Part 8
It was the day of the prom and Maria was at Liz's house helping each other get ready. Maria was frantically trying to get hair right while Liz was getting dressed. Liz came out of the bathroom in a red velvet spaghetti strapped dress. It went all the way to the floor and had a huge slit on the side showing off her tanned legs when she walked. Liz completed her dress with pearl earrings and a matching necklace. Maria looked at her.
"Does this dress look alright?" Liz asked.
"For the hundredth time you look beautiful in the dress. Max will love you."
"I'm sorry Maria I'm just nervous. I just want tonight to be perfect."
"It will be. You and Max are a perfect match. I'm sorry for snapping at you I'm just not sure about tonight. I can't get my hair right and I'm not sure about the dress. Do you think it's too much?" Maria asked.
"It's a beautiful dress. There's no way I would have the nerve to wear a dress like that but Michael won't know what hit him when he sees you in it," Liz smiled.
"Don't you mean Brody, my date?" Maria reminded her.
"You know you wouldn't be this nervous if you weren't expecting to run into Michael."
"I just hope Isabel stays out of my way, why won't my hair cooperate?" Maria said throwing her brush across the room.
"Here let me help you Maria. Maybe you should try wearing it up but leave some hair framing your face and curl it," Liz suggested. Liz picked up the brush and proceeded to help Maria fix her hair.
After her hair was fixed Maria went into the bathroom and got into her dress. "Maria Brody and Max are here," Liz said knocking on the door.
"Just a minute." Maria stepped out and Liz was in awe. Maria was wearing a purple sequined two-piece gown. The skirt was floor length with a high slit up the side. The top was shaped like a bikini top but it covered more. However it left a lot of skin showing. (I'm really bad at describing dresses so you can see the dress at fantasyapparel.freeyellow...age37.html click on online catalog, Prom & pageant, them page 4 it's the forth dress in the second row.) Maria was wearing diamond earrings and a small diamond necklace.
"We look hot!" Liz said taking her arm in her arm. Maria and Liz walked down the stairs causing both men to lose their breath.
Brody and Max were both dressed in tuxedos and had matching corsages for their dates. The men proceeded to put the on Maria and Liz. After Liz's parents took a lot of pictures they were headed to the prom in a Limousine.
"Are you sure you still want to go to the prom with me?" Maria asked Brody.
"I'm sure. You're going to be the most breath-taking woman there. You and Liz both," Brody said glancing at Liz. Liz and Max were to busy staring in each other's eyes to hear Brody.
The Limo finally arrived and the group made their way into the ballroom.
Meanwhile Michael had arrived at Isabelle's house late. Isabel was sure Michael would fall over himself when he saw her in the strapless column gown she was wearing. It pushed her cleavage up giving him an eyeful. She was upset when Michael seemed unaffected by her dress. She was also upset he didn't have a corsage for her but she tried to hide her disappointment. Michael refused to let Isabel's parents take pictures of him so Isabel was in them alone. Michael was dressed in a black suit. He proceeded to lead her out of the house to his bike.
"Michael I can't ride on your motorcycle in a dress." Michael glanced at Isabel.
"I'm sorry that's all I have."
"That's alright, I'll just borrow dad's car," Isabel said running back into the house to grab the keys. Michael was quiet on the whole ride to the ballroom. When they arrived he put his arm in hers and led her into the ballroom like he saw other couples doing.
The ballroom was filled with blue and white heart shaped balloons. There was a waterfall in the middle of the room and a huge dance floor off into the corner.
"Hey Isabel you look great," Tess said catching up with Michael and Isabel.
"You too Tess," Tess came by herself since she didn't have a date.
Meanwhile Alex arrived with his prom date Amy.
Maria, Liz, Brody, and Max, were seated at a table. "Can I get anyone some punch?" Brody asked.
"Yes please," Liz and Max said.
"I'll help you," Maria offered.
Brody and Maria arrived at the table getting punch when Maria looked up to see Michael and Isabel standing next to them.
"Hello Maria," Isabel smiled.
Maria felt a tingling sensation when she saw Michael. She was afraid she was going to faint right there. He looked so handsome in his suit. But Isabel was next to him beautiful as always. Michael was Isabel's now and nothing could change that.
