We have now been cleared into America for sure and the fear of getting caught has died out. We live in peace and we work almost every hour of the day or at least it seems like it.
Our cousin Beatrice helped us a lot and her husband Eddie welcomed us warmly upon our arrival. They seem to be a very kind family and I feel that they are doing the best to help us.
In the household, Eddie is the dominant figure. His only flaw is that he appears to have a short temper and that we might trigger by accident. On the other hand, Beatrice is a homely and kind hearted woman. I am sure you would have liked her very much.
They also have a niece named Catherine whom they treat as their own daughter. Despite being only 18 years old, she is a very mature and intelligent young woman.
The Carbone Family have really helped Rudolpho and I settle down; Everyday, they provide us with meals and somewhere to sleep and for this, I am deeply thankful to them.
As you know, in Italy, there is not a job in sight, but here in America; we got a job the day we arrived! We basically work at the dock where we load and unload heavy cargo from the incoming ships. The pay here is also much better, we earn almost twice as much as we did in Italy. I love the working environment here and the work isn’t that hard. I promise you that every cent I get, I will send to you and I will first think about the family.
Rudolpho has also found a lot of friends in America. He has become extremely popular amongst the guys thanks to his charming sense of humor and his talents. We can always count on his good humor to liven up the atmosphere. I have a feeling that Eddie doesn’t like him that much though.
Although it is still unconfirmed, I do believe that Rudolpho has found his future wife in America; Catherine (whom I have mentioned previously in this letter). They seem to be deeply in love with each other and I have never seen my brother look so happy. Beatrice likes Rudolpho very much and I think she approves their relationship. Eddie however, has an objection to them loving each other. In more than one occasion I have seen him show signs of agigtation whenever Rudolpho and Catherine are together and I have a feeling that he does not particularly like Rudolpho for some reason. I do not understand why though, what has Rodolpho done to cause such suspicion?
Last night was one time where the tension in the house climaxed and Eddie was angering me by the way he was trying to point out that Rudolpho wasn’t a real man and suggesting false implications about Rudolpho’s sexuality. He was saying that Rudolpho cooks, makes dresses and sings, so the dock is no place for him. Then Catherine asked Rudolpho for a dance and the two danced in the apartment when Eddie brought up the topic of boxing. He then pretended to teach Rudolpho how to fight when he purposely punched him lightly. Rudolpho backed off and Eddie apologized. Until that moment, I had tried my best to contain my anger. But after what had happened, I really couldn’t take it anymore. I would not stand someone mocking my brother, so I decided to give Eddie a subtle warning by showing the extent of my strength (I lifted up a chair above my head using only one hand). I think he got the message and from now on, he will think twice before he touches Rudolpho.
Other than that, everything over here is going well.
Although I am miles away, know that I am thinking about you and the boys everyday. Take care of yourself and our children. I miss you all and I cannot wait to hear from you in your next letter.
Your loving husband, Marco
