Laura shrugged. I dont know. But I hope hes not. I can hope right? Maybe its foolish but.. I want to believe in him. I really do.

Its not foolish Laura. But I just want you to know that you can always talk to me about it, okay? Carmen said and she looked at Laura expectantly, a small smile tugging at the corners of her lips. Laura smiled weakly and nodded, holding Carmens hand. I know that. Thank you, she whispered. Carmen winked and squeezed her hand a last time, before resting it on the steering wheel again. Ive missed this, Laura said after a few moments of comfortable silence, spending time with you, even though youre a complete smart-ass. Carmen smiled, me too.

Do you know what mamita said? Laura asked.

No, what did she say?

That youre next.

Oh my god..

Yeah, I know. She said that now youre the next one whos going to get married and give her grandchildren.

She can wait for a looong time.

She could feel it really clearly now. Something was tickling her face. It felt soft, like feathers, but different. It was hair. And skin. She blinked and saw locks of dark hair, covering her face, then being wiped away tenderly with a slender hand. A pair of smiling green eyes came in sight. Carmen, she whispered velvety, where were you? Carmen closed her eyes and sighed, sinking back into sleep again. The words sounded like a beautiful song, playing quietly in the background. Sleeping, she murmured drowsily, I was just sleeping.

No, Carmen, no more sleeping. Wake up! Were almost there, Julian said and he shook her by her shoulder. Carmen blinked again, and the bright green eyes were gone. Instead, she saw a busy road in front of her, with a red morning sky in the background. Carmen sat up fully and yawned, stretching her back. She could feel her heart beating annoyingly in her head, somewhere near her temple and she felt dizzy. She wiped her forehead with the back of her hand, her face felt warm. Are you okay? We got you some breakfast, Julian said and he handed her a paperbag. Carmen smiled weakly. Thank you, she murmured but she left the bag unopened in her lap, and closed her eyes again. The smell of food made her feel even more nauseous. She always had trouble dealing with carsickness, ever since she was a little kid, and not eating and not sleeping didnt have a positive effect on it either. Will we be home soon? Carmen asked Laura hopefully. In 3 hours, Laura promised her. Good, Carmen replied, Can you drop me off at my friends house when we get there? Laura nodded and asked; Can I meet them? Sure.