The Legend by Allen Dylan

Author:Allen, Dylan
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: DA Publishing
Published: 2019-02-23T05:00:00+00:00

18

CHANGES

REMI

“You were right. She’s here.”

Lupe’s text flashes on my screen. I’ve been dressed for hours waiting for it.

I swing my legs over the side of the bed and slip my feet into my shoes.

“Remi—it’s six in the morning. Where are you going?” Joni calls from the bed.

“I have an errand to run before the wedding. Go back to sleep. I’ll be back for breakfast.” I grab my phone and keys and head to the door.

“Okay—bring me a Starbucks when you come back, the coffee here is awful,” she calls after me.

As soon as I’m in the hallway, I break into a run. The thought that Kal could be gone by the time I get to CASA is like a whip at my back.

I sprint through the lobby not caring that I’m giving the early morning staff fodder for gossip. I self-parked last night so that I wouldn’t have to wait for a valet driver to get my car, and less than seven minutes after I got Lupe’s text, I’m driving down Woodway and turning left onto the 610 Freeway.

I knew she wouldn’t come here without going there. I knew it would be the only time I’d find a way to talk with her without anyone around. I haven’t lived in Houston for six years, but I’ve supported CASA financially since I started volunteering. And every time I’m home, I go visit. Lupe loved Kal. Every time I see her she asks if we’re back together. So, when I asked her to help, she was happy to do me the favor.

I just need to talk to her. Need to say all of the things I didn’t when I had the chance.

See if there’s any hope for us. I touch the small locket dangling next to the small gold cross that hangs from a gold chain around my neck. I’ve worn it ever since I realized I wouldn’t get to give it to her.

I pull up and see the Nissan Maxima rental in the driveway and let out a sigh of relief.

She’s still here.

I race up the walkway. Lupe opens the door as I approach like she’s been waiting for me.

“Hello, my love.” She props up on her tiptoes and presses a kiss to my cheek. I hug her back. I’ve come to love Lupe. She’s the perfect combination of grit, persistence, and kindness. She’s kept this place running by sheer strength of her love for these children.

“She’s with Carlos, in the back. I told her you were coming,” she says and there’s a gentle reproach in her eyes. I had asked her not to say anything.

“I didn’t want her to feel trapped. And I wanted her to have a choice. I don’t know what happened between you two, but I remember the way you were when you were here. So, I guessed she’d be glad you were coming. And I was right.” She pats my cheek with affection and smiles softly up at me.

“You were?” I glance over her shoulder, eager to get to her.

Download

Copyright Disclaimer:
This site does not store any files on its server. We only index and link to content provided by other sites. Please contact the content providers to delete copyright contents if any and email us, we'll remove relevant links or contents immediately.