I just know..!

Chapter 26

That messy hair styled to perfection, that fair complexion, those almond shaped eyes, that sweet half-smile, the curled up tall structure.. What was he made off? How does he always manage to manipulate my heart according to his mind set?
I covered him and Parker with my favourite duvet and moved to the couch. I didn't want him to know that I've been staring at him for a half-a-night!
I can try to convince my eyes, but who will convince my heart from beating so fast and falling out!

I settled myself in the couch from where I could see his face clearly. I planned to shut my eyes as soon as he opens his!
I didn't know how and when I dozed off!

Al walked down the peacefully decorated aisle. Brandon stared at her as she walked in her long bluish coloured dress! He was staring at her just like dad stares mom... Just like Steve looks at me!
I breathed out heavily with a smile on my face!
Parker ran around with Al's friend's son! He wore his silver suite and shined!
Mom and dad were happily looking at their responsible son who was getting married!
Blake and Carrie were sitting alone, hand in hand, enjoying each other's company!
Susan, Anna and the other oldies were in the front rows enjoying the weather and irritating the waiters for not bringing what they wanted.
Al and Brandon were soon declared as husband and wife. They kissed and parted each other as if it was to hard get away!
"We are next!" He said from behind.
"Yes! We sure are!" She replied. Lisa and Steve sat to a corner discussing their future.. While I sat there waiting for my imaginary architect husband!
Tears welled in my eyes, everything around me was blurred with the tears!
I looked away, unable to take the pain!
I started sweating profusely and I was going out of breath!
I couldn't call anyone, I just couldn't move!
I've been through this before... And I clearly knew how my next few months would be!
        Future scared me!

"Steve!" I screamed and sat straight up on the couch! He ran to me and held my hand. He took my face closer to his chest and caressed my hair. I hugged him and realised it was just a dream.
Neither of us moved, I didn't know whether he understood how much I needed him or not, but he was there when I needed him the most though I was never there for him! Even that thought made me feel bad!

"You okay!?" He whispered still not leaving me.
"Yeah.. But stay here!" I tightened my grip around him. I was terrified to leave him even for a second. I wanted to listen to his heartbeat which was beating insanely fast!

"Forever!" He smiled and kissed at the top of my head. I couldn't bear a dream.. Will I be able to take it in real?

"You are hot!" He said after a few minutes of silence.
"I was born so!" I smiled into chest his blushing. My cheeks never listen to me when he is around.
"I meant the temperature... Sweetheart!" He said as if he was explaining an easy math problem for the 50th time to the dumbest child ever!

I smiled looking deep into his eyes..which were filled with nothing but LOVE!
"Twenty questions?" I asked and he stared down at me rather confused!
"You are unbelievable!" He said getting up from the couch, gently pulled my legs straight and covered me with one of the duvets.
"No! I'm serious!" I caught him by wrist. He stopped setting the duvet and stared at me. Maybe he understood that I was being serious.. He plonked on the beanbag beside my couch! He rested his face on his palm and stared at me.
"Okay! Now?" He widened his eyes.
"Can we be best friends again?.. Like real-real??" I asked. I didn't want him to leave me. I didn't want him to move away!
"Both of us know that we are more than best friends!" He looked away. He made it harder than it already was!
"One day after ten years, if you meet me on some random street.. Will you come up and talk to me?" He asked. So.. I took 'No' as the answer to my previous question! I could already feel the tears.
"I'd love to!" It was my time to look away.
"Why don't you just tell me the truth?" He was pissed again.