Chapter nineteen
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Friday.
- Haylen, do you know where Justin is?
- He left. But I don't know where he is. He left orders to prepare his addiction. And he said he's coming back to take you to the hospital.
- Hmm. - she was worried. - Okay, thanks.
***
After she tried to eat some of the stuff. -because she was worried about Justin. - She went to the garden to find Jac.
- Hi. - He was spraying a colorless liquid on some red roses.
- Hey.
- You came. - He smiled.
- IT'S. I came ... I said I would come. And here I am.
- Then? What do you want to do?
- Can I help you with that? - She pointed to the spray bottle.
- Of course. - He gave the spray to her, and walked away to get another one. - It is a medicine against pests.
- Hmm. Cool. - she started by spraying some plants.
The two were silent for a while. Only focused on the work of passing the medicine on the plants.
- So ... Justin and you ... like, date? - he laughed. - Don't even answer me that if you don't want to. It's a stupid question.
- What? Ah! Not alright. - She laughed and stopped spraying. - I think you do it better than me. -she handed the spray bottle to him.
- Well, me and Justin have been friends for a short time. But it is a great friendship. If I'm going to have anything more with him, only time can tell me. But ... why did you ask me that? - She looked at him, and he smiled, embarrassed.
- For curiosity. - he laughed. - What's it?
- Nothing. It's just that I think you ... hmm ... too young to be a gardener. And a lot ... - she smiled. - Beautiful?
He laughed.
- Thank you for the compliment. But I don't think you have to be old enough to do that. I love. And I wouldn't trade for anything.
- I assume you feel that.
- Thanks. But...
- What? - she looked at him.
He got serious.
- I had a dream. Since he was little ... - he took a breath. - I always wanted to be an actor.
She was paying close attention. As if it were the most important thing in the world right now.
- Leave it there. You don't want to know about my life.
- Of course I want. Continues.
- I wanted to be an actor ... you know? From movies. But I preferred a less impossible one.
- What do you mean '' less impossible ''? Why did you give up? You had to try.
- I know. But I didn't have time for the theater. - He lowered his head, and then looked at the sky. - I had to start working to help my mother. She needed surgery, and I needed the job.
- She is fine?
- Yes. I managed to pay for the surgery.
- That's good. And why ... didn't you try afterwards?
- No more.
- It's because?
- Because it's late.
She sought his gaze. And she took a deep breath.
- It is never too late to chase dreams. Same.
-She thanks for the sentence made. I liked her even more when she left her mouth. - he laughed. - But leave it alone.
- You shouldn't let it go. she mumbled.
After he finished spraying the medicine, the two sat on a chair, drinking soft drinks that Haylen brought.
- Where's Justin now? Not that I have anything to do with it, but ... why did he leave you alone?
- Well, he hasn't been out much since I got here, so I was worried. But he didn't say where he went.
- Hmm.
- He said he would come at four o'clock to take me to the hospital, I will have to do some tests.
- You look very well. - he laughed.
- I also think ... if I could, I would take this thing from my arm. - she raised the sling.
He laughed.
- It's better to let the doctors take care of that.
- Of course.
- When are you going back to New York?
- Hmm. Well remembered. I was already getting used to the stewardship and comfort of this house. But I have to let Justin enjoy the vacation in his own way. I feel like I'm ... disturbing him.
- It's a shame you have to go back.
- And even. But I have to take care of my life. I have to go back to college.
- But from what you told me ... you just went on vacation. You deserve more rest. - he laughed.
- I think so too. - she laughed too. - But I can do it elsewhere. I don't want to disturb Justin.
***
- Justin is late. - she looked at the time on her wristwatch. - I think I'll get ready.
- I think he forgot the schedule. It is almost four o'clock.
- I think so too.
- Do you want me to take you?
- No. You don't have to. I don't want you to take me.
- Because? Jac frowned.
- Why are you tired. Even so, I thank you for wanting to help.
- If you want. Call me. You already have my cell phone number.
- Of course. Thanks. Until later.
He kissed her on the cheek, and walked away.
She got ready to go see the doctor. And she was watching a cooking show on TV. But when Justin arrived, she was already asleep.
***
When she opened her eyes, she saw that it was already night. She had missed her appointment. She looked on her cell phone, and it was eight o'clock.
She looked around. The room was dark. But she could see Justin lying on the couch, it was all over the place.
- Justin. - she poked his arms.
- Hmm. What? she stammered.
- You you can lie in your bed. This sofa must be uncomfortable.
"Hmm." He stood up. His eyes were red, and he smelled like alcohol. - My God! I'm sorry I forgot your time at the doctor. - His voice was still hoarse, and low.
- Hmm. Okay. Do not worry about it. - she stood up.
"No." He took her arm. - Of course I worry.
- You are not obliged.
- I know. Even so, I had promised. What an i***t I am for not having a word. - he swept his hair with both hands, and then his face.
- All right. - she walked away.
- Wait.
- What's it?
- I need to talk to you.
- Hmm. I don't know if you can do it in this state ...
- Which state?
- Drunk. Justin, take a shower. Then we'll talk. OK.?
- Of course. My angel. I do what you want. - He walked to the bathroom, but fell before getting there.
- Oh my God! Justin, is everything okay? - she ran to him.
- Hmm. Of course. It can leave. I know how to take care of myself.
- All right.
He got up, and went into the bathroom, still reeling.
***
She was sitting on the lounger. Looking at the pool water. It was her favorite place until now. She liked to see the moonlight reflected in the water.
- Leticia. Justin sent me to call you for dinner. - Haylen interrupted her thoughts.
- Hmm. I'm not hungry. Haylen, please tell Justin that I'm waiting for him in the room to talk.
- Of course.
She left. And soon Leticia went to Justin's room.
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