Every time I break out of what is expected of me and do what feels right, I feel stronger.
Simone ElkelesIt'll be impossible to protect Brittany for the rest of her life from all the other guys who want to be near her, to see her as I've seen her. Touch her as I've touch her. Man, I never want to let her go.
Simone ElkelesDo I hear a challenge?โ she whispers, โOh, Carlos. You know I canโt resist a challenge.
Simone ElkelesFrom the moment I told her about my dad, it was as if her whole body sighed in relief. As if someone elseโs misery comforted her, made her feel as if she wasnโt alone.
Simone ElkelesDo you play football?' Brandon asks. 'No.' 'Baseball?' 'Nope.' Brandon is on a roll and won't stop until he's found the answer he's looking for. 'Tennis?' 'That would be a nada' 'Then what sport do you play?' Carlos puts down his food. Oh, no. He's got a rebellious gleam in his eye as he says, 'The horizontal tango.' ...Alex stands and says through chlenched teeth, 'Carlos let's talk. In private. Ahora.' ....Brandon turns to my dad with big, innocent eyes. 'Daddy, do you know how to do the horizontal tango?
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