Love is the Sunshine

Bang!

Carla bumped against the table and hit her hip on its edge.

A bottle of a limited edition 1982 Bordeaux red wine fell and rolled to the floor. It broke into a hundred pieces and spilled wine around the area.

When they heard the loud crash, all the patrons in the restaurant raised their heads up to look for the source of the noise and wanted to know what happened.

"I'm sorry, Carla. I just can't do it. How do you unlock this thing?" Terence asked while his fingers fumbled with the lock of the bracelet. He didn't see clearly how Carla was able to lock their bracelets together.

Carla huffed and swatted Terence's fingers away from her bracelet. She reached up to touch the lock and flick it open.

Luckily the bracelet was made with hemp rope and the force didn't tear it apart.

She straightened her posture and discovered she was stained with red wine everywhere, on her hands, her arms, her dress, and her shoes. She tapped her face and felt some streaks of wine on her cheeks and chin. What a mess!

"Oh wow! Your bracelet is so beautiful, Miss. Where did you get it?"

the woman seated at the table beside them asked. The woman's eyes sparkled at the sight of Carla's bracelet. She nudged her boyfriend beside her and pointed to the jewlery.

"Which store did you buy it from? I would love to get one, too!"

The other women patrons heard the woman gush over Carla's bracelet and rushed to her. They ask her the same question and fawn over the bracelet at the same time.

Carla needed to clean herself up before it got more difficult to remove the wine stains but the woman swarmed her and made it impossible for her to get away first. She ended up sharing the address to get them to leave her alone.

They might not be able to find the exact one when they went to the store, though, since it was an antique shop and every product was a one-of-a-kind product.

Johnny wanted to laugh at and tease Carla from his table. But he couldn't do it and shifted his eyes away from Carla and Terence.

He had just witnessed their love for each other first hand and was no longer in the mood to do it.

Terence took off his jacket and placed it on Carla's shoulders. He led her to the toilet so she could clean up. He kissed her on the forehead and whispered in her ear, "I'm so sorry, Carla. That was my fault."

It was his fault. He was the one who placed Carla in this awkward situation.

He reached into his pocket for his handkerchief and wiped away the wine stain on her chin. His other hand caressed her cheek and he gave her a sweet smile.

he messed up. She took the handkerchief from his hand and went straight to the sink. She soaked the handkerchief

wall and think what you

help but smile and said, "Okay,

to change her clothes and walked her out of

would take her home but was surprised when he led her back to their table. He told her that what had happened shouldn't stop them from enjoying

sure Carla had settled in her seat before he excused himself.

back to their table and handed Carla a bouquet of champagne roses. "Miss Carla, these are for you. From Mr. Terence," said

the elegant roses. She

written on it, "You're the only one I

all the roses, champagne roses were the most elegant

skip a beat. She glanced around the restaurant and found Terence

smile grew bigger when

if a halo lit him up from above. And

the piano. Beautiful tunes came out as he expertly moved

their souls as if water flowed beneath them and

played the piano

on the stage. He had successfully kept her mesmerized and she couldn't keep her

Johnny cringed. He couldn't bear to see their display of affection. He got up

managed to ruin Johnny's lunch

and admired him. Even the ones who had already paid their bills stayed to listen to him.

the romantic scene before them, of a handsome boy

in their seats to soak up the emotions they felt during his performance. They kept their

applause. He strode towards

you still have some wine on your mouth. Wipe it up

but found

off her chair. She grabbed

Terence and some shook his hand as he

the piano even better than a professional pianist,

the door behind them and the sound

the applause when the elevator doors closed.

were alone in the elevator. She looked at Terence and gave him a

He wrapped his arm around

to ear and leaned against Terence. Her eyes sparkled as she looked up to him and said, "I love the roses, the music,