Ariela

“We outgrow clothes the same way we outgrow people,”
― Mariana Zapata, The Best Thing

“People are going to judge you regardless of what you do, Sal. Don't listen to what they have to say because at the end of the day, you're the one that has to live with your choices and where they take you. No one else is going to live your life for you.”
― Mariana Zapata, Kulti

“Is the idea of a relationship with me that distasteful? You don't find me attractive? You like older men, you told me so. I'm only twelve--thirteen--years older than you."
I found myself scratching my cheek. "You are attractive. You're very attractive and you know it, you conceited bastard.”
― Mariana Zapata, Kulti

“He was hugging me.

Dear God, Reiner Kulti was hugging the shit out of me.

"Hug me back" the accented voice demanded from up above.

"Am I dying and I don't know it?"

"You better not be."

"Are you dying?"

"No. (...) I'm sorry for all the problems my presence has caused in your life. Soccer has given me everything, but it's also taken away just as many things. I don't want it to take you away as well. You are the least shameful thing in my life, Sal. Understand?”
― Mariana Zapata, Kulti