Author’s note: Decided to write this except it might be very different ever since this one takes place in the island of Maui plus everybody is doing their activities on one day just when they are completed with their task on the workshop on volleyball as well as the important practice of their game on an exhibition game which the status for the players won’t be counted as it is an exhibition game.
They did have a great time with a local school plus the coaches decided to give them just one day off; for the players—they have to make this day count as something to be thankful yet to be a good memory to remember by.
Chaz decided to go windsurfing on his own at Kanaha Beach Park ever since he decided to there for his lesson on windsurfing additionally this is actually happened on the second day after practice of volleyball plus focusing on his assignment from his classes.
Today is their sixth day on the island of Maui as they didn’t expect a day off however they [the coaches] decided to give them a day off before going back to Oahu tomorrow.
And Paula [Narrator]; Chaz’s beautiful girlfriend has managed to fly into Maui for the very first time—staying there for three days. First day went to Iao Valley State Park along with Kahului as well as Pu’unene.
Plus today; she is going to Kanaha Beach Park ever since Chaz wanted to meet each other at there.
Additionally I decided to add the girls ever since I needed to step up on my writing for your information on a personal point. Plus I'd think the narrator's point of view is longer because we did mention her friends and the phone conversation they have.
In addition, I’m sorry if the conversation is going out of topic way too often thus I apologise for that thus I decided to add changes to the story for your information.
Oh and please note; there will be a serious topic be spoken about in here when you are reading Paula’s P.O.V on her phone conversations with the girls.
On another note; Aria’s face claim is McKenna Ross for your information.
Chaz’s P.O.V
I am so excited to go out windsurfing—I do remember I got my first two [And a half] hour lesson from Maui Windsurf Company plus I truly love the experience additionally I enjoyed it too as well.
Plus it is great fun; I wish my friends can join me on this kind of experience—I even sent a ‘thank you’ note just for them to let them know I am truly happy with their service and their lessons are amazing.
Additionally I luckily asked them do they do any equipment rental however they told me they normally do mostly lessons except luckily they told me there are a couple of shops which does have equipment rentals plus one of the store they mentioned is Hi-Tech Surf Sport shop where I can rent the windsurfing equipment.
However the lesson I spent on it with Josh who is the assistant coach volunteer does help me out ever since I spoke to him about the experience on windsurfing is around a hundred bucks which is costly nevertheless it is worth an experience.
Plus I also asked him about the equipment rent plus he helped me out. I also asked him about his volleyball days additionally he told me originally he is supposed to ask the whole team to join me however many of the players have other ideas in their mind.
Thus I am the only one who enjoyed the experience of windsurfing genuinely.
Now, I am going down to Kanaha Beach park while they told me they can help out with the equipment ever since I am still very new to windsurfing.
While I am warming up in my pair of board shorts from Rip Curl as well as a black, long sleeve rash guard; I suddenly found there is a familiar figure is walking down to see me.
She is clad in a beautiful white sun dress, a pair of white-ivory with yellow gold accent flower sandals on her feet additionally white fedora hat on her head plus a black sling bag from Rip Curl is at the front across her body.
Additionally she let her long; silky: soft and shiny black hair flow with the breeze plus she is wearing a pair of oversized tortoiseshell sunglasses on her face.
She looks up, smile and wave at me. I wave to her back with a smile on my face, now I recognise the person in the distance—it is my girlfriend Paula; whom I called her ‘sweetie’ to give a sense of comfort.
Plus now she is walking towards me.
“Hi,” She said to me.
“Hi, how are you? You are looking so beautiful today—I am surprised plus did you plan on dressing up or something like that today?” I replied with a genuine smile on my face.
“Not really, I wasn’t planning on dressing up except I had heard you are in Maui with the team for the workshop on volleyball for the local schools in Maui as well as an exhibition game; right? I am surprised.” She replied with a smile.
“Definitely and I can understand why you didn’t plan on dressing up as just when you are going to a party with your friends or something like that however you do look nice today.”
