Chapter 8: 4th of July- Freedom & Liberty For All...Except For Me

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P's POV: July 4th, 2015

I stepped outside to the backyard to survey the area. I had to make sure everything was in order before my guests arrive for my Pool Party/4th of July Cookout. I looked at the time to see it was already 1pm, guests should start arriving for 2pm. It was already really hot around this time and to think it was only in the 70's this past week. You never know what the San Francisco weather will throw at you, kind of like Miami weather, I just had to get Used to it.

As I was talking to the 'Chef' of the day, I heard the doorbell ring. I excused myself and headed inside the house to see who it was. Opening the door I couldn't help but smile...

"Mami! 'bout time you opened up, SHEESH! My mascara was starting to run..."

"Yeah Ma, a few seconds later and the Wicked Witch of the West would have MELTED all over your front stoop, and Believe that I wouldn't be Cleaning it up!"

"Wicked Witch of the West?! Please you Mean more of a 'Barbie' doll! I am NOT a FUGLY GREEN WITCH you Flying Monkey!"

"Barbie Doll, Bitch more like a 'Walter Mercado'!" (for all who don't know the reference, he is a well known Puerto Rican Astrologist/actor who is very Flamboyant)

Bickering LIKE ALWAYS, I let Marco and Kee Kee inside. "Mascara?" I asked "Marco, you know we are in July and it's a Pool Party?!"

"So?! You know I ALWAAYS gotta look FA-MARCO-LOUS, Don't I?!"

"Sorry, My Bad!" I shook my head laughing. "Where's Stef?! I asked

"On her way, she had to stop at the store and then she'll be over."

"Aww, OK, well come on and look outside! Tell me what you guys think!" I said while pulling their hands to lead them to the Backyard.

"Wow, looks good Mami!" Kee Kee said "...went all out I see!"

"What can I say..." I was cut off by Marco "Who is the Hottie in the Apron?!"

I looked over at the Direction of his Stare. "Umm, that's Giovanni, he'll be the "Grillmaster" today."

"YUMMY! I wonder if Sausages are on the menu today?! Marco commented.

Kee Kee and I looked at each other. "My GOODNESS Marco! You're such a Thirsty Puta!" she squealed.

"Hey, someone's gotta be! You two already have Someone! It's Marco's turn to find Love!" and with that he walked away in the Direction of the "Grillmaster".

It's after 5 pm and pretty much everyone I invited is here, for the exception of a few that where showing up later. Looking around, it looks like everyone is having a good time, except me.

A lot has happened in the Past few months. Things I thought I would never do, out of Character for me. I'm one to take things slow, never giving myself fully to someone I barely know. Except this time Around... I just tell myself that they are Blessings in Disguise. Happiness should fill every inch of me but Only Emptiness Prevels. "Dear Lord WHAT is wrong with me?! What's Preventing me from being happy?!"

I am 27 yrs old, have a Succesful Career, Amazing friends who are more like Family and a Man who Adores me; Loving, Supportive and Would Practically do Anything for me! Life is Beginning, I should be enjoying every moment of it. I Should be so Blessed and I am! God had a Plan for me and I need to learn to ACCEPT it! Yet another side of me feels like it was a 'Set Up'. I was content with my life before, I wasn't looking for Anyone, NOT at that Moment in time. Yet, there he was, Handsome, Tall and Confident! He found me at my Most Vunerable, Hopeless and Weakest Moment, Welcoming me with Open Arms! No questions asked...Caring, Patient and Understanding. I didn't WANT to fall, WASN'T Sure if it was Love, but it COULD be.

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