Their Broken Tears: A Friends-to-Lovers Romance (The Broken Series Book 1) by Jessica Gomez

Author:Jessica Gomez [Gomez, Jessica]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2022-06-16T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

Marisol

J ace saves my weekend.

As soon as I return home from school, my Papi argues with me about going down to University alone. He assumed Alex was coming with me, and when I correct him, informing him that Alex is hanging out with Carlos this weekend, and I’d be flying solo, he flips his lid. I mean, I’m older than my brother, but they want him to tag along to ruin my fun.

When I finally get a word in and tell him that Jace is going with me, nobody thinks twice about it. To them, nothing has changed. We’re all still buddy-buddy best friends. Unbeknownst to them, butterflies swarm my stomach. I’m nervous every time he’s near, like riding a rollercoaster for the first time. If they knew that, they’d probably think twice about sending me off for a weekend to a hotel with him.

When his deep seductive voice asked to come with me, I couldn’t be sure if his entire reason for going was truthful, or if he wanted to figure out what this storm of emotions inside of us is all about. If I’m being honest with myself, I want him more than anything.

I shake thoughts of us away and focus on packing my bag. Jace is off-limits. Risking all of our relationships is not something I’ll knowingly do. Closing my eyes, I sigh. Entertaining these thoughts holds no meaning since I’m determined not to act on them.

An hour later, I have everything ready. The doorbell sounds, and I know Jace is on the other side. Before I can make it to the door, though, my Papi answers it, welcoming and thanking Jace for accompanying me this weekend.

I drag my stuff down the stairs, gaining their attention.

“Jeez, Mare. Did you bring everything you own?” Jace asks sarcastically.

“I didn’t bring everything,” I growl. “You never know what kind of outfit you’ll need, so I brought an assortment. And yes, help me pack them out to my car.” I smile sweetly until he takes the bag.

My Papi smiles and pats Jace on the back. “Good luck with that, son,” he chuckles while coming over and kissing my head. “Be good,” he scolds before heading back to his lounger.

“Thanks, Papi,” I yell after him. I turn back to Jace, who’s now sporting a shit-eating grin. “What?”

“Nothing.” He hoists his bag onto his shoulder with mine. “Let’s get going.”

“Wait!” I say, a little too loudly. “You don’t have to carry both our bags, Jace.” I try to take mine from him.

“I’ve got it. Don’t worry.” He winks.

Instead of arguing, I race ahead to open the trunk of my car. Jace tosses in all our bags and arranges them to fit side by side. I close the trunk and do a little jig before walking to the driver’s seat.

“What was that about?” Jace asks once we’re seated inside.

My laugh is too high pitched when I answer. “I’m excited.”

I’m excited to tour my top choice of colleges. Excited about spending the weekend with the guy I’m secretly falling in love with.

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