Chapter Forty-one

CAMILA SILVA

I winked in Luisa's direction, put my headphones back on, and hurried back to my house. When we get the habit of waking up early it's over, even on our rest day we don't go as late as we would like.

I had all the circumstances in my favor. The room was freezing as I like it, with the warmth of Etan's naked body right behind mine, enveloping me in a warm and cozy embrace. Even so, I woke up at half past nine in the morning. With nothing else of interest to do, I decided to go out for a run on the beach, to clear my head.

I have a well-established routine, my body already does it involuntarily.

I continue running quietly, listening to the wonderful Izzy la reina while watching the ocean waves. Surprisingly I felt lighter than ever, good with myself and my feelings. Accepting my feelings allowed a weight to come off my back, now I no longer have to pretend, I can be honest with myself and what I feel.

I let the doorman of my building go, going up to my floor. When I get h