No Ordinary Love

Chapter 58

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Zayra was thankful she was alone with Ryan for once. He had asked if he could take her to the airport. She wanted to properly let him know she was grateful.

Emily and Jeremy had both offered but she had said she had a ride. Henry had warned her about misbehaving and about court and everything she already knew but let him say it because she knew he cared too.

The night before they had all gone out and had fun. Celebrating their hard work. The celebration included Damon too. She had fun, she didn't drink or anything, just enjoyed the natural high of having them around.

Right now she was saying goodbye to them, she was on her way to Peru where she'd be for the next few months until it was time for her to return.

"I'm going to miss you Zayra!" Angie had cried.

"I'm going to miss you too. Maybe you'll stop by, when you're not as busy."

"I'm scared Zayra, what if we suck without you?"

"You won't trust me."

"Zayra, you'll be back after New Years right?" Josh asked, waiting to hug her.

"Yes. I'll be here. In the meantime, practice practice practice."

Ryan walked out with her bags. She waved goodbye and got into his car. They didn't speak for a few minutes, Ryan wasn't sure how to begin.

"Say what you got to say Ryan." she finally spoke. He turned, her green eyes were affixed on his face.

"I'm glad you're back Zayra." his brown eyes smiled at her.

She leaned in and kissed his cheek. "Thank You Ryan. For everything. I'm sorry for everything, I was such a dick to you. I want you to know that you do mean a lot to me Ryan. I care about you Ryan." she leaned back on her seat.

Her words landed softly, like she was placing something fragile in his hands — the truth, finally unbroken.

Ryan swallowed hard, the kind of silence that says more than speech ever could.

She felt him stiffen at that. He looked at her in this peculiar way.

His emotions made it hard for him to speak so he swallowed it down and nodded.

"Now, don't get any ideas because of that." she teased.

He grinned. "I know."

"Good. I guess we're both making progress."

He laughed.

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Zayra walked to grab her bags and smiled wide as she saw Rudy waiting smiling at her.

She grinned, he was getting taller and wiry muscles were beginning to show definition. He was a handsome teen but Roman was the hunk in the family.

"Hey Zayra." He said shyly.

She surprised him with a hug. He grabbed her bags after he embraced her back. "I'm glad you're here." he said softly.

"So am I." She looked up at him as they walked out to the parking lot.

"Roman should be here by Wednesday."

"Cool, in the meantime we can kick it like before. I miss you."

He turned red and Zayra laughed at him. "So, have you been dating anyone?"

"Not really." They got to the car, he opened the door for her, and went to the back to put her luggage away.