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We’re not without feelings.
So far, I’d seen no evidence of that. But I’d be foolish to point that out or disagree.
We only ask that you give Aizor a chance.
A big part of me wanted to. “I can do that.”
On the seventh day, come to us if you wish to remain here. If you don’t come, we’ll assume you want to return to your planet and will send you back.
That seemed reasonable.
“It’s a deal.” I could stick it out for a week. “Will you tell Aizor?”
Why would we?
Because they were Team Aizor, not Team Vanessa.
The thought of going home didn’t make me as excited as I’d thought it would, because leaving meant saying goodbye to him.
“I’m not falling in love with him,” I pointed out.
Silence.
I muttered, trying to fill the gap. “He has an amazing tongue. He’s sweet and kind. He’s a good person. But love takes time. It takes . . .” Trust.
I sighed, realizing I’d been pinning my general lack of trust for men on Aizor. He didn’t deserve that.
Give us your answer in seven days.
“Alright.”
Before I could ask them anything else, the blossom shot upward and spit me out onto the floor. Aizor rushed over and scooped me up in his arms. He dropped onto the floor beside the wall, placing me on his lap. After weaving my legs around his waist, he wrapped me up in his embrace.
It felt good to be close to him, to take the comfort he readily offered.
“What did they say to you?” I finally asked.
“That they’ll give you and the other women the gift of understanding. And you?”
“I asked to go home.”
He didn’t tense up, per se, but I sensed his hearing suddenly sharpened. “Yet you’re still here, as are the other women in the outer room. I looked.”
“Your god told me my home is here.”
“You don’t agree.”
“When I got here? No.”
“And now?”
“I’m . . .” I looked up at him, and the hope in his eyes made my breath catch. I wasn’t sure what I felt about this alien, but I didn’t want to hurt him. If I did, it would shred my heart. “They told me they’ll return me to Earth in one week if I still wish to leave.”
“I have seven days to convince you, then.”
Unlike when I first arrived here, he didn’t sound cocky. He also didn’t sound confident.
“Yes, seven days. I’m,” I sucked in a breath and my hands actually shook, “I’m going to give us a chance.”
