The One That Got Away

Chapter 4

"Wow, that dress is pretty nice"

"Just that dress Marco?"

He picked me up driving his father's Lexus SC, Marco's family was rich, Ryan and he was actually cousins.

"So your daddy allowed you to drive the car," Dad said while leaning against the wall.

"Oh my gosh, if I know he just drives that car without permission" and I stared at Marco.

We said goodbye and will then pick up Meya.

"Who chose your dress? You?"

"Yes, I like the color, why? You said I should wear nice"

"Yeah you look really gorgeous Chloe, well just tonight okay!"

And I looked at him.

"You don't really know how to compliment right?"

Marco is the same as Ryan back then, he always likes to tease me to get my attention. Up to the present, Marco and I are still friends, he is actually a successful entrepreneur just like his dad, he already has a family of his own, I am a bit jealous of him because he has this bright future ahead of him.

"What? If you keep on staring at me like that, I might fall for you"

"Crazy!"

Finally, the three of us arrived in the area. We can already hear the sound of the sound system in the hall, everyone is busy doing their make-up, retouching, and fixing themselves before the program start.

We just stood next to the gate, we haven't entered since it's still a bit hot inside and we don't want to get sweaty yet.

And then a red Honda civic stopped in front of the gate. I know it was him. I rested deeply and suddenly I remembered, I should have been there instead of her, the fate of our past is playing with me. I really don't understand why I'm back here with them knowing that I won't be able to be with him either. Dear Universe is this a trick or what and then the other side of me is saying that maybe it's better that we don't stay together this another time, maybe his fate will change, so I can tolerate it, If this is another tribute to repay what I owe to him, I can do it.

"Wow they are back together, Mariane and Ryan are really good" a lot of people gossiping behind my back, well even I can say that they are really nice together but them inside I am actually shouting for help, the pain in the eye, the pain inside! If only I could drink and sleep, I feel like I want to go home!

No way!

And then they walk together as if they are the king and queen of the night. Everyone was so happy with them, I can see him smiling. It's okay, even in the distance, even if I'm not with you now, it's okay, the important thing is that you're happy and okay, I can bear the pain. And when they passed in front of us, I just bent down and took another deep breath. Breath in and out Chloe!

"Chloe, what's wrong?" Marco asked.

"You're going to say no again? How many days have I noticed you like that?" Meya suddenly replied.

It's like I'm really going to give up, I need them both. Will they understand me?

"Okay okay, after this event, can we hang out? I'll tell you two the truth but promise me, only the three of us must know about my secret, promise?"

"You can trust me but this Marco, are you sure we'll take him with us?"

"Hey Meya, you might want to clean up on Monday!"

"Let's go in" I invited them both.

The hall was well decorated. There were red and white balloons, flowers made of crepe paper, and there was a stage where the PROM NIGHT was glued. The music was Jazz, everyone is trying their best to synchronize their movements with the groove.

Now everyone is dancing and I don't seem to want to stand at the table but then Marco asks and the teacher told us that everyone has to dance so I have no choice.

We dance in the middle of the crowd, Meya is dancing with Carlos, just a random guy from our class who likes Science.

A song Misty by Johnny Mathis is playing.

Marco is silent, he just dances with me and he is indeed a gentleman this time.

And we are interrupted by a voice backstage, maybe from a teacher.

"Okay don't stop dancing, here is some twist to give you tonight, when I count three, you have to change your partner in your right, okay? In 1-2-3 Change!"

I turn around and laugh like a kid because it seems exciting when suddenly someone grabs my waist to catch me and there he is right in front of me.

"Ryan?" my eyes widened but he just smiled at me. I blushed.

"Got you," he said and smile.