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While we enjoyed our time in our new apartment [This is the apartment we have in California]; we also decided to go down to the beach to meet up with our friends—especially Austin’s former team mates however great friends who warmly welcomed me to the group for the first time just when I am still in school.
Now it is a year I am going to work even harder on my studies thus instantly I can plan my time in Washington on my studies however this means I will be away from Austin and his friends.
Even though most of them are playing for Hawaii; however we still go to California for the social meet-ups we can go hang with each other and so on and so forth.
“So how is your time in Washington?” Ask Austin.
“It is great however very soon we will be divided apart since you might be in Los Angeles plus Hawaii meanwhile I am going to be in Seattle, Washington for the studies additionally we [My dad and I] are planning to stay in Washington state for the rest of our life.”
“Oh,”
“However we can still go to Hawaii for a couple of days; even weeks or even months: while my dad meets up with your family then we can still spend time together with each other and maybe . . . you know; go . . .”
“Maybe go surfing together? Sounds fun and perhaps playing beach volleyball as well just when the surf condition are looking intimidating or even when our friends are around.”
“Cool and lazing around; doing nothing all day but lazing on the beach . . .”
“Awesome and going into the water for to cool ourselves down from the hot weather . . .”
“I’d think you’re talking about going to the walls area for a morning swim?”
“I . . . I’d think so, Austin.” I replied, blushing as my cheeks feeling hot from the flush while I turned away from Austin’s beautiful colour changing eyes.
He chuckles, then he holds my right hand and nudge me with his left hand; signalling me to turn my head.
As I turned my head; he is now truly smiling with a genuine gentle smile on his face.
I smiled back shyly and give him a hug; at first I didn’t know why he didn’t do this at first as other guys [Mainly Stijn, Brett: Dalton and some of the other guys like Pat—Colton didn’t do it because we have a very estranged relationship which reminds me of how it is back at home just before dad decided to go back and settle down in Washington State on Seattle.] did just when I am feeling down however just when Colton and I—when we got into a heated argument; it reminds me again of how the other half of the family back in New York does on how they non-stop arguing about something; whether is it about a small issue or a big issue over money, the future or just about anything else then they always get into an argument over something except for me because I didn’t want to interfere with their problems however it becomes so painful that my dad decided to gain custody of me and go back to Seattle while still staying in touch with Mathieu who is my uncle and second father additionally a sailor from France.
However he has changed over the years; as Brett told me he decided to put aside all shenanigans and differences to learn to grow up and know you can either learn to accept the change and become a better person or just the remain the same person without any changes on either change can be scary or maybe just when you promise to change except the words fall instead.
Maybe Brett is right, some people are willing to change but unfortunately they still aren’t willing to change as they spoke the words only as words; others either they decide to prove the change by actions or either by both words and actions: meanwhile some people still remain the same person just as they are the same character and the same person without any changes.
“Some people are willing to change by words however their spoken words did fall apart when it turns out they remained as the same person; others are either they decided to accept the change and doing it in action meanwhile there are those who aren’t willing to change themselves and still be remain the same person as who they are from the past until today.”
This is what Rosey has told me just when I told him about my past additionally Colton think I am just making the story up.
Plus he is right, some people want to change but they just weren’t ready to change; some are willing to prove it by actions: others will remain as the same person as they are in the past.
I worried if he is exposing me except Rosey is right; change can either be something you are either be willing to be open and accept it or be the person who is rather be feared by change additionally remain as the same person.
“So Austin; what makes you want to embrace hugs?” I ask him; feeling confused about how he wants to hug me even though he isn’t a fan hugs except for when he in a volleyball game.
“Actually, Joe recommend to me about a best selling book called ‘Love for imperfect things’—it does helps me a lot as when Michelle said ‘There is always room for improvement; therefore instead of aiming for perfection: we aim for results of improvements additionally giving room for us to improve ourselves’, Paula.’”
“Oh,”
He still have this true beautiful smile on his face additionally he wants to let me know he did also read the same book which I read throughout the day just to pass time and also the book when I read it just before bedtime.
“Wow . . . all I got to say is . . . I’m speechless.”
Whenever we say ‘I’m speechless’ we start singing the chorus of Ciara’s song ‘Speechless’ and then people laughed with each other before moving onto a different topic to talk about.
This is when it happens again; we sing Ciara’s song ‘Speechless’ on ‘I’m . . . speechless . . .’ then we both fell laughing on the couch and he placed his left hand on my back. (*Austin is a left hander and I am his right hander)
“Baby, you know when you hear the word ’Speechless’, you go ‘I’m . . . speechless . . .’ in a kind of singing way: which reminds me of how when we had a karaoke night back in Hawaii; when we ask you to sing but you suddenly got shy—criticising on how you aren’t a great singer but you know you got this lovely voice that you prove your naysayers and inner self on your ego wrong.”
I giggled then I laughed; Austin is right—I just remember how when they ask me to sing ‘A whole new world’ (The animated movie version we are talking about the different version here.); then when I go for it then I prove them wrong and myself as well on how I did sing beautifully and everybody is impressed except for Colton because not only he is the one and only person who wasn’t impressed with either my singing or even how I ended up becoming part of the Rainbow Warrior Men’s volleyball team when I am still at school.
Plus when I sung ‘Part of your world’ that night; everybody is very blown away from my singing even Austin alongside his sister Gabi; former Rainbow Warrior player Josh Walker additionally some of the senior players who did arrived for the Rainbow Warrior reunion.
After singing the song; Austin give me our very first hug and very first kiss. I was surprised at first then now looking back; it feels so sweet and so good.
He laughed with me as well, feeling as when I make a very good yet a clean and a kind-hearted joke.
“Wow, I felt like looking back at the karaoke night event; it does feel good ever since I remember when everybody ask me to sing; at first I felt like ‘Oh my goodness: why would everyone asked me to sing??’ Then I prove myself wrong by singing with my real voice!” I recalled on the event that day.
“Oh boy, you know you can prove yourself wrong additionally this is a room for improvement as a result.” Replied Austin with the same bright smile.
I laughed, then I sigh happily: I felt as when the universe starts listening to me.
“Did you do your meditation every day during different hours of the day?”
“Definitely,”
“Cool,”
While we both relax on the couch, I make space for him to sit down next to me.
“I had to say, I love the apartment you choose for us: well done—Austin.” I piped up while sitting cross legged.
“Yeah me too, you can recall this event?”
I nod, I still remember how when we are still look for an apartment; we tried many apartments but none of them did suit us however when we look at the apartment where Ingrid who used to be there before moving to New York [I didn’t mean to underestimate her, sorry.] back in the past around 2011-2014 where she is currently living.
At first; we didn’t know what did the apartment looks like then when we go inside—we were surprised when we entered inside the apartment.
Although the apartment may look similar to what she used to have back in 2011 except there are changes in the apartment: such as a wall made of mirror on a wall at the doorway: then the only similarity is the kitchen-island bar area alongside the living room as well.
“Wow!” This is all we could said, while we look around the apartment.
The balcony can actually be accessed by either the living room sliding door or the bedroom glass door—it may be small but we very seldom use it.
“Very cool, I like it!” I piped up; breaking the silence between the landlord and Austin.
“Awesome! Me too.” Adds Austin.
We walk around the room and the apartment is just right for us.
“Yeah, I can recall on that event additionally I’d think this is the current apartment we are living; right?”
“Definitely; I love it here but nothing beats our love and relationship between each other; Paula.” Replied Austin with a true smile.
“Me too; nothing beats our relationship.” I replied to him with a smile on my face.
