Sitting infront of my students, looking outside the window while they were busy practicing for their upcoming stage play, I recalled what happened back in Santa Fe.
Did I make the right decision?
I sighed.
I glanced at my empty left ring finger. He meant more to me than my life but thinking of the way things were running fast between us, I couldn't help but feel some resemblance of fear.
Sometimes, I wished I could take back those words again but in my heart I knew I did something right, this time.
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He swallowed for I didn't say anything. I couldn't find my voice. People were gathering around us and most of them were smiling.
Some of them were clapping their hands and cheering.
All of them were saying the same thing.
"Say yes!"
"Oh, isn't this romantic?"
"Lucky girl!"
"He's so handsome, so handsome..."
I stood there looking at him awkwardly.
Oh my God! What will I say?
A minute passed by and still he was down on his knee in front of me, looking resigned.
Then I felt my tears forming.
I was so overwhelmed with pure joy, I sobbed.
He stood up, gathered me in his arms and consoled me.
"I'm sorry. It's okay for you to say no, Claire. I'll accept that."
"Yes", I responded, just above a whisper.
"What?, he pushed me a bit farther from him, his hands firmly gripped against my arms and looked at me with his lovely eyes so wide it was kinda funny.
"Yes! Yes! Yes! A million times yes!", I shouted at him while laughing hysterically.
I hugged his neck so tight, he must be nearly choking while the crowd applauded.
It was the best moment of our lives. I saw happy tears gathering at the back of his eyes.
My Alex? Crying? No way!
He kissed my lips softly and whispered...
"Thank you for making me whole again, Clarissa."
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"Miss Thomas?", Timothy, one of my male student called.
That made my mind stopped wandering.
"Yes?", I cleared my throat.
"Can you please help us with these? We don't know which color is more suitable for the boys."
I stood up and went to them.
We spoke about the costumes they prepared for the play. I was so proud to have smart students. I knew they would become great citizens of this country someday.
Alex's face kept popping into my head but I was on work mode now. I smiled to myself.
Even here, he kept on bothering me at work. He had been bothering my life since I slapped him that unforgettable night.
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"They obviously adore you", we bought groceries because he wanted me to cook dinner for him in my apartment.
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The One For Him
RomanceHow could I resist him? How could I quench the desire I feel for him? How could I ignore him? A lot of questions are puzzling me. I am Clarissa, a strong but naive woman. I was in love with someone but we were never in a relationship. He chose som...
