We Belong Together

(X.) To Go or Not To Go?

I park and walk to the gatekeeper.
"Miss Alba, isn't it?" he asked. "That's right. When do you end up with work?"
He looks at watch: "In about half an hour. Are you arranged with Mr. Lorenzo?"
"Yeah, we could said that," I smiled and gave him a bag with donut: "Freshly baked."
"Oh, thank you very much. Go ahead."
"Thank you, good appetite," I smile and walk to the elevator and it takes me to the 7th floor. When I walk to his door, I lightly press the bell and wait for a while. When I am almost sure that it will not open, I hear the unlocking. I smiled widely when the door opened. I see Jorge dressed only in shorts. My eyes sparkle.
"What the..." he asks sleepily and rub his eyes. "Good morning," I greet him when he yawns. "I am dreaming, right?" he said as I stepped forward and kiss him on his perfect lips. "Yeah, this is definitely a dream," he said and smiled. "Here," I say and push a bag into his hand, "breakfast," I add. "Sorry, if this will sound rude, but... what are you doing here so early?" he asks and follows me in the kitchen. I sit on a bar stool: "I took Andres to the airport. I was passing by, I decided to bring you breakfast. I should go to work, but it's too early. I can go if you want."
"No, please stay. Thanks for the breakfast," he quickly said and took the donut out of the bag. "Do you want a cocoa?" he asks when my eyes light up. I don't remember the last time when I dank cocoa. "Yes, please."
Before we start eating, I ask about Adrian.
"He usually sleeps for 7:30. We have some more time for ourselves," he said and biting into a donut. "Do you always sleep only in shorts?"
"Yes, or naked. Do you mind?"
"Yes. I would like to be concentrated at work. Can you please wear a T-shirt?"
He laughs and takes a blanket from the sofa and covers himself: "Better?"
"Much better, thanks," I laugh and start eating.
"My sister is having a birthday this weekend. I was thinking that Adrian and I should surprise her with visit."
"Great idea, do it," I say and look at him.
"There is a sugar on your nose," he laughs and reaches his hand to wipe it. "And you're having a jam in the corner of your mouth," I say and giving him the napkin. He don't use it, because he prefer use his tongue and lick his lips. The pulse of my heart fasten up. I would like to do this. I watch his lips saying something, but I cannot hear anything. When he drinks cocoa I awake: "Sorry, can you repeat?" I say confusingly. "I want you to go with us," he smiles.
"With you? W-where?"
"Visit my sister. In New York."
"New York?" I ask surprisingly when he nods: "Yeah, we have a flight on Friday morning and we'll be back on Sunday night."
"We? You already bought plane tickets? For all three??"
"I do," he said with a sparkle in his eyes.
"But... but... I have a job on Friday and... what will we say to your sister?"
"You can take a day off. Don't worry about my sister," he said and drinks a bit of cocoa. Now I take my cup: "I don't know. I have to think about it."
"Okay, take your time."

*

I finished my lessons and now I drive home. Adrian came to me during the break and told me about the visit in New York. He probably doesn't know that his uncle invited me with them. I really don't know if it's good to go. How would I even introduce to his sister? Like a friend? Acquaintance? Adrian's teacher?
I wrote Eva and Lucia to visit me. I have to tell them.
When I get home, I change myself and prepare a little banquet for my friends. I also invite Lupe.
"Hi, Tina. I brought some pastries," Lupe said as she joined me in the kitchen. "Oh, thanks. The girls will soon be here," I say when I prepare plates. There is a knock on the door and Lupe opens them. It's Eva. "Where is Lucia?" I ask, when we hug. "I don't know, she said she'll be a little late," she said and put a bottle of wine on the table. We sit down and start chatting, when Lucia joins us. "I apologize for being late. I was with Gustavo," she said and put her handbag on the couch. "So, you're dating?" I ask smiling and she shyly nods: "Yes. I really like him."
"Great, so you'll be related soon," Eva applauses.
"Yeah... about that..." I say and drink some wine.
"Did you decide not to marry?" Lupe directly asked.
"No, it's something else."
"Are you pregnant?" Lucia asks. "No!" I shout.
"So?" Eva asks now.
"You don't let me to speak. If you were shut up, I would have told you already," I laugh. All three are silent and waiting for what I will tell them.
"Jorge invited me to New York," I say.
"Wooooaaah!!" Eva shouts. "When are you going?" Lupe's interested. "I haven't decided yet if I go. Adrian's mother, well, Jorge's sister, has a birthday on Saturday and they will surprise her with a visit," I say. "Oh, how sweet," Lucia said softly. "Yes, it is. But... what should I do there? How can I even introduce myself?" I ask with concern, when Eva swings her hand: "Don't worry. Leave that to him. If he wants you to go with them, let him introduce you to the way he thinks."
Lupe and Lucia nod.
"That's right. You just go there and enjoy," Lucia agreed. "But... Andres... and the wedding..." I start but I cannot find the right words. "You're confused. Go with a flow, follow your heart and don't think too much. When you return home, you will know who you want to be with," Lupe said and taking my hand. "Lupe is right. Listen to your heart," Lucia said. "What about the job?" I ask. "If you decide for Lorenzo, you won't need a job at all. Do you even know how much money this man has?" Eva said and she stands up. "I like teaching. And I don't care about money. He can be rolling in it if he want so."
"Okay, then you can apply for a transfer or..." Eva begins, but Lupe interrupts her: "Eva, don't overtake! Tina, sweetheart. You don't need to listen to us. If you don't want to go, you don't have to. You have to decide by yourself."
"I know. I'd love to go. I would like to spend some more time with him and get to know him better. So I called you to advise me. I really love you and appreciate your opinion."