The Heart Never Forgets

Chapter-10

CHAPTER-10

Ethan couldn't sleep at all last night. Yesterday, he danced with Della at the prom night. It was a very normal event. Many people from his class danced with Della. But that night seemed to have changed Ethan. Ethan understands that he has changed. Somehow, he has changed.

He is not the same as before. Ethan doesn't see Della the same way anymore. He can feel Della somewhere inside him. Della was his long-time classmate, a trusted friend, but nothing more than that. But last night's party and Ethan's dance with Della changed everything.

Ethan is now someone new. He couldn't even recognize himself. Yes, he couldn't sleep last night. All night, he felt Della's presence intensely beside him. This had never happened before. He thought of calling Della and telling her everything. But then, after thinking about something, he stopped himself. But he knows he can't stay like this. He wants to see Della right now. He wants to tell Della everything that's on his mind. He wants to tell Della all the thoughts and feelings he's having right now. But will Della understand him?

Ethan couldn't think anymore. He needs to see Della right now. Otherwise, he will die of suffocation. As Ethan got out of bed and stood by the window, a gust of wind came from somewhere and touched Ethan's disheveled hair. A sudden thrill ran through Ethan's mind. He quickly picked up the mobile phone lying on the bed beside him. He fiddled with it for a while, wondering what Della was doing now.

She must be in the bathroom. No, no, maybe she has already taken a shower; maybe she's blow-drying her wet hair. Ugh!! Della must look even more charming with wet hair!! Ethan couldn't wait any longer; he picked up his mobile phone and called Della's number. As soon as the phone rang, Della picked up the call from the other side.

Della: Hello, Ethan, how are you!!

Ethan: What are you doing right now, Della? (Ethan's voice sounded very emotional)

(Della was a little surprised; she thought Ethan might be sick.)

Della: I just finished showering, and I'm getting ready now. But what happened to you, Ethan? Why does your voice sound like that?

Ethan: No, no, I'm fine. (Ethan was very surprised. It happened just as he had thought. Della had just finished showering.) Actually, I wanted to meet you. Will you come?

Della: Ethan, you read my mind! I also wanted to meet you. I was about to call you, but you called me first. Ha...ha...

Ethan was very surprised that Della also wanted to meet him. So, is something happening inside Della, too — something she wants to tell him?

Ethan: Sure, come out of the house; I'll pick you up.

Della: Okay. Come quickly.

Ethan didn't delay any longer. He grabbed his car keys and quickly left.

When Ethan stopped the car near Della's house, he saw her standing outside the main gate. How beautiful Della looked! Ethan stared at Della without blinking. He had never observed Della so closely before. Della was wearing a red top today. It looked great with the blue denim skirt. Ethan opened the car door so Della could get in.

As Della got into the car, Ethan's eyes went to Della's thighs. How beautiful Della looked! Ethan looked away. He brought himself under control.

Della: Where are we going now?

Ethan: Come on, I'll show you a very beautiful place. Ethan took Della up to the top of a high mountain. Della was very captivated by the beauty at the mountaintop.

Della: This is a really beautiful place. Why didn't we come here before?

Ethan: The place was actually hidden from everyone's eyes. There was a forest in front of the mountain. Recently, the mayor cleared the forest to build something. Maybe it will be a tourist motel.

Della: Oh! That would be great. We'll come here again sometime.

Ethan: Della!

Della: Hmm?

Ethan: Do you know, you look very beautiful today?

Hearing Ethan's words, Della burst into laughter. Ethan was startled to see Della laughing like that.

Ethan: Della, why are you laughing?

Della: If you say something funny, I have to laugh.

Ethan: I'm not saying anything funny. I'm serious; you look very beautiful today.

Della: Okay, are you seeing me for the first time or something?

Ethan: What do you mean?

Della: I mean, I'm always beautiful. Ha... ha.