Another Beginning

• FOUR •

Maine

"Promise me, you will not fall in love with me." I whispered back.

Enzo took a step forward and leaned down kissing me again.

I've never been kissed before. I've never kissed this way before. I like it. His lips were soft. His kisses were gentle but I can feel his dominance, like he owns the kiss, like he owns my lips.

Why did I agree to his suggestion?

Oh God Maine!

Just what do you think you are doing Maine?

Really girlfriend for a day?

Well I did say that I want to seize the day, but this? But come to think of it, this may be my only chance to really have a boyfriend. I might as well make the most of it. And Enzo is right, after this day, we will not see each other anymore.

No more ties, no connections. All we'll have are memories of this day.

But the falling in love part? That I am not so sure. Enzo is a good guy, even though I've only met him, I can sense that in him. The small gestures, when he hold out his hand to assist me, when he lets me go first and when he insists that he spends for me.

I know I made a fuss about that, but in reality? I feel like a school girl who is young and giddy, like her crush just walk passed her. I've never gotten this much attention from a guy before. I am always invisible to them.

"Ready to go in?" Enzo asked, reaching for my hand and squeezing it.

"Yes, let's start this day boyfie!" I said, trying very hard to sound calm.

He takes our clasped hands to his chest as he lead me to the entrance of the Colosseum.

Since we didn't buy a guided tour ticket, we were on our own. And I must say it was a bad idea, because all we did was walk and walk and walk.

We tried to follow a guided tour group but the guide noticed us so we walked away, embarrassed and laughing.

We are having a grand time walking around the Colosseum, laughing and making fun of each other. At some point, we were approached by a security dressed as a Roman guard because we entered a restricted area. 

Enzo is a funny guy too,  I found out.  A good looking guy with a very high fashion sense, articulate and has good sense of humor, what more can I ask for?  I got myself a dream boyfriend -  well for a day at least. 

As Enzo and I walk hand in hand up to the second floor, he will take a side glance at me from time to time.  His dimples clearly becoming so visible by the minute.

When we reach the second floor where most of the tourists were gathered,  Enzo guided me towards the front, clearing a path for us.  He found a spot for us to stand and get a clear view of the amphitheater.   He stood behind me and I couldn't help but feel a shiver run all over my body as I can feel him so close to me. 

I tried to shake this feeling and focus on the grandiosity in front of me.  I was left gawking at the colossal structure - this building was so old and yet it feels so alive.  I can just feel the excitement of the Romans when the gladiators fought with each other and with the lions, for entertainment.