Michael lost his breath when he saw Maria. He hadn't seen that much of Maria's skin since the night they made love. He wanted to touch her again and show her how much he loved her. Michael couldn't even remember why he had given her up. She was so beautiful that he just wanted to hold her for the rest of his life. Then he looked over to see Brody and was instantly sick. Maria was his now. He wanted to kill Brody. He felt like his heart died when he saw Brody take Maria's hand.
Brody felt bad for Maria. At first he was jealous of how much he knew Maria loved Michael but he soon realized they were better off as friends. He felt so bad for her and he was afraid of what Isabel might say to hurt Maria.
Isabel was ecstatic to see Maria with Brody and that Maria saw her and Michael together. She would realize Michael was hers. Then she glanced at Michael. He couldn't take his eyes off of Maria. He looked like a lovesick puppy dog and she was jealous. "Why can't Michael look at me that way?" Isabel thought.
"Hi Isabel. You look beautiful," Maria said.
"Shall we go back to our table?" Brody asked Maria.
"Yes," Maria said smiling at Brody.
As Brody and Maria walked away Isabel tried to get Michael's attention but he just kept staring at Maria. They arrived back at the table and handed Max and Liz their drinks.
"Are you alright Maria?" Liz asked her. She had noticed the way Michael looked at Maria.
"I'm fine."
"Would you like to dance?" Brody asked Maria getting up from the table.
"That would be nice," Maria said taking his hand.
"Shall we?" Max asked Liz.
"It would be my pleasure," Liz smiled.
The couples had been dancing for a few minutes when Kyle walked over to Maria and Brody.
"Can I cut in?" Kyle asked. Brody looked at Maria to make sure it was all right and she nodded.
Kyle put his arm around Maria and they proceeded to dance. "You look hot tonight Maria, I mean beautiful," he corrected himself. Maria smirked.
"Are you and Brody serious?" Kyle asked.
"Kyle, me and you are just friends ok?"
"What? Oh that not what I was getting at. I'm here by myself, as you know. Anyway I don't know how to act this girl out. I mean do you know Tess Harding?" Kyle stuttered.
"Unfortunately yes."
"You don't like her?" he asked.
"She's kind of a freak. What about her anyway?"
"Do you think she would go out with me if I asked? I mean I know she used to go out with Max."
"Kyle I can't believe your so nervous. I mean you're the captain of the football team. Tess would be lucky to go out with you. And as for Max, him and Tess are through. But I'd be careful about Tess. She tends to become obsessed with her boyfriends."
"I could handle that. So you think she would say yes?" Kyle asked.
"There's only one way to find out."
Meanwhile Tess walked over to Isabel and Michael. "Isabel can I speak to you for a moment?"
"Not now," Isabel said.
"It's okay," Michael stated glancing briefly at Isabel then back at Maria.
Isabel walked away from Michael. "Can you believe him Tess? He won't even look at me."
"I'm sorry Isabel anyway do you think Kyle likes me?"
"What does Maria have that I don't?" Isabel said ignoring Tess's question.
"Nothing, Anyway Kyle doesn't have a date and I don't either so do you think I should ask him to dance or would that be too forward?" Tess asked.
"I'm ten times better than Maria. Why can't Michael see that," Isabel said.
"Would you shut up about Michael! He doesn't love you!" Tess shouted snapping Isabel out of her thoughts. Thankfully the music was loud enough that no one but Isabel heard her.
Just then Kyle walked over to Tess. "May I have this dance?" he asked.
"I thought you'd never ask," Tess smiled. Kyle led her to the dance floor leaving Isabel alone.
***
Brody continued dancing with Maria after Kyle left her. Liz noticed Michael still standing by the punch table looking at Maria. She was still dancing with Max. "Do you mind if I go talk to Michael?" she asked.
"No," Max said releasing Liz from his arms.
Liz made her way over to Michael. Isabel was standing by him. "Michael would you care to dance with me?" Liz asked.
"I don't dance very well," Michael said finally taking his eyes off Maria to look at Liz.
"Actually I heard you're a pretty good dancer. You learned from an expert," Liz said referring to Max. Liz grabbed Michael's hand leading him to the dance floor leaving Isabel alone once again. Liz and Michael stated to dance.
