Dos Gardenias

"'Dos Gardenias,' as played by Buena Vista Social Club, is a bolero tinged with haunting melancholy. It struck a chord within me at first listen. This song, steeped in longing and emotions, echoes the themes embedded within 'The Manchineel.' Its impact was so profound that it felt like a natural fit for the intricate and intense love story between my characters Elyse Santiago and Ben Deluca.

Their relationship, much like the melody of the song, is not one-dimensional. It's multifaceted, stirring, and potent with emotion.

In the same vein as the song’s thematic resonance, my characters traverse their emotional landscape, overcoming obstacles, fighting to preserve their bond amid chaos. It's a melody that dances along the storyline, adding its own unique rhythm to the tale."