“Thank you, why I’d think you could be an amazing windsurfer in my opinion: Chaz.” She winked with a smile on her face.
“Wow, all I’ve got to say is . . . ‘thank you’.”
“You’re welcome and hey; do you there is an ocean centre?”
“Oh definitely, we can go there later?”
“Cool, do you think we can invite our friends?”
“Awesome! I . . . I . . . I mean . . . sure; we can invite them together.”
“Cool, I’ll be watching you from the beach.”
I give her a thumbs up and go down to the water.
Paula’s P.O.V
Wow, is it just me or Chaz is just so optimistic and excited about windsurfing a lot? I’d think he is definitely.
I’d think this is going to be exciting and fun for us.
I mean normally uncle Mat would be the same with me for the very first time when I first learned how to surf at a very young age—plus it turns out it is really fun yet I have a great time.
People may think a sport like surfing is going to be easy though however in reality; I’d think it is better to get a lesson or two on learning how to surf additionally understanding the rules of surfing ever since they do have rules as well as windsurfing and kitesurfing.
All I got to say is ‘Looks can be deceiving’—it may look easy and all however in reality it isn’t going to be easy; instead it is going to be hard.
While I sit down at somewhere thus I can get to watch Chaz does his windsurfing magic—additionally there are a lot of more people than usually it is mostly it is because the time when they are going there is around either end of June or beginning of July.
“Wow,” I mutter under my breath with a real smile whilst watching the windsurfers got into the water and start windsurfing.
However windsurfing is much more different than the other two surfing; kitesurfing and regular board surfing—windsurfing is much more harder than regular board surfing ever since it has a mast and a rudder which makes it much more difficult than either regular board surfing; body boarding or even one of the more difficult surfing: kitesurfing.
Chaz’s P.O.V
While I prepare for the first step of windsurfing; I know it isn’t going to be easy as I expected.
I take a deep breath; remembering what did I learned from the lessons I taken from either yesterday or the day before yesterday.
Just when I got up on the board; I make sure I don’t lose focus while I am windsurfing.
And when I am windsurfing; it does have a different feeling to regular feeling to board surfing or bodyboarding—when you are bodyboarding; you know you lie down on a boogie board while having a pair of fin which are much more smaller than the usual pair of fins which you normally use it for snorkelling or scuba diving. Although I did go bodyboarding before except it is mostly taken place in a surf break called ‘The walls’ as well as surfing at Canoes along with Queens surf break which does felt very different.
Additionally I knew I had to take a couple of deep breaths while I go with the wind on which direction it is blowing from mother nature herself.
I did well on the first try however it is the surfing part which is the trickiest part for many of the beginners to do it because normally sometimes it is mixed with kite surfers who does kitesurfing just when they are holding onto a kite [I am talking about the kite they are using on kitesurfing] while their pair of foot are strapped on the board.
And it isn't easy for a first timer at all; I mean I did tried not to ride on someone's waves yet I dove into the water several times.
When I ascend to the surface; I let out a huge gasp for air just as if I had drowned.
‘Focus, Chaz; focus: your girlfriend is watching you windsurfing.’ I thought as I got back up on the board.
I take a deep breath and thought ‘Chaz, don't even think about anything or something; just do it: go for it; you have planned for something like this plus now this is your chance.’
‘Go for it, Chaz: breathe; Chaz: breathe.’
Then off I go.
Round two, starting . . . now.
Paula’s P.O.V
As I waited patiently for Chaz to do his magic on his windsurfing skills—the first try was rather a fail due to how he tried to avoid riding on someone's else's wave or colliding with another windsurfer while he is riding.
‘Chaz, baby; please—I know you are feeling scared yet you felt as when you are being watched by many people including me however I do want to let you know; you learn to make mistakes; you get back up on the board and keep trying; Chaz.’ I thought nervously while I am watching him from the beach with my oversized tortoiseshell sunglasses over my eyes in addition to the distinctive fedora hat I am now wearing on my head with a big black bow.
