Thirty Two

Leonel's POV

Miracle and I were swaying to the soft melodies of the music, the perfect background for the intimate moment we were sharing. The DJ had selected an array of slow, romantic songs, and the atmosphere was electric with love and excitement.

I gazed into her eyes and she smiled back at me. Her hand was resting on my shoulder and her other hand clasped mine, as we danced in perfect sync with each other.

Couples of all ages were twirling and swaying, lost in their world. Some were kissing and whispering sweet nothings in each other's ears, while others simply held each other close and took in the beauty of the moment.

Then I noticed a look of concern on Miracle's face. "What is it?"

She pointed over my shoulder and I turned to see my brother Lenny talking and laughing with Arielle.

"What the hell is he doing?"

Miracle tried to calm me down, "Relax, it may not be anything serious."

But I couldn't shake the feeling that Lenny was up to something. "He has to stay away from her.