Chapter 18: Unexpected company

"But if that happened why didn't she write to me?"

"She's grounded, so they took away her cell phone. Today she went to school to tell you the news, but you didn't come and when she found out that you were unwell she was very worried, so much so that she wanted to come with me to check on you.

>> But as she is punished for her revelation, she also has constant surveillance, that's why, she couldn't escape with me, not to mention that this afternoon she will be very stressed because of the party."

"Why of all people did you have to come along to 'take care of me'?" I say highlighting the quotation marks.

"Hey give me credit, I've been a good caretaker."

"Go on, take what I bought you, as this is also my way of apologizing for everything I've done to you. Of course, if you don't like it, we can keep looking until..."

"... No, no, no. I'll take it" I say instantly as I remember how stressful it is to shop with Esteban.

Esteban smiles victoriously and we head back to my place.

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