As I watched Chaz windsurfing; I found out I got so many unread messages from my friends about what am I doing in Maui with the guys and mostly; spending time with my boyfriend Chaz.
One of them is Gianna; saying a question which asked: ‘Girl, why hadn't you return our calls?? Are you feeling okay??’
Another one is from Emily: ‘Worried about you. Are you okay??’
There is another one from Aria: ‘Paula, I know you love spending time with *him (*Chaz Galloway) but we are worried about you. Some of the girls are panicking about you going to Maui with the guys team. You okay or what??’
The last text is from Katiana, my best friend: room mate and the closest friend I have as the sister I never had in my life; it says here: ‘I heard you did have a great time in Maui with Chaz and the boys. But I am not so sure about why you hadn't answered the girls calls except mine—they are worried about you just as instantly as how I am right now. Is everything okay in Maui with Chaz and the boys? Hope everything is well and hopefully you have a great time; my dear sister. ~Ana’
I always wondered why I hadn't returned the calls however luckily with my Sony Ericsson T303 phone; I decided to return the favour and call them.
The first person I call is Gianna; she seems to be worried about me ever since I didn't return the call.
“Hello?” She ask me when I pick up the call.
“Hi, I just wanted to say ‘I'm genuinely sorry for not responding to your calls ever since I am busy with Chaz plus I know this is hard for me to tell you this however honestly there are times I do want to spend time alone or with him plus I am sorry if I hadn't respond to your calls—I realise I didn't mean to forget it plus . . . I’m okay: G. Don't worry; I’ll be okay and I know it may be hard for me to return the calls to you however I still want to let you know; there are at times I couldn't return your calls—either I am busy or the place might not be welcome to phone calls.” I replied softly yet guiltily hopefully she can understand why am I so busy with the guys; busy with Chaz and my alone time too as well.
“Oh,” She replied sounding more puzzled than snappy.
“Sorry, for not returning your calls or replying your messages.”
“It's okay . . . I mean I understand; I didn't realise sometimes you never know when the person need their alone time plus you realise you hadn't let us known about needing your alone time.”
“I know I didn't mean to, I’m sorry.”
“It’s okay; it is just you need to understand how you need to let us know on where are you going and what do you need thus we can give you the private time when you need your alone time.”
“I know and thank you; I understand it is hard for me to apologise however you do realise I am going through my past. Plus I know this sounds unrelated but . . .”
“You do realise you are apologetic when it comes to anything on not returning the calls from your friends or something like that.”
“Yes, I know; this is why I am apologetic when it comes to a situation like this one.”
“Oh okay, I guess I need to let you know that I am sorry too as well.”
“It's okay: G—to be honest: I understand; we may have the rights to be upset about a situation where your friends do not either tell you the story based on what are you talking about or even something has to do with not returning the favour or the call except we aren't the only ones who has gone through the same situation nor we are the first people who had to go through a similar situation thus many people had to go through the same situation too.”
“What do you mean?”
“I mean everybody sometimes wants to know either you make new friends; doing well at school; work: home and even they do want to know is there anything gone wrong or something is acting strangely.”
“Oh okay; thus no wonder everybody has gone through the same situation we have been through.”
“Exactly plus I do want to let you know; I may not return your calls as fully as I can however nevertheless I do need my alone time plus sometimes it is hard for me to call you from a location where the location is isolated for your information.”
“Oh okay; thanks for letting me know: Paula.”
“You're welcome, G and please forgive me for not responding to your calls or returning your calls earlier.”
“Hey; I do forgive you plus I'm sorry if I got carried away for being snappy on my attitude.”
“It's okay, it's cool—everybody does tend to get snappy even I do . . . internally.”
“Oh okay, I’ll let you call me when you are ready?”
“Definitely; I will.”
“Cool, see you soon.”
“See you soon.”
As I watched Chaz who is now stepping up his game on his windsurfing ever since he is now riding on a wave which surprise me a lot.
