Chapter 3

*After School*

I have an appointment with Doctor Gordon...about my legs of course so I just went to the hospital."Ms Asher, Doctor Gordon is ready to meet you now" said the nurse.

I walked into the room and Doctor Gordon said "Hello Shayna, how are things going now? Is still hurting?", I said "No, I'm fine but it kind of hurts a bit if I try to do some stretching...this is normal right?" he just replied "That's totally normal, you can't put too much pressure on your leg okay..so you will be going to do some check-up with the nurse and then you will be good to go" I just nodded.

After the check-up, I decided to go to the mall so I text Shasha to join me 'Hey babe, I'm on my way to the mall so do you want to join me?' Then I just wandered around the mall and I saw Luke at a Men's Store.

I waited for him to come out and I surprised him by saying 'OMG!! ARE YOU LUKE ANDREWS!" plus I hugged him like I'm his crazy admirer.

He just laughed at me and said: "Hey Shay, you know that you need to work more on your humor traits". I said "Oh come on you are no fun...I thought you were supposed to be in London as the guest dancer in Nutcracker?? ".

"I finished earlier...I missed my girl" Luke said while giving me a sad face.

I grin and gave him a peck on the cheek ."Seriously on the cheek?? That is my 'welcome back home' present?" he said. I laughed and dragged him by the arms.

We both went to Starbucks to catch up with each other then I got a text from Shasha 'Sorry girl, just woke up hehe...so why don't you just come to my house?' I replied 'Sure thing...I will be there in a few hours... just hanging out with Luke'

"Who are you texting, babe?" asked Luke. "Just Shasha... So how was the show in London?" I said. Luke told me about his dance in London. To be honest, hearing his story makes me miss dancing, but it is also making me happy seeing Luke's career starting to become successful as a dancer. We both got caught up in our talk until I realized it was already late evening.

"I should go now...I told Shasha that I am going to hang out at her house." I said.

"Okay. Let me drive you there... I take no for an answer, Shay" said Luke. Then, we both went to his car and left the mall.

It takes less than 10 minutes to arrive at Shasha's house. I thanked Luke for driving me there and gave him a kiss.. this time on the lips. I pulled away from the kiss and he was grinning at me.

"Now that is a kiss," said him

"Shut up, I love you," I said, grinning back

"I love you too"

Shasha's mother let me inside the house, then I went to Shasha's bedroom and I found her sleeping on the bed with a book on her face. I chuckled and put the book aside, I didn't want to wake her up so I decided to finish my homework.

Then, I got a text from Luke.

" Hello, Miss Shayna Asher. Congrats, you just won a date with the famous dancer Luke Andrews for tomorrow evening."

"WOW REALLY?? I AM SO LUCKY THESE DAYS. But I need to check my schedule if I'm free tomorrow evening."

"Very well then, the dress code is going to be fancy and formal."

" Luke, you know that you don't have to take me to a fancy restaurant for our date."

" I am willing to do anything for you, beautiful."

" I will pick you up at 7 pm tomorrow. xoxo love you"

"Alright, love you too."

Suddenly, Shasha said with a smirk on her face " well someone got a date huh". I was shocked by her sudden reaction. "I thought you were asleep??. Since when did you wake up?" I said.

"Since you started chatting with Luke," said Shasha. "Whatever, well you are going with me to the mall tomorrow after school, right?" I said.

"HELL YES! SHOPPING!"

Later, I and Shasha were having some girl talk, dinner, and studying until it was midnight so I decided to walk home. When I arrived at my house, I saw my mother's car at the front of my house.

'Wait...mum is home??'

I quickly went inside the house because she was going to freak out if she knew I walked home in the middle of the night by myself.

Once I stepped in the house, my mother said "WHERE THE HELL HAVE YOU BEEN?? It's the middle of the night and you didn't even answer your phone... you scared the shit out of me, Shayna".

"Sorry mum, I just got back from Shasha's and my phone is dead. You came home?".

"Of course I came home. Your father called me" said, my mother

"I'm sorry...I didn't mean to shout at you, honey... I guess 'overprotective mother's mode' in on " said my mother.

I hugged my mother to calm her down and said: "where is dad??". My mother immediately grabbed her phone and called someone who I assume is my dad. "She is home...yeah I know, just tell them it was a false report," said my mother. 'false report??'

"What false report, mum?? Don't tell me that..."

"Well you didn't answer your phone and it is the middle of the night so your father and I had to..." said my mom.

"MUM! WHY DO YOU NEED TO CALL THE POLICE INSTEAD OF CALLING SHASHA??!"

"We will talk about this later when your father is home," said my mother.

When my father is home, he just hugs me and sits next to my mother. At that time, I was worried because the last thing that I want to hear from my parents is 'your dad and I decide to separate our ways' or anything that is related to 'divorce'. Then, my mother starts to talk...

