Moments In Time

Chapter Fifteen: Moving On Is Hard To Do

“What’s your name?” he asks me as we dance.

“Camilla.” I say, “Yours?” I ask him.

“Chris.” He says, smiling at me. That can’t be, he’s the same bloke from the dog park.

“Chris Adams?” I ask him.

“Yeah?” he looks confused.

“We met at the dog park.” I say.

“Oh…yeah. Camilla Rojas, right?” he asks, recognition flooding his face. I nod.

“Yeah.”I say, “Did you get a dog for your sister?” I ask him.

“Yeah, I did. Thanks for recommending that place.” He says.

“Cool.” I say, we keep dancing. I close my eyes, and dance to the rhythm. The song ends, and we dance to another. After the second song, he walks me to my table. Before we reach it, he grabs my elbow and says,

“Camilla?”

“Yeah?” I ask, looking up at him. He’s still holding my elbow.

“I know this might sound odd, but…why did you never call me?” he rushes to say it.

“I’m sorry. My friend went through a very rough time. I was so busy with helping him and work. But… I never forgot you.” I say, then smile shyly at him.

“Oh, how is your friend now?” he asks.

“I wouldn’t know. He pushed me away.” I say.

“I’m sorry.” He does look sorry.

“It’s okay. I realized that, sometimes things can’t be fixed.” I smile at him.

“Can I buy you a drink?” he says.

“Sure, if you come meet my friends.”I say.

“Okay, deal.” He laughs. "What are you drinking?" He asks.

"Surprise me." I say boldly. I'm feeling so awesome. Nothing can ruin my night. Not even when I notice that Liam and the lads walk in. Liam meets my eyes and I stare at him till he looks away. I roll my eyes.

"Cam? You okay?" Asks Olga.

"I'm good." I nod to reassure her.

"I’m sorry Cam..." Says Tori, "I told Niall where I was. I had no idea he'd come."

"No worries. By the way, I'm so happy for you two." I say to her, putting her at ease.

"Thanks. I need to really thank you for introducing us. He's so amazing!" She is so happy. I'm glad. I smile, it kind of feels plastered on my face, I want something real, like Olga and Tori. I guess I’m just unlucky.

"No need. I'm just happy you guys are dating." I say. I give her a quick hug.

"Here you go. I got you a Rolls Royce." Says Chris, handing me the drink.

"Oh, I wanted a drink, not a car. But thanks." I joke with him. He laughs.

"Good one." He says. I scoot over and he sits next to me.

"Girls, this is Chris Adams." I point at Chris. "Chris, these are my friends: Olga, Macayla, and Tori." I make introductions. Chris and the girls say hi.

"So, what kind of dog did you get your sister?" I ask Chris.

"A Labrador mix." He says, "She named him Zulu."

"That's adorable." I say to him. He laughs.

"I have a picture if you wanna see." He says.

"I'd..." But I can't finish because Liam and the lads stand at our table. Liam’s shooting daggers at me. Great! My night just got more fun! (Sarcasm)