Find The One (Original book one)

Invite unwanted

Stefany

As i'm sitting in the back of the car with Abel, I can tell he's nervous as he plays with his hands.

I'm just as nervous as he is, but not for the same reasons.

“Are you okay?“ I ask.

“It's been a long time since I've seen your parents. I guess i'm a bit nervous.“ He says.

Abel's driver stops in front of my parents' house. The house looks the same. It's well taken care of with beautiful flowers and vibrant green grass.

We step out of the car and make our way to the front door. I knock on it the second we get there.

My mother's face appears at the door with a surprised look.

“Hija you're here!“ She says, throwing her arms around me.

I do the same, and we hug for a long minute.

“I missed you.“ I say.

“I missed you too, i'm so happy to see you.“ She says as she rubs my back.

We finally pull away, and her eyes drift to Abel.

“You seem familiar, but I can't quite put my finger on it.“ She says.

“Mom it's Abel, the one I used to always hang out with. He was in love with your pupusas remember?“ I ask.

"The one you had the biggest crush on?“ She blurts out.

I face palm myself. "Mom, really?“

Abel chuckles.

“You haven't aged a bit, still so beautiful. It's nice to see you again.“ He says politely.

Mom smiles, placing her arms out. “Thank you, I see your baby face hasn't changed. Interesting hair choice.“

They hug and pull alway.

“It's different.“ He says nonchalant.

She nods. “I like it. Anyways, come on in and make yourself at home.“

Abel sits beside me with space between us on the couch, while mom sat across from us.

“Where's dad?“ I ask.

Mom places her leg over the other. "Your dad is at the store. He shouldn't be long.“

I drift my eyes around the living room. It's been two years since my last visit here, and the house has been decorated and updated.

"You have a nice home, Ceci." Abel says as he takes everything in.

"Thank you, Abel. Are you guys hungry?"

"I can't ever decline your delicious food.“ He says.

“Starving.“ I chime in.

“Great, the food is nice and warm. Would you two like to eat?“

"May I use your bathroom first?" Abel asks her.

"Of course, it's down the hall to your left."

"Excuse me." He says, disappearing down the hall.

Once she's sure he's out of earshot, she turns her attention to me.

"Hija Abel es tu novio?" (Is Abel is your boyfriend?) She asks in spanish.

She wants to be discreet in case he's listening or something.

“No.“ I say.

"Todavia sientes algo por él?" (Do you still have feelings for him?) She continues with questions.