When She Cries

A Twist of Fate

Night time, the beach was more crowded than ever. We can already hear loud electronic dance music just right outside our windows. A huge neon sign had already been put up, disco lights have been set up, with bean bag chairs and tables on the sides. Definitely, the place is ready.

We changed outfits and had our make up on. I'm wearing a knitted black halter top, white shorts, and flip flops on. Carmela was wearing this one-piece swimsuit, and high waisted shorts, while James has his floral top and denim shorts. We are so ready to party. We walked straight through the crowd and find a place to sit.

" I'll get us some drinks." James slowly walking to the bar to get us some drinks. We were sitting just beside the DJ's booth, surrounded by the loud music from the speaker right beside us and the crowd dancing with beers on their hand, definitely having a great time.

" A wise philosopher once said: Take life with a grain of salt, a slice of lemon and a shot of tequila." James jokingly said as he placed a bottle of tequila on the table. " Tonight will be the night that we unleashed the beast. A Toast to a year of friendship." as he said while handing us each a shot.

So we had a couple of drinks, we added more, and more till we can no longer hear the loudness of the music, we can no longer hear ourselves, we can feel our body dancing to every beat, and just letting it all out. The party went wild, foam party machines were on, people were already soaked, dancing to the music of David Guetta. We decided to hit the dance floor and just danced with a couple of strangers.

After a couple of songs, I was feeling a little dizzy and decided to go back to our table. As I was approaching our table, I noticed that it had already been occupied by another group, so I decided to just go and sit by the bar. I sat by the bar, ordered a margarita shot, as I blankly stared at the people on the dance floor. I suddenly then noticed a man, just across me, was staring at me. He was tall, dark, quite handsome. He was wearing this muscle tee that shows his fine built, and broad shoulders. Basing on what he was wearing, he was maybe around his late '20s. He was drinking his beer while smiling at me. I can't help but notice how charming he looks, he has these braces on, I don't know but I always have a thing with guys wearing braces. He has this clean man cut, that greatly shows his masculine face.

" Stop staring, don't be too obvious. That jerk doesn't want you" I said to myself, as I bowed down and just stare at my drink, trying to avoid his glances.

Then suddenly, I heard a man's voice speaking just behind me " Is this seat taken? My name is Gino, can't help but notice that you are alone. Maybe you can use a little company if you don't mind." offering his hand as he sat right beside me, placed his drink down and was facing right at me waiting for me to answer.

" Oh no, it's fine. I'm not alone, I have my friends over at the dance floor, my knees were shaking that's why I decided to rest." I grabbed his hand, " It's Bella by the way. How about you, are you with your friends?" I smiled back.

" Yeah, same as you, they were also partying on the dance floor. I'm not really a fan of parties, just came here to accompany them, drink a little, and enjoy the view. " raised his voice a little and went closely near me. " I can't seem to hear you, with this loud noise, do you want to go someplace else where we can talk?"

So I grabbed my drink, and we went outside the party. Away from the loud noise, we sat by the shore, staring at the calmness of the sea, and how the moon shone upon it. With drinks on our hands, we decided to talk and exchange stories. His sense of humor caught my attention, the way he speaks, and how he treats me with utmost respect. Despite my obvious signs of intoxication and vulnerability, he did not take advantage of me. We did have a great time, we were not able to notice that we had already been talking for hours, the sun was almost up. So he decided to take me back to my room.

" Do you believe in destiny? " I told him as I was staring straight at him. I was waiting for him to ask for my number since I would love to stay in contact with him.

Instead, he just smiled, and by surprise, he grabbed my waist and pull me right close to him, kissed me on the lips, and said " This night was perfect, if this is a twist of fate, then I believe that we'll meet again." He slowly makes his way back to his room.

I walked back to my room, saw my friends dead sleeping on their bed. I took a shower and decided to lay down. I was still in awe of how perfect the night was. I never expected to meet and enjoy someone else's company. Never expected to meet someone like him, who simply took my breath away in just one simple kiss. Even if we were not able to exchange numbers, and even if I only knew him by his first name, it was still one date night to remember. If this is fate, then definitely we will meet again soon.