".if i have to choose between loving you, and breathing. I would use my last breath to say I LOVE YOU. "

Chapter 29 - Alone

Isabelle was out of breath. She was at the canteen. Instant flashbacks came to her as to why she was standing at the empty room. That was humiliating. Embarrassing. Her heart was beating fast not just from the running. She instantly felt nothing. She wanted to sit down but her feet didn't move. Why did she ran off? Why did her stupid hair have to impair her vision. It was cold enough that she was all alone. No one to comfort her, no one to ask for advice. She can't exactly ask for help from a bunch of cafeteria ladies. Right? The bell rang, it was time to head up. Isabelle sighed and started upstairs. Everything went by like lightning. She didn't feel a thing. There we're people passing by, laughing and smiling as they headed for the ceremony; but Isabelle didn't hear them nor did she recognized their existence. She was lonely and alone. Maria forced a smile on her, but to no avail. The day passed by with sadness, like a stormy cloud was above her. One single moment made her feel like she was in hell. The chariot was once again in front of her. Isabelle slouched on the comfy seat. Tears were starting to build up; but she didn't give in, no guy was worth it. She stared straight into the road and looked at the beautiful sky. They were approaching the gate and sitting on a bench was a guy whom Isabelle knew could never break her heart.

".If you love someone you would be willing to give up everything for them, but if they loved you back theyd never ask you to.". "

Chapter 30 - Dazed

Isabelle couldn't believe her eyes. She blinked twice and he was still sitting there. A bit sleepy but still breathtaking, Miguel was staring right at her. Her heart was beating like a railroad train with broken breaks. Isabelle couldn't take her eyes off Miguel. It's like their eyes were locked if not glued to each other. She wanted to scream her lungs out, get out of the chariot and run to him with open arms; but with her parents sitting right in front of her that was completely impossible. Isabelle was trapped in his eyes, she couldn't hear anything except for her 'beating faster' heart. It was like there was no one around them, just her and Miguel dazed by each other's presence. They were approaching the entrance but she wanted to stay there. The chariot was moving quite a pace. For the whole duration of arriving near the village gate, Miguel and Isabelle somehow gained a spark between them. Isabelle couldn't stop looking at him neither could Miguel back. They were in a different place, a different universe and a different time. Their heart beat as one. And as the chariot surpassed the gate, Miguel was out of sight. Isabelle was still dazed and her heart was still beating like crazy. She was completely red and her hands were shaking. Was that a sign? Did Miguel actually have feelings for her? Or was Isabelle on her way to an unending dream opposite of reality.

". If God is the DJ, then Life is the dance floor; Love is the rhythm, and You are the music. ."

Chapter 31 - Insomnia

It was in the middle of the night and Isabelle was still thinking of that encounter with Miguel. She couldn’t sleep. All she thought about was Miguel’s eyes and the spark that went between them. She forgot all about Juanito and the humiliation he had witnessed, it all faded away because of Miguel. It was always Miguel who made her feel great about herself when Juanito made it worse. It was he who makes her feel the prettiest girl in the world when his eyes look at only hers. It was him who makes her smile even at the slightest movement. And it was him who gives her hope that possibly, she has a chance at love. Isabelle wasn’t sure if Miguel was feeling something for her, if this was all an illusion of hers. But after that incident at the village gate, there was chance. They didn’t know each other’s name; they didn’t know anything about each other. It would be a needle in a haystack moment if they were to be together. It wasn’t near possible nor close to impossible. Everything will depend on fate, the destiny that would hold them together. She didn’t know what to expect, what to do. All she knew was, she would see Miguel tomorrow and let whatever happen flow as is. And with that, Isabelle smiled happily to sleep.

".My night has become a sunny dawn because of you."

Chapter 32 - Mom

Isabelle got up with a smile on her face. She hummed graciously while descending the stairs. Her mother looked up with a curious expression on her face.

"You look happy."
"It's such a wonderful day, Don't you think?"
"Yeah, sure; but there's something else"

Isabelle didn't mind her mother's statement, she strode swiftly to eat her breakfast. She woke up a little bit earlier than usual and her movements were happier. Her mind was still on last night's encounter with Miguel. His brown, attractive eyes. Her heart melted and beat faster. Her lips turned into a smile. Her mother eyed her suspiciously.

"So how's school?"
"Great! A little bit loaded with assignments, but other than that. It's Wonderful!"
"School, wonderful? You're acting strange."
"The weather maybe?". Isabelle tried to make her voice sound even. Her mother didn't buy it.
"Hung - out with some boy lately?"
"No. Not really. Nobody in school really attracts me" Except maybe one she thought.
"Sure?"
"I'm sure. Gotta go take a bath now."

Isabelle strode with the same gracious steps, with a little edginess now. Her mother gave her a curios smile; but waved it away.