"You're a good dancer Michael," Liz said. "But you'd be even better if you'd actually look at the woman your dancing with."
"What?"
"Michael you've been staring at Maria all night. You haven't even paid any attention to Isabel. I don't know what's going on with you but I know you still love Maria,"
"It doesn't matter how I feel about Maria," Michael said. "She's with Brody now."
"Michael, Maria and Brody are just frie...."
"Look I've got to go," Michael said interrupting Liz and walking off.
Liz walked over to the table. She noticed Alex was there now. "What are you doing here Alex?" Liz asked.
"My date Amy ditched me so I thought I would hang out with you guys if you don't mind?" Alex said.
Maria got up from the table. "I need to go to the powder room. Would you come with me Liz?" Maria asked.
"Go ahead Maria. I'll be there in a minute." Maria walked off leaving Max, Brody, Alex and Liz at the table.
"What's up Liz?" Alex asked knowing women always went to the bathroom in pairs.
"You and Maria are just friends right?" Liz asked Brody.
"Yes. She loves Michael too much to be interested in anyone else."
"Well I know for a fact Michael loves Maria but won't admit it. We have to do something to get them back together," Liz said.
"I don't think they should," Max said.
"Look we all want Maria to be happy?" Everyone nodded. "Well Michael is the only thing that will make her happy. I have a plan to get them back together," Liz said.
"It will never work Liz. They'll kill each other."
"It will work Alex as long as everybody does their part. Max will take care of Michael, Brody you will take care of Maria, Alex you take care of Isabel and I'll hide in the closet," Liz said making sure everyone was clear with the plan.
"I still think it won't work."
"Think positive Alex. Alex go over to Isabel before Maria comes out of the powder room."
Alex reluctantly walked over to Michael and Isabel who were now sitting at a table. Alex was nervous. "Just calm down Alex, don't blow it," he told himself. He finally arrived at their table. Michael was shocked to see Alex there.
"Hi Michael, do you mind if I have this dance with Isabel?" Alex asked.
"Sure," Michael said shrugging his shoulders.
"Thanks, but Michael promised me the next dance," Isabel said.
"No I didn't." Michael added.
Isabel shot him a dirty look.
"Good then you're free to dance with me," Alex said taking her hand. Isabel mouthed the words "I'm going to kill you," to Michael.
Isabel and Alex started to dance. She kept her eye on Michael but Alex started taking to her in an attempt to distract her. "You look really beautiful Isabel. Michael's a lucky guy."
"Thanks," Isabel shocked that he would notice. "You're Maria's friend right?" Isabel asked.
"Yes my names Alex in case you didn't know."
"Yes I know," Isabel lied.
"I really didn't know if you knew I existed. I've actually had a crush on you like forever," Alex said.
Isabel's face got red. "That's really sweet Alex, but Michael's my boyfriend."
"I know. I was just wondering how Michael got so lucky," Alex responded.
***
Meanwhile Liz left the ballroom and Max went over to Michael. Max acted out of breath. "Michael you've got to come quick. Liz is in trouble and she needs your help."
"What's wrong?" Michael asked.
"I don't have time to explain just come please!" Michael followed Max out of the ballroom. Max led Michael to a big closet room where he discovered Liz in the corner. Liz pretended to be crying.
"What's wrong Liz?" Michael asked.
(At the same time) Brody caught Maria coming out of the powder room. "Maria I'm glad I found you. Liz needs to see you. I think her and Max got into a fight. She's really upset."
"Where is she?"
"I'll take you to her," Brody led Maria out of the ballroom down a long hallway.
They reached the closet and Max was standing outside of it.
"Where's Liz?" Maria asked. Max pointed inside and Maria walked in.
Maria saw Liz and Michael in the corner. "What's going on Liz?" Maria asked seeing Michael.
Liz walked toward the door. "I hope you guys won't hate me," Liz said.
"Why would I hate you Liz?" Maria asked.
Just then Liz stepped out the door closing it quickly and locking the door.
Maria ran up to the door quickly and tried to open it. "We're locked in," Maria said to Michael.
"Good job," Liz said to her friends and they walked back into the ballroom sitting at their table again as if nothing happened.
