down at his boots, trying to hide his own tears, “I shouldn’t have danced with her like that.”
“No Alex,” Monica shook her head as a breeze blew through the area, “This is where you belong, it’s your life. I am the one who doesn’t fit in.”
“But I don’t want this anymore,” He approached her cautiously, “I want you.”
“I know you want me,” She cried, “And I believe you really do love me. But Alex we come from two different worlds. How is this ever going to work?”
He grasped her in his arms tightly and held her close, she could feel the shaking of his body from beneath his leather jacket. He clasped her chin in his hands, guiding her eyes upwards to meet his.
“It’s going to work,” He sighed, “Because we both want it to. I promise you that when you return I will be a changed man. No more womanizing and wild life for me. I am going to make you proud to be with me.”
“I want to believe you Alex,” She sniffed back another tear, “I want us to be together.”
“Then trust me,” He kissed her lips softly, caressing her soft, tear soaked skin with his hand, “It’s going to take some time, but I will keep my promise to you.”
The two walked back to the bar, hand in hand, and after a short goodbye headed back to his apartment for one last night in one another’s arms. She watched him sleeping, admiring the strong features of his face and how innocent he looked as he slept. The night sky sparkled outside his window and she gave a sigh. This place might need some work, but the view is incredible . She laughed to herself, finally closing her eyes to rest beside her love.
***
Morning came and the two headed back to the hotel so that Monica could gather the rest of her things for the long flight back to school. Alex was quiet, seemingly lost in his own thoughts. She would miss him dearly, but they would be back together in one another’s arms soon enough. Carrie and Elsa soon joined them in the hotel room, looking exhausted from being out the entire night. Monica couldn’t help but laugh at the dragging sight of her usual bubbly friends. It looked as if the two need a vacation from their vacation. Alex chatted politely with Elsa as Monica changed into her travel clothes, a worn pair of comfy blue jeans and a plain t-shirt. He watched her as she muddled about packing and preparing to fly out his world, his heart heavy with sadness. Monica hopped on the back of his bike, riding with him to the airport terminal behind the cab that held her two friends.
He held her closely and kissed her lips, the tears flowing from his eyes. They gazed deeply into one another’s eyes, knowing that this wasn’t goodbye, only a temporary parting. He kissed her once more.
“I love you Monica,” He whispered as the girls called out to her, “Remember my promise.”
“We will be back together soon enough,” She promised, though her heart still held a fear that her promise may not come true.
Finally the three slumped down into their seats, prepared to head back for another semester of school and life back on their hectic campus. Monica glanced out the airplane window and the mid-day sun, smiling to herself that she had a great adventure on her spring break. She had found love in the most unexpected of places. As the plane reached high into the air she felt her phone buzz in her pocket. She took it out and beamed.
“I love you.” The message from Alex read, “See you soon.”
She gave another long sigh, glancing at her two sleeping friends beside her. Though the future was unclear, she knew in her heart that Alex was her love and secretly hoped that he would keep his promise to change his bad boy ways before they met again. I Love you too . She thought to herself and closed her eyes for a much needed rest.
~~~ THE END of BOOK 1 ~~~
…Synopsis (Book 2)…
As school winds to a close for the end of her junior, Monica Yale finds herself returning to