𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐀

24

Lorenzo

I watched Amara run free with the girls, all in their bras and underwear as they ran into the sea. God, these girls are like animals once they're drunk.

I sat at the campfire, my shirt off as I sipped on my whiskey. Truth be told, I'm happy for Alec and Isadora but yet somewhere in my heart I'm a bit disappointed.

I don't mean to be a downer on this situation but I couldn't help but sip away on my drink, watching the guys laugh and joke around as I sat here.

"What's wrong?" Dominic asked and I shook my head to say nothing, my eyes on my beautiful woman, watching her laugh as she sat on Shanaya's back, playing in the sea.

What a beautiful laugh, it's like music to my ears.

When the whole year passed, it was agonising for me. I couldn't even bring myself to watch videos of Amara because the second I heard her voice, I would burst into tears and I know that's not manly of me to admit but I love her. And I can't lose her.

When I got her back, I knew what it meant. I can never lose her again, I need her. Forever.

"What's up, Enzo?" Alec asked now, sitting closer as he sipped on his beer.

"You beat me to it, Alec." I laughed lightly and he looked at me confused.

All the guys looked at me, not understanding what I meant.

I decided to show Alec what I meant, fishing into my pocket, I pulled out a small velvet box.

"Fuck." Alec muttered and everyone else looked shocked. "No way." He rubbed the back of his head.

"I was going to propose at the end of this week." I told him. "I was going to do it discretely, take her to this spot that we both always spoke about going to, and at sunset, I was going to propose."

My heart ached a little knowing that I'm going to have to delay this process furthermore but I kept it in.

"Bro," Alec grabbed my shoulder. "Do it," He told me. "We'll all help with whatever it is you need." He told me so eagerly and I shook my head.

"No, Alec, this is your moment and you enjoy it." I patted his back. "Make the most of it, it's not like I'm running out of time to propose. I'll propose soon, in the next couple of weeks." I assured him.

I'll come up with a nicer plan. Better than the one I had planned for tomorrow.

"I'm so sorry, Enzo," He apologised and I shook my head.

"Don't be silly." I told him.

"No, I saw how happy Amara was for me and that could've been her tomorrow and I took that opportunity from her—"

"Alec, everything happens for a reason and you didn't take an opportunity from Amara because you'll still get to be just as happy for her, just not yet and it's okay." I was telling him the truth and he sighed.

"Wait so I kind of zoned out," Cesar spoke up. "I heard Alec beat you to it..." Cesar spoke and I slowly nodded not having a single clue as to where he's going with this. "So you were going to propose to Isa first? And Alec beat you to it? But aren't you with Amara? What in the fuck—"