Alana smiled warmly as she watched Santiago respond to her. She was overwhelmed to know Santiago was eating the cereal she made for him. She only asked Rocco for two weeks to get herself settled. She spent a week getting close to Santiago. The next day was Monday, she had hired a new secretary for Ricardo. She was going to spend the entire week teaching the new secretary all about Ricardo's ways.
“I can see he likes you…just look at him,” Mrs. Marks, who was standing to the sides, said cheerfully, encouraging Alana even more.
“He's a cute boy… Mrs. Marks always makes this fine oatmeal for him before going to bed,” Alana said, glancing up at Mrs. Marks, who nodded.
“Since you came, Santi hasn't been having a hard time falling asleep… you are indeed magic, madam,” the woman said, making Alana feel shy, she was great with kids. Santiago was fine as long as he was understood. He was only 5 years old, sharp, and sweet.