Never Looking Back

Still Yours In Your Eyes

Alright alright, it's concert time! The Chantels and I are currently on our way to go see Dion and the Belmonts sing. I haven't seen Dion since the events of a few months ago. He knows what happened, and he was there to support Sherman and I during that tough time, I briefly think. Then, Arlene smiles and says "Hey, Alyssa! Aren't you excited about seeing Dion again?" Slowly, I nod and reply "Yeah. He doesn't know I'm engaged, though. Sometimes, I wonder what could've been if Dion and I stayed together." "Aw, Alyssa! I'm sure Dion will be glad to hear you're engaged," Arlene says, rubbing my shoulder. I look over at Arlene, and before I can say anything, Jackie, one of the other Chantels, cheerily exclaims "Girls, we're here!"

The concert has begun, and the Channels and I are watching as Dion makes silly banter with Carlo onstage. Oh, those two are such goofballs! Luckily, the Chantels and I have seats right in front of the stage. Then, Dion looks out at the crowd and says "Now, I'd like to sing a song called "Please Be Mine." It's a song by the Teenagers. I hope you enjoy it." Wait, WHAT? Is Dion dedicating it to me, or what?

As Dion sings, I notice him look at me every once in a while. I ponder over whether he is singing to me or not, too. Then, as Dion begins to sing the last part of the song, he kneels down and extends his hand to me. Slowly and shyly, I place my hand into Dion's, and our eyes meet. What's on his mind? Is he wondering what's on my mind right now? When the song finishes, Dion kisses my forehead and whispers "Meet me backstage, babe." Quickly, Dion gets up and stands near Carlo. Arlene leans over to me and whispers "Ooh, fill me in on what Dion said!" I whisper "Dion wants to talk to me backstage" to Arlene, and she grins a huge grin. Just what does Dion want? He doesn't know I'm engaged. How will he react when he finds out I'm engaged?

Almost an hour later, I'm standing backstage with Dion and the other Belmonts. Dion looks at me and says "Alyssa, I don't know how to say this, but I'm still in love with you. I always wonder what could've been if we had continued our relationship." Slowly, I extend my hand, revealing my engagement ring to Dion. Dion looks down at my ring finger and says "Ah. So, you and Sherman are engaged now. My love, I wish you and Sherman the best. May you always have me in your heart, Alyssa." I notice a tear rolling down Dion's face. "Dion, we can still be friends. You'll always be a part of me, no natter what. Don't ever forget that, Dion. Don't ever forget that." Dion nods his head and looks up at me, slowly tucking a loose strand if my hair behind my ear. "It was great seeing you again, Alyssa. Keep in touch," says Dion. He still loves me. Why? I'm engaged. We can still be friends... Right?