I wasn't crazy 'bout the word, but the melodies were sweet ~ Sweet Melody

I paced around the room, wondering what was taking Travis so long to get ready. We were already thirty minutes late. The event started at eight sharp in the morning, and it turned out that Travis had an urgent meeting at the office at six in the morning.

That left me to get ready on my own and wait on our sofa until he came back. I waited quietly as he rushed into the house, winking my way, praising me for looking so good, mumbling sorry for being late, and then running to the room to freshen up. The man really knew how to tame me and make the best of me.

How a lot has changed since those days.

I felt proud of myself for being so strong.

I knew I could've never done it without him, and I'm so grateful. He made the best out of me instead of throwing me away like old trash. For that, I'll always be grateful, but now I knew my worth.

Most of it, anyways.

Travis didn't give me any more time to think as he rushed out, pulling me into a deep kiss before reaching for the keys. "What are you thinking so deep about?"

I followed after him, making sure I had all the things we'll need. The place would be packed still even though we're late. "Nothing serious. I'm glad you came though."

My boyfriend smiled, his eyes sparkling with love, and it almost made me cry. How have I not noticed that?

"I know I'm late, but I would never miss it." His hand found mine as we made our way outside, climbing into the Toyota. Travis started the vehicle, pulling it out of the parking lot. "I know we've missed a few minutes of it, but I'm sure it's only the introduction and the welcoming act."

We were going to the real-life play of Encanto, the Disney movie. I loved the movie when it came out, and Travis took extra time off from work to take me to the theaters. It made it a hundred times more special to me, so when he came home one day, explaining how he heard that there's going to be live action on it, I couldn't keep my excitement.

When we made it to the venue, we did have to park a little further, I grabbed all our things, including the extra jackets in case it got cold inside, rushing to the entrance, glad that the line was short. 

Travis went over to the food stall, telling me to wait in line. I was a few people behind when a man suddenly approached me, giving a shy smile. At first, I smiled back, thinking he'd probably was being polite and late like us. But then I realized that he was alone. Did he really come alone for a show?

"Hi," the man suddenly spoke, making me spin around, an eye carefully cast on the moving line in front.

I nodded politely, not having confronted by many people approaching me before. Those day were past me many years ago. "Hello."

"Are you here alone?" The question made me frown, going ahead to reply a 'no' when he continued. "I just asked because I saw you alone when I came in. I actually came in with a friend, but she had to cancel last minute."

I nodded silently after, not knowing if the conversation was worth continuing. One more family was in front of us, and they looked like a handful.

"I'm sorry, I don't know how to be discreet. I just think you're hot. I couldn't help myself from not talking to you even if you are straight. I just had to get it out there."

My eyes widened at the confession. I knew my face was turning red at lightning speed. God, where was Travis? I never had such a situation, and I didn't know how to react.

"That's too bad lad, but he's married."

The stranger and I turned at the intrusion, but I was glad. Travis showed up at the right time, hands filled with food and drinks. "I don't see any ring though?"

I didn't know that my eyes could widen more at the stranger's statement.

"That's because I told him to leave it at home because we're going to a crowded place." Travis handed the food to me. "I'm the husband by the way."

A hand was put out for the man to grab. I gulped, unaware of how to react in such a situation. My boyfriend couldn't look sexier than then and there.

Smooth Travis, smooth. Even after all these years.

The guy left us soon, muttering an apology, glancing from time to time as we made it to the front of the line.

"Husband?" I couldn't help but whisper-ask.

Travis smirked, nudging me softly, "we're literally husbands. Plus, I can't let others come and try to steal you from me. You're my person."

My blush couldn't die down any time. We got in a few minutes later, finding our seats in the arena full of people and noises here and there, enjoying the first song of the event. The vibration within the area was so calm and innocent and just, peaceful.

It felt breathable even though it was hundreds and hundreds of people.

I didn't let go of my boyfriend's hand ever so slightly until we sat down. The mood was set as soon as we were comfortable. Enjoying each other's company, making small take with the neighbor seaters, I recorded every scene with my eyes. I also enjoyed the view of my boyfriend, was seemed to be as invested as I was, sipping away his cup of drink with one hand, and the other over my shoulders.

How did I get so lucky?

I've gone through so much.

For the record, I've been to hell and back, but I never thought, this was how I'd feel; how I'd be.

But this wasn't – no, this isn't that.

This was far from hell.

From how I'd been so paranoid that he didn't love me. That he didn't care. That he would be happy without me.

Watching him watch the play that I loved like he loved it... it did things to me.

It made me think, really, how I'd taken it for granted.

I lost my way in life.

Until he found me again. And my heart felt lighter, softer, free from the prison I'd made for myself.

If that day... if Travis hadn't noticed... I would have never been able to know the feeling. Of having someone, even after so many years together, with the feeling that was more than hell or heaven.

The feeling of content.

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Hope you liked it!!! One more left and I'm so excited!!!

Pete has changed and become so confident now!

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