I let out a cheer on Chaz while watching him continuing his windsurfing magic and now I need to call Emily.
However it goes to voicemail plus I decided to leave her a text message ever since she is busy with her classes.
‘Hey Emily; I just want to let you know I am feeling okay and I am doing well with my friends and Chaz is doing well too! Text me? [Since I know you are busy obviously] Mahalo.’
Then for Aria; I tried calling her as well—luckily she picks up on the second call.
“Hello?”
“Hey; you do realise the person who you are calling is also the person whom you texted to earlier as well; Aria.”
“Oh, it’s you: Paula!”
“Yes, it's me and I’m okay; I'm doing just fine: A plus don't worry: Chaz and I are doing well.”
“Cool, I am happy to hear this from you!”
“Me too and I'm sorry for not returning your calls earlier; Aria.”
“It’s okay; I know how you felt—perhaps you are busy; aren't you?”
“Yes, I am plus I'm sorry for not returning your calls!”
“It's okay, anyway I do wanted to let you know one thing.”
“What is it?”
“Just make sure you remember to let us know where are you going unless if this is a secret you have to keep it plus not to share the secret with anybody else; okay?”
“Sure, I will; deal but you do realise sometimes I am at an isolated area or I am on my alone time also known as ‘Do not disturb’ me time.”
“Oh okay, cool—I’ll see you back then?”
“Definitely; please do.” I answer and we both ended up laughing.
“Okay, I’ll see you tomorrow; bye.”
“Okay; see you tomorrow: bye.”
While continuing watching Chaz doing his windsurfing; I decided to call Ana:
“Hello?”
“Paula? Is that you?”
“Yes, it is me; how do you know?”
“I mean I am so worried about you not returning the calls to the girls ever since you have been very quiet lately on your time with Chaz.”
“I'm sorry, I know this is hard because I am now at a beach park where I am now watching Chaz doing his windsurfing magic plus it is fun right? I mean I am starting to think about why would someone like Chaz would be so excited about anything like windsurfing; bodyboarding and board surfing as in regular surfing; perhaps is it because of me? I am so confused.”
I felt like out of all of the girls; the one who I can talk to her [A girl I mean] on just about everything including my difficult past; a relationship with Chaz plus anything relevant with Chaz and the boys and vice versa on family stories as well as solving personal issues on something which is really hard to speak about; building up self confidence as well as having the self control on your ego and negative energy plus negative feelings without sounding as in a typical ‘Oh come on; you just need to let it go and go for it’ snappy kind of reply except instead luckily you got a sympathy yet empathy reply and real advice on how solving personal issues you have and something you wanted to talk about although you feel too scared of hurting someone or something personally kind of person is definitely Katiana mostly because unlike the other girls; she understands about my life by mostly listening to me while I told her the story based on my past with rambles; stammer and grumbles while she prefers to be different from the other girls.
While many other girls preferred magazines as well as storybooks [Novels I meant on YA Novels] based on what they are reading on the popular books plus they even watch some of the movies I don't like such as ‘Mean Girls’ and a lot of horror movies—Ana and I—we are the only ones who can understand each other.
We both enjoyed reading self enrichment books; enjoyed [mostly] Disney movies and the My Scene movies as well: she didn't mind about me watching a nature documentary as long as we enjoyed it plus we both helped each other on the chores and the cooking plus sometimes we even have the time to hang with each other at different places—mostly it is at Cafes and restaurants however we do also hang by the beach as well as shopping centres.
Plus she is one of those girls whom doesn't mind about anything; whether is it about me telling her a story, sharing something I wanted to talk about however I am too scared to do it thus thankfully she is willing to listen as well as going surfing with me as well ever since she also got surf lessons with her brother Genesis when they are younger before meeting me in this day.
I love hanging with Ana, it does feel fun to not only hang with her but also having her around as more than just a room mate and a best friend whom I consider her the sister I never had and vice versa? So fun. [Like really, genuinely fun for your information.]
