Not Sorry I Left

Chapter 28

It has been two weeks since we came back from the trip. Tomorrow is Cyrus's older brother birthday party  and I had been invited.

"Hey Grandma, can I attend a friends birthday tomorrow please?
Please!Please! Please! Grandma."

"Okay, you can go but you have to be back before midnight."

" Okay, thanks Grandma." I said hugging her tightly.

"Goodnight Grandma."

"Goodnight too dear"

Then my preparations started. I made one card for Cyrus's brother and start selecting cloths for the party, and finally everything completed and I went to sleep. Only one thing was in my mind all the time The Party. I was waiting for the night to end and the party to begin.

Next morning Grandma was surprised to see me, no alarm, no Grandma's warning just I woke up by myself. The whole day had passed and now its party time.

Cyrus was picking me up for the party.

I better get dressed before he arrives.
I decided to wear a dress to the party. It is a fairly short and flows out at my hips. It has a nice tan/pink floral pattern and I have an off white cardigan on top. Since we're probably going to be doing a lot of dancing, I wear a pair of white converse. Cute yet comfy. Grandma curls my hair a little and pin the sides back.

"Rita! You look adorable!"

"Thanks Grandma."

"What time is it?!7:26 he should be here anytime."

Suddenly! there was a knock at the door.

"I told you Grandma." I said as I hurried to open the door.

"Hey Rita!" he smiles.

"Hey."

He reaches his hand out for a handshake. I gingerly let my hand escape my side and grab his hand. But instead of squeezing my hand like I thought he would, he bent down and kissed it!He looked up at me and said "I look forward to spending the evening with you." I gasped and my other hand traveled to my mouth. I felt my face burning as I blushed deeply.

"Alright love, shall we go?"

He called me love. OMG! I remain calm on the outside, but I'm freaking out big time.

"Yeah sure! Let me say goodbye to Grandma."

We walked over to his white jeep. It's way shinier up close than it was far away. From out here, it looks like the seats are leather, but I can't quite tell. I reach for the door handle but Cyrus lightly grabs my wrist. I take a step back and tilt my head in confusion.

"Allow me," he gave me a warm smile that melted me to the core and opened the door. Slightly blushing I thanked him and climbed in the car.  Once I was in, he shut my door and walked around to his side. Nice seats. I was right; leather. He hopped in and turned on the car.

Cyrus had been driving in silence for a while, but he broke the silence.

" So Rita. Do you live with your Grandma alone?"

"Yes."

"Where are your parents?"

"They passed away a long time ago."

" I am sorry for asking that." He said as he put his hand that wasn't on the wheel on my thigh and squeezed lightly, making me gasp a little.

"It's okay I am over it now."

"You really are a strong girl." He said.

A heavy blush ran up my face and I turned to look out of the window.

We sat like that for a little bit in silence. His hand on my thigh while I looked out the window. It was starting to get a bit awkward, so I decided to break the silence. I turned to him and said, this is really a nice car is it yours?"

He seemed slightly startled by my sudden words. His hand still on my thigh. I wish he would move it higher... wait, what am I thinking?...

He spoke. "Yes it was a gift from my Dad on my 16th birthday party."

"Really? That's so cool!"

Once we reached at the party. Cyrus found a parking spot close to the entrance.

I was reaching for the door handle when Cyrus grabbed my wrist again. "Love, I thought we've been through this, allow me." I giggled, put my hands in my lap and waited for Cyrus to open the door. He opened it and reached out a hand which I gratefully accepted.