".Hope. Just Hope and have Faith. "

Chapter 46 - Information

Isabelle, along with the rest of the team, headed to the program. They made themselves comfortable at the back seats. Miguel was at the front row and Isabelle couldn't help but stare at his direction. He was there. At Isabelle's school. Sitting just less than 5 feet away. She wanted to run, no leap to him. She wanted to hold him and talk to him forever. Isabelle wanted him all to herself. She wanted him, period. But it was only the start of the activity and there was nothing to do but listen to the long talk being given. She was getting bored and so was the rest of the students. They couldn't wait for the break.

At last the speaker announced that they could get snacks at the other side of the hall. Everyone stood up for the prayer. Isabelle's heart pounded. It was time. Their group was also in charge of handing out the food to the guests. Their group was the very first to stand and head to the tables. The visitors gathered around and started to file to a line. Isabelle could see Miguel lining up at the farther back. She sighed. This was going to take long. She thought of what to say. What to do. How to act. In less than 2 minutes she would be able to see him. Close and possibly even hold his hand. They were distributing the packs of food to each participant. But Isabelle's head was not focused on that duty. She gave each snack her eyes constantly searching for Miguel. He was getting closer and closer. If she had a rope she would have probably thrown it at him and pulled it like a cowboy. Her heart was still pounding like crazy. This wouldn't be like the ride in the chariot. This time would be different, Isabelle thought. She would talk to him and he would talk to her. They would have a great time and maybe, possibly, it would lead somewhere to friendship and in the end, a relationship. She winced at the thought. Finally, Miguel reached the table. He first got a cup and some juice from the first station. Then, they were face - to - face. He and Isabelle were just inches apart just like when they were seated beside each other in the chariot, only it would be different as Isabelle thought. They looked at each other, eyes sparkling as bright as the moon. Miguel smiled. Isabelle's heart just stopped then beat so fiercely she could hardly hear anyone in the room. And it was a pretty busy room.

"Hi", Isabelle said. Stuttering in the process. Their eyes still meeting. Isabelle waited for a response. Any response.