Greatest Story Never Told: Part XII

If there was a time I can truly say my heart skipped an entire beat it would be in this moment exactly.

One Sunny and very hot day I had gotten a call very early in the morning. I remember I was irritated because it was 9am on a Monday after a long 7 day work week (not a morning person)

“If no ones dying I’m hanging up” I had grunted.

“Well then in that case I’m getting attacked by a shark. Ahhh shark” and I knew it was the queen of my heart. She laughed and said “it’s 9am Alexander wake up and meet me at the pier.”

“Which one?”

“Santa Monica. 4:30pm. Not 4:31 not 4:49. 4:30pm. Be there or were no longer friends.” Then she hung up. I sat there and thought of a million things but the one thing I did know was I needed to be there I wasn’t going to miss my shot. Maybe this was it. My shot to show my queen how much I cared for her. So I went and got a much needed hair cut and left around 1ish. I got to the pier around 3pm and grabbed a bite to eat. I passed by a flower shop and battled with myself to get her some but I just decided it was too forward of me to get them. I parked and sat in my car for a little until it was close to 4:30 I started walking and got to the entrance of the pier and stood there. 4:30 came and went and it was now 4:40pm I was about to call her until I saw her standing and watching the ocean waves hit below. And I saw her turn, see me and smile. She motioned for me to come and she said She knew I had gotten here at 4:30 but she wanted to make me wait. So I stood by her and joined in her wave watching. Then soon it turned into people watching. I didn’t want to move because the breeze was giving me the sweet smell of her coconut shampoo. Then she asked if I was ready. I told her yes and then she said something that made me grateful I didn’t buy those flowers. “Jake and Ashley are waiting for us at the amusement park so since I had the drinks last time you got the tickets right? “ she smiled and I agreed. She never told me this wasn’t a trip for both of us. I felt my heart break because I really had so much hope this was it but I was just happy she had invited me out. We met up with our friends and went on several rides. I also learned as brave as she was. She was scared of roller coasters and spinning rides. She didn’t want to go on them but Ashley begged her to so she agreed. We went on the roller coaster and we sat together as soon as we reached the top before the drop she grabbed my arm and buried her face into it and told me to make sure she doesn’t fly off. I laughed and grabbed her hand and held it. She didn’t let my hand go. My heart was beating in my throat. It felt so right to hold her like this even if it was just cause she was scared. I never wanted it to end. We got off and went to the picture counter. Jake laughed at his expression and said if we were buying the picture and I said I’ll buy it no problem. The only reason I bought it was because in that picture, my queen was holding onto me. I had my chin on the top of her head. I loved how we looked together. Eventually nightfall came and Jake and Ashley decided to go to dinner. Reyna didn’t want to leave. She wanted to conquer her fear and go on the Ferris wheel. She begged and begged for them to go at least once but they said why don’t you guys go and then u guys can meet us at the restaurant. We all agreed and we got in line. We talked and talked while we waited. We finally got to the top of the line and got on. She was sitting on the opposite side of me and she was just staring down. With her eyes closed. Then she jumped up and said “I can’t do it. I’m so scared.” She had tears in her eyes and I told her to come sit beside me. And we can conquer this together. She said no at first that she wanted to get off but then I grabbed her hand and said “it’s okay I won’t let anything happen to you” she agreed and sat next to me. And the Ferris wheel started going up. It went around a few times and then we stopped at the top.

“Wow. So this is what the top looks like. It’s beautiful.” I told her, “see this wasn’t too bad you were being a cry baby for nothing” she laughed and slapped my arm “you jerk. Being scared of heights is a legit fear. You know Josh always refused to come here. He always said it’s a waste of time and money. He hates doing anything spontaneous. I have gotten so used to doing these kinds of things by myself. I used to just look pathetic but now with my baby I don’t look as lonely. But I miss her. I work way too much and I can’t trust her dad with her right now he’s working a lot too plus with school, she would be so neglected. Just sucks. I can’t imagine how it must feel for you. I’m sure you miss your son.” Which was true. I was finally able to talk to him everyday. The judge had decided she was being too cruel to not even let me talk to him so he calls me every day at noon via FaceTime. But seeing how much he has grown has made me sad I was missing it. “How about we change the subject and talk about anything else. I don’t want us to get too sad” she responded with how about you tell me, what is your favorite book. “I don’t know I don’t really read. Do you?” “Yeah I love to read. I have no idea why but sadly my favorite book is about a tragic love story. The Great Gatsby. Out of allllll the books I’ve read. This one. Is the only one I can re read a million times. I can’t wait to see the movie!” I then told her sometimes the greatest love story is one you never look for. That it can sometimes start without even thinking of it. She smiled and then grabbed my arm and just sat there and said “let’s just enjoy the view.” I knew she had kinda shot me down and I took the win of just having her on my arm again. We got off the ride and proceeded to leave. We had both parked pretty far and she said she was getting tired. So I asked her if she wanted me to carry her and she laughed and didn’t agree at first until she said “alright but give me a piggy back ride and I’ll buy u a juicy steak yeah?” She sat on the bench took off her sandals and jumped on my back and I carried her the whole way. We then drive separate cars to the restaurant and ate an amazing dinner. Jake and Ashley left first. And we sat by our cars still talking. We were about to leave when I had handed her a little flower I had picked off the front of the restaurant earlier. She smiled and told me “white roses are my favorite.” I then hugged her and told her to drive safe. She gave me a huge hug around my neck this time and then it happened. Our first “romantic movie moment” as she calls them. We locked eyes and just stood there. I felt like we had been transported into another world that only her and I existed. I felt her eyes peering into my soul. It felt like a magnet was wanting to pull me into her lips. She moved a little towards me and so did I. My heart pounding and my mind about to explode that I was about to kiss my queen. She then pulled away when we were so close to kissing. “Let’s not ruin it just yet Alexander” smiled and patted my shoulder and gave me a kiss on the cheek. “thanks for the flower & drive home safe. I’ll see you later” she got in her car and drove off. I stood there just holding my cheek. I felt like if I moved my legs would give out. Even more now I was entering her heart. There was NO way I was backing down now.