Carlos silently made his way to the farm. He avoided going in to greet Lucy and went straight to the barn where he removed his shirt and started stacking the hays. No matter what, he had to keep himself busy to avoid thinking too much. That's if one will call, working absentmindedly not thinking too much.He was lost in thought that he didn't know when Lucy entered the barn, she smiled to him and walked closer "Tom" she called but he didn't answer, she reached out her hand to touch his sweaty shoulder and he jumped, his eyes on hers in a vigilant way that she felt herself flinch from his intense gaze "are you alright?"Carlos breathed out in relief when he saw it was her "I'm sorry Lucy, I didn't hear you enter" he apologized."I know" she nodded, her eyes not leaving him. Carlos turned his back on her as he continued with what he was doing "what's the matter Tom? You shouldn't be here. I'm sure Ben was not expecting you to work today because he himself fell on the

When they got inside, Carlos closed the door behind him, Elaine walked forward and dropped her bag on the couch before turning to face him. He was just standing there, his back resting on the shut door, his arms crossed on his chest, his midnight blue eyes watching her intently, the lantern placed beside his right foot with the light casting a faint shadow on his face, making him look like a night god.She took in a deep breath and closed her eyes, she opened her eyes as she let out the breath, "I think we should talk."Carlos smiled faintly to the floor, "yes, but are you up to it now? We can leave it tomorrow.""No" she shook her head "it has to be now. You deserve to know the reason I'm avoiding you" she sighed "which have been very difficult.""Elaine...""Tom" she interrupted "I don't know why this is happening or why it happened but I'm glad it did, at least, it stopped me from delving deeper.""What are you talking about Elaine?"She sniffed and closed he

Carlos opened his eyes the next day, he turned to the side on the bed but only to meet an empty sheet. He jerked up immediately, his eyes scanning the whole room. When there was no sign of who he wanted to see, he jumped out of the bed, picked up his jeans from the floor and hastily put it on. He opened the bathroom door but it was empty and he left the room almost immediately."Elaine?" He called as he walked into the living room, his heart was in his throat. Did he say something else last night? Why did she leave him then?He heard a clanking sound coming from the kitchen, he quickly changed his direction to the kitchen and when he got there, he saw the figure he so longs to see. A smile graced his lips and he tiptoed quietly to her and hugged her from behind.Elaine shrieked, dropping the pot cover she was holding with a clanking sound. Carlos chuckled and nuzzle his face on her neck, his breath teasing her skin, his lips placed a soft kiss on her neck and he watched wit

After the meal, he paid while Elaine went into the kitchen to say goodbye to Amanda."Elaine is it true?" Amanda asked on seeing her."Is what true?" She feigned ignorance, of course she knows what she was asking about."I heard that Tom kissed you in the diner!""Yes.""What? Wait, are you two a thing now? I saw the way he was looking at you when I was talking to you both but I just didn't see this coming.""Well, it's not something new nor something to worry about. What's wrong when a boyfriend kisses his girlfriend?""What? Wait, seriously? You two are now together?""Yes Amanda.""But Elaine, what about Jasper? I heard he will be coming back for good this time and now this? The whole town won't stop talking about this in forever!""Why should I care? It's not like I'm cheating on him. I mean, it's nearly a year now since we broke up. Why can't everyone see that and stop acting like I'm committing a heinous crime" she was slightly offended by Amanda'

Carlos sat on the couch in the living room, waiting for Elaine to finish preparing. They are attending Jasper's twenty two birthday party in his father's mansion. The whole town is invited so those who want to be in the Mayor's house are not hesitating to attend.He was wearing a nice black slacks, a white T shirt with a black blazer on top it. Him and Elaine had gone to one of the very few boutiques in Folktown and it was what he could lay his hands on. Elaine had picked a very nice long black gown with show back. It was a miracle she was able to see such fancy gown and Carlos had insisted she took it immediately.The room door opened and he looked up from the couch he was sitting on only for his jaw to drop on the floor. Elaine stepped out of the room looking shy, her hair was in a messy sock bun, she had applied very light makeup, a mascara with baby pink lip gloss. The gown clasping on every figure on her body, she was holding a black clutch. Carlos eyes trailed from her s