Maddie and Esteban finally made it to the car and Esteban started to drive back to his apartment. As Maddie leaned back and closed her eyes Esteban turned on a salsa station from the radio to low and drove while enjoying the view.
"So" Maddie questioned keeping her eyes closed "Where is it that you exactly live? I don't think I've ever been to your apartment before."
"Well, it's about twenty minutes away from the hotel, I've always loved the country so I live on the north side of Boston in a small village called "Rocky Fountains" It's very beautiful and I have the privilege of having a scenic rout on the way."
"Wow. You're pretty lucky. I live in the heart of Boston, right next to fen way park. It's okay I guess…except for all the noise and screaming."
"You mean from the baseball field…the..err, bleachers is what you call them."
"Yeah, and my parents…Uh, I mean…nothing." Maddie quickly finished and acted as if she was trying to find a good station on the radio. Suddenly she felt Estebans hand on hers.
"Maddie" Esteban said seriously "Do your parents yell at you?". Maddie turned quickly and pretended to count the trees. "Maddie…do they?" He said once again, more firmly.
Maddie looked at her feet and spoke softly. "Yes…a little. They're always fighting…it really hurts…and they always talking about divorce." Suddenly Maddie started to tear. "I'm actually glad I don't have to spend a night at home…".
Eteban quickly slowed down the car and held Maddie's cheek in his hand and spoke with care. "Maddie" He said "You deserve better…I know it." Then he went back to normal speed and started to pay attention to the scenery once again.
Maddie kept staring at Esteban for a second more and said in a softer tone then before. "Thanks Esteban…for everything."
"You are welcome Miss Maddie…I care for you…I do not want to see you get hurt."
Maddie and Esteban smiled at each other and drove off toward Esteban's country Apartment.
(-If only Maddie knew how much Esteban cared…If only.)