No Ordinary Love

Chapter 38

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Zayra was excited. She went straight to her room to call Marina. She had just spoke to Henry downstairs and he had let her know that she was able to travel to Peru for 5 days only. She was so happy that she threw her arms over to hug him. He patted her back awkwardly, trying not to smile at her.

She knew Marina would be home, it was past 8 p.m. on her end. She heard Rudy answer the phone.

"Rudy, it's Zayra, is your mother home?"

"Hey what's up Zayra. Yeah. I'll get her." she heard him scream her name.

Seconds later Marina answered, surprised at the call.

"Hello Zayra, is everything okay?"

"Yes, Marina everything is fine." she had to smile. She could picture her pretty face frowning. "Do you have a minute?"

"Yes of course. What is it?"

"I wanted to ask you for help."

"Of course, anything. What is it?" Marina sat down on the couch. Her heart was beating fast. She didn't know what Zayra needed. She hoped it was nothing serious.

"I wanted you to help me with Roman's birthday. I want to have him a party. In your home of course."

Marina grinned. "Yes, that would be amazing."

"I want to pay for his party though. I just need you to organize it."

"Zayra, you don't need to-"

"I want to, please."

She sighed. "Okay Zayra. Tell me, what did you have in mind."

They talked for hours planning it out. Zayra's excitement growing. She couldn't wait to see his face.

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Don Xavier had gotten word about another shipment missing. He clenched his jaw. Who ever was doing it was doing it out of spite or anger. He tried to find the person responsible but couldn't find anything. Roman was really good at this but he was busy in France finishing his training. He knew Roman would be home for a few days celebrating his birthday.

Zayra had asked Marina help planning a surprise birthday party at his house. He wasn't aware that Zarya would be showing up let alone having a party. When Xavier spoke with him last, he explained that he needed him to come around for a few days to help him investigate. He had heard from Zayra that she wasn't able to leave the country.

He planned on having Roman stay for a few days in Peru for his birthday under the guise that he'd be helping him with his investigation when in reality they were going to surprise him. The investigation would take place after his party. The sooner the better for him. He was starting to loose his patience. He knew it had to be someone who was close to him and wondered who.

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Roman was back from training when Zayra gave him the bad news. She couldn't leave the country. He had to break the news to her that he'd was going to help his godfather with business and wouldn't be able to fly to L.A as he had hoped for. She sounded disappointed but took the news pretty well. He promised to fly as soon as it was permitted.

He missed her.

He sighed, he couldn't wait to see her again. He just had to wait. Phone calls, texts, and skyping would have to do.

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Ryan tried talking to Zayra but she just kept ignoring him. She'd practice with them and leave as soon as it was over. She refused his rides, taking either the bus or if she was done early enough she'd get a ride with Emily. He felt like a stalker, trying to find an in to talk to her.