Shanaia Aira's Point of View
I was embarrassed because almost everyone were watching us. My dance partner is staring at me intensely. Maybe if I'm an ice cream, I probably would have melted.
The music is lingering, I am feeling uncomfortable with Jaytee's stare.
Admittedly, I was crushing on him before but when he courted me it seemed like that feeling was gone, I don't know why, maybe it's just a crush and I don't want nothing more. We're not compatible. He is too handsome for me. And the main reason why I dumped him is because of Gelo.
All my suitors were intercepted by Gelo. They can't even get close to me. I don't know about this man, he's so strict like a father. But it's okay with me if Gelo is acting like that, now that I'm sure of my feelings for him, all I want is that to be with him always. Though this guy in front of me is gorgeously handsome, my loyalty is still with Gelo. I hope the feeling is mutual.
Promise me your mine tonight 🎶
I'll be waitin' lyin' tonight🎶
While the lights are low🎶
I never let you go.🎶
" You know Aira, I'm so happy that even for just tonight, you're my queen. I'm happy though it's only temporary." the voice of Jaytee puts me back from my train of thoughts.
" Huh!"
"It's been two years but I'm still in love with you Aira."
"Jaytee!"
"I'm sorry. I tried so hard but I failed. But that's okay with me. I know that you can't force your heart to love me back, just let me love you. Maybe after graduation, If I don't see you often, this feelings I have for you will eventually fades."
Did I dream that we dance forever🎶
In a wish that we made together 🎶
On a night that I pray would never end🎶
You know it's not my imagination 🎶
Or a part of the orchestration🎶
Love was here at the culmination🎶
I'm the king and you're the queen of hearts.🎶
"Jaytee, I'm sorry. But I hope we can still be friends or if not, atleast we could be civil to each other."
" Yeah sure, why not. Time will come, I know I can forget this feelings I have for you. I hope in the future I can find another girl like you. And tonight , that you became my queen, I will not forget this, it will remain in my memory bank. " he sincerely said then smiled at me, it's like he accepted his fate between us.
Time will pass and tears will fall🎶
But someday we'll both recall🎶
Moments made of this🎶
Golden memories.🎶
" Thank you Jaytee and again I'm sorry. " I said sincerely too.
" Its okay Aira, don't worry I understand.Let's just enjoy the night." he smiled sweetly at me.
I smiled back.This guy is a good man.Whoever is the girl whom he will love in the future and who will love him back is indeed lucky. If my heart is not inlove with Gelo, maybe this guy will have his chance on me but unluckily my heart only knew Gelo.
When the music almost ends, he stared at me intensely and he caressed my face. And I almost got shocked when he kissed my forehead.
" Thanks Aira. Can you be my last dance for tonight?"
Even before I answered, I gasp at the sudden grab on my arms and pull me out from the dance floor.
" Sorry dude, I need to take her home, the night is getting old."
Shocks! Who else is capable of pulling me in front of anyone?
He irreverently pulled me out in the middle of the crowd who are shocked by the scene Gelo has made. He is really is an actor. Hmp.
What a shame!
If only the ground could eat me up. I could almost stumble because he is pulling me mindlessly, luckily I'm just wearing a 2 inches heels.
" Hey Gelo, wait! I would might trip on the ground. "
He didn't pay attention to me, he just kept on walking while continously pulling me. The people we were passing by are conciously looking at us until we reached the parking lot.
He opened the door to the passenger's side and quickly sat me down there then he put my seat belt without looking at me.
He turned around to the driver's seat and sat down, he shut the door carelessly.
He looked at me with an irate look.I also met his gaze.
Does he think I'm scared of his death glares? Well, he's wrong!
I was so embarrassed to Jaytee and the rest of the people in the dance floor.
" What was that? Why are you suddenly coming over and pulling me away? My God Gelo what you did was so embarrassing ! I'm sure that was the headline for me throughout school when I come in tomorrow. You ruined my night!" I was seething with anger.
" I saw Venice and Charlotte they had Kevin and Clyde with them, I asked them about you and they said you were the one who won the Queen of the Night. I was so excited and proud that I begged the guard to allow me to come to the venue to watch you. And what did I see there baby? Your partner caresses your face and then kiss you. What do you expect me to do when I see that scene ?! " he was so annoyed.
"He just kissed me on the forehead. What's so bad about it? Why are you like this again?" I manage to answer in a low voice.
"Isn't it obvious baby? I was struggling because I was jealous..I'm jealous! Damn! I'm fucking jealous!"
" Gelo!"
" Yes baby, I can't stop being jealous whenever guys approaches you. I don't want to see anyone around you, I'm jealous and I can't help but get angry. You are mine Aira. Shanaia Aira Gallardo is only meant for Ariel Angelo Montero! "
"What the hell are you saying?" I asked him. I'm so dumbfounded.
