Hi Enigma. I just got back from my trip to Orlando yesterday. Well let me explain everything and tell me what you think.
On June 22, Melissa's birthday, I called her up to wish her a happy birthday. I called her cell, but we couldnt talk for long because she was at the movies. When I told her I was calling her to say happy b-day, she responded with "awww". She was at her fathers house this whole time so she hadnt gotten my card yet. you know, with the poem.
On Saturday, I called her again. She told me she got the card, and she said it was so sweet. We talked some more like for half an hour, and she was saying that she wanted to see me again. So sunday, I left to Orlando with my dad and my brother.
The next morning, I called her up and asked which theme park they were going to that day. They were at the entrance of Magic Kingdom when I called. About an hour later, we got there and I called her again. She was in line at space mountain, so we were gonna meet up there. We got to Space moutain but i still couldnt find her. Then I spotted her.
She was the most beautiful little thing I have ever seen. I called out to her and she looked over my way. She was surprised at how much i have changed. I had the bracelet in a little box in a bag for her. I told her it was a surprise gift. Well, at first we were gonna wait for them to get off the ride, but my dad asked security if i could get in line with her and they let me. We were so happy to see each other. She looked at the bracelet and said it was so sweet, i knew she loved it immediately. Her mother also thought it was really sweet of me.
She was there with her mother, step father, and her 2 step brothers. We said our hellos. So, we started talking about how much we have changed. She asked me how I think she has changed. I told her that she has matured more and that she was prettier. She responded with an "Awww, thank you." So we talked a whole bunch while waiting in line. The ride was fun.
Afterwards, her family met my father. This was their first time meeting because it was my step father whom they met on the cruise. They got along great.
So the next thing we went to do was go-carts. We had fun there, too. We went to get a bite to eat afterwards. I kinda teased her a bit by taking a picture of her eating icecream. She always had a smile on her face when talking to me. After that, we went to take some pictures outside.
My dad and her mom wanted to get some shots of us together. So we had a few pictures taken. After that we went to Splash Mountain. The waiting time was about an hour or so. At first we were kind of silent, you know,not much to say. Then we started talking about different things. When we got on the ride, she wanted to get wet, so I stuck my hand out into the water, and I kinda splashed her a little, just as a little tease. We had fun on that ride as well.
So after that we walked around a bit. I was getting kind of thirsty, so I got myself a bottle of water. My dad then told me it was rude of me that I didnt offer to get her something. I guess it was rude, and I didnt mean to be thinking of only myself. But I was just hoping that she didnt put much thought into it. A few times, she would also seem to walk a little ahead of me.
We went to Space Mountain again, only this time it was me, her, my brother, and her step brother. She and her step brother were talking about some things, pretty much stupid things. I was just listening in on them, and then I sort of got involved. It was actually pretty funny. So after the ride, we got some more shots of me and her, only my brother and her brother were in the shots as well. We did a few more things. She went to get something for her friend at a little store, so we all went. Around 7 we were gonna go our separate ways. They were gonna go eat dinner, and we had to get going too. However, we were planning on seeing each other the next day at MGM studios. I hugged her mother and I shook her step fathers hand. Melissa hugged my dad, then she hugged my brother. When she got to me she smiled, and gave me a hug. Only the hug was rather a long one. I myself was thinking that it was a long hug. After that, I said to her, "tomorrow, lets go on the Rock n' Roller Coaster". She agreed and we departed.
Tuesday morning I got a voicemail on my cell; it was from Melissa, telling me they had a change of plans and they were planning on going to Epcot instead. Half an hour later, her mother called me telling me they were going to MGM after all. But that they had some reservations to go to at Epcot at 3 pm, so I would be seeing less of them that day.
