Sunday

Before Mariana joined her group for Zumba, she was sat on the bench, making sure her laces were tight as well as her bow bun. She tried experimenting with a new hairstyle today and had it secured with a bobble hairband.

"Hi Mariana," Amell said as he approached her.

"Hi," she replied casually.

"How have you been?" He said, sitting down next to her.

"Yeah, I've been good, how about you?" She said as felt more relaxed. Since her night with Micah, her whole week had been going well and she felt light-hearted and cheerful today.

"Yeah, I'm good too. Your hair looks nice today."

"Thanks," she smiled and patted her hair. She thought the hairstyle looked cute and it might be one of her new favorites.

"Are you ready to Zumba now?" He asked while standing up.

"Yeah!" She finished her laces and then bounced up from her seat.

"Okay Mariana," he chuckled, "love the enthusiasm."

"Thank you!" she exclaimed and then got into formation.

Amell was at the front of the group, he started playing salsa music as a warm-up. Mariana soon got into the rhythm as the beat flowed through her body. She stepped to the beat and twirled around like she was on stage. She felt her hips move on her own accord as they jiggled to the sides.

When the warm-up was over, the song Level Up by Ciara started playing which made Mariana's lit up as well as her ears. This was one of her favorite songs to dance to because of the moves they used and the beat of it.

Five, four, three, two, one.
Leggo! (watch me).
Level up, level up.
Level up, level up, level up.
All this on me, so yummy, all this on so yummy.
You know you want this yummy, yummy all in your tummy.

The group hopped towards the sides at a very fast pace. they swung their arms like they were swimming through water, and had their chests puffed out occasionally. It got Mariana into an energized mood as they went backward and forwards while still keeping up.

They did the same moves until towards the end of the song when it slowed down.

All this oh so level, on another level.
Elevate your level, le-le-le-level.
Graduate your level, there's no one on it.
Nah, Nah, Nah.

Their moves got gradually got slower and more calmer, Mariana was not happy the song was ending as she wished she could dance to it all day.

When it eventually stopped, Mariana went with the others and got her mini backpack. She was about to go when someone called her.

"Bye Mariana, see you next week!" Amell called out.

"Bye!" She waved and then went outside.

She went to her usual cafe and sat down in her seat by the window. She ordered a chicken wrap and got out her phone.

While she was waiting, she FaceTimed Micah and when his face appeared, she squealed out of joy.

"Hello princess."

His deep voice vibrated in her ears, making her shiver and creating butterflies in her stomach. He was so sexy and irresistible, with his beard and muscles, and that sonorous voice that always managed to get her heart racing.

The waiter brought her food and she took it while still staring at the screen.

"Hi..." she giggled. She bit down on her nails which rested on her lips.

"How are you, my princess? Your hair looks nice by the way."

"Good, and thank you!"

They continued chatting. Mariana had her earphones in as she laughed along to what Micah was telling her. She was so happy to see his face, especially after a long workout. Seeing him always made her feel better.

She kept a tight hold on her phone and ate her wrap. The murmuring of other people's conversations acted as background noise and overshadowed the footsteps that tapped lightly across the floor.

The heels walked slowly and slyly. With each step they took, the sun's light would fade away in fear and made the wind clatter against the glass. It howled across the room like a ghostly aura that wavered in the air, unknown to the people.

Meanwhile, Mariana was still talking to Micah. He was telling her a story and she was just staring at him, being absorbed by his words and his handsomeness. It was like she was frozen in time.

But what she didn't know, was a figure that stood beside her seat.

Her shadow overtook the light that shone on Mariana's face. It left it chilled as well as her arms that raised goosebumps.

A set of fingers started drumming lightly on the table. Their whiteness caught Mariana's attention and almost startled her because of their sudden appearance in the corner of her eye.

She slowly looked up from her phone and froze when she saw the smirk that laid on the person's face.

"Hello, Mariana..."

A/N: Hey guys! I hope you enjoyed the chapter!

Who do you think the figure is? 👀