Vanessa

“You are making a goddamn scene in my restaurant,”  my father barked and Antonio backed up.

   “Sorry, Dad. It was just a misunderstanding.” 

    “A misunderstanding? I don’t know what the hell is going on between the two of you lately, but you better sort it out.” Dad stepped closer, and my heart sank to the soles of my feet as I saw the disappointment on his face. “We are a family, and this is not how we treat each other.” He turned to face Antonio. “She might be your younger sister, but she is a Bologna woman, and you will treat her with respect. Do you understand?” 

    Antonio lifted...