Amor and Summer Secrets by Diana Rodriguez Wallach

Author:Diana Rodriguez Wallach [Rodriguez Wallach, Diana]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kensington
Published: 2014-12-23T16:00:00+00:00

Vince and I plopped down at a table alongside Alonzo and José.

“Las flores son bonitas,” I said to José, commenting on the beauty of his centerpieces.

The yellow and white flowers looked rather striking against the pink tablecloths, though I knew Alonzo hadn’t felt that way. My cousin looked at his friend and smiled.

“Sí, son bonitas,” Alonzo agreed.

Just then, the waltz drew to a close and Juan dipped his daughter to a clatter of applause. For a girl who was anti this entire party, she certainly basked in the spotlight. All eyes were on her, especially those of her male friends. Lilly took a gracious bow and then the band ripped into a lively Latin beat. The dance floor immediately filled with dozens of twirling pairs who looked like they’d spent years on the professional ballroom circuit.

“Wow,” I mumbled.

“Seriously.” Vince paused before nodding to a group of Lilly’s girlfriends who were swiveling their hips liberally with their partners. “And the chicks are hot.”

“Is that all you think about?”

“Yes.Yes, it is.”

“You realize most of ’em are jail bait.”

“Whatever.”

The crowd suddenly parted and Lilly cut through it, her eyes sparkling as she strolled a path through the guests.

“So you guys want to dance?” Lilly asked, grabbing both our hands and bouncing with energy.

“Um, not just yet,” I stated, swallowing hard.

“Oh, come on Mariana!” Lilly cried. “You’re the one with the technical dance training.”

“Yeah, I don’t think that’s applicable here.”

I blinked at the swirling people in front of me.

“Oh, loosen up. I wanna introduce you to my friends,” she said, heading into the thick of the crowd.

“In a minute. I’m just gonna hang here for a bit and finish my drink.”

“By yourself?” Vince asked; clearly he was planning to follow Lilly.

“Yeah, it’s cool.You guys go. I’ll be here.”

“Okay, but don’t get too comfortable. We’re gonna come back and get you,” Lilly insisted.

I nodded, and she and Vince disappeared into the horde of Latino strangers.

Everyone looked so effortless in their movements. Even the way they walked was in time with the music. Just how they rested against the bar looked sultry. Their voices were breathy, their skin gleamed rather than sweated. And here I was: I didn’t drink, I couldn’t salsa, and I wasn’t the slightest bit sexy. To be surrounded by a bunch of people who shared my Puerto Rican blood, I felt very out of place, very American.

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