will we have our happily-ever-after ?

chapter 9

Sunday.

Walters.

I woke up and saw the time, which showed 7 in the morning. I got up and saw the blanket and pillow under my head. I scanned the room and saw Crystal was not there and Dad was up.

"Hey Dad, good morning. How are you feeling now?''

"Fine son, but just take me out of here." He said this while showing  the medical things around us.
I chuckled and asked him where  crystal was.

"She went out with the doctor for discharge documents. I like her. Son, she is a keeper. You know, she slept on that uncomfortable chair the whole time and made sure you were sleeping peacefully. Even when the doctor came today and asked for someone and was about to wake you up, she didn't let them and asked me if she could do the process. she said that she didn't want you to wake up as you were stressed last night.''

After listening to him, I just wanted to hug her. That means she was just like any ordinary girl but didn't want to show that, but I will let her be that girl in front of me without hesitation. I was smiling about the things that she did last night when my thoughts were interrupted when she came in with a doctor.
"Ok, so Mr. Walter, you are good to go, but if you feel uneasy, you can come for the checkup and we will remove your cast after a month." The doctor said and after a pause, he added "Okay, young lady, you can take him home now and should take some rest ,else you will be the one admitted here next ." with a small laugh.

We went back home and after settling Dad in his room, Crystal took her leave. I was in my room when Joe came and asked me if I wanted to go to an ice dance show that was happening at Jenny's Ice Rank.  I said no But before saying further, I was interrupted by Mom, "Why no, Chris. Go and enjoy. I'll see after your dad. Yesterday was hectic for everyone, so go and enjoy it or if you don't want to, then it's okay.'' I looked at her, perplexed, as if she was pursuing me right now, but now she's giving me a choice,  why? Reading my expression, mom mischively smiled and Joe and mom exchanged glances. "What, will any of you tell me?" I asked. ''Nothing, it's just that if you don't go, you'll miss Crystal's performance, which I've heard is the best show they have today''. I was stunned, because I know I told Mom about her like a fan boy, but I didn't know she would know that I feel something for  her. As if she read my thoughts, she said, "Oh my child, what did you thought If you don't tell me about your feelings, I will not be able to know that.'' Mom said with a smirk. ''but don't ever break her heart. If you want her, go for it, but trust me, it will be difficult. Mary told me about her that she doesn't allow anyone into her space.'' She was cut by Joe when he said. ''Yes, Chris, even Jenny says that she never talks to anyone. If you want to know her or see how she behaves, then see her with Jenny. She is more like herself. You know what, though she is not Jenny's blood sister, she cares for her like one. She even scolded me for leaving Jenny alone in the back to the college party as some asshole tried to force Jenny . "  he said with a smile, which changed into guilt in the last part.
"First and foremost, thank you so much, Mom and Joe, for understanding and accepting her."  i said to them while hugging both of them, and after a pause, I added, "You know mom, even dad likes her. He was saying this morning the same thing what you said right now that she is a keeper."  I said that with my tinited cheeks.
"Aww, my baby, you really like her," mom said, pinching my nose. "Mom from middle school," I confirmed.
After that, I asked Joe when the performance would start and he said it starts at 8. I checked the time and it showed 7. I quickly got ready and went to the parking lot to get my car as I didn't want to miss even a gilimpse of her. I was going alone as Joe had already gone with Mary and Jenny.

AT THE ICE RANK

I arrived around 7:45 and noticed that it was crowded. i heard people whispering about the last performer, but I was too busy searching for crystal that I didn't hear the name.
At the benches, I met Jenny, her friends, Mary and Joe. ''How come you are here, Christ?'' Jenny asked. Before I could respond, one of her friends said, "As if you don't know, obviously, he is here to see your sister, just like us. Jenny, how come you got so lucky to get her to be your sister. We are not even able to get a word from her if you are not with us." "She is just a neighbour who is more than that to my mum, Flex."  Jenny replied to the blond whose name I am guessing to be Flex. But I saw a hint of distress and irritation on her face. but i thought it might be because her friends are with her  just for benifit and shrugged that away.

There were three performances today before which Mary had an announcement about why she didn't have this programme yesterday as scheduled. After her speaking, every performer came but not Crystal, and when I was about to ask Jenny, Mary announced her name as the most awaited performer. she came out of the ice rink like a queen, wearing an ice blue thigh-length dress, her hair was secured by a pin, and for the very first time, I saw her in makeup, which made her look like an ice goddess. She started her performance and the whole rink went silent. The way she moved, I never knew this side of her, just like her sporty side. She has the grace that is needed. She was spotless and sparkled when she was performing, and when her performance ended, the whole crowd stood up and cheered and clapped for her.

Me, Joe, Jenny, and her friends were waiting on the counter with Mary for Crystal to come so that we could go back together. 

"Omg, Crystal. I never knew this side of yours. Wanna hang out with  us , you know how much we like you rite''. Flex said to Crystal after throwing herself on her just after she came out of changing.

"like seriously, Jenny I am really sorry. I know I don't have any right to order you, so I can only suggest that please, if possible, stay away from shameless leaches like her who don't know how to be a friend and respect relationships. Your friends are just like those, who are more interested in your connections than you, and i am sure   you can do more than that because you have people who want to be with you for who you are, not because of your connections. And you, missy, better behave yourself or I will not hesitate to kick your ass so hard that you will be forever afraid from Jenny's connections''. Crystal said after dusting herself off and going out. I went after her as Mary agreed and told Joe to tell Mom about this.

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