Then There's Faith In Love (Jaime Preciado Fanfic) *Book One*

21. Don't Slip Away

We pulled up to the hotel we'll be staying at for the night and checked in, lugging our suitcases to the elevator and down the hall to our room.

I tossed my bag to the side of the desk as Spencer threw herself onto the bed we'll be sharing for the night. I giggled then felt as my phone vibrated in my back pocket, I reached for it and saw an incoming text.

Jaime: I love you.

I tilted my head in slight confusion as to the forwardness of the text, just a plain and simple "I love you." I know I shouldn't question it, but something feels like there's more behind the message. Nonetheless I decide not to over think it and text back with a smile across my face.

Arianna: I love you too (Heart Emoji)

Jaime: I know I didn't tell you at home after our talk, but I really appreciate the things you do for our relationship. You mean so much to me babe and I will do whatever I can to always keep you happy the way you make me happy.

Again I tilt my head a scrunch up my eyebrows in curiosity as to why he's suddenly saying all of this but again decide not to comment on it.

Arianna: That means a lot, honestly. I will always try and keep us strong. You mean more to me than anything in this world and it will always be that way.

Jaime: My future would be nothing without you. You make me a better person, yesterday, today, and for all the days to come. Thanks for giving me a second chance that day in Spencer's apartment, I never thought I'd be here with you now if it weren't for that moment.

Arianna: I'll give you all the chances in the world, if it meant being with you.

Jaime: Till the end?

Arianna: Till the end.

I felt a tear stream down my cheek and brushed it away, saying a quick goodnight before diving into the bed and calling it a night.

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The next morning we woke up fairly early and got to the small airport that would take us back to San Diego, when we finally got home I went straight over to Chris's apartment to pick up Max.

"Thank you so much for watching him, I hope he wasn't too hard to handle." I say walking Max out on his leash.

"Oh he was no problem at all, he's so cute, and if you ever need a dog sitter I'm in." He says with a laugh.

"I'll keep that in mind, I'm sure he'll love to spend more time with his uncle Chris." I say putting him inside the car.

"Thanks again Chris, I'll talk to you again soon." I say giving him a hug then getting in the car and driving back home.

I was around the corner when my phone began to ring; I looked at the caller ID and saw Austin's goofy face illuminate it.

"Yes Carlile?" I say with a smile.

"Rae! I miss you, are you back in town? Let's go grab some food!" He says out all at once.

"Whoa breathe for a second Austin." I reply with a laugh.

"I just got to my house, let's meet at the French Café down the street, I can take Max with me there." I say pulling up to the drive way.

"Okay, I'll be there in fifteen." He says followed by a quick bye.

I pulled Max out and began my walk to the Café that's fairly close by and grab a table for two outside, then tie Max's leash around the leg of my chair and watch as he lies down and chews on his toy.