The Dark Society

48

 Beyond doubt, life remained blissful as Luis and Sabrina's bond flourished. Speaking daily, they joked about the kiss that changed their lives. But in a general way, it's how Sabrina made him feel and the power she possessed.

In effect, he had wealth, prestige, and influence, but not even that'd won her heart. Moreover, even with mutual adoration, lingering feelings for Karen remained. Gazing at the clock, it neared 5 am on a surprisingly balmy Saturday. And despite fatigue, previous conversations with Sabrina went well.

As it stands, she'd confessed many feelings, though stayed sheltered about others. It is therefore, his mind raced with ideas, from the probable to the absurd. From there, he overheard his parents rustling in the kitchen, thus finished dressing and went downstairs.

The night prior, he'd hinted a surprise, but with Sabrina's consistent inquiries, revealed nothing. Whatever the case, they wouldn't again speak until after a coming church service, so he labored to finalize plans.

"You're up early." Jim greeted, moving into the living room.

Upon entering the kitchen, Luis noticed his mother staring with a questionable grin.

"I hope you slept." she proclaimed.

"Not much..." he replied, pouring coffee. "Though, I hoped to chat with you and Dad for a spell."

"Should I guess?" she asked, accompanying him into the living room.

In stages, his father lifted from the paper.

"I'm getting ganged up on, aren't I?"

There and then, Caroline placed a hand on Luis's shoulder.

"That's your cue."

Steadily more, he displayed an anxious expression. (Another disposition Luis revealed when nervous). Though, following the latest talk with Sabrina, everything changed.

"I know that look." Jim began, pitching forth.

Sitting, his mother blushed.

"Sabrina?"

Just like that, sultry grins confirmed what words couldn't. Then again, his father understood, but even with a positive outlook, Jim held reserved.

"Something's formulating in your mind, so let's hear it."

It goes without saying, Luis relished indulgences because his father didn't entertain such talks often. Likewise, he wasn't known to renegotiate, so Luis heeded the rare opportunity.

"I have to go to her." he whispered, gazing.

Instantly, Jim glanced at Caroline, grasping the seriousness of the moment.

"Why?"

"I love her; isn't that enough?"

Sharply, his father scowled.

"She asked you to stay away."

"Yes."

Anxiously, Jim rose and roamed to the window.

"Are you going to defy her wishes?"

"I have too."

"It's not wise."

At once, Caroline rose and joined her husband.

"If he doesn't try, he'll regret it."

Gradually, Jim nodded.

"I trust your judgment..." he asserted, gazing upon his son. "But, if she rejects sentiments, you must let go."

"I know it'll work." Luis insisted.

"I guess you have to do this?" Jim inquired, closing.

"I do."

Instantly, his mother gasped.

"I remember how your father felt, so if Sabrina means that much, follow your heart."

Smiling, Luis grinned.

"Thank you."

Naturally enough, Jim groaned.

"You're not going alone."

Surprised, he sneered.

"Are you sure?"

"Besides, it's time we had a holiday." he added as Caroline nodded.

Initially, Luis was overcome by the support and need to share burdens. But, it's what they'd done since the beginning, and he expected no less.

"I don't know what to say." Luis remarked.

Drawing close, Caroline snuggled.

"Go; make arrangements."