You’re not the only one in this relationship who loves achallenge,” he says. “And just so you know for the future, I like my double-chocolate chipcookies warm and soft in the middle . . . and without magnets glued to them.

~ Simone Elkeles

Simone Elkeles Carlos Fuentes Conversation Funny Humor Kiara Westford

Do I hear a challenge?” she whispers, “Oh, Carlos. You know I can’t resist a challenge.

~ Simone Elkeles

Simone Elkeles Carlos Fuentes Challenge Kiara Westford

That’s not the only reason I’m stayin’, chica. I can’t leave you any more than I could walkout that door right now while my leg is busted up. I was just thinkin’ . . . should we tell yourparents now or later?”“Tell them what?” I ask, eyes wide.He kisses me softly, then says proudly, “That we’re in a serious, monogamous, committedrelationship.”“We are?”“Sí. And when I get out of here, I’m gonna fix the door to your car.

~ Simone Elkeles

Simone Elkeles Carlos Fuentes Conversation Kiara Westford