Two Different Animals, One Close Bond
Chapter 5: Falling in Love
That night, Marlene was waiting for Maurice. She was starting to wonder what was taking him so long when she saw him standing at the entrance. What she noticed was that he had one hand behind his back.
"Hey, Marlene." Maurice smiled. Marlene watched as he came inside and sat down nearby. "I was wondering why you were taking so long, Maurice." Marlene explained. Maurice smiled, knowing what she was talking about.
"Yeah, sorry for making you wait. I had to make sure that no-one knew where I was going." Maurice explained. Marlene nodded in understanding; she knew who Maurice meant the most. She didn't want to make anyone suspicious, just like Maurice.
"So, what did you want to show me?" Marlene asked as Maurice sat down next to her. "This is very special, Marlene. I had saved it ever since I was at Madagascar and wanted to show someone special." Maurice explained, and he pulled out his other hand from behind his back to show something Marlene didn't expect.
"A Spanish guitar?" Marlene asked, amazed. She hadn't met anyone so far who had one of those, but she didn't expect that Maurice would have one. "Yeah. I got this when I was young, and decided that I'd wait until I met someone that I knew would love it." Maurice explained. Marlene beamed at this; this was unlike anything she had seen before.
"Maurice, this is amazing. I never expected this." Marlene said. Maurice smiled as he added "Then I'm sure you didn't expect this." With this, he started playing. Marlene was wordless as she listened; it was one of the beautiful things she had ever heard. She had no idea that Maurice knew how to play a Spanish guitar, but she was just amazed from finding out for herself.
Maurice felt so lucky that he took lessons in playing a Spanish guitar, because it really seemed like it was paying off. He could see that Marlene liked this. As he continued, he started to sing.
When the visions around you
Bring tears to your eyes
And all that surround you
Are secrets and lies
I'll be your strength
I'll give you hope
Keeping your faith when it's gone
The one you should call
Was standing here all along
Marlene was amazed; she had no idea that Maurice was such a wonderful singer. It sounded incredible for her to hear this. But she didn't know the best was yet to come.
And I will take you in my arms
And hold you right where you belong
Till the day my life is through
This I promise you
This I promise you
Maurice felt so fortunate that he took singing lessons when he was young; he didn't want to think about what could have happened. He could see that Marlene was happy; it was what he wanted.
I have loved you forever
In lifetimes before
And I promise you never
Will you hurt anymore
I give you my word
I give you my heart
This is a battle we've won
And with this vow
Forever has now begun
Just close your eyes
Each loving day
And know this feeling won't go away
Till the day my life is through
This I promise you
This I promise you
When he finished, Maurice put his guitar down to see what Marlene thought. He was surprised when he saw that she was smiling and tears were welling in her eyes.
"That was amazing, Maurice. I loved it so much." Marlene smiled. Maurice was surprised by this response, but then he smiled. "I'm happy to know you liked it, Marlene." Maurice said. Before he could continue, he was caught off guard when Marlene came over and kissed him. He was shocked at first, but then felt really happy. There was never a more amazing feeling in the world for him than knowing that Marlene was happy, like he was now.