Tamara POV
I was lying on the bed, going through one of the magazines I found in the room, a soft knock suddenly came on the door. “Who's it?” I asked, while tossing the paper aside.
“It's me” I heard the only voice that's capable of holding my breath and my heart skipped twice. What's he doing here? I thought, while I crawled out of the bed.
I adjusted my blouse and strode to the door.
I bent the doorknob and yes; he's truly the one.
We stared at each other for what seems like forever and finally, I heard him spoke.
“Uhm mm… Are you busy?” He asked, rubbing his temple.
“No, I am not,” I replied immediately, shaking my head. “If you don't mind, then, would you come with me?” He asked, taking his gaze to the floor; no doubt he was feeling so shy now.
But why?
“Where?” I questioned, becoming curious; but he only folded his lips.
“It's a surprise,” He says, and my face brightened immediately.
Oh my goodness!
I really don't know that means.
“Now?” I asked, elatedly. He nodded and turned to leave at once.
“I will be right back” I said aloud behind him and I could feel him smiling as he walked down the hallway.
I quickly shut the door and rushed to the closet; I pulled it open and sought for what to wear.
I finally settled with a mid-length yellow gown as I pulled it from its hanger.
After I was done dressing, I glanced at myself in the mirror for the last time and I finally stepped out.
Why didn't I listen to my subconscious mind when she had warned me not wear this dress?
The driver has been driving for the past twenty minutes if I am not mistaken, and believe me when I say I feel so uneasy from Rodney's constant stares. If he doesn't like my choice of dressing, he should have told me, then I will go change.
I watched outside from the window as I placed my sweaty hands on my laps and again, I could feel his eyes boring a hole into my whole body.
This is really not good.
The car finally halted, and I breathe out deeply as relief washed my entire system. Finally!
We both alighted from the car and the driver drove away, probably seeking a place to park or something.
“Wow” I mumbled as I looked at the whole place with smiles on my face. It's a water park and it's so beautiful.
I was still looking around in amusement when I felt a giant hand held mine ; I looked down at our entwined hands before averting my eyes to my sideways to look at his face and yes, I caught him staring at me, intensely.
I could feel my heart started to beat tremendously as I equally kept the gaze.
Oh, goodness!
What's he doing to me?
“We should go in,” He eventually announced, after what seems like forever.
He looked away from my face while he uses his free hand to adjust his face cap. He held my hand tighter as we both walked fully into the park.
My eyes remained on his nice-looking face; I glanced at our entwined hands, causing my stomach to tightened.
I couldn't believe I was really this close to Rodney; the only guy I've always loved with my whole life.
He stopped walking, which brought me back from my thought.
Wow,
It's indeed a surprise.
“This place really looks beautiful and appealing,” I confessed. “I know right,” he says.
He let go of my hand and I became sad immediately; his hand felt so warm.
He headed towards a metal swing and I follow behind him.
“It has been my comfort zone for the past five years,” he says dolefully. “My mom and I used to come here often”
“Fans would always rush to me for autograph, pictures and all that, but she would never mind” He looked at me and smiled faintly.
“My mom would just watch me with happiness and that really pisses me” he paused to stared at the falling water.
“I would tell her countless times that I do not want to go, but she really has my key and I would agree at the end” he continues, and I sighed softly. He really misses her mom.
“Just try to hear her out, she doesn't look like a bad person,” I said, sounding convinced; he arched his brows. “Have you met her before?” He asked with a quizzical look and I smiled.
I really didn't want us to talk about it.
“Let's have some ice cream” I said, standing on my feet, and he frowned, looking so cute.
“You are not ten,” He reminded.
“Come on Rodney” I pout, and I caught him hiding his smiles beneath his lips.
He finally agreed and we both walked to the kiosk. “You know, it feels so good to laugh,” I tutored as he walked beside me with his hands in his pocket.
“I do laugh” He stated, and I shrugged.
I collected the two ice cream from the seller and turned to Rodney with puppy eyes.
I totally forgot I didn't have any money on me.
“You should stop that,” He cautioned, looking away from my face.
He paid for the ice cream, and we left for our previous seat.
“Why?” I asked as I proffered the second ice cream to him,, and he grimaced. “I don't take that” He declared, and I scoffed. Joy killer.
This was more like a date and normal couples do things like this, isn't it?
Cut the crap, Mara!
“Do you like Joanna?” I asked out of blues immediately we returned to our seat, and he chuckled lightly.
“I love Joanna” He turned to me and says, and I could feel my heart thud. What?
Joanna POV
“So, Rodney hasn't called to apologize since then?” Ava asked as she chews her gum irritatedly. I shot her a glare. “Its none of your business,” I retorted.
“Relax babe” She hushed me and I folded my legs on the couch.
“I am only concerned, I mean you and Rodney has never engaged in such a fight before, so I wonder why he hasn't called to apologize not after what his girlfriend did to you” She said sardonically, and I sprang on my feet.
“Get out, Ava” I yelled, pointing my left hand at the door. “It hasn't… I was only joki…”
“I said get out of my house bitch” I scowled at her, and she hurriedly picked her shoes and rushed out.
I smashed the remote control to the floor, and it shattered.
“Why Rodney?” I cried.
“Why would you take sides with her? Why”
Rodney POV
I watched as her eyes dilated in shock, and I bit back a laugh. “Are you okay?” I asked while I nudged her arm.
“Uhm mm…of course… I'm fine,” She replied ruefully, and I twisted my lips.
“I love Joanna but only as a sister” I confessed, and she slowly turned to me.
“It's the truth,” I added.
“Is there someone you love?” She asked in a very low voice. I smiled. “Yes” I replied and her eyes widened.
“Who is the person?” She asked curiously, her dazzled eyes penetrating into mine.
“Someone is jealous” I tease, and she quickly moved closer to me and hit my arm playfully.
“Just tell me” She pressed on, and I chortled.
“I won't tell you” I said as I tucked my tongue out, and she laughs, as she kept hitting me with her soft punch.
Funny!
Suddenly, she almost fell off the swing; I hurriedly caught her by the arm and swiftly pulled her to my chest.
Gosh!
I was afraid my heart had begun to beat so fast against her hands lying on my chest, her blues eyes invaded mine and I couldn't look away. My eyes slowly ran down to her moist lips and I gulped. I tucked the loose strand of her hair behind her ear before bringing my face closer to hers.
“Vous êtes belle(you are beautiful)” I whispered, and she took her lip into her mouth.
F**k!
I was going crazy.
Unknown POV
“Guys, I wouldn't want you to miss this opportunity,” I instructed.
“You should be able to strike anytime with ease” I added and they both nodded in agreement.
“Let's finish this business soon, is that clear?”
“Yes sir” They chorused.
Good.
I ignited the engine and zoomed into the street.