Let Me Fall In Love by A. Constanza

Author:A. Constanza [Constanza, A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Let Me Fall In Love
Published: 2021-07-15T16:00:00+00:00

NINETEEN

Ignacio

The sound of a door closing had woken me from my slumber. I immediately laid eyes on a sleeping Estella with all her guards down, and she looked truly at peace.

I caressed her cheek and admired the sight of her. I vaguely remember doing the same thing before we had fallen asleep. She was telling me stories about her sister and parents, and I listened to her as I stroked her cheek. She loved Italy but missed her family.

I heard a loud groan come from the kitchen, and I decided to step out of the bedroom to check on Salem.

Salem’s annoyed eyes flickered toward me. “I’m guessing you’re sleeping over?”

“I wasn’t sure, but if you’d rather I leave, I will.”

“No, it’s okay,” she huffed.

“Bad date?”

Salem opened the refrigerator door and scanned the inside. “It fucking sucked.”

I looked at my watch and furrowed my eyebrows. “It’s 1 a.m. You’ve been out for six hours. That’s a long date, if you ask me.”

“It lasted two hours because we aren’t compatible. He’s not into cooking, astrology, reality TV shows, Disney movies, or anything I’m interested in. Plus, he’s vegan. Vegan, Ignacio. After hearing that, I headed to the nearest bar and played pool with some strangers and drank.”

“Wow.” I sighed.

“It was horrible. Anyway, how was your date? Did you two fuck?” She bit down on her pickle and watched me with casual eyes.

I took a deep breath and stared at her with astonishment. She had no filter. “No, Salem. We had a great date, though. She enjoyed her surprises. Thank you for all the help.” I wanted to give Estella a memorable date, and I had to ask the only person that knew her the best. Salem was happy to help with the food and gifts ideas.

Salem soaked in the compliment and smiled with pride. “Anything for my best friend. She deserves the world, especially after her last relationship,” she mumbled. “Dickhead,” she sang.

I neared the small island and leaned against it, wondering if Salem would give me more insight into Estella’s past. “What happened?”

She pointed her half-eaten pickle in my direction and gave me a crooked smile. She was very drunk. “I know what you’re doing. I’m not going to tell you her story because it’s hers to tell, and if she isn’t ready, then you’re out of luck.”

I couldn’t hide the disappointment in my face, and Salem noted it. “I just don’t want to hurt her, Salem. She has her reservations about me, and the last thing I need is to remind her of her ex.”

“You’re doing good,” she said simply and walked away. “Trust yourself more. Night!” she called out, and then her bedroom door closed.

Trust myself more.

I breathed in her hopeful words and nodded in confirmation.

I trusted in myself and Estella.

We would have our second chance at love.

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