No Ordinary Love

Chapter 8

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Zayra returned energized, she had to admit she had fun. Carlos had left four days ago to college, urging her to think about what he said. She had listened in earnest to him. He tried to kiss her but couldn't bring herself to let him. Then on the last day before he departed. He kissed her and she had allowed him but only to see if she would feel the same way as she did with Roman.

She didn't.

There was nothing there, she thought that either Romans kiss was a fluke or she really didn't harbor any feelings for Carlos even though it seemed everyone around her thought it a good idea.

It was late in the evening when she got to Don Xavier's home. Her sister was outback with Rudy and Julian and her mother was in the living room with Marina and Lily. They both smiled, welcoming her back. They talked about the trip and all the sight seeing she had done. She spoke for hours animated.

When Zayra inquired about Roman, Marinas eyes beamed. She had explained that they were in the city taking care of some business and should be back later. Exhausted she excused herself and decided on a bath. She hadn't slept well the whole time. She couldn't stop thinking about Roman, she touched her lips as she waited for the bath to fill.

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Roman was on edge, he knew Zayra was back, his father had called the house hours ago. He sighed, this was taking longer than necessary.

"Oye Roman pay attention." His father said in Spanish.

He cursed, knowing it was true. He had to stop this. He breathed in and out, reminding himself that Zayra was back. But it burned him to find out if she still wanted him or did he just blow it, letting her slip through his fingers.

It wasn't until past midnight that they finally made their way home. His home was the closest from the city, they dropped of his father who smiled knowingly at him. His godfather eyed him with amusement.

"Are you sure you're not too tired?"

"No Nino, I'm okay. It'll be quick."

"You know Zayra is probably sleeping." He teased.

He nodded.

"You can sleep over too."

"I know...I just..."

"You want to see her." He finished.

He nodded. It was no use lying to him, he saw through him.

He chuckled.

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Zayra woke up, she had began to have lucid dreams of Roman ever since the kiss. She sighed and stretched lazily on her stomach. A noise made her stiffen and turn her head to the opposite side. She saw a shadow, she inhaled her breath, her heart racing as she recognized Roman sitting in a nearby chair.

His almond eyes looking at her intently. Lighting the room up with his intense stare. She bit her lip aware that she slept with only a thin tank top and boy shorts.

She felt her body respond by just the sight of him. She looked at the clock by her bed, it was 3 a.m.

"Roman?" She said softly, afraid it was a dream.

"Did I wake you?" His voice full of concern.

"No, I..." She bit her lip. She wasn't going to divulge the true reasons why she awoke.

He sat next to her on the bed. He moved her hair to the other side of her head in one quick swoop. His other hand cupping her neck as he looked at her green eyes.