Chapter 77: Chapter 77

Andrea

“You'll get dizzy if you keep turning,” Alejandro said

His arms found my waist, and he stopped me, pulling me into himself. I felt dizzy for a moment. He held me until my gaze settled.

“This is beautiful,” I said.

Slowly, he removed his arms from my waist, his hands found mine, and he gave it a light squeeze. But what was more beautiful was standing here with him, the man I had fallen deeply in love with. My heart beat loudly behind my chest.

I wanted moments like this to last forever. Moments where we don't need to hide our affection from judging gaze. Moments where we both shared love for similar things and appreciated them together.

“You, my girl, are more beautiful.” He complimented. I smiled no matter how many times he complimented me. Even if he didn't say these exact words, he was always able to ignite something inside of me.

“You have not been in the country for a long time; how did you find this place?” I asked.

“That's a secret,” he said.

I didn't press.

He wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me into himself. My back was pressed into his chest.

My mind reverted to what he said to Nora, and I wanted to know if it was true. I wanted to ask him, but I was scared. And I also want to tell him I love him.

“Did you mean what you said in the hall earlier?” I asked after careful thought. “I said many things at the hall.” He replied, then pressed his lips on my ears.

I threw my head to the side. Regaining myself quickly before the pleasure carried me away, “What you said to Nora.” I said.

He stopped and removed his lips from my ear, “about you being in love with me.” We have never truly defined our relationship. It was clear we were attracted to each other and thought we'd had sex a lot and had done other stuff. I wanted to know how he truly felt, and ultimately, I wanted him to know how I felt about him.

What I felt towards him was genuine and big, not like I felt towards Lucas before; this was something different.

Slowly, he turned to me, “Alejandro, do you love me?” I asked.

My eyes held his. Words may lie, but eyes never lie; at least, that's what we were told.

The moon reflected towards us, and I could see his eyes. “Did you mean what you said to Nora?”

“Anna, I…” he began, then stopped; he took a deep breath. “How do I explain this… how can I…” he smiled and shook his head slowly. I loved his expression, and when I saw his eyes dilate, I confirmed it.

He didn't need to say the word anymore. He loves me.

“Words fail me, Anna.” He said. His hands leave my waist and cup my face.  “You are my light; you have become the most important woman in my life. I love you, and for the first time, I know what true love feels like.” He raises and holds both my hands and gently squeezes them, his eyes never leaving mine.

“You are my light. Believe me when I say I was soaked in darkness before I met you,” he shook his head as if he couldn't believe it, and then you walked into my life like with your sparkle of diamond.”

“You changed everything. You brought light into my world; how do I tell you how you've changed my life? You shaped me into the man who is standing before you. A man who was capable of being loved and to love. You are a brave woman, and I am lucky to have you.”

I felt a tear slide down my cheeks. Never in my life had I thought I'd be hearing something so beautiful. I love you, Anna.” He said.

“I love you too, Alejandro.” He brought his lips down to mine and crashed it on me. He kissed me passionately; it was sweet and filled with all our emotions.

He placed his head on mine and stared at my lips, “you are my woman now.” He declared.

I have always been his woman. “And you are my man,” I said. He smiled and nodded.

He led me to a swing; I sat, and so did he. The swing moved back and forth.

It still felt like a dream. I laid on his chest. We didn't speak words by mouth, but our hearts spoke; it was connected.

Our lovely moment was interrupted when his phone rang. He ended the call without looking at the screen, and soon, the phone rang again.

“You can take the call,” I said.

He straightened when he saw the ID. I saw it, too, and my breath quickened. It was Lucas. Why was Lucas calling him now? Did he find out?

I thought so many things as I watched Alejandro, who had stepped aside to answer the call. This was a reminder of what my love for Alejandro was based on.

I felt guilty. I had to tell Alejandro. I have to tell him about my last relationship with Lucas. He may be mad, but he definitely won't be angry at me forever, right? And it is better, I told him, than him finding out from someone else, especially if that someone else is Lucas.

As he walked towards me, my resolve shook.

This wasn't the right time; he had just confessed that he loved me. But I couldn't shake the thought that Lucas may have told him as he walked closer.

“I have something I want to say,” I said before I could stop myself.

“What is it you want to say?” He asked.

“Well, the thing is I…” I began and paused. I swallowed. This was so hard. No, I can't do this, “is something wrong?” He asked.

“What do you want to say?” He asked.

“Well, I have a…”