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Whitney has never imagined of losing her tournament. Why? Is it possible that something is distracting her? Or someone? Whitney mumbled obscenities under her breath. �Why can�t I get it together? What�s wrong with me? I need to find a way to stop thinking about him. But how?� One of her tennis buddies, Madeline watched her and said. �Maybe you need to tell him how you feel. I�ve noticed you couldn�t stop talking about him.� Whitney squinched her eyes at her. �Madeline, you can�t be serious . . . after how I had blew him off. I don�t think he would want me.� Whitney hated being scrutinized about what she do with her personal life.

�You never know . . .� Madeline kissed Whitney on the cheek goodbye and walked away with her fianc�. Whitney disregard everything Madeline just told her. �Antonio doesn�t want me after what I have done. I dumped him. Maybe I should tell him how I feel . . . that�s if he doesn�t blow me off. If he does . . . I deserve it because I was wrong not hearing him out.� Whitney stood up and stretched tiredly. She had the need of taking a walk in the park. All of sudden, she contemplates about him and how his touch means everything to her.

�Antonio, I wish you were here. I really do.� Part of her is doing wishful thinking. She soughed exceedingly. Until she heard her cell phone ringing. �Hello?� She answered hastily. �Whitney?� She recognize the voice on the other end.   �Antonio? Is that really you?� She tried not to get excited but she couldn�t help herself. �Yes, I really want to talk with you . . . you don�t mind if I come to see you?� He proposed. �Um, not at all. But it�ll take you a while to find me . . .� She replied in disbelief. �Not really. Hey precious.� He said, standing behind her. Whitney turned around and rushed into his arms.

�I thought I was never going to see you again! How did you know where to find me?!� She is totally surprised to see him. �Your friend told me where I could find you.� He beamed. �I�m glad she didn�t regret telling me.� he bantered. �I guess not. Antonio, I wanted to say I apologize for not telling you how I feel. I believe I am falling in love with you.� She finally admitted. Antonio is trying to let the words absorb through his ears. �You�re falling in love with me?� A cheerful sound entered his voice. She nodded and caressed his face sweetly.

�I�m falling in love with you, too. Whitney, you are my dream. I�ve been thinking about you constantly. I can�t seem to get you out of my head. I want to be with you. Say you want to be with me, too?� He pleaded.   Whitney is blown away by his statement. �I want to be with you, I really want to be with you.� He said, convincingly. Whitney gazed into his loving eyes and kissed him softly. �Antonio, yes. I want to be with you, too. Please, give us a chance? I promise I will not let my career rule my life. Life is meaningless without you.�

Antonio kissed her affectionately.    �Life is meaningless without you, too.� His arms slither their way around her waist. She couldn�t stop herself from smiling. �Plus, I love your beguiling smile.� He added. �Really?� She lifted a brow at him. �Mmm-hmm.   Whitney Russell will you do the honor of coming home with me?� He offered. �Yes, Antonio. I would love to . . .� they walked hand in hand as they watch the sun setting.

Four months has passed them by and they had never been in more love than before. Pilar sits in her kitchen wondering what Antonio is up to. �Mama, you said you wanted to meet the love of my life?� He said as he entered the kitchen. �Yes, Mijo.� She faced him. �Where is she?� She wondered. �Come on in . . .� He said to Whitney. �Mama, Whitney is the love of my life.�   Pilar smiled and wasn�t stunned at all. She congratulate them and gave them both a hug.

�You�re not angry?� He dryly asked. �Not at all, Antonio. I am happy for you two. I want you two to be happy.�

�Thank Mama. This mean a lot to me.� He gave her another hug and she is relieved to know that her son is finally getting his life back on track. �Does your other siblings know?� She pulled back as she queried. �Yeah, they wasn�t too thrill about it . . . especially Theresa and Luis but I set the record straight that it�s my life . . . and if they still can�t accept us being together then that�s their loss.� He simply told her. �What about Miguel?� She raised. �He�s fine with it and he wished me the best.� He beamed.

�I�m glad to hear that one of my children approve of you two being together. You picked a fine girl, Mijo. Whitney is very special and she always have a special place in my heart.� She honestly replied. �I know, Mama. And I see why you adore her . . .� He responded while looking at Whitney romantically.

�We�re going to get this mess settled . . .� Pilar warned him. �I will let them know that they must be happy for you . . . you�re their brother.� She didn�t like the treatment he was getting and she�ll make certain that her family will come together.

Theresa walked in and saw Antonio and Whitney. �Theresa . . . may I have a word with you?� Pilar glanced at her. �In a minute, Mama. I need to say something to Antonio and Whitney first. I wanted to say that at first I wasn�t happy, but I am pleased that my brother and best friend has found true love. I wish you two the best.� She gave them a hug. �Thanks, Theresa! This means so much to us!� Whitney exclaimed.

Theresa really is happy for them and truly wish them the best. She also told Whitney that Luis sends out his love as well. Antonio pulled Theresa to the side. �Are you still angry with me for not telling you who was the special lady in my life?� His eyes met with hers. Theresa glinted at him and responded. �Yes, I was . . . but I had no right to tell you who you should see. I�ve known Whitney for a very long time and she�s a sweet girl. You�ve picked the right girl.� She smiled. �If you hurt her in any way, bro. You�ll have to answer to me.� She joked.

Antonio tilted his head at her. �Very funny, Theresa. Is Luis still furious with me?� Theresa let out a soft sigh. �Not anymore . . . he wishes you guys well.� She rubbed his shoulder. �Buena suerte, Antonio.� He smiled at her. �Thanks sis, I need it.�   He pondered deeply on what he wanted to do. �I hope this will work.� He tried to sound hopeful.

Whitney glanced at the photos with Theresa and her family of how they close they are. �I wonder will Antonio take our relationship seriously. I really want to be with him. I can�t live without him. He�s so special to me.� Tears welled up in her eyes and she tried to hold it in but it was no use. Whitney is never good at covering her pain.   Antonio felt her anguish, �Shhh. Don�t cry. Whitney, are you all right?� He whispered in her ear. She faced him and ready to confront him.

�Antonio, are we going to be able to admit that we�ll spend the rest of our lives together?� She looked crushed.

�Whitney, wait a minute, let me explain.� He responded dryly. �You got five minutes.�   She didn�t beat around the bush waiting to hear his explanation.

�Whitney, I must admit that when we first met. I thought it was going to be some Passionate Affair but it turns out I was diggin� you in more ways that you could ever fathom . . . the way you hold me is unutterable.   Whitney you have put a move on my heart. I love you. I want to be with you now and forever. I can�t imagine my life without you. You mean so much to me . . . you�re like the stars in my sky and the sun that begins to set into nightfall. Honey, I want you to know you mean the world to me in so many ways. What I am trying to say is. You have made me the most happiest man alive . . . will you marry me?� he proposed on bended knee.

Whitney cried with tears of beatitude. �Antonio, yes! Yes! I will marry you . . . � she snagged onto him and held him tight.   �Whitney, you won�t regret this . . . I promise you.� He kissed her affectionately and wrapped his arms around her waist as he announced to his sister and mother that he and Whitney are getting married. Whitney kissed him once more.

After calling Miguel and Luis to tell them the great news. Antonio reached for Whitney�s hand and they exit the house. They saw how the sun sets in concurrence with the lake. The sand glittered as they danced in each other�s arms. �I love you, Whitney.�

Whitney curved her lips. �I love you, too. This will always be for infinity.�   They exchanged promises with one another as the night displays romance which is conducive for them to love making. Who would ever knew that this passionate affair would ever bring them to commitment? They will always cherish the love they have endlessly. The End.