"Your father told me that this morning, you go to school with Shasha, right?" said her.

I just nodded.

"Why do you need to lie, Shayna? The moment Shasha answered my call, I knew that you weren't with her so tell us why did you lie?" said my father.

"Shay, we are worried about you. This attitude is so not you. It's been weeks you are avoiding us. You are not answering my text and my calls" said, my mother.

"I....."

"I what Shayna?" said my father.

"I...I lied because I figured that I needed some time alone just by myself and took some fresh air. I am a human too... as far as you know that both of you need sometimes alone.. so am I."

My parents seemed guilty after hearing what I said. To be honest, I felt really good after telling them what I felt about the argument because I do need sometimes alone and I just wanted them to know that I will be going to be fine alone.

Then, I just went straight to my room because I'm afraid that I might hurt my parents if I say too much. I spent the night figuring out about my life. The disappointment in me just wishing that my parents would just be there for me and not for their work.

*fast forward to Shopping time*

"So what is the dress code for the date?" said Shasha. "Cooper said it's going to be fancy and formal," I said.

Dress after dress I tried until I saw a beautiful red dress and decided to try it on.

"Shay...you look stunning girl! Luke definitely gets his jaw drop seeing you like this" said Shasha.

"He better do," I said playfully

*The evening*

My mother knocked on my bedroom door and said "are you done, honey? Luke is here downstairs." Then she took a look at me and said "You look, beautiful sweetheart. I think I am going to cry... you have grown up so quick".

"Stop it, mum... it's just a date, not my wedding or something okay?" I said while giving my mother a hug. My parents and I seem alright but we never really talk about my confession.

I went downstairs and saw Luke is talking to my dad, they seem to get along really well. My dad noticed me and said "Wow...Luke, you better take care of my princess and you are such a lucky guy to have her. Shay, you look beautiful."

Luke turned around and said, "I am such a lucky guy".

He walked closer to me and gave me a kiss on the cheek and whispered "sooo beautiful baby". I smiled and said "not bad for yourself" then give him a kiss on the cheek.

I and Luke said goodbye to my parents and went inside his car. For about 30 minutes of driving, we arrived at the restaurant. I was impressed with the design and I just looked at Luke shockingly then said "It must be expensive, babe. How can we afford the food??". Luke just gave me an assured smile.

"With you looking like this and here with me...all of this is going to be worth it baby," said Luke.

I held Luke by his arm and we both went to the receptionist. The staff greeted us gracefully and asked "Name sir?" and Luke answered "Luke Andrews".

The staff led us to our table and we sat down in our seats. Luke held my hand and said, "Do you like it?".

"I love it...It's been a while since our last date." I said.

"I'm sorry, I have been busy with dance and all that stuff. I have exciting news to tell you" Luke said.

Then, a waiter came to take our order. Somehow I felt quite anxious about the news.

"So what's the news?"

"Some company in Paris contacted me and wanted me to be in their company!. They are willing to pay me 2 times higher than my payment now."

"OH MY! Congratulations babe! But in Paris? That means you are going to live there...aren't you???" I asked nervously.

"Well yeah, I guess...Hey..things will be just fine, we can still facetime each other, text and I promise that I will be visiting whenever I have a week off"

I was about to speak but I got interrupted by the waiter which I don't blame him for because he was just trying to fulfil our order. So I and Luke continued to dig in our food before anything happened.

We finished our meal then Luke paid for the food and both of us went into Luke's car.

"I am going to take you somewhere okay...You will love it" said Luke.

"May I know where the place is?" I said. Luke ignored my question and focused on driving.

When we arrived, Luke covered my eyes with a blindfold. "You must prepare a lot right?" I said giggly. Luke said, "Anything to make up with my girl...and 1...2...3..". He uncovered my eyes and I saw a beautiful scenery with the sky full of stars.

"It's... it's beautiful Luke!!" I said and I pecked Luke on the lips.

Luke smiled and said "I know..I know..such AMAZING BOYFRIEND AM I RIGHT?!". I giggled and we both sat down on the blanket that Luke prepared.

"Babe, about the moving thing...I'm sorry okay if it's upset you. I hope you understand, it's my opportunity to become a famous dancer...I want people to recognize me by my dancing, choreograph and all that stuff...I will.." Luke said but I interrupted him by kissing him passionately.

We made out pretty long until both of us were out of breath. Luke smiled and asked, "What was that?".

I answered "I love you, Luke. I understand and I will always support you no matter what. You are always there beside me so I want to be that kind of person to you now".

He smiled and said "I love you too, Shayna Asher...I will keep in contact with you, baby" then we kissed again.

"Together forever?"

"For eternity, ALWAYS"