Chapter 8

I was mad at Daniella for thinking I would cheat on her. Why would I, Manuelo Delvalle, cheat on the woman I loved? Why couldn't Dani understand this?

DING-DONG!

"I am coming!" called Manny. He went to open the door. Daniella, Marisol, and a boy about 14 years old were standing there. "Oh, Come in."

"Thank you Manny."said Dani.

"Dad, is Riley home? We have a Social Studies project to do together?"

"Yes, Marisol. She is up in her room.", Marisol ran up to Riley's room.

"Um, Manny can we talk?"asked Dani.

"Yes, of course."said Manny. The three of them sat on the couch.

"Well, I guess you are wondering who this is.", said Dani pointing to the boy.

"Actually I am."

"Well his name is Ryan and he is...your son."

"I have son?" asked Manny in disbelief.

"Yes, I know I should have told you sooner but I couldn't."

Manny didn't talk for a couple minutes."Manny? Are you ok?" asked Dani.

"Yes, I am." Manny said practiclly whispering."Your'e...Your'e...my son?"

"Yeah. I am. Mom wasn't going to tell you about me yet. But I made her."Manny and Ryan hugged.

"Ry, could you leave me and your father alone for a minute?"

"Yeah. Dad?"

"Yes?"

"Can i skateboard in your driveway?"

"Of course. But be careful Senor Jake will be home soon."

"Who?"

"My employer."

"Oh." Ryan left and Manny waited for Dani to talk.

Finally she said, "Manny are you mad at me?"

Manny had to think about it."No," he said"I'm not."

"Good, because I would hate it if you were."

"You would?"

"Of course. Just because were not married doesn't mean I don't care about you."

"You know." said Manny "I thought a lot about you when you left. You know, like how much I missed you and how much I loved you."

"I thought about the same things when I left."

"Dani, this may seem a little strange, but, would like to go out to dinner with me tonight?"

"Well, Manny, I would love to."

"Good, I'll pick up at eight?"

"Okay."

"Great I'll see you then."

"Okay, bye Manny."

"Bye Dani."

Just as she was opening the door she turned around and kissed Manny. Then she left. "Wow!" said Manny, after she left. "I don't hate it!"

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