Page 33 of Serving my Dragon
I kept forgetting that Polly had only hatched in the last week or so.
“So much concern over a lizard,” Santiago scoffed, entering the room with my aunt who had a tray with snacks and drinks.
How to explain Polly wasn’t just a reptile? I couldn’t until I knew more about the situation with the fake cops. “Have you spoken to Juan?” I asked, grabbing the beer my uncle offered me. Kayleigh accepted one as well and took a long swig.
“He’s working on finding you a spot to hide. Says you should be ready to move in the next few hours.”
I grimaced. So much for getting any sleep.
Kayleigh was the one to venture a timid, “Could it be we’re overreacting? We don’t know those people meant me any harm.”
“They pretended to be policia and broke into Matias’ house,” Mama reminded.
It led to Kayleigh sucking her lower lip in a way I found much too interesting given the situation.
“I don’t want anyone to get in trouble over me.”
“Bah,” Mama scoffed. “As if we would let criminals intimidate us. You should get some rest before you have to travel. Matias, you know where the guest room is.”
I led Kayleigh to the chamber where Polly slept nestled in a basket lined with a blanket.
“Why is your family so determined to help?” Kayleigh asked. “They barely know me.”
“They like you, and if I am to be honest, they enjoy the drama.”
Her nose wrinkled adorably. “I don’t.”
“Hopefully we can get through to Sally in the morning. More than likely she’s got your passport and credit cards, which means we’ll be able to find a way to get you back home and away from what’s happening.” Assuming Sally wasn’t also in trouble. I still hoped the situation was more innocent than it appeared.
“Leave you—” Kayleigh stuttered, before she quickly added, “and Polly to deal with those people alone?”
“If you’re not here, no reason for them to come around,” I stated.
“True.” Her lips turned down.
“I thought you wanted to go home.”
The lift and fall of her shoulders showed uncertainty. “I do and don’t. I wasn’t lying before when I said I like it here if I ignore the whole, I lost my memory and there’s people after me bit.” She laughed. “It’s like I am living my own telenovela.”
“Maybe I could come visit you,” I said before I had a chance to stop myself.
The beaming smile almost melted me. “Would you really?”
I nodded.
“Then it’s a date.”
My heart swelled at her obvious pleasure at my offer. “Good night, Kayleigh.”
“Sweet dreams, Matias.”
I left her in the room with Polly and returned to the living room.
Mama frowned. “Why are you not sleeping?”
“I will soon as I grab a blanket for the hammock.”
“Why would you sleep in the yard?” Santiago queried, looking perplexed.
