Lost Love

Chapter 13

After the whole announcement that I wasn't even listening too, I went back home with Emily. We planned on dressing up at my house before Chris would pick us up.
I showered first and came out of the bathroom to see Em looking at a picture of me and Chris with - was that hate? She had this murderous look on her face and I couldn't understand why she would look that way.
"Em? Is everything okay? Are you OK?" She wasn't even aware of my presence till I touched her and she flinched releasing the picture frame from her hold and causing the glass to shatter on the floor.
She looked at me and didn't even utter any word; she just bumped into me on her way to have her shower while mumbling incoherently. What was that all about? I thought and proceeded to clear the pieces of the shattered glass.
She came out a while later and wordlessly began to do her make up without looking up at me for once. I ignored her attitude and tried making small talk which left me disappointed as she replied with grunts. Taking that as a cue, I kept my mouth shut and focused on myself. Thank God I knew how to do my make up myself because I doubt in her bad mood she would have assisted me.
I decided to curl my hair and it turned out just fine. Styling it just a little, it came out as a half up half down curly style which suited me perfectly. I put finishing touches to my face and got ready to wear my dress.
At that time, Em was already done wearing a bright red gown that brought out her shape with gold accessories that really brought out her hair colour; it was really gorgeous and I couldn't help but voice out my thoughts just to be met with silence. I guess my opinion isn't appreciated. I turned around to get my dress which was a black off shoulder mermaid gown decorated with silver sequins. The V- neckline wasn't too deep to reveal anything but enough to tease. I paired it up with a silver necklace and matching dropping earrings, a silver bracelet and lastly my silver heels. I checked myself in the mirror and loved my looks. I took a quick picture to send to my dad before my phone buzzed with a text from Chris announcing his presence downstairs.
I grabbed my silver clutch which contained my phone, tissue and a little make up kit to touch up in case anything came up.
"Wow, you look like a princess" that was said by Carmen before she hugged me as I came down the stairs.
I went out to see Chris and Em already taking pictures. The bright red shirt he wore under his suit matched her red dress perfectly. They were laughing together at a picture hardly noticing me standing right next to them until I coughed to get their attention. Chris turned and looked guilty? Why would he look guilty? At least I was glad someone made Em smile before going for the party.
We took few pictures before heading to the venue of the party. I sat in the backseat allowing Em to sit beside Chris chatting away. I don't know why I felt the need to see Em happy and since she was visibly happy talking to someone who is not me, I allowed her to talk.
We got to the party which was already in full swing. Em left us a while later to go somewhere else. Picking a table, I sat down to watch couples dancing, some drinking and chatting. Its like everyone was excited to leave college. I was too engrossed in my surrounding because by the time I looked up I saw Chris standing beside my chair. His expression told me that he had been saying something and clearly I haven't been listening.
"I'm sorry, what did you say?" I asked
"I asked if you would want to dance with me" he replied
Smiling, I stood up and placed my hand in his outstretched own and allowed him to guide me to the dance floor
Just when we got there, the song hero by Enrique Iglesias came on;

     Would u dance if I asked you to dance?
     Would you run and never look back?
     Would you cry if you saw me crying?
     And would you save my soul tonight?

     Would you tremble if I touched your lips?
     Or would you laugh? Oh please tell me this
     Now would you die for the one you love?
     Hold me in your arms tonight

     I can be your hero baby
     I can kiss away the pain
     I will stand by you forever
     You can take my breath away

     Would you swear that you'll always be mine?
     Or would you lie? Would you run and hide?
     Am I in too deep? Have I lost my mind?
     I don't care, you're here tonight

Each verse of the song struck a chord in my heart and looking at Chris I was sure he felt it too. The song was an unspoken promise between both of us. His eyes were shining like tears were in them even as we were dancing. His eyes for once didn't leave mine.
The song brought out different emotions that I didn't know I had. It reenforced my love for the guy dancing with me and that was when it hit me - I was truly in love with him and I had no doubt that I wanted to spend my future with no one else but him and if I wasn't mistaken, I saw the same reaction in his eyes. As the song rounded up, he twirled me around and pulled me to his chest.
"I love you so much Charlie and you look so beautiful tonight"
"I love you too" I meant every word even as my face was buried in his chest.
He brought my face up to his as we kissed slowly making my eyes close and my heart flutter in my chest. I opened my eyes to see him smiling at me and we moved off the dancing floor.
Taking a drink, we walked hand in hand outside to a small garden beside the party and sat down. I turned to look at him when I saw the expression on his face. It screamed guilty. What could be bothering him?
"Chris what's wrong?"
"Charlie, there's something I wanna tell you" he said avoiding my gaze
I instantly became worried. "You know you can tell me anything so go on"
"Charlie I -
He was cut off when my phone started ringing. I realized it was my dad and made a motion to inform him I was coming back. He nodded and I left.
Dad just told me he would soon be getting home so I should invite Chris and Emily for a celebration. I walked back happily just to see - what the hell is that???? The shock made me release the wine glass I didn't even know I was still holding and it shattered on the floor just like my heart just did