When we got to MGM, I got a call that they were gonna be running late because of the bus. this was around 9. They said they werent gonna be there til probably 10, and they didnt want to have us wait around. So we got in line for one of the rides. While in line Melissa called me and said they were at the entrance. I told her that we would meet them afterwards. After the ride, I called her but they were in line for the rollercoaster. We got to the roller coaster but we couldnt find them. We ended up waiting about an hour or so, until we finally saw them. Melissa saw us, and we got together. It was now 11.
We really didnt say much to eachother. We were waiting for the rest of her family who went to the Tower of Terror. I asked her if she wanted to take some pictures, but she said "not really". When we met up with the rest of her family, we went back to get in line for the Rock n' Roller Coaster. We stood there silent. She talked to her brothers every once in a while but not really to me. I had nothing to say to her. She moved ahead of me in line, sticking with her brothers. I did talk to her though, a little. I asked her how she was doing, and what she was gonna do the rest of her trip. She did smile at me though.
When we were getting on the ride, we were getting pretty excited; I sat next to her. After the ride was over, we stood outside for a while. She had her mother take some pictures of herself, alone. I noticed some guys checking her out, which angered me. After a while, I was getting kind of thirsty, only this time I asked her if she wanted anything. She said no.
A while later, they had to get going. This was the last time I would see her in who knows how long. I hugged her again, only the hug wasnt as long as the one the previous night. I told her that I was gonna miss her. She said " I know" in a tone of disappointment. Her mother told me that the bracelet was a perfect fit around her wrist. We started leaving them, when I called out to her. I had written her the following poem:
Beauty is what I see in you. Love is what I feel for you. Your ravishing eyes like the endless sea, disguising themselves from that wondrous hue. For they seem lacking of blue which is the guise opposite glee. Green with envy, might you agree? Jealous of what? Her own beauty. Relentlessly drowning in your everlasting smile, like the dove who has been set free. So crafty and witty, filled with blessed guile; this is the love that has captured me. And now it is you I see. It makes this all worthwhile. For it is gloom that now must flee. For I have not a versatile heart and all these feelings for thee I know are true to the last degree, all revolving around she, and the one called she is you. Now all else is out of view. You alone have enchanted me, so before we once more bid adieu, you must know before we start anew that this is the beauty I see in you.
I told her to read it in her spare time. And so they left. I sat down for a while, in my thoughts. My father then sat next to me, and he told me that he honestly thought she had no interest in me. This just pushed me into a state of deppression that lasted the rest of the day.
I have yet to find out her reaction to this poem. Im just so confused right now, I have no idea how she feels. You said that her reaction to the card and the poem would be an indication as to whether or not she would be opening the door a little more for me. Well, she thought it was sweet. She also loved the bracelet. And the hug on the first night, it was a long one. Wouldnt you think that meant something. Please, Enigma, I am so confused, my mind is going crazy. I just want your insight. Thank you.
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--- Wednesday, June 30, 2004 -
Answer by: Enigma
Andy,
Hey you! Well it sounds like you had a pretty great time, but it sounds like things didn't go as well as you had hoped...
I know it must have been pretty upsetting when your dad made his observation... and honestly Andy because he was there and saw what was going on between the two of you, he could be right that while she may really care about you as a friend, she may not have an interest in something more... I'm sorry.
From her reaction to the gift and the birthday card, it does seem that she was pleased with both, however it also seems that by the second day she was trying to let you know without saying so that she is only interested in friendship... I say that Andy because it seems like she was uncomfortable a little... it also seems that her mom was picking up on the fact that you have an interest in her daughter and like your dad letting you know that you should have asked if she wanted a drink, it seems that her mom was thanking you for the gift more that Melissa was... because her mom thought maybe she should have said more regarding it.
I know how much this meant to you Andy, and how you've hoped something could or would work out for the two of you... but right now I really believe the best thing to do is nothing... you've already put it way out there for her regarding your interest in her, and now really the ball is in her court Andy, and I think if you continue to "lavish" poems telling her of your unrequited love, it may scare her away...
Give her some time okay? Regardless of what happens Andy, you took a risk and that is really something to be proud of....
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