"Happy Birthday Monique!"
"Oh my! My neice looks pretty as always. Happy birthday darling."
Greetings and present was given to Monique as her relatives enter their house, she receives them with a smile plastered on her face. She was celebrating her 17th birthday in their mansion with her relatives as always. Just a few of her friends came over, as Monique only has few friends.
Being the only child of the family, she was always sheltered.
The celebration went on as darkness swallowed the sky, her friends went home leaving her alone being bored on her own birthday celebration. Her cousins was gathered in a room but Monique was never close to them so she decided to just go to her room.
"Mom, I'm kind of tired. I'll go to my room now." Monique announced, quickly leaving, not even waiting for their response since the people gathered in there was her aunts and uncle talking about who knows what.
Arriving in her room she flopped down on her bed. Minutes passed by but nothing happened. Monique stood up heading to the balcony, the fresh air welcoming her as she opened the doors.
She looked up at the stars thinking.
'What could life be away from my parents'
"Yo!" A voice was heard that made Monique jump in surprise.
"What the hell Tyler! What are you doing here? And why are you in a tree?!" she asked, surprised at the sudden appearance of the young man. Tyler, who was her neighbor and at the same age as her.
"Woah. Calm down. I'm just here to greet you a happy birthday." Tyler stated, positioning his self comfortably on the branch.
"And why are you on a tree? Thank you by the way." She asked again, still worried for the young man who was casually sitting on the branch of the tree that was just near her balcony.
"I just want to be here on the tree. Any problem with that?" the man sassed which made Monique roll her eyes.
"Hey, it's still 8pm you wanna hang out at the nearby amusement park?" Tyler invited her.
"My parents won't allow me, and it's already 8pm." She said bluntly. Emphasizing the word "already".
"What are you a 12 years old? And who cares about your parents, I'm asking you. Do you want to go to the amusement park? With me?" Tyler stated, blushing at his last statement as he was practically asking Monique out.
"I'd like too. But how am I gonna get out of here? I can't use the front door if were not gonna ask my parents for permission." Monique asked. She felt excited and nervous at the same time. Tyler on the other hand was low key excited at the thought that he would snuck Monique out. The young man thought for a solution for a while.
"Ah ha!" Tyler exclaimed. "Do you trust me?" He softly asked.
"What?" Monique stated. Confused to the sudden question.
"Do you trust me?" The young man repeated looking at her in the eyes. Monique answered with a slight nod a second later.
Tyler jumped down the tree upon getting the answer. Monique looked over as she was worried for the guy, only to see him looking up at her.
'Jump' Tyler mouthed.
Monique was beyond surprise. Thinking if the young man was still in a right mind. Tyler chuckled at her shock expression.
"Trust me. I'll catch you. I Promise." He said in a low voice just enough for Monique to hear.
Monique was hesitant at first but complied otherwise. Slowly stepping on the railings, not looking down, she jumped, bitting her lips to stop her shrieks. She opened her eyes as she felt that Tyler did caught her in his arms.
"Good job. That was very brave of you." He praised her, placing her down on her foot.
"Shit. I'm never doing that again." Monique mumbled which made Tyler chuckle. He ruffled her hair and grabbed her wrist.
"Let's go." Monique followed the boy towards his motorbike. The young man went in front of her making her wear a helmet before wearing his own. He sat down on his motorbike, Monique followed after.
"Hold on tight babe." He stated as he drove away with Monique riding with him.
Not long after, the amusement park was already on sight. The colorful lights immediately caught Monique's eyes. Parking his motorbike Tyler quietly assisted Monique getting off.
Tyler held Monique's hands pulling her inside. Surprising her as she was still astonished with the colorful lights within the rides.
"So, what do you wanna ride first?" Tyler questioned. Smiling at Monique's amused face.
"That one." Monique stated pointing at the vikings.
"Or that one." She added pointing at the pendulum. Tyler chuckled. Holding Monique's hand again he pulled her to the vikings. Falling in line.
"Let's start here." He stated.
Soon they were already seated on the middle. Since Monique insisted because she was terrified of seating on the far corner.
The ride started swinging and Monique's hand flew towards Tyler's. Making the boy laugh. As ride started swinging higher Monique was already shout at the top of her lungs. Tyler on the other hand was laughing his ass of at Monique.
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"Shit that was hella scary!" Monique stated as they got off.
"HAHAHAHA! I wish I could've captured your face. It was hilarious!" Tyler said clutching his stomach.
"Shut up!" Monique remarked rolling her eyes. "Let's ride that one now!" She added pulling Tyler's hand towards the Pendulum. Tyler felt his blood rush to his face as he was caught of guard by Monique holding his hands.
They got onto the line. Monique still not letting go of his hands. By now Tyler's face was painted red.
"Oi! Do you have a fever or something? Your face is so red!" Monique spoke placing her palms on Tyler's forehead.
"Yeah yeah. I'm fine. I just laughed too much." He quickly thought of an excuse. "You sure you wanna ride this? You actually look like you were about to die a while ago?" He added. A smirk forming on his face. Monique replied with an eye roll.
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Hours pass and the two of them were now seated on a bench eating ice cream. They rode almost all of the rides like the roller coaster, tower drop.
They ate their ice cream in silence. Tyler decided to broke that.
"Do you want to go home?" He asked.
"Not yet. We haven't rode the ferris wheel. Let's go." Monique answered pulling him towards the ferris wheel. They showed their card and immediately entered a cart. The ride began to move. As they got higher, Monique felt her heart race. Suddenly, the wheel stopped with their cart placed at the very top. Monique felt scared shutting her eyes tightly.
"Open your eyes." Tyler said gently. She shook her head in response.
"Open them Monique." He repeated. "Come on trust me.
Monique slowly opened her eyes, followed by her mouth. The view she was seeing was beautiful. The colorful lights, the crowd, all of it was just beautiful that she was holding her breath.
"Beautiful isn't it?" Tyler spoke. Starting lovingly at Monique. Not knowing whether he meant the view or Monique. Could be both.
The wheel started spinning again. Monique, who got surprised held Tyler's hands. Surprised by the sudden action, Tyler felt his face heating up, but let Monique hold on to him anyway.
On the second spin of the wheel Tyler was just looking at Monique. Her hair being blown by the wind. Her eyes sparkling and shinning. Her lips curved into a smile. And her hand still holding his. He was happy. That he made her happy.
