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for Samirah now, but at the time, the loss had been brutal.
Those episodes in his life helped to form his future relationships, keeping them for the most part
casual without certainty or promises for the future. In that way, he would never have to feel the pain of
separation again.
* * * *
Samirah listened with sympathetic ears, wondering how any woman could leave her son to follow
after a man. She realized how fortunate she was to be close to her siblings and have been raised by two
loving parents, even if they were overbearing especially her father. His love for his children caused him
to be overprotective, and no matter how much she resented it growing up, the alternative looked even
less appealing.
I thought maybe my feelings were one-sided, she said. I wondered if our relationship was only
about sex for you. Less than a year ago, I was in a relationship that ended badly. He lied to me and used
me. It was just about sex for him, and I wondered if it was the same for you. Maybe you didn t feel the
same way and& maybe you didn t even respect me.
How could you think I didn t respect you? A sharp frown creased his face and made him look
angry. I almost put a man through a wall for you!
Samirah stared at him in shock. What are you talking about?
Never mind, I ll explain later. He took a few moments to gather his thoughts. I do love you.
Because I do, I can t go back without you. Did your brother tell you I said that, too? My life hasn t been
the same since you entered it. I didn t know what I was missing, and now that I do, I can t live like I did
before. His fingers tightened around hers. It won t be the same, though. My brother will be living with
me. No more skinny dipping in the middle of the night or walking around the house naked. He hoped
to elicit a smile, and he did.
Are you going to be okay with that? Samirah asked.
I ll learn to live without it. A smile hovered around his lips.
He said he loved her, but he didn t make any promises beyond that. Samirah closed her eyes. Dare
she take the risk?
Samirah? She could hear the heavy weight of worry in his voice.
Do what makes you happy.
She opened her eyes. I m certain I want to be with you, but are you sure? You really hurt me.
I know. Let me fix it. Let me make it up to you. There was never a doubt in my mind that I wanted
to be with you. It s because I wanted you so much that I thought it best to cut off our relationship. I
thought it would be too hard later when you decided to leave. He swallowed. I know I hurt you, and
maybe you hate me a little bit because of it, but I need you in my life. He paused, and the earnest
expression in his face tipped the balance in his favor. Hate me in Cuenca.
I don t know how to hate you, Samirah said softly. So I guess I ll have to love you in Cuenca. A
slow smile spread across her face.
I like your idea better. He smiled back. Ven aquí, querida, he said, pulling her into his arms.
They held onto each other for a little while before she smirked up at him. I can t make this too easy
for you, so I have one condition to coming back.
You want to hang me up by my toenails? Submit me to Chinese water torture?
No. If I come back, no more comments about my singing. I m singing every day, and you can t
complain.
Uh, what about options one and two?
Miguel! She punched him softly, her fist hitting nothing but rock hard abs. It s a joke.
I know, querida. He lowered his head and tasted her lips, kissing her softly. I m joking too. I love
your singing.
Mentiroso, she whispered.
He laughed, and his warm breath brushed across her lips. It s a little lie, he admitted. Suddenly, his
expression sobered and he cupped her face in his big hands. But I m telling you the truth when I tell
you I love you. Do you believe me?
She nodded. She took the softness of his kiss and burrowed her face in his chest, taking a deep breath
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for Samirah now, but at the time, the loss had been brutal.
Those episodes in his life helped to form his future relationships, keeping them for the most part
casual without certainty or promises for the future. In that way, he would never have to feel the pain of
separation again.
* * * *
Samirah listened with sympathetic ears, wondering how any woman could leave her son to follow
after a man. She realized how fortunate she was to be close to her siblings and have been raised by two
loving parents, even if they were overbearing especially her father. His love for his children caused him
to be overprotective, and no matter how much she resented it growing up, the alternative looked even
less appealing.
I thought maybe my feelings were one-sided, she said. I wondered if our relationship was only
about sex for you. Less than a year ago, I was in a relationship that ended badly. He lied to me and used
me. It was just about sex for him, and I wondered if it was the same for you. Maybe you didn t feel the
same way and& maybe you didn t even respect me.
How could you think I didn t respect you? A sharp frown creased his face and made him look
angry. I almost put a man through a wall for you!
Samirah stared at him in shock. What are you talking about?
Never mind, I ll explain later. He took a few moments to gather his thoughts. I do love you.
Because I do, I can t go back without you. Did your brother tell you I said that, too? My life hasn t been
the same since you entered it. I didn t know what I was missing, and now that I do, I can t live like I did
before. His fingers tightened around hers. It won t be the same, though. My brother will be living with
me. No more skinny dipping in the middle of the night or walking around the house naked. He hoped
to elicit a smile, and he did.
Are you going to be okay with that? Samirah asked.
I ll learn to live without it. A smile hovered around his lips.
He said he loved her, but he didn t make any promises beyond that. Samirah closed her eyes. Dare
she take the risk?
Samirah? She could hear the heavy weight of worry in his voice.
Do what makes you happy.
She opened her eyes. I m certain I want to be with you, but are you sure? You really hurt me.
I know. Let me fix it. Let me make it up to you. There was never a doubt in my mind that I wanted
to be with you. It s because I wanted you so much that I thought it best to cut off our relationship. I
thought it would be too hard later when you decided to leave. He swallowed. I know I hurt you, and
maybe you hate me a little bit because of it, but I need you in my life. He paused, and the earnest
expression in his face tipped the balance in his favor. Hate me in Cuenca.
I don t know how to hate you, Samirah said softly. So I guess I ll have to love you in Cuenca. A
slow smile spread across her face.
I like your idea better. He smiled back. Ven aquí, querida, he said, pulling her into his arms.
They held onto each other for a little while before she smirked up at him. I can t make this too easy
for you, so I have one condition to coming back.
You want to hang me up by my toenails? Submit me to Chinese water torture?
No. If I come back, no more comments about my singing. I m singing every day, and you can t
complain.
Uh, what about options one and two?
Miguel! She punched him softly, her fist hitting nothing but rock hard abs. It s a joke.
I know, querida. He lowered his head and tasted her lips, kissing her softly. I m joking too. I love
your singing.
Mentiroso, she whispered.
He laughed, and his warm breath brushed across her lips. It s a little lie, he admitted. Suddenly, his
expression sobered and he cupped her face in his big hands. But I m telling you the truth when I tell
you I love you. Do you believe me?
She nodded. She took the softness of his kiss and burrowed her face in his chest, taking a deep breath
to revel in his clean male scent. Has it only been a week? [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]