Go live your way Part 2

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Mia was already expected at the locker room by Alvaro, Zoe and Juanma. Alvaro took her in his arms and hugged her. She felt that he was swallowing. "You were great. I can't find words to describe what I'm feeling," he said softly in her ear.

Juanma and Zoe also hugged her tightly and Juanma whispered "That was great, Mia, I knew it."

Ramiro and Isabel waited at the exit. Tears ran down Isabel's cheeks and she took Mia in her arms. Ramiro gave it a squeeze and said "Congratulations, you were super, I'm very, very proud of you"

Ramiro had ordered a table and wanted to invite everyone to dinner. They had been to the restaurant just one time before and it was a very nice evening. They hadn't talked about sleeping at Ramiro, but in an unobserved moment Juanma had shown Alvaro a message from Lupe, in which Lupe had written that hopefully they were all happy now that Mia was the star of the school. Alvaro had then suggested to stay with Ramiro and to spare Mia at least unpleasant comments for the day. They sat together on Ramiro's terrace for a long time until Isabel and Ramiro said goodbye for the night.

Mia had received messages from many of her classmates in which she was congratulated and was very happy about it.

When she was in bed with Alvaro, he said, "I admired you so much when you stood up there. You sang so well, you didn't seem nervous at all."

"But I was nervous. But thanks to Juanma, I had it under control. It seems like we're calming each other down, "she laughed.

He hugged her. "I think we can only win now, right?"

"That depends. We still have a group performance and a duo ahead of us. Let's see how many points that still earns. But we're doing well." Mia said.

"Anyway, I won. I have you by my side. That's the only thing that matters."

She gave him a kiss and said "I will always be by your side, Alvaro. Because I love you." Mia hugged Alvaro. "I only sang for you today." she said with a laugh.

"I felt that. It was a nice feeling." Alvaro caressed Mia's hand. "You make me feel good."

"The beautiful feeling is called love," said Mia and hugged him again.

"I'm looking forward to the horse ranch," said Alvaro. "A little bit of nature, a little bit of peace and quiet, I think that's good for everyone now after all that."

Mia nodded. "I'm a little scared of the horses because they're so big, but I think that will work out."

She snuggled up against Alvaro again and closed her eyes. She enjoyed his warmth and his closeness and so she quickly fell asleep.

Zoe asked Juanma when they were in bed "What did you say to Mia in the locker room?"

"Nothing special," he said. "I told her how much she always gives me strengh on stage. I  reminded her how many times she calmed me down. It seems to have helped."

"But Lupe is mad now"

"When isn't she?" asked Juanma. "Sure it is, but we already know that"

"It was good that we stayed here today. We had a great evening and no one could spoil Mia's success."

"Are you sometimes jealous of Mia? Because of her success, or our success as a duo.?

"No. She's my best friend. I'm happy for her. I like to perform with Gaspar, although that will probably be over now because of Lupe. But I absolutely  like it that  you to have fun on stage."

Juanma nodded. Actually, he hadn't expected anything else. "You know, Zoe, you are really important to me and that's why I want to know something like that. I love you and I want to be with you forever."

"I feel the same way. I love you" said Zoe and Juanma took her in his arms.

He stroked Zoe's back and breathed in the scent of her hair. He was indescribably happy at that moment.

Zoe pushed him slightly away from her. She gently traced his features with her finger. He closed his eyes and held her hand to kiss her.

"We'll be at the ranch next week," said Zoe. "I'm curious what to expect there. Whether we have to muck out there or something."

Juanma laughed "Possibly ... we should take rubber boots with us."

Zoe snuggled up against him again. Juanma slowly closed his eyes and he tried to concentrate on Zoe's warmth.

The next morning Isabel woke up early and had prepared breakfast on the terrace and fetched fresh rolls. When Mia met her in the kitchen, she said "You're already up, but Ramiro isn't?" Isabel looked away for a moment and then said, "He didn't sleep much because he was on the phone with Mercedes half the night." Mia rolled her eyes. "And they probably fought again." Isabel nodded. "He only got to bed this morning. But I didn't notice the conversation myself either."

Mia nodded. "Maybe he'll say something afterwards"