"Be with you"

Chapter 03

The past:

The sky has taken off its day time mask. Weather turned a little gloomy , gentle breeze ran around the sky with immense freedom, kissing the people outside with light windy touches. The lively ness of the day has fallen into distance background, leaving behind the soft hum of the evening, gentle and peaceful.

A fancy resturant at the city outcast stood with dim lighting. As eye catching as it's seems from the outside, the more beautiful it is from the inside. The location is so secretive it's only known by few people.

The road isn't busy either, no matter it's day time or night.

The quiet ness of this place that's what make this resturant uniq in a peaceful way. With staff's moving around delicately with politely speaking to its costomers is another reason to feel at ease.

It's a perfect place for couples.

In the midst of couples, there in a far corner sat a girl, her face bowed staring at the Marvel floor, her thoughts wandering out of place.

" Mam could you like anything else ". Asked a waitress politely, bringing her back from her lost phase.

'Isabella' smile faintly at the waitress " No. I'll let you know later". She tells the girl after receiving her fifths coffee.

Sitting at the corner, her eyes roam around the surroundings .

The interior really captivates her, outside the glass wall the city moved a little quieter then daytime. Isabella watched as the evening quietly passed , welcoming the night.

She looked at her watch , the time is running faster then she needed it to be.

She sigh invisibly, disappointment clear on her face, locking her gaze outside she waits.

" A little more".

She smile to herself . The night passes while she tap the table with her fingers, getting a little impatient.

Isabella bite her lips in nurvesness while her eyes keep glancing at the restaurant's door, everytime the door opening bell reach her ears her heartbeat race.

Too much time pass with her sitting alone that

the couple's around her start to notice her , restless, few of them stare at her long enough to make her feel more nerves then she already is.

She uncomfortably shift in her place, hiding her discomfort with a gentle smile, internally losing her confidence.

She looked at her phone, looking for any massage from that specific person, but met with a blank screen.

The massages send by her stayed unread.

She dial that number for few times now. The phone rang Long enough to give her hope, yet the disconnected sound crushed that little excitement she felt time to time.

Isabella sigh in her mind, her face fall, looking at the couples talking softly, laughing at silly remarks, feeding eachother, some holding hands admiring their lover's, some even dancing with their partner softly, she felt a little jealous. She wanted that too, she had choosen this place deliberately for its romantic environment , and a little privacy she can have with 'Alex' her boyfriend.

" He will came, maybe he got stuck by some work", she console herself.

Isabella remember begging her boyfriend for this date, it took her a lots off efforts, and after a whole week of trying , did he finally agreed to come on this date with her, so he definately will came, she just know.

Thinking back then her mood turned sore. She was over moon when he said yes for the date plan, even tho he should have been the one taking her on a date and not the other way around, after all it's her birthday, but she didn't mind such small matters, she believes reacting negetivly on such small things can harm a relationship, and she want a healthy relationship with him, that last forever.

Beside she wanted to make her this birthday special with Alex, doesn't matter who is in lead.

"He didn't forget about today, right?". Isabella spoke to herself fearing if he seriously forgotten what's today.

She desperately wanted to celebrate today with her boyfriend , yet he didn't show up until now.

Isabella looked at the velvet box on the table, she planned to propose Alex for marriage here, she booked the table specifically for them, even she bought matching rings for them, she picked them with so much hope.

She wanted to give Alex a wonderful memory of them to hold onto. To think of it, they didn't really have much memories together, there is always that lack of communication between them, but not because of misunderstanding, it's just Alex isn't much of a talker.

So she decided to be the one to propose him for marriage , suprising him.

She waited, waited until the restaurant got empty,the evening turned into night, one by one she watched the couple's leaving after the wonderful evening with their loved ones.

Few of them stop by her side, consoling her, she just smile at them showing her greatful ness towards them, but inside she felt like crying.

" Mam ". The same waitress from earlier approach her, she hesitate for a while before choosing her words wisely ," We will be closing soon, if you ", she couldn't complete her sentence ,

"Can I stay a little longer, just a little" Isabella request, the waitress nod, truly understanding her.

Isabella felt bad , they can't wait the whole night for her lover to show up.

She call Alex one last time praying for him to pick up.

"Yes!" Isabella felt relaxed hearing the other line.

"Alex! Where are you, do you have any idea what time is it? How long I've been waiting for?" She asked in one breath, her voice shaking from holding back her tears.

"I'm sorry Isa , I can't make it there, got some problem at home". The other line spoke.

" Problem? What happened?Is everyone alright? Wait I'm coming".

"NO". Alex screamed from the othor side.

Isabella flinched,"Alex"?

"Everyone is fine Isa, it's just a minor problem. I can solve it, you don't have to worry". Isabella exhale a relief breath hearing him.

"Isa, go home, it's already night, I'll make it up with you later, okay"?".

Isabella's face fall, " It's okey. Take care of your health, don't get depressed, we will meet tomorrow", saying she cut the call.

She got up slowly, a sad smile plying on her lips. Her head bowed , she grab the beautifully decorated box she brings with her, " Maybe some other time", she put the box inside her side bag securely, taking a last glance at the table where a birthday cake sat untouched , she got up exiting the restaurant, her steps lazy, shoulders sunken, eye's staring at the concrete floor .

She looked back, her eyes moved to their arranged table, the decoration stood out the most, afterall she decorated it with her own hands. She had high hope for today, from Alex.

She didn't complaint, everyone has their own problem, she understand him.

At last she turned around exiting completely without another glance.

She didn't go home, remembering her friends nagging her for clubbing earlier she took out her phone, there location is still at the club, "Great", a bright smile broke her lips, she didn't call them. Surprising them is more convenient then informing.

To Be Continue...