Tightly Wrapped and Delivered

Geale poured red oil into the bowl of cornmeal in front of him while Calista cooked meats in a large pot over the stove.

The crew dropped him off at her shop as planned. The old woman excitedly took him to the kitchen, explaining that someone else kindly delivered all the heavy ingredients already. She asked him for help in preparing hallacas and assured him there would be more than enough for him and Marnthe once they were done.

Geale was tasked with preparing the dough. Calista gave him a set of instructions while she prepared the savory meat filling of the dish.

Geale remembered Tia's behavior after mentioning the name of the restaurant bar's former delivery boy.

"Maybe the groom's name is 'Ellison,'" Hima said.

"Isn't that a bit too far from 'Elijah?'" Ken asked.

"Is there a chance that he might be interested in holding his wedding at the restaurant bar, Tia?" Ainsely prodded.

Tia shrugged her shoulders.