Chapter 16 was one of my favorite chapters to write. I loved writing all of them, so that’s saying something.
I think a lot of us have done some crazy things for people we liked/loved in our past. I know I have, even at a younger age. Ricardo’s act of going out of his way to help put a smile on Brianna’s face not only shows his love for her but also the kindness in his heart.
This is one of the first chapters where Ricardo really gets to experience Brianna one-on-one and alone. His nerves get the best of him most of the chapter. Brianna, having had her self-confidence shot down after the breakup with Jordan is enjoying having the effect she has on Ricardo. Making him nervous is a boost to her morale.
The challenge in this chapter came when I had to write them dancing. I wanted to make sure I described enough to understand what was happening and the reader could visualize it, but not too much where it was a chore to read.
A little later Brianna finds out just exactly what Ricardo’s feelings are toward her when she discovers his playlist named after her. She was aware that he may have had feelings for her, but in discovering this playlist, she realized how real those feelings were. Of course, she messages him at the end of the chapter to let him know that her feelings are not mutual toward him, and this puts a kink in their friendship.
The playlist is REAL! I made a post about it early on as well so you can see all of the songs that I loved listening to as I wrote this book and also the ones that actually are in my story.