My heart pounded in my chest. Why wouldAvôtext Myles?
Me:What did he tell you?
Beauty:He told me where the keys were for when I come in tomorrow. He had to switch its place, because apparently, there’s a cat in your neighborhood that steals things from the sneakiest of places.
I swallowed my relief and quickly texted him back.
Me:Yeah, that’s Jack Sparrow. He’s too stealthy for his own good.
Beauty:You gave him a name?
Me:Kinda. That’s what everyone in the area calls him. He’s been around for a while.
Beauty:But why call him Jack Sparrow?
Me:Because he doesn’t have an eye. His left one was infected after a fight with another cat around four years ago, so everyone in the neighborhood came together to rise money and get him a surgery for it.
Beauty:And he still steals from you guys?
Me:I think it’s his idea of fun. He doesn’t steal anything, per se. He just hides it for a while and then puts it back in its place later.
Beauty:Aww:’)
Me:Yeah. I love him. He’s lovely.
Me:Can I ask you something?
I flipped on my stomach and put a pillow under my chest as I waited for him to reply.
Beauty:Of course.
Me:Why do you think my avô hasn’t canceled your contract yet?
Beauty:Do you want him to?
I clicked my tongue. He sure was slightlylouco, that guy.
Me:Of course not, you dummy. I’m just confused, given his reaction on me being out of the shop the entire day just to spend time with you.
He didn’t text back instantly. It made sense that he was just as confused aboutAvô’sreason behind this as I was.
Beauty:Maybe because he trusts me, knowing that you trust me, too.
Me:I think the trust factor is correct. He knows you’re a good guy, but for some reason, he doesn’t want us to be together.
Beauty:And what do you want, Rina?
My heart raced again, but for an entirely different reason this time.
Me:I don’t wanna let go.
It’s one of the truest things I’ve said – ever. I wanted to try and not give up; I wanted to hope things would turn out great, but not hope too much at the same time.
Beauty:Me too.
I grinned.
Me:I can’t wait to see you in the morning.
