It was her 18th birthday.
She was shinning like always. She was just sitting still, looking pretty. Yet a man named Tyler was completely captivated.
"She's gonna melt."
"Don't mind him, he's just mesmerized."
"I mean who wouldn't stare at Monique. She's beautiful as fck."
Tyler heard their friends murmur but he paid no mind. All his attention was focused on the angel sitting in front.
Monique was like a princess sitting on her throne. On his mind he thought I'm gonna make her my queen.
The program went on. Now they have to do the 18 roses.
Tyler is the 18th rose. He is Monique's last dance. As the roses in her hands started to gather, his heart started to beat faster. He felt nervous, and excited at the same time.
Monique now has his 17th rose, waiting for Tyler to hand her the 18th and give her a dance. Tyler can see their friends cheering him up.
When the lady he was courting was finally in front of him, he handed her the rose. The debutant gladly accepted the flower. But when Tyler held her hand for the dance she took a stepped back.
She stared at his confused eyes, giving a small smile as she took a microphone.
"Tyler." she paused for a moment, taking a deep breath before proceeding. "I want you-- No I need you to stop courting me from now on."
The visitors was surprised at the statement as they knew that the boy was courting Monique.
Tyler was surprised too. Not just surprised but also confused and hurt. Why? Why suddenly now? What was the problem? What's the reason that she wanted him to stop?
He looked at her with wide eyes, his eyes that was full of different emotions.
He opened his mouth to speak but Monique beat him first.
"Because from this day on, I want you to call me your girlfriend." She stated with a smile. Stepping forward slowly to approach the shocked male.
As the music began to play, she led his hands to her waist. She grinned and pinched the shocked male's cheek as they danced to the music.
"Did I gave you a scare babe?" She teased at the now flustered male.
Tyler just stared at her not knowing what to say. His heart was still racing furiously. His mind still hasn't processed what happened.
Monique chuckled as she noticed his expression. She placed both her palms on each of his cheeks.
"Wake up baby. It's not yet time to sleep. And yes I am now your girlfriend." she stated softly just enough for the other to hear.
"Does that means you're mine?" Tyler asked still not sure of what just happened.
Monique smiled as she pressed their foreheads together.
"Yours."
