With cat-shaped eyeglasses perched on the tip of her nose and fuchsia lips pursed, Abuelita read the menu as she raised her eyebrows with interest. Several shopping bags filled with resort wear from the restaurant's boutique rested on the floor between Gabriela and Abuelita Coqui. Gabriela smiled, remembering the older woman's delight when she bought everything from cute outfits for the twins to a tropical-print sundress for Marisol. She had also purchased a fitted mauve silkscreen dress with a matching silk sweater for Gabriela, which she presently wore to please Abuelita. In her new outfit, she felt as if she were vacationing on a Caribbean island. Marcos' grandmother certainly had as much flair for fashion and elegance as he did. That was evident in the beautiful flowing caftans she had purchased for herself in vibrant jewel tones. Instead of wearing an oversize muumuu as most grannies her age would have, she had chosen lounging outfits that would be fun and flattering.
