The night breeze blew through Alex and the jacket flew off her shoulder. It landed not far away from her. The figure whom she follows seems to disappear. She did not notice Alexander sitting near her and Alexander looked up and saw Alex searching through the dark. He saw his jacket on the ground. A breeze gently lifted Alex's dress and her fair legs were seen in the moon light. His heart raced at the sight and looked away. Alex suddenly saw the jacket. As soon as she picked it up and looked up, she saw Alexander staring at her. She looked straight at him and a meteor passed through the sky. The light reflected in their eyes and both looked up to witness the meteor.
"If you wish on a shooting star..." Alex said.
"It may soon come true..." Alexander continued.
They stared at each other's eyes. Alex shyly looked away. Alexander stared at her hurt.
She mumbled, "It's too fast..."
He asked her, "Is there a chance that I could..."
Alex looked at him.
He gulped and continued, "I could see you more often? I promised that this would be the last but I really like you."
Alex looked at the sky and sighed. She whispered through the wind and said, "I might be in trouble if I say that I like you too."
"Uhm, Alex?"
Alex looked at him and brushed her thoughts away. The ocean waves crashing in is heard.
"Let me think about it." Alex answered him.
In a deep voice, he replied. "Ok."
Alex sat down next to Alexander. He saw his jacket still on the ground. He picked it up and put it on Alex's shoulder. Alex sensed his actions but she seems to be in distraught. He stood up and glanced at Alex.
"Alex?" He abruptly said.
She looked up and asked, "Yes?"
"May I ask you to dance with me?
Alex jolted up and dusted away her dress. Before she answered, Alexander grabbed her hand and twirl her into his arms. She was surprised that Alexander has moves. She was looking face to face with him. His face is just an inch from hers. She blushed and looked away. He smiled then continued to dance to the song, "Save the Last Dance for Me" by Micheal Bublé.
"You have the moves, Alexander. Not bad." Alex said. She started doing her dance moves, circling around Alexander. She twirls at his back then touched Alexander's shoulders.
She whispered to his ear and said,
"Can You handle this?"
She slowly moved her hands inch by inch from his shoulder to his elbows. Her breast suddenly touch his back. He felt a tingling sensation and he started having short breaths. She went into his left arm held his hand and pulled him into hers. They almost kissed but she put her left hand on his chest. She caressed his soft lips with her right hand then turned around.
She was about to leave him when his hands held her waist. He drew his face close to her ears then whispered,
"As long as you keep seeing me..."
He turned her around to face him.
"I'll never letting you go."
His eyes sparkled like the stars in the night. Her heart trembled violently. She smiled at him but she continued to dance with the music. When they got close, she caressed his handsome features for some reason, she felt pain in her heart. They do look similar. She was still puzzled because he looks like Charles in so many ways. She also knew Charles has a brother but never seen him during their playdates. Andrea hinted that his other son is not interested knowing Charles friends. She pondered her thoughts and connected some points.
Alexander saw Alex expression changed.
He wondered and asked, "Alex, Is there something wrong?"
Alex glanced at him and saw Alex's confused look. He felt something was amiss.
She bravely asked, "Is Monique really your sister?"
He smiled at her and took a deep breath.
"Actually, Monique is a friend of mine but I considered her as my sister." my
Alex felt cold water poured on her.
"Oh I supposed you are best friends with Charles." Alex assumed.
Alexander decided to lie so that he does not get caught.
"Yes I do." Alexander assured her.
"It seems that I'm just stressed lately and my thinking got messed up. I'll just call Lea and tell her I will..."
"Alex!" a man shouted from afar.
They both looked at the direction where the man was. Alex noticed that it was Charles who was approaching them. She felt nervous but after a while, she tried to calm herself. She loved him and now that he is married, she had to let go of her feelings bit by bit. She had moved on and enjoyed her single life. She thought that she can face him, leave everything behind and let go of the past. When he approached them, it seems like everything was turning around. She put her thoughts at the back of her mind and calmed down. When Charles reached them, Alexander feel tensed.
He asked Alexander, "Where have you been? Mom was looking for you everywhere."
Alexander glanced at Alex worriedly and turned to him. "I have been with Alex. She was my plus one today."
Charles looked at Alex. A flash of surprise showed on his face.
"Alex, I did not know that you will be Alexander's plus one. Did I also mention that he is my..."
"Brother-in-law..." Alexander blurted out.
Charles was puzzled when he knew the fact that they were twins. She looked at Alexander pondering her thoughts. They do really look alike the only difference was Charles is a bit lean than Alexander. They could be brothers but she trusts Alexander's words, for now. What she did not know is that there is a way to determine who is Alexander from Charles. Twins have their own way of communicating and Charles hinted that Alexander does not want Alex to know the truth just yet. Since Alex was still investigating about them, Charles breaks the silence.
"Thank you for being here Alex. Monique and I were surprised you came to our wedding. Who knew that Alexander will bumped to one of my friends." Charles glanced at Alexander but Alexander gave him a look.
"Oh right, I forgot that you have to help us pack for tonight if Alex won't mind, of course."
Alexander glared at him. Charles knew that if it concerns Alex, he will protect her no matter what.
"I don't mind at all. Congratulations and I am happy for both of you." Alex gestured her hand for a shake when Alexander held her hand midway and asked Alex, "Will you wait me in that room at the left. I will help my brother-in-law and sister to pack up. if there is something you need, just call me." Alex agreed and smiled.
He handed her the keys to the room and his calling card for her to call him then left. She went to the room and opened the door. The room is clean with brand new sheets and toiletries. She locked the door behind her and went to the washroom to freshen up. She is tempted to take a bath when she noticed a bathtub in the washroom. There were scented candles and a lighter beside the tub.
She whispered, "Ow, I wish I could deep my skin in this tub..." Her imagination trailed off when the door suddenly opened. She saw the housekeeping came and cleaned the room. She saw a tv in there and decided to watch on the bed while waiting for Alexander. After some time, the housekeeper left and she fell asleep waiting. Alexander came in and glanced at the sleeping Alex. He went to her and stared at her beautiful face. She looked innocent and her face looks like an angel. He smiled and lifted his hand to caress her face. He stopped midway when he saw Alex turned move. His heart raced and calmed down when he notice she is now deeply asleep.