It was a stressed Saturday. Amy dressed up like she used to dress-a black blouse with white polka dots and a blue-jeans shorts-and called James and Jason. ''You ready yet? Meet me 10 minutes from now.'' She told them that. She was nervous about today's meeting at the shopping complex. We could have some fun after that, she thought. If the meeting went well enough for them to be not-enemies. She told Harry to drive her to the complex. In the car, the conversations went something like this:
Harry: ''You really like both boys huh?''
Amy: ''I'm not sure."
Harry: ''You better be sure. You'll hurt both of them if you're not careful enough.''
Amy: ''Thanks. That motivates me even more.'' She hoped that Harry get that sarcasm. 5 minutes later, she arrived at the main entrance. She told Harry that she'll find her own ride home. She then walked into the Starbucks Coffee and sat by the window. It's almost 2.30pm now. Amy told the barista that she would have a Caramel Frappucino. She kept thinking what to say to both of them afterwards. She slowly drinks her frappucino while waiting for them to arrive. James was the first to arrive. Amy waved at him who was walking through the door. He ordered the same drink as Amy. The barista came and served the drink. They looked each other awkwardly. Its like they haven't been friends for years after she got in a relationship with Jason.
''So, how's life?"
''Okay." Amy answered awkwardly.
''He treats you fine?"
''Not bad. But I couldn't focus in my studies. Well, you know what happened.''
''Right'', James answered softly. And they sat quietly for a moment looking out the window. Jason came a few minutes later. He sat down next to James. Jason doesn't want any misunderstanding happen there. He ordered a hot cup of cappucino drink. Amy looked very serious. She tried to control her emotions on her face. Amy looked at both of them back and forth. With all courage, she finally talked.
"Thanks guys. For coming here today."
''S'okay. No biggie," James answered. Jason just smile. Amy started to spill out everything she wanted to say. ''I like both of you. Really. But Jason, I'm sorry, we have to....you know what I mean, right? And I want my old life back. Being an unknown in front of everybody at school. It just feels good for a nerd me. James, sorry is all I can say. Really sorry," Amy said with her eyes welled with tears. Then, quite suprisingly, the boys hugged Amy and laughed happily.
''Does this friendly hug mean that we three are okay?" Jason asked. Amy nodded. Then Jason continued, ''You guys can always join me at my usual table at the school cafeteria. If my teammates do not accept you guys, feel free to ask me to go to somewhere else we can be together and enjoy the not-so-tasty school food." They chatted and finished their coffees before going to the cinema. Jason offered himself to buy the popcorns and drinks while James went to buy the tickets.
Amy texted Harry that she will be going home late in the evening. Few moments later, Harry replied 'OK' to her. They talked while they were waiting for the Jack Reacher movie to start. The lights went off indicating the movie's starting. Jack Reacher was played by the handsome Tom Cruise. Amy had a crush on him since she was a little kid. Then there was this shooting scene. Nice shot, Jack, Amy thought. An hour 15 minutes later, the movie ended. Amy called Harry to pick them up. 15 minutes later, Harry came.
"Had enough fun today?" Harry asked.
''Very." "Absolute fun.'' ''I agree.'' The three of them answered happily. Pretty soon, it left only Amy and her brother in the car. They listened to a classical music radio and they sang along Dancing Queen by Abba. ''You are the dancing queen, young and sweet, only seventeen. Dancing queen feel the beat from the tambourine, oh yeahh.. You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life." And they laughed and laughed because their singing was quite bad.
''I felt good today, Harry. Never been better," Amy said with a smile on her pretty face. Harry smiled back. Then they reached their house. Both of them got out of the car and suddenly, Amy gave Harry a quick sisterly hug and a kiss on his cheek. Harry raised an eyebrow but he finally replied Amy a hug. He unlocked the door and let his body fell onto the couch. Amy wished 'Goodnight' to Harry and went straight into her room. She changed into her favourite pyjama-the sky-blue one with a pink ribbon below the collar and a three-quarter pants of the same colour.
She lied down and looked up her ceiling. With a happy heart, she slept soundly before meeting the sunlight tomorrow morning and be normal once again.
