Her expression turns ecstatic, not believing what I said.

“Is this serious, Selena?” she asks me, and for a moment, I think she doesn’t like my news.

“On the days when I didn't see Hunter, I’d go to the university and talk with one of the professors I had classes with. And he said that without a doubt I am going to go to the university in Barcelona.”

“My God, Selena, why haven't you told Hunter yet? He's going to freak out. He will be so happy.”

“I want to surprise him. When the time is right, I'll tell him,” I say. The car drives a little further.

“You lucky...