***
(On the dance floor)
"Look I've really got to get back to Michael. He'll get worried," Isabel said to Alex.
"Just one more dance."
"Maybe later."
Alex tried to stop her but before he knew it she was walking back to her table. "Where could he have gone? Isabel looked at the other table where Maria had been sitting and noticed she was missing too. Isabel walked over to the table. "Brody have you seen Maria lately?" she asked.
"No, she went to the ladies room but she has been gone quite some time," Brody answered. Isabel turned around and started to run out of the ballroom. Alex followed behind her.
"Isabel!" Alex yelled.
Isabel turned around. "Do you know where Michael and Maria are?" she asked him.
"Yes I do," Alex said truefully.
"There're together aren't they?"
"Yes."
Isabel turned away from Alex and began to cry. "I've got to find him," Isabel said knowing her and Michael were through.
"Isabel stop."
"No Alex it was all a plan to get me away from Michael wasn't it? So you and you're friends could get Michael and Maria back together. Well it won't work. He love's me," Isabel started to cry even harder.
"No he doesn't Isabel. He loves Maria. I'm sorry but it's true."
"Go away Alex. You've had your fun."
"Isabel I didn't do this to hurt you. I didn't lie. I really like you. I never wanted to see you hurt this way."
"What's wrong with me Alex? Why can't he love me? Why can't anyone love me?" Isabel cried sitting down on a bench. Alex sat down next to her and put his arm around her.
"Michael can't help how his heart feels. But as for something being wrong with you, that's just not true. You shouldn't try to make a man love you. One day a man will come along that loves you and you will make him the happiest man in the world."
"Thanks Alex," Isabel said smiling through her tears.
"I guess if I was honest I would say I was really more obsessed with Michael. I just couldn't stand the thought of there being a guy that didn't want me. I know that's egotistical of me but it's true."
"It's alright Isabel."
"Look why don't you dry your eyes and you can go back in that room and get a guy to dance with. Someone that will appreciate you." Alex said.
"Actually would you mind dancing with me Alex?"
Alex was thrilled and shocked. "I'd be honored," Alex said leading her back into the ballroom.
TBC...
It was the day of the prom and Maria was at Liz's house helping each other get ready. Maria was frantically trying to get hair right while Liz was getting dressed. Liz came out of the bathroom in a red velvet spaghetti strapped dress. It went all the way to the floor and had a huge slit on the side showing off her tanned legs when she walked. Liz completed her dress with pearl earrings and a matching necklace. Maria looked at her.
"Does this dress look alright?" Liz asked.
"For the hundredth time you look beautiful in the dress. Max will love you."
"I'm sorry Maria I'm just nervous. I just want tonight to be perfect."
"It will be. You and Max are a perfect match. I'm sorry for snapping at you I'm just not sure about tonight. I can't get my hair right and I'm not sure about the dress. Do you think it's too much?" Maria asked.
"It's a beautiful dress. There's no way I would have the nerve to wear a dress like that but Michael won't know what hit him when he sees you in it," Liz smiled.
"Don't you mean Brody, my date?" Maria reminded her.
"You know you wouldn't be this nervous if you weren't expecting to run into Michael."
"I just hope Isabel stays out of my way, why won't my hair cooperate?" Maria said throwing her brush across the room.
"Here let me help you Maria. Maybe you should try wearing it up but leave some hair framing your face and curl it," Liz suggested. Liz picked up the brush and proceeded to help Maria fix her hair.
After her hair was fixed Maria went into the bathroom and got into her dress. "Maria Brody and Max are here," Liz said knocking on the door.
"Just a minute." Maria stepped out and Liz was in awe. Maria was wearing a purple sequined two-piece gown. The skirt was floor length with a high slit up the side. The top was shaped like a bikini top but it covered more. However it left a lot of skin showing. (I'm really bad at describing dresses so you can see the dress at fantasyapparel.freeyellow...age37.html click on online catalog, Prom & pageant, them page 4 it's the forth dress in the second row.) Maria was wearing diamond earrings and a small diamond necklace.
"We look hot!" Liz said taking her arm in her arm. Maria and Liz walked down the stairs causing both men to lose their breath.
