Chapter 4
Rendezvous and Reality
When my dad and I got home, I immediately turned to him with a look on my face. "Okay, Dad. What did Austin do to us? I want to know the truth," I practically shouted. "It's not his fault, it's his family's. We had this feud that has been going on for sometime." "Our families were partners in the music industry. We always agreed on everything. Until a while, Austin's father and I fell for the same girl, your mom. She was beautiful and had the most expressive smile. She made me laugh. One day, we got married I invited Austin's dad to the celebrations. I noticed that he was feeling down and I tried to cheer him up. After that, he just shoved me." I was spellbound by where this was going. I could not help feel sorry for him. "After that, he caused a scene at the wedding. He accused me of stealing the woman he loved. He started pushing things over and throwing glasses at the wall. Before he left though, he forcibly grabbed your mother and kissed her. After that, he went away. I never saw him again." I couldn't absorb this. My father had a rival? I never expected this. But, Austin couldn't be like that, could he?
I decided to take a walk. Always helps clear the head. I ended up in Sonic Boom. I headed up to the practice room to write a new song. I grabbed my songbook out of my bag and started writing:
We were both young when I first saw you
I close my eyes and the flashback starts
I'm standing there
On the balcony with summer air... (1)
I was thinking about what my dad said. I couldn't help wondering why hadn't he told me. Then, all of a sudden, I felt my mind drift back to Austin. I couldn't help wondering if he would ever do something like that. He stood up for me when Dallas was coming on to me. I don't know why but I suddenly had this feeling. It spread all over my body, enveloping me in its warmth. I found myself wishing to know him more. Everything from his brown, golden-flecked eyes to his blond, shining hair. But I was engaged. I felt that I would never be able to connect with Austin, at all. Suddenly, I heard I heard a soft thump on the floor. I looked down to notice a stone with a piece of paper tied to it. I picked it up and untied the note.
I can't get you out of my head.
Meet me at the beach.
We need to talk.
Austin
I headed out of the store and immediately arrived. I saw a figure leaning against a palm tree. I tapped his shoulder and saw his eyes widen with relief. "You came," he said. I felt glad that we were finally alone. Away from engagements and feuds and everything. He led me slowly to a spot where he spread a picnic blanket so we could talk. I immediately sat down and felt his arm next to mine. I kind of flinched at the touch but somehow it just made me feel better. "So, I'm guessing that your fiancee will freak out once she sees this," I said. Austin chuckled and said, "Yeah. She would be like..'Austin what are you doing with her?'" He laughed and I couldn't help but admire the melody of it all. I lay down and started looking up at the night sky. It was just so beautiful tonight. But I couldn't help looking at the stars. Shining no matter what. Not afraid to shine. "Do you hate getting engaged," I asked Austin. "Yeah," he said, nodding. "You feel like you are not in control of your destiny anymore."
"You try to do this for the sake of others while trying hard not to disappoint them."
"You just feel..."
"You are just..."
"Imprisoned," We said at the same time. I found myself looking into those eyes again. I felt a magnetic pull towards him again. I felt that this connection was unbreakable. Unfortunately, it wasn't. We quickly looked away, feeling awkward. "What's that you're carrying," Austin asked. I looked down and said, "Oh. It's my songbook. I've always wanted to be a songwriter." His eyes lit up at this. "Can I hear some of it?"
"I don't think you should. I have horrible stage fright."
"Come on. Please."
"No."
"Please."
"No."
"Please."
"NO."
"PLEASE."
"FINE."
I flipped to a page and found my favorite song.
I wanna be
Next to you
And watch you while you sleeo
Holding you
Lost inside
Every breath you breathe
I don't wanna live a day without you
I just wanna be the one that makes you happy
Happy
I don't wanna live a day without you
I just wanna be the one that makes you happy
Happy
One minute more
A thousand years
it's all the same to me
I don't wanna live a day without you
I just wanna be the one that makes you happy
Happy
I don't wanna live a day without you
I just wanna be the one that makes you happy
Happy
I try to let you know
But my words get tangled up
And every time I find
That I'm outside looking in
Can't let this moment go
When you're the only one
That makes me feel the way I feel inside
Lately I'm falling for you
Lately I'm falling for you
I don't wanna live a day without you
I just wanna be the one that makes you happy
Happy
I don't wanna live a day without you
I just wanna be the one that makes you happy
Happy
I finished the song then I looked up at Austin's face. "That was amazing, Ally." I felt myself blush at this compliment. He then started leaning towards me and I did to at the same time. I could feel my heart pounding in my chest. Right now, all I wanted was for that one thing, that kiss. Our lips were a few inches apart until...
"Alright, break it up," I heard a familiar voice say.