“Listen to me,” Aitana’s brother continued, “let go of your feelings for Aitana. You’ll meet a girl who’s truly right for you someday.”
When he’d come home, he had already heard from their uncle and aunt about Joaquin’s confession.
He had never been optimistic about Joaquin, and after learning more about his family situation, he was even more firmly against the match.
Aitana’s parents were anxious about her future but had also told her brother not to settle for anyone. Marriage was for life—you couldn’t be careless.
“Brother,” Joaquin asked quietly, “does Aitana have someone she likes?”
“Yes,” her brother replied. “One of her classmates likes her a lot.”
“Did she accept him?” Joaquin asked quickly, panic flickering across his face.