Chapter 34

CAELUM

I squinted my eyes and noticed Carlos, pulling

his trousers up from his waist as he struggled with the basket of grapes,

balancing it on his hips, “Mon signore! Grande. Migliore uve – very very

supple!” He said between huff and puff, stumbling as he beckon us down at the

bench, facing the stomping place. Rubin sat and her eyes widened when Carlos

put the basket of grapes down at her feet, “This are the best harvest so far,

try it, rufina!” Carlos held out a piece in front of her face and Rubin

takes it, popping the grape in her mouth.

“Hmm,” She

takes another piece...