Love Me Like You Did

CHAPTER 19

Amelia’s POV:

Catering is done. All I need is a dress. I’m on a roll today. I just remember that I will also be needing some music to play on her birthday and speaking of music. Shoot! I forgot about the singing competition. Damn! The competition will be held on last Friday of the month and everyone will be there. At least, I already have a song. All I need is to find a partner. I will worry that on Monday, I still have dress to find.

After hours of searching, I found the perfect dress; it is a silver lace cocktail dress. The dress has a see through corset back design. I love it. Better pay it now. Planning a party is hard work but in the end everything would be worth it.

My moment was interrupted when car honk at me. Why do they have to ruin the moment? The car honk again. Seriously, the road is wide and technically I’m in the sidewalk. What the hell is his problem? I turn to the around to face the owner of the car. Hell, I’m pissed but my mood changes when I saw Nathan smiling at me.

“Am I stranger?” He joked. “Nathan.” I smiled as I approach him. “What are you doing here?” I asked but he gave me a shrugged. “Nothing much, just chilling around. How about you, what are doing?” He asked. Seeing Nathan’s happy face made me sighed in relief, I thought that he was mad and the friendship between him and Quiel would be over.

“Nothing much, I was just running some errands. I was just about to go home.” I said. “Come on” he offered. “Let me give you a ride this time.” Is it just me or is it just my feeling that it’s probably better to walk than to ride with him?

“It’s okay” I said with full smile. “I still have one more errand to stop by.” I was planning to visit the music store for next week but I guess that will change. “But I thought you are about to go home?” He asked as if I’m lying. “I was. The music store is just the same way.” I said. It was a half lie and half-truth. Lie because I don’t plan on going to the music store but the music store is just the same way from my house.

“I see, I can give you ride then. I mean, I’m not doing anything,” He said. Nathan can tell that I was about to refuse, which I am so he interrupt me. “I will not take no for an answer. We are friends right?” he said. We are friends so maybe riding with him is not a bad idea. Besides, I can ask him if he is angry.

Probably that’s my weird feeling so let’s just ignore it. Pushing aside my weird feeling, I slowly nodded and got into his car. “Thanks” I smiled. “No worries” he said as he start the engine and started driving. “What are you going to do on the music store?” he asked. “I’m just looking for some music to play on my grandma’s birthday.” I said with all honesty. Better get that crossed out on my itinerary.

“That is so sweet of you” He said. “Are you trying to surprise her?” He asked and I nodded. “However, she doesn’t know that there will be a surprise party. All she knew was a simple party like she had before. I said. “Anything I could help with?” He asked. I looked at him shocked. Seriously, we wanted to help out? He is such a nice friend. “Actually, I have everything covered.” I smiled. “Except for the music which I’m about to pay a visit.”

Our talked was interrupted when Nathan pulled in front of the music store. “Here we are.” He said as we both got out of the car. “Have you got any songs on your mind?” He asked. “Probably I wanna grow old with you. That is grandma and grandpa’s theme song.” I said. “Nice choice. “ He smiled.

We both got inside and search for songs in different kinds of genres. Nathan gave some ideas which I think is cool. He told me to add some millennial love songs and old songs that have been revive. He is a genius.

After we got everything we need, we decided to hit the road. Nathan and I had a blast inside his car where he would lip sync some songs. I find really funny. What if he could be my partner? I’m comfortable around him and Madi also mention that she is okay me getting close to Nathan so why not asked him.

I should probably ask him on Monday. Because of the music store, I have tons of music in my head that I wanted to sing on the competition. I need to write them down just in case. We finally reached my house where he got out first and quickly went to the passenger side to open my door.

Is it just me, because for a moment, I thought I saw Quiel. Weird……………

Nathan opened my door and I got out and thank him. As soon as he closed the door, Aunt Paula and grandma came out. “Amelia, Sweetheart you’re back. And, I see you brought a visitor?” Grandma said with a huge smile on her face, same goes with Aunt Paula. Whatever they are thinking, they got wrong.

Sorry grandma and Aunt Paula but you granddaughter and your niece has a zero love life. Keep dreaming……………….

“Hi Mrs. Falcon, Hi Aunt Paula, good evening” Nathan greeted and that didn’t stop the two from smiling and having some fan girl moment. Nathan is sure is popular in my house. “Good evening to you as well Nathan.” My grandma said. “I just dropped Amelia home.” Nathan said, unsure about what he’ll say next.

“I can tell.” My grandma said, more like teasing. Sensing this awkward aura, Nathan to say good bye my grandma stopped him. “Why don’t you stay for dinner?” Grandma asked. Nathan was about to use refuse when grandma cut him. “I wouldn’t take no for an answered.” She said.

Nathan and I looked at each other remember what he said earlier. “If that’s the case Mrs. Falcon, I’ll stay for dinner.” Nathan smiled. The four went inside the house ate dinner.

“Thanks for the dinner and for the cake.” Nathan said as he show me the box of cake that I gave him. “It was nothing. It’s the least I can do for you and for grandma.” I smiled. “I like your grandma, she is so cool.” Nathan chuckled. “Believe me; she likes you better than me.” I joked and we both laughed.

“So this is good night?” Nathan said as he went inside his car. “Good night” I said as I wave good bye and he drove off. Once Nathan’s car was gone, I accidently looked across the street where I saw Quiel who happens to be in his porch. Did he saw everything? Why do I care?

I decided to wave at him but instead of waving back at me, he got up and slams the door. Someone is angry.