Chapter 26: Second First Date

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Marriya's PoV

"This has been so fun!" I exclaim, moving my hand towards the car door handle.

"It has!" Emily laughs. "I forgot how fun it was to be with you."

"Thanks," I say, rolling my eyes. "Are you sure you can't come in? You have to meet the boys and Rydel!"

"Yeah," she murmurs in response, her eyes glazing over. "I would love to meet them, but today really doesn't work. I'm really sorry."

"It’s fine," I reply. "Text me?"

"As soon as I get home,” she promises.

"Bye!" I call as she drives away.

Sighing softly, I begin the journey up the lawn to my house. Swinging the door open, I run up the stairs and into my room. Just as I am about to flop down into my bed, I notice something. A white piece of paper with messy handwriting scripted across it.

My beautiful Marriya,

It has come to my attention that we have never gone on a real first date. I've been so busy lately, but that is no excuse. I will be home from tour rehearsal at 6. Put on the dress and be ready by then.

- Ross

Glancing down, a notice a flowing purple strapless dress, a black pair of six inch pumps, and a small black box.

Curiosity consumes my mind as I take the box in my hand. Pulling it open, I am shocked by the contents of it.

Nothing.

“What the?” I murmur, tipping the box upside down to be sure I’m not missing anything. Another small white slip of paper falls onto my bed, again sparking my interest

I guess you will just have to wait and see.

-R xxx

I bite down on my lip, smiling to myself. I really like Ross, but even that doesn’t cut it anymore.  I think I might…

“No,” I murmur softly. “I can’t”

I don’t know how many times I’ve told myself that lately; all I know is that is isn’t working.

A loud bling from my phone draws me from my thoughts.

From: Sam Davis

Maroon 5 – It Was Always You

From: Sam Davis

It took me this long to tell you, and that is the biggest regret I will ever have. I love you, Marriya, every beautifully broken piece about you <3

My fingers literally shaking, I click the link.

Woke up sweating from a dream

With a different kind of feeling

All day long my heart was beating

Searching for the meaning

Hazel eyes,

I was so color blind

We were just wasting time

For my whole life

We never crossed the line

Only friends in my mind

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