~~CARMELA'S POV ~~
" Is anyone home ?" I screamed walking into the house magnetically
" Carmela dear " grandma said with a smile walking toward me and gave me a hug
" Grandma how have you been? "
" I am good and you? "
" I am fine " I sighed
" And where are you going to all dolled up? " She said spinning me around
" I came to visit..where is mum the house is quiet today " I looked around pouting
" Well, you won't find either her nor your Dad because those two already left for their fifteenth honeymoon…
I don't think they know that they're getting old and are supposed to be expecting grandchildren "she complained making me laugh
" My sweetheart finally came" Carlene called running towards me
" Hey be gentle else you'll fall and break something " I hugged her
" Qww you're looking gorgeous " she complimented
" Thank you... The same goes for you " I peck her.
She was also wearing a black fitting gown but a different design
" And where are you headed to? " I raised an eyebrow
" Well some of my friends are having a little get-together party..also someone special is coming " she winked
" Who? "
" Candy bear," she said grinning from ear to ear
" Hell no you're kidding "
Is it that I am being punished for my past mistake
Isn't feeling guilty enough ?
Why must Raymond also be at this get-together?
" Since you're here you'll be coming with me " she pulled me by my hand and I followed helplessly
" Bye grandma" I waved disheartened
" You both have fun okay " she waved with a smile
If only she knew her grand daughter wasn't going to have any fun but instead I'm walking into my own grave
*. *. *
The drive from Zamiel's house to Ken Villa was four hours and from Ken villa to the restaurant is another four hours.
It was already six when we arrived and Carlene couldn't stop filling me on the gossips
" Do you know what? This restaurant is owned by Raymond" she winked and I couldn't help but roll my eyes.
Before the whole incident of Raymond's party, we both were really good friends and he sometimes visited and he would always come with candy earnings the name Candy bear from Carlene.
I just hope all goes well
" Carmela what a pleasant surprise, " Carlene's friends said and I gave a small smile.
Although they were Carlene's friends I still knew them all from the loud mouths to the flirts and slay queens.
We were a total number of six including I and Carlene and thank goodness Raymond was nowhere to be found
" Seems our chef decided not to come, " one of the ladies said
" Well I think my cousin changed his mind after knowing Carmela decided to come, " Ricky, Raymond's cousin said laughing
" What a shame Carmela is already married " another added and I couldn't help but roll my eyes
" So what if she's married?.. We are still good friends" Raymond walked towards me and I felt my heart skip a beat
" You can't just conclude that we are no longer friends just because she's married, right? " he asked with a smile which I returned.
~~ NARRATOR'S POV ~~
After having dinner they all left for karaoke night.
Raymond couldn't get his eyes off Carmela, although they both had a little misunderstanding which led to a wide fire in the school, He didn't expect that to lead to the end of their relationship or maybe friendship.
The day he saw her walk into his class he had high hopes of having her back since she was his first love but all hopes died after Zamiel introduced her as his wife.
But tonight she was looking ravishing and he couldn't seem to get his eyes off her
"Ray why don't you choose a song, " Carlene said handing him the mic.
He badly wished he could tell Carmela about his true feeling and this was the only chance he had
" Number five," he said with a half smile
" But it's a duet "
" Don't worry I'll sing with him " Carmela said taking another mic and sitting beside him
Raymond felt happy that he could openly express his feeling to Carmela without her knowing about them, and that was why he purposely choose ' Beautiful by Bazzi ft Camila Cabello.
The instruments began and he held the mic nervously feeling his heart race faster and throbbing louder.
Everyone cheered seeing them both sit so close while others placed orders for drinks.
" Aww they both look cute together," one of the ladies said smiling widely
[A/N: I'll be writing a little bit of this song lyrics in this chapter]
Raymond looked into her eyes and gave her a faint smile as his sweaty hands grabbed the mic
' Started when we were younger, swear to God that I loved her
Sorry that your mum found out '
" To be sincere it seems Ray is apologizing to Carmela for what happened back when we were a kid " Carlene pouted and everyone laughed
" We all know Raymond is betrothed to someone else so drop your hopes Carlene " Ricky added and everything one couldn't hold back their laughter.
Carmela on the other hand was getting nervous as it was time for her to start singing, it's been a long time since she sang and she couldn't help but pray she doesn't mess it up, she gave Raymond a faint smile which didn't come from her heart before starting
' Oh my god, where did the time go? '
' I wish the hour would go slow, how is it 6 am?
Your touch is heaven sent '
' Beautiful, beautiful sight right now, beautiful beautiful life right now '
' got the angels singing ooh-ah right now like ooh-ah '
' And this is why we've got to touch sometimes words are not enough '
' Painted in your golden kisses honey dripping from your lips '
' I thank God and my luck stars darling don't you know what you are? yeah baby you are ' She ended with a smile happy she didn't mess things up
Unknown to her someone's heart was swelling he just wished everything Carmela was saying was coming straight from her heart,as the burden was just becoming too much for him and he wanted to pour everything in his heart but he just held it.
Ricky on the other hand who is well aware of the feelings Raymond has for Carmela knews every word Raymond said came straight from his hearth.
He couldn't help but pity his cousin for his weird luck.
" Excuse me I have to call someone " Carmela excused herself as she had promised Zamiel to call him up..but after trying several times she sent him a text telling him her location.
She headed to the bar since she was getting tired of the gossip she was getting and really didn't like being in a crowded area
" Waiter two glasses of merlot wine" she turned to find Raymond
" Hey " she said
" So what are you doing here alone? " He said taking a glass and handing Carmela the second one
" Hmm nothing I am just tired of the gossip " she giggled making Raymond smile
Soo...How have you been? " Carmela asked
" I am good..and have been busy with work..and when did you get married? " He finally asked the lady question feeling his heart ace
" A month ago," Carmela said with a half smile taking a sip from her wine
" So what made you join my cooking class? "
" You wouldn't want to know "she sighed rolling her eyes
Both friends kept catching up unknown to them that someone has been watching them