The Killer's Tears (2003)
The Killer's Tears
“Luis's tobacco plants were blooming, the dirt of the vegetable garden was cracking like old varnish, the potatoes were easily confused for stones, two more goats were showing signs of old age, and Paolo's eyes were no longer shining like fresh chestnuts. Angel's shoulder was healing. There was a small bulge next to the mound of dirt.
Angel and Luis spent many early evenings on the doorstep, smoking in the sunset. The air was heavy. To distract Paolo from his sadness, Luis pushed him to resume h...is lessons. He already could write several words: Paolo— Angel—Luis—Chile—fox—knife.
“Do you want to learn a new word?” Luis asked one night while opening his bag.
“I don't know.”
“There are a lot of words, but only a few letters to spell them. It won't be difficult to learn them all.”
Angel slid along the bench to come closer to them. He had let his guard down. He no longer feared the sheets of paper and the pens. All he wanted was to see a smile on Paolo's face, whatever the price to pay.MoreLess
Angel and Luis spent many early evenings on the doorstep, smoking in the sunset. The air was heavy. To distract Paolo from his sadness, Luis pushed him to resume h...is lessons. He already could write several words: Paolo— Angel—Luis—Chile—fox—knife.
“Do you want to learn a new word?” Luis asked one night while opening his bag.
“I don't know.”
“There are a lot of words, but only a few letters to spell them. It won't be difficult to learn them all.”
Angel slid along the bench to come closer to them. He had let his guard down. He no longer feared the sheets of paper and the pens. All he wanted was to see a smile on Paolo's face, whatever the price to pay.MoreLess
Read book The Killer's Tears for free
Write Review:
Guest
Read Also
9 / 10
User Reviews: