Chapter 10

Sing to me one more song I said still fascinated by his charm

Nicolas: Okay, I'm going to sing an evangelical song that I like a lot now

He closed his eyes and sang with his whole being, it was very heartwarming to see and hear, I was enchanted with everything about him, his tender way, his celestial voice, the way he was treating me that moment. Then he decided to sing a couple more songs before our orders have arrived

Isabella: these songs that you sang are beautiful, I've never heard of them before, there is a strong meaningful lyric in here

Nicolas: yes, and that was enough for me to decide lending you my gospel playlist, would you accept it?

Isabella: of course, you can send it over

Nicolas: and would you also agree to come to church with me one day? I think you would.

Isabella: many invitations in only one day Nicolas

Nicolas: I’m very thrilled and affected sorry he says and I smile at his humble words

Isabella: but yes, I do accept

We wolfed down the sushi, right after that a simple dessert too and finally he dropped me at home, the time flew by and it was already 10:30 pm.

Nicolas: Thanks for the night

Isabella: It's me to thank you, it was wonderful, I really loved everything.

Nicolas: I'm very merry that you liked it Isa he said, and a silent awkward moment went through for not too short, it was just us looking at each other and that moment

Isabella: So, I think that's it ... good night Nicolas

Nicolas: Good night Isa

I got out of the car and got in the house, closed the door, went to the kitchen, drank some water as I was still thrilled , and then went to my bedroom, locked the door and threw myself on the bed smiling thinking about the date.

Nicolas

Dear lord, is she the one? I asked thoughtfully, staring at the ceiling.

After today I just wanted it to be her, but it's for your will to be done, God.

I knelt by the bed and prayed to the Lord

"My sweet Lord, thank you for today and for the incredible night I had with Isabella, you know my heart and you know what is going on in my thoughts, you know that lately I have been asking questions that only you have the answers to .I prayed for someone for so long and when I saw her I felt something different Lord, but the heart is deceiving and untrustful and I don't want to be deceived, so Lord I introduce Isabella to you , if she is the one, I believe you will give me a sign, if not teach me how to control all that anxiety, and wait for your time. I fully trust that you have the best for me but even if she is not the person I'm longing for. direct her to your ways, teach her to love you and seek you every day of her life, to crave for the desire to know you and live for you. I am willing and all attainable to be used by you, thank you for your endless love and for the privilege of being in your presence, by your infinite mercy and kindness, may every day my heart could be worked by your powerful hands and I can become a better person. Amen"

The Following day...

I got up and went to take a shower, had my personal hygiene done and got ready for another day crammed with tasks at school

Nicolas: Good morning Mother, said entering the kitchen and giving her a kiss on the forehead.

Luana: good morning my lovely son, answered calmly

I sat at the table, had my breakfast and then headed to college.

When I got to class, before even getting started, I saw Guilherme sitting at his desk and sat down next to him.

Nicolas: What's up partner

Guilherme: Hey man, did you ask the girl out?

Nicolas: I did, we went out last night. Now that I’m curious to know if it’s her, I’m praying, let’s see what happens from now on

Guilherme: good luck

Nicolas: thanks

Isabella

I woke up at 6:22 without delay all cheerful and ready to start the day no laziness this time, I was strangely excited and eager to tell the girls about the date last night, took my daily shower, put on my uniform, some basic makeup, got my hair done, and my backpack ready and went for breakfast

Marcele: good morning daughter, you're glowing today

Lorenzo: and smiley

Isabella: Good morning, my loved once, I said, sitting down at the coffee table. I'm just happy I added

Marcele: How wonderful

As soon as I arrived at the class, I found the girls, the teacher showed up even before the bell rang, and I decided to wait for the break

(Hours later at the playground)

Paula, Rafa, Lucas and I sat at a table for a snack and we kept talking, it was my moment.

Rafaela: so, sister, how was it yesterday with Nicolas? Asked curiously

Lucas: how was what? he asked not understanding anything.

Paula: She went out with a boy yesterday, didn't you know?

Lucas: Oh, did she Paula? she doesn't tell me anything

Isabella: Sorry, I swear I'll tell you everything later he looked at me with his eyes half closed angrily and I remained silence

Paula: Ow! Tell me how did it go, I'm curious

Isabella: He picked me up at 7:30 pm, at first he wanted to surprise me and when we arrived he covered my eyes and took me to a place, when he took his hands off my eyes I got really astonished , it was a place full of trees with light bulbs on each one of them , and there was a river right in front of us, we sat under a very large tree, there was a towel under the lawn. He also brought a guitar and girls, his voice is fantastic, we were talking lying on the towel looking at the sky ... we ate sushi, dessert, it was simple and perfect.

Rafaela: Wow

Paula: and .no kissing?

Isabella: no, but everything else was just perfect

Paula: wow, I can't believe it, because after all if I were you, I would have kissed him

Rafaela: typical Paula. she smiled

Paula: that is pure romanticism little Sista

Isabella: I think that next date, who knows, maybe a kiss will come along

Rafaela: that's it girl! if he doesn't kiss you, you kiss him!

Isabella: Lucas. What about you buddy anything new?

Lucas: I started taking karate classes in the afternoon

Isabella: hey how cool, I need to get something to do in the afternoons too

Lucas: If you wish I can stop by your house in the afternoon you can attend a class or two

Isabella: yes, I will, come on girls?

Rafaela: I have something lined up with my mom, I won't make it

Paula: I have to go to the gallery where my father works to help with some things, it won't work for me either

Isabella: so, let's do it just the two of us

We scheduled for an appointment and then we went back to the living room. When I got home after class, I did the usual, took a long shower, put on a comfortable outfit, had lunch, read a little and decided to take a nap until it was time to hit the gym.

That’s seemed really weird in my mid

At the gym

This is Isabella, she's my friend and came to visit us and attend today's class, Lucas introduced me to the teacher

Marcos: hello, you're most welcome Isabella, my name is Marcos, I'm very happy to see you. Are you sure you don't want to take a test class?

Isabella: I don't know, I'm not prepared for this. I smiled

Marcos: No problem at all, we can figure it out later, I looked at Lucas totally undecided if i would take it or not

Lucas: well, it's your call, it won't cost you nothing

And there I was a few minutes later wearing a kimono I borrowed from the gym which was really big on me, and having such a karate class that I never imagined doing someday. We started with some warm ups, stretches, it was awkward, I really didn't see that coming, but at the end of the day I would be doing karate class, what's a thing.

Marcos: so how do you like the class Isa?

Isabella: yes, it was really cool

Marcos: great, I hope to see you more often around here I smiled boringly, even though I thought it was cool, I didn't know if I wanted to go on

Isabella: thank you!

I went to the locker room, changed my clothes and when I came back, a girl who was also in class was talking to Lucas, the two of them were smiling a lot and I was just looking at them, I didn't want to interrupt so I waited for the conversation to end then we went home.

(Minutes later...)

Isabella: um, who is she? I asked smiling, trying to embarrass him

Lucas: a girl I met here

Isabella: I saw you there, you little trouble maker

Lucas: well for your information she's the one who started it she hitting on this hot shot here pointing at himself

Isabella: what the hell, "I said, laughing. Let's go, I'm hungry

Lucas: and when aren't you

Isabella: take care!

Lucas: alright

Lucas walked me home and then left, I went straight to the kitchen because I was thirsty and wanted something to drink and eat, and there was a very good surprise waiting for me, my parents were cooking together in the kitchen.

Isabella: wow, what a pleasant surprise! what are you preparing for dinner?

Lorenzo: your mother and I decided to leave work early today, we are making salmon with white sauce, white rice and some roasted vegetables

Isabella: it smells really good; I'm going to take a shower while you guys are done

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I took karate class toady I said before putting a spoonful in my mouth

Marcele: karate? Asked not understanding and surprised

Isabella: yes

Lorenzo: Since when did you became interested in karate or it is some other type of sport?

Isabella: I'm not really interested, it was just a test class, but it was really cool

Lorenzo: I think it's great to see you doing sports daughter

Marcele: me too, as long as there are no broken bones involved

Isabella: I'm not going to break any bones, mom, and It was a one-day thing, I don't know if I'll be back

Lorenzo: but if you are really into it you should go back, why not

End of dinner and we went to watch a movie on TV. I lay there thinking about Nicolas, what would he be doing at the moment? I couldn't help it and I ended up texting him