Bestfriends to Lovers

Chapter 26 friends??

Olivia's POV

"Do you want to drink something?". asked Carlos. I could tell by his voice that he was nervous. His voice trembled every question he asked. I shook my head and we walked together to a table full of drinks. Carlos walked over to Julietta standing there and asked for a drink when Camilo and Lela arrived. "Wow Olivia you look beautiful.". I heard Camilo say. I turned around a little to see him. "Thank you.". I said while playing with my fingers. I could see from Lela's face that she didn't like it. But I just didn't pay attention. "Here you go". Carlos said as he gave me a drink. I took the drink from his hand and immediately took a sip. I could see from Camilo's face that something was wrong so I gave him a funny look. But he didn't respond. "Thank you all avoid." Abuela shouted through the house. Everyone fell silent and began to look at her.

"I'm really glad you all came to celebrate my birthday. I admit it was a weird few years but luckily everything turned out well. And we are happier than ever. Please let the music start and let's dance!" . Immediately the music started to play and people came onto the dance floor to dance. I saw Mirabelle dancing with her sisters and she waved merrily. I gave her a small wave back. "Can I have this dance from you?". Carlos asked as he held out his hand in front of my face. I smiled softly and took his hand. With my other hand I set my cup down and followed Carlos to the dance floor. On the dance floor he also took my other hand and put it on his shoulder. He was still holding the other one and we started moving on the dance floor.

I couldn't actually dance. But Carlos apparently does. Every step we took I looked down at the ground to make sure I didn't step on his feet. He lifted my head with his loose hand. "Don't think too much." He said and he grabbed my waist again with his hand. "Yes, but soon I will step on your feet.". I said with a chuckle. "I have hard feet." Carlos said and I started laughing. "I didn't even know you could dance." I said to break the silence. "You never asked." Carlos was clearly not present. His eyes just kept looking at mine. I got a little shy about it. And when I get shy, I start talking about the craziest things. "How old had Alma actually become?". I asked. I was genuinely curious. "Um.. I think something in the 70s?". Carlos said doubtfully. But his eyes didn't take my eyes off me.

Suddenly the music changed to Latin music. So I let go of Carlos and started dancing with my hips. Carlos looked a little surprised that I could dance like that. But he danced happily. "Yeah well done Olivia!!". I heard someone scream behind me. They were Mirabelle, Isabella and Lusia. I walked over to them and gave them a hug. "Holla Carlos.". Mirabelle waved to Carlos who apparently was following me. He waved back but looked a little disappointed? "What's wrong with him?". Mirabelle whispered. I shrugged and walked over to him. "Is there something?" I asked right away. He immediately looked happier and shook his head. Then Isabella called. "Enough talk let's dance!!". And she took my hand and Carlos's to dance with her.

The next few hours were great. We danced and laughed the whole time. Then a randum man came and grabbed a microphone. "Ladies and gentlemen. For this song I want you all to ask a different lady to dance than your date. Or ladies find a nice guy." I looked madly at Carlos who apparently didn't like it. I nodded at him towards Mirabelle. I saw him sigh and walked over to Mirabelle. "Can I have this dance?". Mirabelle looked up in surprise and looked in my direction. I shook my head 'yes' and she took his hand. Isabella and Luisa had already found a man. Isabella danced with Matteo! They looked so sweet together. Suddenly I felt someone tapping on my shoulder. It was Camilo. "Can I have this dance from you?". He held out his hand and looked at me with his sweet eyes. Hesitantly, I grabbed his hand and pulled myself up onto the dance floor. He put his hands on my hips and I put mine on his neck.

While dancing we looked into each other's eyes. But this didn't feel weird like with Carlos but different. We rocked back and forth and I never once looked at my feet. Just to Camilo's eyes. Those beautiful browns they spoke in the light of the lamps above us. Camilo's grip on my hips tightened and we were very close together. Neither of us said anything, we just looked at each other. It felt like we were dancing alone on the dance floor.