We decided not to cross the line.

Episode 61. Dinner Invitation

Since then

I also often go grocery shopping with Maria,

The potted plant that the lady has grown so beautifully

I also received gifts.





On the way back from grocery shopping together,

Maria invited me to dinner this Saturday.





It's around the time I'm getting tired of eating dinner alone every day.

I accepted the invitation very readily and gratefully.





Wrap a bouquet of flowers at the neighborhood flower shop

I was heading to her house.





On the way,

I ran into Miguel, who was walking out of another alley.





"Miguel!! Why did you close so early today?





Today, your mother...

Just because I was invited to dinner

I'm on my way home after closing early.

You're on your way to my house, right?





Ah, that's right!!





Miguel standing in the sunlight is compared to when seen in the cafe

He looked much younger.





If it is not too much trouble,

May I ask how old you are?




Miguel readily answered my question.





I'm 28 years old.

Since you are a lady, I won't ask.




Miguel smiled.




Ah... so you're the same age as Hunji...




Thank you for not asking my age.


I answered with a smile.





Maria is very proud of you.

As we talk, I realize how much I love my son

It feels natural.





As soon as Miguel listened to me,

Like Aunt Maria last time

He shrugged his shoulders slightly.




Is this a common trait among Spanish people?

Or is it a characteristic of this family?




I couldn't help but let out a laugh.





As far as I remember

My mother, ever since I first came

I think they were proud of me.





When you first came?




I was a little puzzled by his words.

He must have read the surprise in my expression,

He continued speaking immediately.





My mother adopted me when I was three years old.

Because they might not have mentioned that.





Ah... I didn't know that.

You don't have to say anything if it makes you uncomfortable, Miguel.




Not at all.

Mother and father desperately wanted a baby,

They said it didn't happen.

They said that later, his mother found out she was infertile.

So they decided to adopt,

I became the two of their sons.

I am also as much as my mother

I am always proud that the two of you are my parents.
 
I was lucky.





To think so nonchalantly about the fact that he was adopted,

To think you would describe it as actually being lucky...

Who is this person..?





Miguel, who was just a kind cafe owner

The fact that he was Maria's adopted son

No, the two people's love and attitude toward each other

It was quite a big shock to me.





Arrived at Maria's house

I also met my husband, Antonio, for the first time.




Maria was a very excellent cook.

Mediterranean home cooking I had only heard about

I can't believe I'm actually getting to eat this myself...

With my humble cooking skills

As someone who is just barely holding on day by day,

I felt like I wanted to board.




Throughout dinner

How much Maria and Antonio love each other

I could tell without asking.




Taking meticulous care of and being considerate of each other

Actions of occasionally stroking the cheek with the palm

It looked so lovely.




Even with Miguel's smile as he looked at his parents like that

The love given by the two people was fully contained.




While Antonio and Miguel went to get the wine,

Maria’s detailed bragging about her son began again.




Our Miguel did really well in his studies.
 
I also attended college in the U.S.,

I had hoped to settle down there...

He came back to Spain for us.

Sometimes I am grateful, but sometimes it feels like a waste.

She is a really lovely child.




'somehow...

So that's why Miguel is good at English...


 


As Miguel returned with a bottle of wine in his arms

He told me.





"Sophie, do you know?

There is a festival in our village next week.

It's a festival held every autumn, so it'll be fun.

Would you like to go see the festival together?





Maria looked at her son with satisfaction

He glanced at me stealthily.





[Please say yes]





I didn't say anything, but,

Her eyes were saying just that.



I want to go. Please take me.




"Was the choice I made the right one?"