The B Word Chapter 49 —Bed & Beyond

The scene opens with Maria standing at the door talking to someone.
It is 1:00am in the morning.

Bryan whats wrong? Maria says..
Please can I come in. Bryan pleads.
Sure just be quiet because my sister and Tina are asleep.
She leads him into the house and locks the door behind him.
Come onlets go into the kitchen Maria says in a whisper.
Can I get you anything to eat or drink? Maria asks
I would love something to drink.. Bryan adds as he takes a seat at the dinner table.
Is wine ok? She asks him.
That would be perfect. Bryan says

So what is it you need to talk to me about at 1:00am? Maria asks.
Maria ever since the other night I cant get you out of my head..I want you to go back to Ohio with me next week when I leave. Bryan suggests as he hugs Maria.
Bryan.I have made this my homeI dont want to go back to Ohio my family are all here. Maria says
What about me? Dont we have something Bryan says as he looks like he is going to cry.
Bryan.you know I adore you.I just.I cant move backI just dont see a future for me there. Maria says (She doesnt have the courage to tell him that she is doesnt want to be tied down by someone.)
Well what if I move here.Bryan said.
Maria wasnt ready for that commentit caught her totally off guard.
Just then her cell phone was ringing on the counter. She grabs it and answers.
Hello Maria said As Bryan was trying to hear the conversation.
Hey EmilyIm good and you? Maria said.
Can I call you back tomorrowI am kind of busy right now. Maria said.
Ok I will call you tomorrow. Good Bye. Maria adds

I think she had someone with her. Emily says as she turns to her friend.

Bryan I have to go to work tomorrowI dont have to be there until noon but I need my rest.. Maria adds.
Okthen let me get my stuff out of the car and I will stay the night. Bryan adds
Maria cant believe he just invited himself. She doesnt want to hurt his feelings so she allows him to stay.

The next morning.Bette got up to use the bathroom. She couldnt understand why the seat was left up on the toilet.
Tina did we have a guy here last night? Bette asks Tina as Tina is fixing breakfast.
Oh your sister had a guest who arrived like at 1:00am this morningmaybe it was a him. Tina adds.
Maria is sound to sleep in Bryans arms he is awake and playing with her brown curls
Bryan loves the feel of Marias soft skin next to his.
Bryan can hear Tina and Bettes voicesbut he doesnt know what they are talking about.