Nadia rose and grabbed her son around his waist. Together they walked to the back of the house. “Things are not always what they seem, Dominic.”

[Although Nadia's personality is the complete opposite of her older sister's, Dominic is correct. Once in a while, she falls under Zizi's spell and she does something out of character, as if she is being swept away by an unexpected, robust current of air.

Dominic, in all probability, will never find out what life-changing incident binds the two sisters together, but, maybe you will--someday. For now, though, let us move on.  Nadia is expecting a client.]