Plus we also love having long; deep and meaningful conversations because normally a lot of the girls didn't wade through the deep waters on the depths however we—on the other hand; decided to just do it ever since we got so many things to talk about. But it wasn't just the typical interest on music, tv shows and so much more—we also talked about our past; relationship; secrets we are meant to keep it as a secret however we decided to speak about it anyway not because it is too good to keep but sometimes the secret feel too big to handle and when it it too big to handle; we need to let it out plus this is when we have each others back.
“Actually; sweetie: you do realise he is doing this kind of activity not because of the hype or even you; I’d think he just want to try something new and different ever since both his home San Diego back in California and here in Hawaii are two different types of places. And when they are two different types of places: you can imagine how Chaz is magnetically drawn to Hawaii—not just because of the volleyball but the family culture too as well as many other activities: Paula. Just remember that, if this isn't on his personal choice to choose Hawaii: then unfortunately he might not known you in the first place or experience Hawaii for their family culture we have in our home; sweetie.”
“Oh.”
I knew I have to remember the note of how Chaz is doing this mostly because he wanted to try something new and if this wasn't for Hawaii on the family culture as well as us then we don't know what has brought Chaz here.
“Hello? Are you okay; sister?” Ask Ana sounding genuinely concerned.
“Huh? Oh, I’I'm sorry: I am just watching Chaz doing his windsurfing magic—want me to do a video for you?”
“Oh no; you don't have to but I am happy to hear you are doing well along with Chaz—thus . . .”
I stayed silent; trying not to interrupt what she is saying as she trying to say something however instead it goes radio silence which is something we hadn't done before on phone conversations.
Already after a minute or two goes by; suddenly I am concerned about my ‘ride or die’ bestie whom I have her as my roommate yet I am careful when I am speaking to her because I am truly scared of taking her for granted yet vice versa on Ana to me.
I decided to take a deep breath and said something clearly:
“Anna, can you hear me?”
No answer.
I frown in a confused way yet now I am feeling puzzled, what is going on?
“Anna, can you hear me? Is there something wrong?”
“Huh? Oh, I’m sorry: I didn't mean to kind of leave you hanging ever since I am wondering what is with all of racket downstairs from the other girls; thus I am really sorry for not calling you back.”
“It's okay, well it does reminds me this is a clear message from the universe for me not calling you back and my friends too as well—what a huge of shame on me.” I whine; feeling guilty and hurt on how I didn't called my friends on the phone about how my time is in Maui Island furthermore on my time with Chaz Galloway on going to observe his windsurfing skills.
“What do you mean?”
“For not returning your calls and returning the girls call.”
“It's okay, I mean not calling back is something small though people think it is something big and serious.”
I sighed, I always kept on thinking about how am I the one who always causes a lot of major problems, major issues and feeling as if I am the one who is the one to be blamed for something big caused out of nowhere.
“Ana, I know this is getting sickening yet it may sounds like a broken record however . . .”
“Do you feel as if you are feeling as ‘the one who is to be blamed for’, causing major problems and issues you may not be involved as well as feeling as you are the problem to everybody on everything on you?” She replied, sounding genuinely concerned yet the volume of her voice she speaks to me is very softly.
“Yes, this is how am I feeling: Ana. I am feeling as when I want to ask the question right now for your information; I’m sorry.”
“No, it’s okay plus it may be hard for me to think of you as a problem thus nevertheless I would say no, you are definitely not alone to go through this I mean everybody has gone through a very traumatic; difficult and a painful yet unhealed past as well ever since it is hard for many people to heal their past ever since therapy is truly hard yet they are pricey—sadly most people turn to alcohol and drugs thus this makes it very difficult for people to seek therapy at this point.”
“Oh.”
And while Ana explains to me about the story about why people are unable to seek therapy; I am feeling shocked thus all I can say is: “Oh.”
