COMETA

Chapter 3; Bloom

*Ninoska's view*
She had no clue what she was doing. All she knew was that her hand felt right. This moment felt right. He felt right. What had she asked him? Oh right his name!!
He looked at her and said "Richard"
Perfect name for a perfect man. She could see the gentleness in his eyes, she could also see his strength, just like she had her mother. She wanted to get lost in this moment. He stepped away from her and she shivered despite the heat. He took off his jacket and wrapped it around her, he smelled manly, bold and strong. He smiled down at her and  he could've asked for world peace and it would have been granted.
He took her hand and led her outside toward the back. The trees were cover in hundreds of white lights. Crisscrossing here and there. This moment couldn't have been more perfect. But she was afraid. What did it all mean? She didn't know? How could she trust after all she's been through. He suddenly stopped and turned at a bench nearby. He sat down and she on the opposite end. He scooted closer to her until their arms were touching. They talked about anything and everything. What her goals in life were, what made her happy and cry. What her favorite color was and what stirred her passion. In turn she asked her questions. She felt light headed. This was all so much for one night. But she loved how full her heart seemed to be as if it wanted to grasp more of Richard. She couldn't stop smiling. The night was wearing on and it was getting late but she didn't want to lose this moment. She now knew how Cinderella must have felt at the stroke of twelve. But this wasn't Cinderella and there was no clock. This was their moment. He turned and looked at her and she knew. She felt his lips drawing closer and she didn't try to stop it. She wanted to feel his lips on hers. She closed her eyes and leaned in too. She felt his lips close,this was actually about to happen!!
Just as they were about to make this moment a piece of their forever, a hand roughly grabbed her from behind and cruelly took it away. He looked furious. If looks could kill, is an understatement right now. Alejandro looked ready to fight Richard.
Richard looked so confused and I'm in shock. She looked angrily at Alejandro, she wanted to weep, not because she lost him but because she wasted so much time on someone who didn't deserve her heart or her regard.
He shoved her aside and goes straight for Richard. Richard doesn't look remotely scared and her admiration goes through the roof. Oh but she isn't about to be shoved just like that, nope! If anything Richard made her find some of herself tonight.
A: "WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING WITH MY GIRL?!"
R: "You mean the girl who's heart you broke?"
A: "WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT HER HEART BESIDES THE FACT THAT ITS MINE?!"
R: "Is it really? You think a girl with a heart like that, doesn't know she deserves more than you could offer her?"
A: "Deserves more? You mean you? Give me a break"
R: "No, not me, even I fall short of what she truly deserves, but if she's willing to let me hold her heart, I'd champion her the way you obviously never did"
A: "What are you? Freaking Shakespeare?"
R: "Wait, you actually know Shakespeare? Huh go figure"
A: "Like I said, stay away from her or else"
He tried to grab my hand and Richard moves fast but I'm closer and quicker..yanking my arm from his I land a solid punch in his gut, he doubled over and I shove him over the bushes. He looks up in complete shock. I want to laugh and from what I can see of Richard, he's looking at me with pride in his eyes, that makes me even more determined to end this quick, because my lips are still begging for that kiss. "You know Alejandro, I can't believe I wasted so much time with you! You never really cared about me, I deserve way more than you could offer me. It's funny how things work out don't you think? God has always been there, I thought this party was going to be a drag, but it was a actually a blessing" I look over at Richard and his eyes are my anchor to this moment. "Just so we're clear I AM NOT YOUR GIRL. You don't see me for what I'm worth, but ...but he might." I look at Richard standing there beneath the canopy of lights and I feel dizzy with happiness. Alejandro gets up and I can tell he's ready to let me have it but I don't give him the chance. "I don't ever want to feel like I did when I was with you, it's toxic and quite frankly it's ME who doesn't want YOU"
He looks crazy shocked and I feel relief flood through me in waves. He stalks off in the other direction. And I'm left standing there feeling on top of the world. A hand gently touches my cheek and I turn. Those eyes again, it's like gazing at the sunset for the first time. I lean into his hand as they caress my skin.
R: "I knew there was a vibrate passionate woman underneath that sadness."
I smile and he touches my lips, it feels like lightning just struck.
N: "I know I'm bold asking this but..."
R: "Whatever it is nena, ask me and I'll give it to you"
I blush and look down, what am I thinking? He put a hand underneath my chin and lifts my face.
R: "Don't ever be afraid with me, I want you to be you, all beautiful and full of life. Never hesitate to ask me something that you heart desires. Trust me, Ninoska"
I look into those eyes that could grant world peace, and I'm in awe of such beauty.
N: "Te quiero dar un beso"
He stays quiet for what feels like forever, he finally throws back his head and laughs, it's full and rich.
N: "What's so funny?"
R: "Un beso es lo quiera darte desde que bailamos"
I blush even more and look away, this is all a dream right. He turns my face towards his and stares right into my heart "I want to give it all to you.. Will you let me?" I sigh and say yes. Let it Go by James Bay begins to play in the background. We sway to the music and in the middle of dancing he stops and grabs my face like I'm a fragile flower. His hands are calloused but strong and sure. He tilts my face and I close my eyes, the butterflies just doubled and I'm light headed. The first touch is like a bolt of lightning straight to my soul. It's soft in every way, like coming home after being away for so long. Our lips part and the kiss deepens. He's my guide in this, I trust where he's taking me. A garden of wild flowers in full blossom. Gazing up at the stars as we fall together into the unknown, but knowing it's where we're meant to be. We were like two suns colliding in a collapsing solar system, absolutely bright and explosive. There wouldn't be another like it.