5.40 Art's heartbreak (finale)

Island Paradiso

“Art, remember this is the last resort and in 2 days we all go home,” William reminded him.

“I know it is. Ty, Matt and I are going diving. Draco, you coming with us?” Draco said, “Yessss,” but he saw some girls pass by and said, “Maybe later.” He kept his eyes on them as he followed in their direction. 

Blair was about to shout after Draco but Estevan said, “They will soon knock him back.”

“Your right! I wouldn’t mind taking a speed boat out and looking around the island.”

Estevan replied, “Sounds good, Dad are you coming?” David smiled as it was the first time on the trip that Estevan had really acknowledged him, “Sounds great.”

Will, Blake and Spencer had decided to try windsurfing but that was an hour away so decided to hit the bar first.

The boys had spent an hour getting lessons to learn the basics in diving and were now allowed to dive in the safe area for beginners. They spent time searching the area, looking in caves and opening treasure chests only to find nothing in them. Art told the boys he was going to look elsewhere. 

Matt and Ty agreed and left him to it. Art returned to the surface and spotted a small island out of the corner of his eye and asked one of the locals. They said it was recently purchased but only the owner was allowed on the island.

Art’s curiosity took over and he decided he was going to take a look. Art got to the small island by boat and basked in it's peaceful surroundings. He sat and watched people go about their daily lives. His mobile was ringing but ignored it. He suddenly heard someone else come onto the island and froze. He heard footsteps get closer and closer and when he saw a girl come into site his eyes grew bigger but all he got in return was a scream, “Get off my island.”

“I’m sorry, I was just curious about the place…I don’t mean any intrusion.” 

She tried to back away and was about to fall in the water when Art caught her, “You could have fallen in.” She glared at him, “Do you mind removing your hands from my body.”

“I do mind because from what I see you have nothing to be ashamed about.” Art watched as she covered herself up, “Why are you covering up?”

“Why are you staring?”

Art was intoxicated with her and said, “You are very beautiful…” She interrupted him and harshly said, “I bet you say that to all woman. Is that the line you use to get them into bed?” Art tried to think of something he could say but before he answered the girl continued, “Just get off here and leave me alone.” 

Art did as he was asked but couldn't get her off his mind so he waited the other side until she came back to the mainland. 

Art followed her and as she got to her door he voiced, “Hello again.” She jumped and replied, “Do you know it’s rude to sneak up on people?”

“Being a vampire, I guess it’s just in my nature but I am sorry I scared you.”

“Apology accepted but I really have to go in.”

“Can I come in?” She looked at him and calmly replied, “I’m not interested in you but it was nice meeting you.” 

Art ran in front of the front door and said, “You are interested in me but why are you lying to me.”

“Listen whoever you are …” Art grabbed her and kissed her deeply and she froze as he held her tightly, “Now tell me you are not interested in me.” 

She pushed him away and firmly replied, “I am not now or ever will be interested in you.” 

Art felt disappointed and said, “I understand good night and I will keep my word you will never see me again.”

She fell into the dining chair and started to cry into the table and heard her father’s voice, “Sweetheart what is wrong?”

“I met a guy today and at first I was so angry at him being on the island that I yelled at him. He suddenly shows up here and out of the blue he kisses me but that kiss was wonderful but I lied and sent him away.”

“What did you lie about?” She looked at her Dad and softly said, “That I liked him and he said I’d never see him again. I think he meant that too. Why do I mess things up with guys before it starts?”

He hugged his daughter and said, “Ellen, maybe you are scared that you will actually fall in love or vice versa.”

Art slammed the door open to his Dad’s room waking him up, “I’ve decided I’m going home now.”

“What are you on about?”

“I met this amazing girl and put my heart and soul into a kiss and she blew me off.” William looked at his son and said, “There will be other girls, Art.”

He screamed back at his Dad and by now the others were listening, “It felt exactly as you describe, Dad. When you told me how you and Mum met and those overwhelming feeling for her and you just knew, well that’s happened tonight for me but she said no and I give my word that I will never bother her again.”

“Trust me Art if what you are telling me is true then one day love will find a way.”