Five Hours Later...

He still has his warm hands around my waist, this is making me melt but I won't show it and give him the satisfaction of knowing how breathless he makes me. When a guy this good-looking becomes this intimate, one can't help but allow him to do what he wants to because somehow, it just feels right. With him, at that time, it felt right. We kiss passionately, stare into each other's eyes and I can't help but endure the tingling feeling I get when he kisses my forehead softly... It's like I could stay in his arms forever...

Melusi walks in, and suddenly that little bubble of paradise I'm in bursts.

Melusi: Uh guys, we're a bit hungry. Could you perhaps get the food done already?

Tony: Sorry man, we just got a little carried away. We'll be done soon.

He let go of me, kissed me on the forehead and gave me a wink. I can definitely say we have a good thing going here even though it's based on lust. I'm pretty sure that after tonight, we'll be as thick as thieves. That's just fine by me, I wouldn't have it any other way really... After the meal, we have more drinking games lined up. While the others play their rounds of drunken karaoke, Tony and I snuck out to his room. This room is, by far, the most spacious room I've seen in a while. He also has a balcony looking over the city with all it's bright lights and beauty. I'm standing on the balcony, looking at the stars. He walks up to me from behind me, wraps his arms around my waist and whispers in my ear,

" When you look out to the stars, remember this night. I want to be unforgettable to you, as you are to me. With that said, will you be mine? "

My heart just stopped beating for a few seconds and I had trouble breathing. It felt as though I was stuck in a vacuum and couldn't get out. My mind is racing, my knees are weak and I can't think straight. Despite all that, I turn around and look into his eyes... His chocolate eyes have this hypnotising effect on me, I can never look straight at them either. I hold him tight, smile and say,

" Nothing would make me happier. "

He embraces me, kisses my forehead and breathes a sigh of relief... At that moment I was truly happy. That was the moment that set the pace for my life lived thereafter. At that instant I knew he was the one. He had to be, there couldn't be anyone alive that would make me as happy as he did. We spoon on his bed and cuddle the night away. A lot of people would crucify me for this but this is way better than sex. Knowing he's next to me, feeling his breath against my neck and having his strong arms around me made me content. At that instant I lacked nothing.

My uncle came to pick me up in the afternoon, and as we drove back I kept smiling as I admired the bracelet Tony gave me in the morning. It had a tag attached, with the word 'Forever' engraved on it. I can even take showers with it on since it won't rust. My uncle kept asking me where I got it, and after explaining to him that Mbali gave it to me at the party, he gave in with his interrogation. I swear this man can sense when I've been closer to a boy. At least he's a father-figure that cares about me, unlike my actual father who doesn't even know who my best friend is and she's been my best friend since grade one.

Tony: " I'm getting used to thinking about you now. I think it's because we're finally together. *laughs* "

Me: " I can't stop staring at the bracelet you gave me, it's beautiful! "

Tony: " Like you? I picked it out for you a few weeks ago, and I organised the party to give it to you. Cuddling that night was a great thing for us, at least we know we won't tear each other's clothes off when we lay in bed. "

Me: " I barely slept that night! I was just so overwhelmed that I just couldn't fall asleep. It was worth it though. "

The telephone conversation goes on for another hour before my mom instructs me to go to bed. That night, I lay in bed just thinking about my uncle's relationship with his wife. They met at a work function and clicked since then. I've never seen them fight and I'm a witness that they're the most sexually active couple I know. I want that in the future, I want to be as happy and issue-free as they are. Sure, the perfect relationship doesn't exist but having something close to that would be ideal. Right now, Tony and I could have that. We'll have to take it one baby step at a time.

To be continued...