You and Me

CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

*Mark's point of view*
I lost track of time laying here next to my dime and speaking of losing track of time we need to get to the festival before we miss the best parts, moreover the road will be filled with heavy traffic and all the safe parking spots will be taken.

"Hey princess." I kiss her forehead
"Hi, you missed me?" She says turning to face me
"Is that even a question? I could literally have you right here in this meddle...." I pause to sample her body, "But we have to get going before we miss the best parts of the festival."
"I'd hate to miss that so Mr get up and let's get moving." She says standing up excitedly.
We head back to the car and get moving by the time we were almost more than half a kilometer from the beach that the festival was going to be held the road was packed with colorful people and music filling the air. Honestly it's a beautiful sight to see this many people put aside there differences and come together without caring about status.

"It's beautiful isn't it?" I say turning to face Kanzie whose still steering in awe.
"Can we park and join in please?" She asks with adorable puppy dog eyes, and how could I even say no to that.
"Sure baby girl." I park the car in one of the empty lay by spots and am actually surprised we even found one considering how large the crowd has gotten.

It's the way she easily blends into the crowd and just manoeuvres her way through, vibing to every note that's being hit it's like the song was written for her, it's like she's in her own little bubble and that's what makes her the most beautiful woman here.

"Come on baby we won't get to the front at that place!" She says grabbing my hand and guiding my through.

I don't think I'll ever get used to the feeling of hearing her call me babe or even just her touch and her presence is enough to drive me crazy.

*Cliff's Point of View*
The Uber ride to the next car rental company was about ten minutes long and luckily this one actually had rentals available.
I plugged in the location of the festival and I've been driving for quite awhile now and my mind keeps running wild the more time I spend without my daughter. I noticed I was close because there was a traffic jam so I parked on the side because all the lay bys where taken.
There's too many people here and  I don't even know where to start from looking for my girl. I pull out a photo of her and work my way into the crowd and ask around if anyone has seen her.

*Kanzie's Point of View*
Cuba is really beautiful and just when I thought it couldn't get anymore interesting it did. When we got closer to the festival it was just a beautiful sight seeing so many colorful dressed people and the cultural music being played without the need for speakers or beat makers, bases and alike. I just wanted to get out and join in and just let all my troubles melt in the music.

"It's beautiful isn't it?" Mark says snapping me out of my trance, beautiful feels like an understatement right now.
"Can we park and join in?" I say making sure I have puppy dog eyes on because I could tell the actual thing is still a bit far up but am up for the walk.
"Sure baby girl." I knew he couldn't say no to that.

It's actually been two hours since we got here and it keeps getting better the speakers are out and we are all vibing to Iko Iko by Justin Wellington, it's crazy how this many people can even work in sync like this.

"This is amazing!!" I exclaim trying my best to keep up.
"I can see you're having fun." It's crazy how his doing so well.

People started pairng up and now everyone is just hitting salsa moves and then there's me and Mark just moving our legs back and fourth because that's all the salsa we can do. After the song was over the DJ hit us hard with Uptown Funk, this DJ knows exactly what his doing. By the time it ended I was feeling maxed out and needed a drink so we headed to one of the stands and bought drinks after we went to sit by the sand.
The festival wasn't really in the middle of the road as I thought it would be because of the crowd that stretches out for miles, it's was actually on the beach.

"Am definitely going to need two days of sleep after this." I say laying my head on his shoulder.
"Two days won't be enough after all the activity we just did and are about to do." He says giving me a naughty smile
"Wow you just had to take it there."
"I'm letting you know in advance infact why don't we head home now I have a sudden headache that can only be cured by kisses and cuddles." I swear this boy can be dramatic at times.
"You're hilarious." I let out a laugh and he wraps his arm around my waist.

It's like I keep having moments I want to put on pause and just enjoy it and let it sink in that I'm happy I found the love of my life. I never knew my heart was capable of multiple butterflies until I met him, his touch is so electric that it leaves my skin begging for more, kisses that leave my heart skipping multiple beats and when I hear his voice I feel my whole being would recognize it from miles away.

"KANZIE!" I turn to a much too familiar voice yelling my name and my body goes numb when I turn to see my dad making great streads to reach me and Mark. Oh no Mark!
"Dad!" I quickly stand up and Mark does the same repeating my statement "Dad?!"

There it was my fear had come true, the feeling that's been haunting me all day has finally manifested itself and is here. Mark drops to the ground as my father's right hook meets his cheek and that was enough to snap me out of my trance.