Chapter 4
The next days were glorious ones for both Jaime and Oscar. By having reports delivered to him at the hotel and working from time to time, Oscar was able to extend his time away from D.C. The two explored the local villages and took long walks in the moonlight. Jaime treasured the time she spent in Oscar's arms.
One night, Oscar needed finish reading a file. Jaime cuddled up next to him and read a book. From time to time, she looked up and smiled. She was happy and content. She had never imagined that he would be able to spend so much time away. However she was not surprised when Oscar told her that the next day he would need to spend some time alone.
"I understand," she told him earnestly. "The past few days have been almost too good to be true."
Oscar pushed a tendril of hair away from her face and kissed her lightly. "I won't be gone too long, I promise.
The two stayed up all night. They talked about nothing and everything. As they watched the sun slowly rise, Jaime nestled in his arms.
"I love you so much. I don't ever want this time to end." Jaime said.
"Then let's stay here", Oscar said in a decisive tone. "Let's run away and never go back."
Jaime looked at him in amazement. While she knew that he was only joking, there seemed to be a part of him that was completely serious. "Would you actually be happy if you weren't working?" she asked.
" I love you ," he answered. "Now that I have you , I don't need anything else in the world."