" You're so numb, aren't this clear yet to you? Damn! I love you! I've been madly and deeply in love with you for so long. That's the reason why I blocked all your suitors. I'm protecting you, I care for you because I love you so much. I'm just waiting for the right time for you to be ready that's why I'm not telling you.I know you don't like an actor like me and I'm also afraid that you'll leave me alone when you find out that I love you. I can't handle it just in case. " his revelation seemed like a bomb exploded in front of me.I couldn't believe that he loved me too, he felt it first than I do while me, I only realized that lately.
I was just staring at him my tongue's limping and I didn't know what to say.
I didn't see this coming. I'm not ready.
"Are you mad at what I said? Please baby, don't push me away because of you discovered."
" No."
" No?"
" I'm not mad."
" Really? So what's your answer?"
" No."
"Is that so? You don't love me." he assumed with a sad face.
" Love." I answered briefly.
He smiled broadly .. " you love me but why your answer is no?"
"What is your question, you have no questions but are you waiting for an answer?I don't know the answer because there is no question. " I tried to put it in a joke because I was so nervous. So this is how it feels when you least expect the one you love confess his feelings?
" Hey baby, I'm serious here and you're trying to be a comedianne there. .Okay I repeat, I love you.I'm madly and deeply in love with you.Will.you.be.my.girlfriend? That's the question."
" You want me to answer right away?"
" Yes of course!"
" Why are you in a hurry? "
"Of course I did hide my feelings for you for so long, so now that I have said it, I want to know your answer."
I sigh .. "Gelo I'm scared.What if, we will not work out as a lovers and we are only better as best friends? You may just think that you love me because we are always together.Look at how I look, we are not compatible. You're so handsome while here I am who looks like a nerd. The people who will know about us will just laugh at you. And we can't do now the things we do often when we are just best friends. You can't suddenly crash into my room and do sleep overs. That would be awkward. "
" Why are you so hard on yourself? Don't you look in the mirror? You are so pretty baby. You are actually much beautiful than Shane, you just keep it in your big eye glasses. And again, it is not just your face but your whole being that I love. Don't you wonder why you are so many suitors in spite of how you think of yourself, that you are not beautiful ?Do not be afraid that we will not work as lovers because our foundation is strong, our friendship. I'm also ready for the changes just in case, as long as you and me will end up together? What now baby, do we go for it? "
" It's too fast, you know. Girlfriend already? Are you in a hurry? Can't I say, let me think about it? Or are we not going through the courting stage? And you need to ask for my daddy's permission of course. "
"I already asked their permission, my dear princess." I was surprised at what he said.
"And when did you asked their permission ? Why didn't they mention anything to me?"
"Actually last year when we went to the US, I told them all. They said the decision is yours. Tito Adrian also said that if you are willing to have a relationship with me, expect the changes to take place. It's different now, unlike when we're just bestfriends. It's not nice to see. "
I look him straight in the eye. This is it. I don't want to waste this moment.
" Yes Gelo. "
" Yes? You mean, we're together now? "
" Yes I'm willing to accept the changes that will happen between us because I love you too Gelo, so much. "
" Really? Really Aira? No more turning back? "
" I already said yes! "
He immediately got out of the car and screaming like an idiot.
"Yes! I'm so happy, finally, Shanaia Aira Gallardo is my girlfriend now! Thank you Lord! Best Valentine's day ever! YAHOOO!"
"Hey Gelo, what a shame!"
It was good that there were no people on the road because it was late at night, and the cars that were passing by were scarce.
"Baby I'm happy because you're my girlfriend now, my very first girlfriend.Promise, I will stay true to you and will do my best to make you happy and work on this relationship.Just trust each other and be open to everything.God is the center of this relationship and I know this is going to work. "
"Hey Gelo, you know you are my first boyfriend too, we are both first timers here. God forbid, let's put everything in His hands. "
He took my hand and kissed the back of my palm.
"I love you baby and thank you for loving me back."
"I love you and I trust you, thank you too for you love me so much.But Gelo, you are so annoying, you didn't even courted me!"
"Hahaha. Don't worry baby even though you're my girlfriend now I will still court you every day. Let's go home and let them know."
"Hope they agree, they won't be angry."
"No, trust me." he said.
As we made our way home we held hands. I'm happy with the new level of relationship I have with Gelo. But I still have hesitations .I broke a rule in my life. I don't want to fall in love with an actor. I'm scared.Maybe Gelo and I wouldn't have stayed long if the public knew about it.I don't want him to choose. I don't want to be selfish to him. What if we get ruined by intrigue? How is that?
I love him dearly. We love each other.What if the day came to break us apart because of his profession being an actor?
Do our love be good enough to fight?
I heaved a sigh. I have a lot of hesitations and the what ifs. Well, whatever. I'll just cross the bridge when we get there.