Wonder

Chapter 4

"We are here" A voice said taking me out of my thoughts. I picked up my head to look in the direction where that voice came from, my eyes meeting Clara's. Noticing that we are the only ones left inside the car. I need to stop getting so lost in my thoughts. 

I nodded my head, getting out of the car. Taking a good look at the house. I was perplexed."I get you like my house" I heard Clara voice. I nodded, "Is breathtaking".

"Come on, you will love the inside. By the way, we have the family over hope you don't mind" She told me with a sincere smile. "Nothing to worry about" I said. Still looking at the outside of the house. I picked up our luggage, chucking at myself because of my own weirdness. I followed Clara to her house. Taking in the cozy environment. And the scene that was playing in front of my eyes, Lauren being engulfed by her family. I couldn't help the smile that was creeping on my lips. "Everyone, this is Y/N. Welcome to the Jauregui family" Clara said to everyone.

I blushed at that comment. Feeling a gush of warmth engulfed me by her words.

"Hi" a girl said approaching me. "I'm Taylor, nice to meet you". She said giving me a side hug. "I'm Chris" another voice appears. "I'm a very fan of you" He said with a nervous smile. I smiled back at him. "Hey, both of you, don't scare away my guest" Lauren said out of nowhere, scaring the three of us.

"Actually, Chris here has a crush on Y/N" Taylor said smirking. "That will scare her much far away" She laughed. I shake my head at that comment with an amused smile on my face. 

Chris's eyes widened, and he started blushing. Hitting his sister in the arm. Lauren stood there with her arms crossed in her chest. Looking at the three of us. Well, more glaring at Chris. "Mm, if you don't mind me. I will put the luggage in the bedrooms" I said awkwardly.

I walked towards Clara, asking her where to put the luggage. "Here, follow me" She told me. I followed her upstairs. Admiring the indoors of the house. "You two will be staying here just for the night. Tomorrow, you will go to Lauren's place" She informed me.

I guess we are sharing a bed, I said to myself, taking in the bedroom. I put our luggage next to the bed. Exiting the room going downstairs towards the family reunion.

"Y/N here!" I heard Taylor, calling me. I smiled at her, making my way towards there. "I will introduce you to our grandparents, they don't speak very much English, I will be your translator don't worry". 

Little she knows, that I speak Spanish. Maybe, I will keep that for myself for a little bit longer.

"Hi, abuelo. Esta es Y/N, una amiga de Lauren (This is Y/N a friend of Lauren)" She said. "Hola, encantado (Hello, nice to meet you)" He said shaking my hand. I smiled at him. "Hola" I said politely.

"Hey, the three of you. The food is ready" Clara's voice appeared in the conversation. "Yes, please, I'm starving" I commented out loud. "Good to hear, the Cuban dishes are waiting for you" She said signaling for me to follow her.

We went to the living room and sat down at the table. Lauren, waved at me pointing at the free seat next to her. I nodded my head and sat down beside her. A few minutes later a plate appeared in front of me, and my mouth watered at the sight. When everybody was served I took a bite of my dish, moaning at the taste.

Damm, this is so good, I thought to myself. I made a mental note to congratulate Clara for the lunch, it was delicious. Maybe I can ask her for the leftovers.  When we finished eating and chatting around. It was time to get a little rest. I went to the guest room, along with Lauren.

I couldn't help but get my shoes off. And get myself comfortable in the bed. "I'm so full" I complained. "I think I ate too much, but I don't regret it. Damm your mum knows her way in the kitchen". Lauren giggled at my words. Getting off her stilettos and laying down in the bed beside me. I moved my body, laying on my side facing her.

A few minutes later, she spoke up. "You are staring" She pointed out. "I can't help it" I said adoring her side profile. She faced me, her eyes meeting mines.

"What?" She asked. "You are a piece of art. Don't blame me, I'm just admiring you" I said, my eyes still on hers. She blushed at my comment, shaking her head. "Smooth" She whispered.

"Anytime" I winked at her. We were staring at each other. When I broke up the comfortable silence between us. "I'm glad you choose me".

"Hmm?" She let out, crunching her eyebrows. "What do you mean?"

"There's a lot of talented people out there, and you choose me. I'm grateful for that" I said with a small smile. She smiled at me. "My energy connected with yours, that's why I choose you".

"I think we should go down with your family" I said sitting down.

"Y/N?" Lauren asked. "Yes, Lauren?" I said confused. She was silent for a few seconds. Shaking her head, and letting out a small never mind. "Is everything okay?" I say softly, looking at her concerned. She nodded her head. I went towards her, gently picking her head between my hands. Meeting her face. "You can tell me anything, I will be here for you" I whispered softly. Placing a kiss on her forehead. She closed her eyes. Nodding her head between my hands.

"Let's go downstairs, okay?" I said rubbing my thumb along her cheek. I stepped back, opening the bedroom door. Sending a small smile towards Lauren. She smiled back at me, walking out the door.