Picture Perfect

chapter four

Kai'lani I. Perez

It's been two days since I've even seen or spoken to Chris. I had came back and told CJ and Melissa what happened. Melissa was ready to go upstairs but CJ and I had talked her out of it. Best believe I was real mad when she came at me but I took Chris's advice; don't let ignorance get to you. We're here in Nassau for one more day before we go back to LA. We've been snorkeling and swimming with the dolphins which was very fun and exciting.

"Indy, what do you want to eat for dinner?" CJ inquired.

"A burger without pickles with steak fries." I told him and he nodded. I walked back to the bedroom and laid down. My boss has called me and asked about the relationship between Chris and I. I explained to him that it was a friendship and nothing more. So many blogs were contacting me, I had my phone turned off. I couldn't take it. There was a knock on the bedroom door. I turned to see Chris.

"What Chris?" I inquired. He felt the bed dip behind me.

"Kai, I know everyone is coming for you. I'm sorry I caused it but I need for you to slide on some shoes because I have something for you." He told me. I sat up and got out of bed. I slid on my black Huaraches.

"Let's go." I told him. I followed him out the hotel room. We walked down the hallway to the elevator. He hit the call button and the doors opened. We got inside and he pressed the number one. I huffed and leaned against the wall.

"Chris I don't mean to have a attitude. It's just everyone is lashing at me. Your fans, bloggers, reporters. My own boss questioned you and I. It's just stressful." I told him.

"I can't tell you how to feel but I'll get my fans but as far as the bloggers and reporter, they'll get handled. Also I apologized for Valerie's behavior."

"I don't care about her hating ass to be honest. If she thinks I'm bad company for you then that's her opinion. Your opinion is the one that matters. If you didn't want to hang out, I wouldn't have been fazed but you did want to hang and that's what matters." I told him. People's opinion do affect me sometimes. Chris hasn't given me a reason not to trust him.

The doors opened and Chris took my hand and lead me out the back of the hotel. He lead me to a table with two long, skinny pillows on the ground. The pillows on the ground had pillows on top of them. Candles were lit on the table and also around us. I smiled and looked up at him.

"What is this?" I inquired.

"It's a apology dinner and also a date." He told me. I took a seat and looked at the waves as they moved. It was beautiful honestly.

"This is beautiful Chris."

"It's the least I can do. After all, I caused all this commotion."

"Chris stop beating yourself up about it. The both of us didn't know it was going to blow up like this. I hope you know I don't blame you. Really I don't blame anyone. It's life. The paparazzi and media are always going to blow things out of proportion. I'll take the heat for these fifteen minutes and then the fifteen minutes will go to the next girl who is seen with you." I told him.

"What if I don't fifteen minutes with anyone else?" He inquired as he looked at me.

"Chris what are you saying?" I inquired.

"Kai there is something that draws me in about you, you're different. I really like you." He admitted. I gasped. He likes me? It's bad that I don't feel the same way. It's too early, isn't it? I grabbed his hand and sighed.

"Chris, you're something special but I don't like you that way. For me, I just don't understand the concept of love. We just met anyway so for me to like you, I would have to know you for a little longer, like a month or two." I explained.

"I understand."

I heard the sad tone in his voice, "Chris there's no doubt in my mind that you're a great boyfriend. These past few days with you have made me smile more than I ever had. You're a amazing person but I need to get to know you more." I told him trying to lighten his mood. He grabbed my hand and smiled.

"I'm not mad or sad ma, just a little disappointed but you're right. We need to get to know each other a little more. I won't rush you or anything. What do you mean by you don't understand the concept of love?"

"The word love is often misused. It's been slung around too many times in most of my relationships. How can you love someone after such a short amount of time? Most of my relationships, the men said they loved me after at least four or five months in. That isn't real love in opinion. They might think it is but it isn't. Love is a four letter word that means something to me. I've never loved someone other than close friends or family, I've never been in love, and I've never experienced true love. Probably won't but it's cool." I explained to him. Those were my real feelings, I just don't think people's love is genuine these days.

"I get what you're saying. You're hearing I love you too early and that's how you know the it won't last. I've been in love before but not anything close to true love. I feel you on the entire concept of love thing."

I looked at him and smiled, "Who have you been in love with?" I inquired.

"Robyn Fenty, she's the only ex girlfriend that I've actually been in love." He told me. He was in love with Rihanna, that isn't much of a surprise.

"I expected it to be her. I could honestly tell that you loved her."

"I did but people move on and that's what've did. She's with Drake now and I'm happy for her." He admitted. I nodded and looked at the ocean once again. It's great Chris and I have gotten to a understanding. Chris got up from his seat and sat beside me on mine.

"When are you leaving for Los Angeles?" He inquired.

"After tomorrow then I'll be back there for three weeks before I leave for my cruise." I told him. He nodded.

"I've got to leave in the morning and go to Virginia to see my family for something. I was going back to LA but it's family first."

"Family orientated, I like that. How long are you staying?" I inquired.

"A week or two, depending on the situation."

"Enjoy the time away from LA. I wish I go out of state to see family but they all live in California." I told him.

"Damn you're lucky. I wish my mom was closer. I've been trying to convince her to move out here but she doesn't want to."

"Give her time. She'll come around. I know she will."