Chapter 4; Smooth Sailing Ahead

I was able to replace my old treadmill in no time, but it did cost a lot and it didn't have the same amount of sentimental value my old one did.  I also made sure to install a burglar alarm, and a fire alarm just in case.  I hated learning things the hard way.

Even after the fight with Cesar a few weeks ago, we still weren't talking to eachother.  That is, until one day Cesar was 'oh-so obliviously reading his book' outside of the bookstore while I was leaving after my shift.  It was obvious why he was here, especially since I had never seen him hanging around here before.

I made no hesitation to approach him and see what was up. 

     "Cesar what the hell are you doing here I told you to stay away from me.  This isn't staying away!" I growled.

     "Sit down Miranda," he said calmly, gesturing towards the empty spot next to him on the bench.

Sitting down next to him was the absolute last thing that I wanted to do.

I sat down and he put his book away.

     "Listen Miranda, I know that you told me to stay away, and I completely respect that decision, but well, I uhhh.  Are you even listening to me?" he asked.

I didn't look at him, I just nodded to let him know that I was indeed listening to whatever his excuse was this time.

He tried to look at my face, but I kept moving my head so he couldn't.  I didn't want him to see the hurt on my face, I wouldn't give him the satisfaction.

     "What I'm trying to say is I'm sorry Miranda.  Sorry for everything.  I was wondering if maybe we could just forget everything and start over?"

     "Ha, no chance.  There's no way I'm forgetting that." I replied sharply.

     "Alright, well maybe not forget everything but..." with that we were aprubtly interrupted.

 

One of the women that was standing nearby suddenly went into labor and everyone started freaking out.  Except for me of course.  I did the right thing and instead of just standing around there I took her to the hospital.  I couldn't wait to get away from that awkward conversation with Cesar after all.

She gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, and I couldn't help but want a family of my own after seeing how happy this lady was.  But I still had to meet the right guy, I wasn't thoroughly convinced that Cesar was 'the one'.  But what if he is?  I never got to hear the rest of his apology I thought to myself.

A few days had passed and soon it was my birthday.  Cesar of course dropped by.

     "Cesar," I choked out when I answered the door.

     "Miranda, I came to say happy birthday.  You didn't have any plans did you?"

     "No, why?"

He slightly blushed and then turned away.

     "Well I have a cake in the car for you, I was wondering if maybe I could stay, I'd hate it for you to have to spend your birthday alone," he said nervously.

     "I'm begging you, I know I don't deserve it but Miranda I love you and I'm so sorry for how stupid I've been, please give me a second chance?" he asked, taking my hands into his.
     "You can stay, but just for a little bit," I sternly replied, still utterly shocked at what he had said.
     "Thanks, I promise you won't regret this," he said with an indescribable sincerity.
     "I better not," I added, cautiously looking him over for any signs of dishonesty.

As much as I hated to admit it, I did have a wonderful night with Cesar.  In fact it was probably one of the best birthdays I've ever had before.  I hadn't even realized how much I had missed him until now.  We're smiling but we're close to tears, even after all these years the song lyrics played through my head We just now got the feeling that we're meeting, for the first time.

We ended the night by hanging out in the hot tub, but it was getting late and Cesar had to go.
     "I promise I'll come back tomorrow!" he yelled while he was running towards his car.
     "I'd like that," I whispered secretly to myself.

Cesar stayed true to his word and came to visit the next morning.  I despised the fact that I was actually falling for him all over again, I still wasn't 100% sure I could trust him.  I needed proof that he had changed and actually wanted to stay with me.

     "Cesar, I need you to prove to me that you actually want to be with me.  I need you to commit to me, will you be my boyfriend?" I tested him.
     "Yes Miranda, of course I will." he replied without hesitaion and had a genuine happy smile planted on his face.
Maybe he really had changed after all.

     "Then spend the night," I purred seductively as I leaned into kiss him.
     "Of course."

We 'made the night last' and had a fantastic time together.

I loved him more than anything else, and for the first time in a long time I was happy.  Maybe Cesar was 'the one' after all.

Note- Yes for some reason Cesar must have had a change of heart.  I found it hilarious though that the next day Cesar did the Stride of Pride all the way to his house which wasn't the closest to Miranda's.  In fact I have a picture of when he was leaving her house.

Gotta love the Stride of Pride!  Also I forgot to post another picture of when Miranda and Cesar first met, but I think it's really cute so I'll post it here.

Yes, he had wedding bells in his thought bubble the first time he talked to her.  Awww <3
But I'm finally on Spring Break now so I expect to get more updates out next week.  Happy Easter!!