They nodded, and Mirna led the way with a much happier expression than Carlos’ moody one. Something definitely crawled up his stiff ass.
“You know, Alex, you really don’t have to pay for all my drinks.” Miguel looked a bit guilty, and it was too cute to ignore. He was getting to me more and more, and it wasn’t just in a s****l sense.
“Oh, stop. I don’t mind. Come on.” I took his hand and led us back to waiting in line again, except it was a much shorter one now with just one person ahead of us. “So, are you trying to get drunk, or what?”
Miguel giggled. “I just had a long day with the family and need to relax, you know?”
“Oh, I definitely get that. I’ll hook you up and make you feel good, no worries.” I gave him a wink.
Not once had he ever looked anything but happy, joyful, elated, a