“I know this may sounds dark however I do wanted to share this with you thus you can understand how you are the neither the first person who felt as when you are the problem towards other people and meanwhile everybody else are blindsided are just something to be brushed off yet they just ignored it until it is all too little too late nor you are the one and only person who does have a very difficult past as I mentioned earlier; everybody has a difficult, unhealed yet traumatic past they urgently need to seek help by seeking serious counselling and therapy to unravel the story they had in the past.”
“Exactly; correct.”
“Yeah and this is something you can’t just make a joke about.”
“You’re right; I mean . . . why would anybody would want to make a joke about it? I mean this is something serious plus when someone is upset about something then why people would make a stupid joke or a crazy joke on something personal yet serious as well?? I mean seriously; people need to reconsider their act additionally when they need to reconsider their act—I’d they need to start wearing their shoes and imagine what does it feels like to have a similar experience you are going through in addition, I personally agree with you: Ana this isn’t something to be joke about—Ana.”
“I agree and I’m sorry for the long conversation between us—I apologise for that.”
“Oh no, it is okay—Ana; I actually I have to say I love the long conversations we have between each other many times and when we have a long and deep yet worthwhile conversations between each other—it does feel a lot of fun: plus I understand about how you apologise but please, don’t blame yourself: I know we may have a really long conversation but at least it is quite worth talking with you about something in a deep and meaningful way thus please; it’s okay—just don’t take it for granted and I love the talk between us; Ana. Thank you.”
“Oh really? Thank you for enjoying the long conversations we have between each other on a long; deep, worthwhile yet amazing conversation we have and don’t worry; I won’t take anything for granted and thank you for letting me know you don’t need to blame yourself as well; sweetie.”
“Me too; because I blamed myself for way too long thus I didn’t want you to blame yourself too as well thus I want to let you, thank you for calling me and I really love you in a friendship kind of way which is the reason why I am thankful for our friendship.”
“Yeah, me too: I am thankful for our friendship too: I’ll call you back?”
“Yes, please do: thank you.”
“You’re welcome and I’ll see you back soon; bye!”
“Bye!”
Just as I finished my conversation with Ana on the phone; I found a tired looking Chaz on the beach.
‘Oh no, is he going to be okay?’ I thought worriedly.
As I got near to the body figure; I now recognise him instantly by his kinky curly sunshine platinum blonde hair and his beautiful light brown skin complexion which makes his skin pop well with the sunshine blonde of his kinky curly hair.
He is now lying down and his stomach seems to be breathing well which is good news.
“Chaz, Chaz; wake up; are you okay.” I asked him; feeling worried about his condition.
When he is still resting, I decided to do a CPR on him—I’m not the best when it comes to doing the CPR performance on people but Chaz’s condition makes me worried.
“Breathe; Chaz: breathe.” I said before continuing the CPR.
Just halfway through the CPR, he suddenly wake up out of nowhere while giving out a muffled call.
I gasp as I back away from him.
He coughed and he asked “Hey what happened? What’s going on?”
I replied: “I tried to call you except you are not responding thus I tried to do a CPR on you, Chaz.”
“Wow, I am shocked: Paula.”
“Yeah; me too; I apologise for that.”
“It’s okay and you realise you are calling your friends thus . . .”
“I’m sorry, Chaz—they send me not so important messages just as when they are important because some of my friends are freaking me out . . .”
“Except for Ana obviously, she is the one one and only person who is genuinely concerned about you not returning the call: right?”
“Definitely, I’m sorry: Chaz.”
“It’s okay; it’s cool; I got the same as well with my friends plus sometimes I never realise some of the guys I have tend to get annoyed for me not calling them back.”
“It’ s okay; Chaz.”
“Yeah and what do you think of my windsurfing?”
“Very cool, I got to say and it is amazing! Next time; I have to watch it even more closely.”
“Yeah and make sure you call friends; okay?”
“Sure, definitely.”
Then he got up and give me a kiss on my left cheek to prove he still love me.
Author’s note: Is it just me or do I originally planned it as a short story then it becomes a long one with the girls?? I mean I’m sorry for making this a very long story and anyway; thank you for reading this story.
Mahalo for reading this story and aloha.
