I’m sorry, I know I’m stupid- Nathan started.
Yes, you are. But tell me why you’re so scared of me leaving you. Was it something I did ? I asked worriedly.
No, you did nothing princess. You’re perfect. Nathan quickly reassured me.
Then what is it ? I asked.
I just knew what I was doing to you, what I put you through, was so hard and a the complete opposite of what you deserved, especially after having fought a long hard battle against Ryland. I thought eventually you’d realize how stupid I was and get tired of waiting. Nathan admitted sheepishly.
I did think many times that what you were doing was very stupid and unnecessary. I admitted, his eyes focused on me. But if you’d told me you were there because of your dad from the very start, it would have made waiting for you that much more easier. I said genuinely, reaching up to place a hand softly on his cheek. Of course I’d understand you and not blame you. You basically ended up getting kidnapped by your own father and him making you work your way towards freedom is almost slavery. I shook my head. I know you had the purest intentions, and I really am sorry that you got tricked and let down by your father. You don’t deserve that at all. I was upset with you while you were gone not for leaving, but for the way I felt in your absence. But it was a blessing in disguise. I reconnected with my friends, finished my school, and did a lot of productive things for myself. Waiting for you only made my love grow for you. It taught me strength and patience, and it made this moment that much more special. But just know you can trust that my love for you will never change, no matter the situation, the distance, the time. It doesn’t matter to me, because my love for you goes beyond everything. I finished, feeling a tear escape from my brimming watery eyes
You’re too good for me Sky. I don’t deserve you. He looked down at me in awe, wiping away the tear that had escaped.
I wanted to erase that. I wanted to erase any doubts of me loving him. I wanted to show him that he was loved. That he was so much more than he thought. That he was a rare piece of treasure that I had the honor of discovering.
Do you know why I love you ? I suddenly asked.
He silently watched me, not knowing what to say.
That only fed my determination.
I love you because you helped change me in the best way. Because you kept me safe in a time of fear and entrapment. Because you make me laugh and smile and feel like the happiest girl alive without even trying. Because you act all cocky but inside you’re so full of love and compassion. Because you have this tragic past and you have gone through so much in such a short period, but you can still smile and laugh. Because you are strong, inspiring and help everyone around you no matter what. Because you care. God, you care so, so much, that even if the whole world worshiped me, I still wouldn’t feel as precious as I do with you. Nathan, I love you truly, deeply, and eternally. By the time I finished, there were multiple tears streaming down my cheeks.
I was surprised to see a few tears had escaped Nathan’s eyes as well as his striking emotional eyes gazed into mine. Suddenly I was being enveloped in a hug and I instantly clutched on to him.
Words could not describe this feeling. This moment. It was all so perfectly imperfect. I felt a calming shift between us as we held on to each other.
We probably would have stayed that way for the whole night, had there not been a couple of waiters walking towards our little table that we had left behind us a couple meters back.
Hey, the date isn’t over yet. Nathan spoke softly in my ear, pulling back slightly to look at me with a small smile.
You’re the boyfriend that just keeps on giving. I shook my head with a large grin on my face. What more is there ? I asked.
We still need to dance. I did kind of crash your school dance. Nathan smiled apologetically.
I chuckled. Not like I would’ve danced anyways. I rolled my eyes.
You can’t seriously tell me that no guy asked you to dance. Nathan gave me a disbelieving look.
Well there were a few. But you really think I’d dance with another man ? I asked with a raised brow.
Sorry, I know. Insecurities. I’m working on that. Nathan smiled sheepishly at me.
No, we’re working on that. Come on. I grabbed his hand and pulled him back to the lit up gazebo.
We walked back with dried tears on our faces, peaceful smiles, and love-struck expressions. I wonder what the waiters would think of us.
Luckily we didn’t have any awkward encounters with them, because by the time we reached the gazebo, they had cleared up everything and placed the dessert under a silver case, now almost disappearing out of sight. They probably tried to avoid any encounters to give us some privacy, which was appreciated.
I let go of Nathan’s hand as he walked over to a small doc station placed on the ground and chose a song.
A slow smile crept onto my face as I instantly recognized the tune. We didn’t have a certain song to call ours like most couples did, but I think we just found our song.
My thought was correct as I looked up at the intense look in Nathan’s eyes as he stepped to close the space between us and placed a hand on my hip, the other holding my hand. I stared back and placed my free hand on his shoulder, not being able to take my eyes away from his.
We swayed slowly to the beat, not really paying attention to our feet. Our attention was solely on each other. It was an unbreakable connection I felt.
A small smile slipped onto my face and Nathan returned it, pulling me closer as we danced the night away.
We kept dancing like that and lost track of all the songs playing. We danced until my feet were hurting and Nathan had to break away for some water. We agreed it was time to call it a night and silently walked back hand in hand, Nathan leading the way.
I wasn’t expecting any more surprises, so when my eyes landed on the huge resort in front of us once we reached it, my jaw hit the floor.
Nathan… I trailed off in shock. He had once again, left me breathless.
Come on princess, we best get to bed if we want to spend the whole day tomorrow out. Nathan tugged my hand as if we were retiring back to some cheap motel.
I shook my head, following him through the doors.
It took less than five minutes to get checked in, have these polite foreign men carry our bags up, and enter our room on the top floor.
I stepped into the room, still in a daze. Partially from all the dancing and talking we’d done, but now mostly from this huge resort, and now huge room in front of me.
Make yourself at home. I’m gonna take a quick shower. Nathan spoke, walking off to the side.
The room consisted of a spacious living room with a large couch and TV, which had double doors off to the side that opened up to our room with a king sized bed with white marble tiles and beautiful flowers everywhere. It was truly a dream vacation come true.
And all because of this guy. This guy who was treating this as if it were nothing and walking away from me before I could even say a single ‘thanks’.
Hey ! I yelled, running after him. Just as he turned to face me, I attacked him with a hug, catching him off guard.