How does tita meet Pedro?

Tita meets Pedro when he comes to the De la Garza family home to ask for Tita's hand in marriage. This encounter occurs during Tita's childhood, as Pedro is the son of the family’s friends. Their bond begins to develop during this initial meeting, setting the stage for their complex relationship throughout Laura Esquivel's novel "Like Water for Chocolate." Although Tita is bound by family traditions that prevent her from marrying, their connection remains a central theme in the story.