I CAN MAKE ANY GUY FALL IN LOVE WITH ME

PART 6

Serena's POV

The next few days were incredible. Ash and I went on several dates, and he insisted on picking some of the locations. The places he chose were among the most beautiful I had ever visited. As time passed, I started feeling more and more attracted to him. Nowadays, he is even sweeter. If this continues, I think I will fall head over heels for this guy.

Last Saturday, we went to an amusement park, and it was so much fun! We tried every single ride. The roller coaster was the most hilarious experience. I was screaming with fear as soon as the ride started, and Ash couldn’t stop laughing at my scared face. He tried to calm me down, and it actually worked. By the end of the ride, I was thrilled and wanted to go on it again, but we still had other rides to try.

The break dance ride was legendary! I lost count of how many times we spun and screamed our lungs out. Honestly, it was the first time I had so much fun at an amusement park. After a while, we felt hungry, so we grabbed some snacks before heading back to more rides. That’s when I spotted someone selling cotton candy. I tugged at Ash's sleeve, and he gave me a questioning look. I pointed toward the vendor, and he just shook his head with a small smile as we walked over to him. I was jumping up and down when Ash bought me a stick of cotton candy, which was a first for me.

"Thank you so much, Ash!" I exclaimed.
“You're most welcome, ma'am,” he replied, bowing dramatically. I rolled my eyes and started eating. The cotton candy was so fluffy that it felt like I was eating a pink cloud. Ash just smiled at my childishness as he rolled his eyes.

We continued to enjoy the other rides, and finally, as it started to get dark, we decided to go on the Ferris wheel. As I sat there, taking in the beautiful scenery, I thought about all the fun we had that day.

“Ash, if I capture this view on my phone, would you paint it for me?” I asked out of the blue.
“Of course, why not?” he replied, looking at me.
“Well, I have never seen your finished paintings. I remember you once drew a dumpster, but it was only half done, and you never showed it to anyone," I said.

He sat in silence for a moment, gazing out at the view. Then he finally spoke, "I paint to escape the world, Serena. But I don't think I'm ready to show my work to others. It's my passion, not my career." He turned his gaze towards me.

"Why not? If you’re good at it, it could be your career too," I replied, looking back at him.

"Not everyone is as confident as you, Fashion Queen," he said with a hint of a smile.

"So, you’ve seen my videos, huh?" I teased.

"I have a younger sister, remember?" he said, glancing away. We both laughed and continued our conversation for a while.

After we finished the ride, he drove me back home.

The next day, I asked him if he could paint me for one of my videos, and he gladly accepted. I was over the moon! He came to my house, and I was live broadcasting. My followers couldn't get enough of him.

(Comments)

"Is he your new boyfriend?" 
"He is so much cuter than Calem!" 
"He is so handsome!" 

I didn't respond to most of their questions, but my followers were increasing, and Miette did not look happy about this.

Today, I invited him over for an art exhibition at our hotel, and I was thrilled when he agreed to come. However, when he arrived, I was completely blown away. He wore a white long-sleeve shirt with black pants, and he had rolled up the sleeves. He looked breathtaking. My breath hitched when our eyes met as he approached me.

"Hey, Serena!" he waved.

"Hello, Ash. You clean up well," I said when he stood in front of me.

"Nerds do clean up well, Miss Popular, and so do you," he replied with a grin.

"I know, I know," I said, smiling from ear to ear. We chatted for a while and then turned around to walk into the exhibition. I showed him around, and we were having a great time until my mom interrupted us.

"Serena, our business partner Mr. Williams is here. Go meet him, and be nice," she instructed.

"I can't, Mom. I'm in the middle of a conversation," I said kindly, rejecting her order.

She shot me a stern look, but I took Ash's hand and dragged him with me into the garden. He silently followed. Once we were a bit farther from everyone else, we stopped.

"What was that about, Serena?" he asked.

"It's nothing, just my mom being my mom," I replied, turning to face him. "She wants me to take over the hotel business, but I have no interest in it. My YouTube channel means everything to me. That's what I'm passionate about, so I'm not going to give it up." I lowered my head as I spoke.

"Well, I think you are brave," he said, lifting my chin. He held my hand and added, "Let's get out of here."

"But where are we going?" I asked curiously.

"You'll see," he said with a smile, and we left the hotel. He had brought his bike, and we sped down the hotel road. Within a couple of minutes, we arrived in front of his café. He covered my eyes and led me inside.
"Are you kidnapping me, or is this just another one of your side passions?" I teased him with a playful smile. 

"Just wait for it. You'll see," he replied, making me even more curious. "You are the first person who has been down here since... my mom." 

Finally, we stopped, and he let me open my eyes. When I did, I found myself in a room filled with breathtaking paintings. 

"You did these!? They are amazing! People should know how talented you are," I exclaimed, my excitement bubbling over. "I'll talk to my mom. We can organize an exhibition to showcase your artwork." I turned to face him, eager to make it happen. 

"Right now, all I wanted was for you to see them, Serena," he said warmly. 

He stepped closer and added, "And... I never thought I would say this, but I like you, Serena. A lot." He tucked a strand of hair behind my ear, sending a chill down my spine. His words made butterflies erupt in my stomach. 

As he leaned in to kiss me, I suddenly snapped out of it and pulled away. 

"I... I have to go," I stammered, turning around. 

"Wait, did I say something wrong?" he asked, confusion apparent on his face. 

"No, no, you didn't. It's just that I'm running late. I'll see you tomorrow at college," I said quickly, and before he could say another word, I ran away as fast as I could. This was what I had feared:  I was head over heels in love with this guy, and he was perfect. But I was lying to him. If he discovers the true reason, it will shatter his heart, and that is something I want to avoid.

TBC.......