CHAPTER 42
SIA
We laid on the sand watching the stars together. It felt like we are the only ones left in the world. This is a romantic night I don't want to end. I laid beside him looking at his beautiful face, I can't believe this man is all mine. Staying with him brings me so much peace of mind, I feel like staying with him forever and not leaving him.
"The stars are beautiful, I wish I could shine like them. I envy them." I said pointing at the brightest ones.
"Why would you envy the stars? You are more beautiful than them to me. In fact, I prefer being with you than watching the stars." He replied making me blush.
"You're getting this wrong. Everyone prefers the beautiful stars, they all sit under the stars every night just to watch them. People even use telescopes to look at them, I'm nothing compared to them."
"Would you prefer the stars to me?" He asked gazing down at me.
I stuttered, "What? No... No way. The stars are beautiful yes, I love them yes but I love you more. I'd pick you anytime and you know it."
He chuckled, "That was a joke. Don't take it seriously."
I laughed, that was kinda awkward. Even my father knows my love for watching the stars, yet it would not be difficult to choose between him and the stars. There was a moment of silence between us again. Well I have no idea what to say, this place seems peaceful now. It won't be like that when we go back home.
"What are you going to do?" I asked staring at the sky, then I looked at him feeling he may not understand what I am talking about. "About Nina."
He sighed, "Nothing. She will leave when she ought to. I only want her to get better since that will be all I owe her."
"She's not willing to let you go. You see. I won't give up for her either. I'm going to stan up to her and start using my authority. She needs to learn to respect you." I said with authority.
I won't let her near my boyfriend anymore. She needs to understand she's the past, his family won't stop me either. I am determined to stop being a coward, and act bravely like my great grandmother Reina suggested.