Brody and Max were both dressed in tuxedos and had matching corsages for their dates. The men proceeded to put the on Maria and Liz. After Liz's parents took a lot of pictures they were headed to the prom in a Limousine.
"Are you sure you still want to go to the prom with me?" Maria asked Brody.
"I'm sure. You're going to be the most breath-taking woman there. You and Liz both," Brody said glancing at Liz. Liz and Max were to busy staring in each other's eyes to hear Brody.
The Limo finally arrived and the group made their way into the ballroom.
Meanwhile Michael had arrived at Isabelle's house late. Isabel was sure Michael would fall over himself when he saw her in the strapless column gown she was wearing. It pushed her cleavage up giving him an eyeful. She was upset when Michael seemed unaffected by her dress. She was also upset he didn't have a corsage for her but she tried to hide her disappointment. Michael refused to let Isabel's parents take pictures of him so Isabel was in them alone. Michael was dressed in a black suit. He proceeded to lead her out of the house to his bike.
"Michael I can't ride on your motorcycle in a dress." Michael glanced at Isabel.
"I'm sorry that's all I have."
"That's alright, I'll just borrow dad's car," Isabel said running back into the house to grab the keys. Michael was quiet on the whole ride to the ballroom. When they arrived he put his arm in hers and led her into the ballroom like he saw other couples doing.
The ballroom was filled with blue and white heart shaped balloons. There was a waterfall in the middle of the room and a huge dance floor off into the corner.
"Hey Isabel you look great," Tess said catching up with Michael and Isabel.
"You too Tess," Tess came by herself since she didn't have a date.
Meanwhile Alex arrived with his prom date Amy.
Maria, Liz, Brody, and Max, were seated at a table. "Can I get anyone some punch?" Brody asked.
"Yes please," Liz and Max said.
"I'll help you," Maria offered.
Brody and Maria arrived at the table getting punch when Maria looked up to see Michael and Isabel standing next to them.
"Hello Maria," Isabel smiled.
Maria felt a tingling sensation when she saw Michael. She was afraid she was going to faint right there. He looked so handsome in his suit. But Isabel was next to him beautiful as always. Michael was Isabel's now and nothing could change that.
Michael lost his breath when he saw Maria. He hadn't seen that much of Maria's skin since the night they made love. He wanted to touch her again and show her how much he loved her. Michael couldn't even remember why he had given her up. She was so beautiful that he just wanted to hold her for the rest of his life. Then he looked over to see Brody and was instantly sick. Maria was his now. He wanted to kill Brody. He felt like his heart died when he saw Brody take Maria's hand.
Brody felt bad for Maria. At first he was jealous of how much he knew Maria loved Michael but he soon realized they were better off as friends. He felt so bad for her and he was afraid of what Isabel might say to hurt Maria.
Isabel was ecstatic to see Maria with Brody and that Maria saw her and Michael together. She would realize Michael was hers. Then she glanced at Michael. He couldn't take his eyes off of Maria. He looked like a lovesick puppy dog and she was jealous. "Why can't Michael look at me that way?" Isabel thought.
"Hi Isabel. You look beautiful," Maria said.
"Shall we go back to our table?" Brody asked Maria.
"Yes," Maria said smiling at Brody.
As Brody and Maria walked away Isabel tried to get Michael's attention but he just kept staring at Maria. They arrived back at the table and handed Max and Liz their drinks.
"Are you alright Maria?" Liz asked her. She had noticed the way Michael looked at Maria.
"I'm fine."
"Would you like to dance?" Brody asked Maria getting up from the table.
"That would be nice," Maria said taking his hand.
"Shall we?" Max asked Liz.
"It would be my pleasure," Liz smiled.
The couples had been dancing for a few minutes when Kyle walked over to Maria and Brody.
"Can I cut in?" Kyle asked. Brody looked at Maria to make sure it was all right and she nodded.
Kyle put his arm around Maria and they proceeded to dance. "You look hot tonight Maria, I mean beautiful," he corrected himself. Maria smirked.
"Are you and Brody serious?" Kyle asked.
"Kyle, me and you are just friends ok?"
"What? Oh that not what I was getting at. I'm here by myself, as you know. Anyway I don't know how to act this girl out. I mean do you know Tess Harding?" Kyle stuttered.
