Page 13 of The No Falling Rule
Laughter bursts out of me as Diego blinks, startled.
“Was she spying on us?” he asks, amusement dancing in his tone.
I shrug. “Wouldn’t put it past her. She’s averygood older sister.”
He nods, grinning. “Then it’s settled. I’ll pick you up first thing in the morning.”
He leans down for one last kiss, walking me the final few steps to the door.
“See you tomorrow. And thank you for tonight,” I say softly.
With a panty-melting smirk and a wink, he disappears in the dark of night, leaving me standing there with a racing heart and a stupid grin.
As soon as I close the door, Carly throws her arms around me, and we start jumping, both of us squealing like teenagers. I can’t contain my excitement anymore.
“I take it dinner with the hot fall guy went well?” Carly teases.
I kick off my heels and sigh in relief. “I swear these shoes were made for torturing women. I can look elegant and classy in my cowgirl boots too, thank you very much.”
Carly snaps her fingers twice, totally agreeing. That’s when I notice she’s licking a spoon. My gaze drops to the coffee table, where a huge tray of desserts is waiting.
My eyes go wide. “Carly!”
She grins, unbothered. “What? The person who brought them said it was forMs. Martínez, and last I checked, that’s still me too.”
I narrow my eyes at her but can’t help laughing. “Whatever. We had the most amazing seafood dinner. I just didn’t have room for dessert, so Diego thought he’d send it here.”
I grab a spoon from the tray and dip it into something that looks like flan. The caramel custard melts on my tongue. “Oh my God, this is divine.”
Carly wiggles her brows. “So? Tell me everything.”
“It was incredible,” I admit, settling beside her on the couch. “We had dinner by the ocean. Just the two of us.”
She gasps and scoots to the edge of her seat like she’s watching a telenovela.
Before I forget, I pull out my phone and fire off a quick text to Diego.
Mia: Thank you so much again for tonight. I had the best time.
Diego: I’m glad that was the case. I hope I showed you how much I enjoyedmy time with you.
Heat creeps up my face as that first kiss flashes through my mind. Out of this world.
“And that blush is my cue,” Carly says as she stands and stretches. She gives me one more hug before heading to her room. “I’m glad you had a great time, hermanita. Sweet dreams.”
I wave at her, still smiling.
Another text lights up my screen.
Diego: Are you heading to bed soon? I don’t think I can make my brain stop thinking about you. Sleep tight, linda princesa. I’ll see you tomorrow.
Crushing my phone to my chest, I take a deep breath and send a silent prayer to my parents. Even from heaven, I know they’re still looking after me. Otherwise, I can’t explain how I met this amazing man in the most beautiful place, under the most random circumstances.
Skipping all the way to my ensuite, I untie my dress and get ready for a long shower. It’s time to remove my makeup and try to rest for another great date with Diego.
It’s going to be great. I can feel it in my bones.
When I finally drift off, I’m already dreaming of what tomorrow will bring.
