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Maia walked down and this time Miguel was waiting for her. "You look lovely." He kissed her hand. "And who said chivalry was dead."
Maia stayed with the group versus pulling aside. "Hey, you okay?" Miguel trapped her hand from across the table. "Yeah why?"
"I was just wondering why your drink was still very much full."
"Oh shut up."
They both giggled. "Can we actually go for a chat?" Maia nodded and they both stood up and walked up to 'soul ties'. "What did you want to talk about?" She asked as they sat across from each other.
"After everything today, I just wanted to share my feelings with you. I know that if we aren't really sitting down and talking I don't share my feelings. I know I give off this I don't care vibe and I can just sit back, but that's not the case." he turned.
"I do care. I care if you find someone here. I care if you get hurt. When I was in Casa, you were in my head a lot, and I know it may not have felt like that. I sound fucking dumb." He laughed at himself.
"No you don't. It's cute." Maia giggled softly. "You know I feel the same, I just don't want to look stupid."
Miguel shook his head. "I know. I just want you to know I really care about you, and I never wanted to be the cause of your pain. I hope you know you are so much more than something I could dream for."
Maia almost melted. "Come here." Was all she said. He scooted across the sofa and hugged. "This is so good because I was actually going to ask for one." He mumbled against her neck.
"Stop it." She giggled. "You're too cute."
"You're a bad man." He giggled still not releasing her. "I'm a bad man?" She asked with a giggle.
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Maia woke up the next morning to Miguel getting in bed with her. "Good morning." His voice was tired with sleep, kissing the comforter over her back. "Good morning."
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The morning was filled. Maia and the girls rightfully freaked out the whole time Nicole told them about her time in the hideaway.
Maia was glad she and Miguel were finally starting to have normal conversations again. It made her feel like she had made the right choice in staying open to him. They sat side by side on one of the villa's sun loungers, the afternoon sun casting a warm glow over everything.
