".No matter how many times I get hurt because of you, I won't leave you. Because even if I have a hundred reasons to leave you, I'll look for that one reason to fight for you."

Chapter 49 - Decision

They entered a cafe called Skies. Richard opened the door for Isabelle. She smiled. Her heart didn't stop beating fast ever since their encounter at the school's gate. She couldn't believe this was actually happening. It was literally like being in heaven. They picked the right place to stay. The ceiling was painted with beautiful clouds and colorful lights glistening throughout the whole room. Each table had flowers as their centerpiece and it's aroma filled the place. Isabelle really felt that this was all a dream. She was with Richard. The man who made her head spin and her heart grow crazy. She was standing beside him. They were in the same place and this time, they were actually talking to each other. Now, they knew each other. He wouldn't be the "mystery guy" anymore. He would be "Isabelle's guy". The guy who would be there for her. The guy who would offer everything he had just to be with her. The guy who lived to serve her. The guy who would visit her everyday just to say the words, "I love you". The guy who wouldn't be afraid to shout her name to express what he feels. The man that she would call her own. Richard.

"Wow", Isabelle managed to say.
"Glad you like it", Miguel said with a smile that Isabelle couldn't get tired of. It was almost angelic. Heaven, Isabelle thought.
"So how about we take a sit?"
"Sure"

They took the table near the windows. The view was wonderful. The stars lighted the night sky and people walked along the roads. It was a Friday night so the streets were busy from families gathering to watch a movie to couples holding hands at the park. Couples. Isabelle blushed. She was with a guy in a cafe. And not just any guy, he was the guy she loved. She dreamed of this moment for so long. And it was now happening. They were seated across each other. More like a couple than just friends, just acquaintances actually. He was looking at the Menu with such poise. Reading through all the choices.

"So, what will you have? My treat remember?", Miguel asked.

Isabelle was startled. She was so caught up in the moment that she didn't realize she was blankly staring at the Menu. She didn't know what they served. She quickly scanned the Menu; but she couldn't read the words. Her mind wasn't functioning correctly with Miguel looking directly at her.

"How about you pick. It's my first time here so I don't really know what to choose.", Isabelle stalled.
"Well okay then", Richard said with a laugh. A cute laugh Isabelle thought.

Miguel called the waiter and told their orders.

Isabelle suddenly remembered her parents. They must be worried. She hadn't told what had happened and they might still be waiting at the campus.

"Excuse me. Sorry. I forgot to call my parents"
"Ah. I understand. I'll wait."

Isabelle couldn't be dazzled more. She got up from her seat and got to the phone. As expected, her parents were fuming. She told them she was with a friend. But didn't stress further on that. Her mind was back on track. She hung up and suddenly remembered one topic they haven't talked about. Isabelle arrived at their table and seated quietly across from Richard.

"So. Tell me what was happening at the chariot?", Isabelle said with such certainty.