"Unfortunately yes."
"You don't like her?" he asked.
"She's kind of a freak. What about her anyway?"
"Do you think she would go out with me if I asked? I mean I know she used to go out with Max."
"Kyle I can't believe your so nervous. I mean you're the captain of the football team. Tess would be lucky to go out with you. And as for Max, him and Tess are through. But I'd be careful about Tess. She tends to become obsessed with her boyfriends."
"I could handle that. So you think she would say yes?" Kyle asked.
"There's only one way to find out."
Meanwhile Tess walked over to Isabel and Michael. "Isabel can I speak to you for a moment?"
"Not now," Isabel said.
"It's okay," Michael stated glancing briefly at Isabel then back at Maria.
Isabel walked away from Michael. "Can you believe him Tess? He won't even look at me."
"I'm sorry Isabel anyway do you think Kyle likes me?"
"What does Maria have that I don't?" Isabel said ignoring Tess's question.
"Nothing, Anyway Kyle doesn't have a date and I don't either so do you think I should ask him to dance or would that be too forward?" Tess asked.
"I'm ten times better than Maria. Why can't Michael see that," Isabel said.
"Would you shut up about Michael! He doesn't love you!" Tess shouted snapping Isabel out of her thoughts. Thankfully the music was loud enough that no one but Isabel heard her.
Just then Kyle walked over to Tess. "May I have this dance?" he asked.
"I thought you'd never ask," Tess smiled. Kyle led her to the dance floor leaving Isabel alone.
***
Brody continued dancing with Maria after Kyle left her. Liz noticed Michael still standing by the punch table looking at Maria. She was still dancing with Max. "Do you mind if I go talk to Michael?" she asked.
"No," Max said releasing Liz from his arms.
Liz made her way over to Michael. Isabel was standing by him. "Michael would you care to dance with me?" Liz asked.
"I don't dance very well," Michael said finally taking his eyes off Maria to look at Liz.
"Actually I heard you're a pretty good dancer. You learned from an expert," Liz said referring to Max. Liz grabbed Michael's hand leading him to the dance floor leaving Isabel alone once again. Liz and Michael stated to dance.
"You're a good dancer Michael," Liz said. "But you'd be even better if you'd actually look at the woman your dancing with."
"What?"
"Michael you've been staring at Maria all night. You haven't even paid any attention to Isabel. I don't know what's going on with you but I know you still love Maria,"
"It doesn't matter how I feel about Maria," Michael said. "She's with Brody now."
"Michael, Maria and Brody are just frie...."
"Look I've got to go," Michael said interrupting Liz and walking off.
Liz walked over to the table. She noticed Alex was there now. "What are you doing here Alex?" Liz asked.
"My date Amy ditched me so I thought I would hang out with you guys if you don't mind?" Alex said.
Maria got up from the table. "I need to go to the powder room. Would you come with me Liz?" Maria asked.
"Go ahead Maria. I'll be there in a minute." Maria walked off leaving Max, Brody, Alex and Liz at the table.
"What's up Liz?" Alex asked knowing women always went to the bathroom in pairs.
"You and Maria are just friends right?" Liz asked Brody.
"Yes. She loves Michael too much to be interested in anyone else."
"Well I know for a fact Michael loves Maria but won't admit it. We have to do something to get them back together," Liz said.
"I don't think they should," Max said.
"Look we all want Maria to be happy?" Everyone nodded. "Well Michael is the only thing that will make her happy. I have a plan to get them back together," Liz said.
"It will never work Liz. They'll kill each other."
"It will work Alex as long as everybody does their part. Max will take care of Michael, Brody you will take care of Maria, Alex you take care of Isabel and I'll hide in the closet," Liz said making sure everyone was clear with the plan.
"I still think it won't work."
"Think positive Alex. Alex go over to Isabel before Maria comes out of the powder room."
Alex reluctantly walked over to Michael and Isabel who were now sitting at a table. Alex was nervous. "Just calm down Alex, don't blow it," he told himself. He finally arrived at their table. Michael was shocked to see Alex there.
"Hi Michael, do you mind if I have this dance with Isabel?" Alex asked.
"Sure," Michael said shrugging his shoulders.
"Thanks, but Michael promised me the next dance," Isabel said.
