, I couldn't sleep thinking about him! My routine went to hell, I became the laughingstock of my friends, I forgot about my medications, my treatments, my travel plans, everything. In the end, the only thing on my mind was that guy."

Julieta didn't know what to say; she had a myriad of mixed emotions. "And how does one fall out of love, Grandma?" she asked, breaking the silence. "I don't know. What I did was remember your grandfather, may he rest in peace. They're all so affectionate at the beginning, and once they get comfortable, they start treating you like another piece of furniture in the house. Fortunately, this time, I realized it in time," she explained while pouring herself a glass of amaro on the rocks.

Julieta struggled to sleep that night. The next day, when she woke up and stood in front of the mirror, she could see her grandmother's reflection.

After a long time, she truly felt happy.