I lightly knocked on Lita's door. When she told me to enter, I did. She sat up, a smile of surprise on her face, and said, "Breakfast in bed?"
"Complete with a flower for my beautiful sister," I pointed out as I set the tray before her. I started to move back, but she grabbed me by my shirt and pulled me close before kissing me. "Thank you,
hermanita
."
"Thank
you
," she said as she looked at the food on her plate. "A breakfast burrito? What's in it?"
"Chorizo, egg, onions, jalapenos, and cheese," I told her.
"You remembered to drain the chorizo,
si
?"
"You taught me how to make this when I was only ten, Lita. I always follow your instructions to the tee."
She took a bite, then said, "I think you have surpassed me. This is excellent."
I watched her eat for a few moments, then said, "I just want to make sure we're cool about last night, Lita."
"I have no regrets, if that's what you mean."
"It is. I hope I don't sound too clingy, but I would really like for us to continue in this fashion while you are here."
"Why, is your bucket list not yet full enough?"
"This has nothing to do with my bucket list,
hermanita
," I told her. "The bucket list was last night. I really enjoyed what we did, and I enjoyed with whom it was done, so I would like to continue to enjoy those things, if you are willing."
"I had a good time too, Carlos, but maybe we should just leave things the way they are," Lita said to me, and my heart sank. She saw this, and said, "Now, don't be that way. It happened, and it was wonderful. Let us just thrive on the memory."
"I will do as you wish," I told her. I kissed her cheek to show that I was not angry over her decision, then we spoke of other things while she finished eating. I took her tray and stood. "Mom and Dad are already at work. I'll be heading into town in a little bit to pick up supplies. Want to come with me?"
"I'll let you know when I'm ready."
I was waiting in the living room, watching TV, when Lita called from beyond my sight, "Announce me as I enter."
"Ladies and gentlemen, presenting the one, the only, Lita Rodriβ" I stopped as she walked into the room. She was dressed like a goth girl. She had on black lipstick, and was wearing a black leather dress with black fishnet stockings and black combat boots. I stared in awe as I said, "Sister, you look beautiful."
"You tell me that because I am your sister, nothing more."
"I tell you that because it is true," I corrected her. I wanted her so badly right then, and I knew she could see that on my face. I just continued to stare, hoping that some psychic link would guide her to me, into my arms, and we could make love right here and now, but ...
"I am ready whenever you are,
hermano
."
I shook the stardust from my head and said, "Yes. Of course," then got up to leave.
"Oh, lookie that," she said, pointing to my crotch.