"No I didn't." Michael added.
Isabel shot him a dirty look.
"Good then you're free to dance with me," Alex said taking her hand. Isabel mouthed the words "I'm going to kill you," to Michael.
Isabel and Alex started to dance. She kept her eye on Michael but Alex started taking to her in an attempt to distract her. "You look really beautiful Isabel. Michael's a lucky guy."
"Thanks," Isabel shocked that he would notice. "You're Maria's friend right?" Isabel asked.
"Yes my names Alex in case you didn't know."
"Yes I know," Isabel lied.
"I really didn't know if you knew I existed. I've actually had a crush on you like forever," Alex said.
Isabel's face got red. "That's really sweet Alex, but Michael's my boyfriend."
"I know. I was just wondering how Michael got so lucky," Alex responded.
***
Meanwhile Liz left the ballroom and Max went over to Michael. Max acted out of breath. "Michael you've got to come quick. Liz is in trouble and she needs your help."
"What's wrong?" Michael asked.
"I don't have time to explain just come please!" Michael followed Max out of the ballroom. Max led Michael to a big closet room where he discovered Liz in the corner. Liz pretended to be crying.
"What's wrong Liz?" Michael asked.
(At the same time) Brody caught Maria coming out of the powder room. "Maria I'm glad I found you. Liz needs to see you. I think her and Max got into a fight. She's really upset."
"Where is she?"
"I'll take you to her," Brody led Maria out of the ballroom down a long hallway.
They reached the closet and Max was standing outside of it.
"Where's Liz?" Maria asked. Max pointed inside and Maria walked in.
Maria saw Liz and Michael in the corner. "What's going on Liz?" Maria asked seeing Michael.
Liz walked toward the door. "I hope you guys won't hate me," Liz said.
"Why would I hate you Liz?" Maria asked.
Just then Liz stepped out the door closing it quickly and locking the door.
Maria ran up to the door quickly and tried to open it. "We're locked in," Maria said to Michael.
"Good job," Liz said to her friends and they walked back into the ballroom sitting at their table again as if nothing happened.
***
(On the dance floor)
"Look I've really got to get back to Michael. He'll get worried," Isabel said to Alex.
"Just one more dance."
"Maybe later."
Alex tried to stop her but before he knew it she was walking back to her table. "Where could he have gone? Isabel looked at the other table where Maria had been sitting and noticed she was missing too. Isabel walked over to the table. "Brody have you seen Maria lately?" she asked.
"No, she went to the ladies room but she has been gone quite some time," Brody answered. Isabel turned around and started to run out of the ballroom. Alex followed behind her.
"Isabel!" Alex yelled.
Isabel turned around. "Do you know where Michael and Maria are?" she asked him.
"Yes I do," Alex said truefully.
"There're together aren't they?"
"Yes."
Isabel turned away from Alex and began to cry. "I've got to find him," Isabel said knowing her and Michael were through.
"Isabel stop."
"No Alex it was all a plan to get me away from Michael wasn't it? So you and you're friends could get Michael and Maria back together. Well it won't work. He love's me," Isabel started to cry even harder.
"No he doesn't Isabel. He loves Maria. I'm sorry but it's true."
"Go away Alex. You've had your fun."
"Isabel I didn't do this to hurt you. I didn't lie. I really like you. I never wanted to see you hurt this way."
"What's wrong with me Alex? Why can't he love me? Why can't anyone love me?" Isabel cried sitting down on a bench. Alex sat down next to her and put his arm around her.
"Michael can't help how his heart feels. But as for something being wrong with you, that's just not true. You shouldn't try to make a man love you. One day a man will come along that loves you and you will make him the happiest man in the world."
"Thanks Alex," Isabel said smiling through her tears.
"I guess if I was honest I would say I was really more obsessed with Michael. I just couldn't stand the thought of there being a guy that didn't want me. I know that's egotistical of me but it's true."
"It's alright Isabel."
"Look why don't you dry your eyes and you can go back in that room and get a guy to dance with. Someone that will appreciate you." Alex said.
"Actually would you mind dancing with me Alex?"
Alex was thrilled and shocked. "I'd be honored," Alex said leading her back into the ballroom.
TBC...