I wake up early in the morning to continue the poem and at the same time to clean the house. I've been so productive these days I don't know why. I feel nervous inside my chest every letter I write in the paper.
"This is the first time I feel nervous in making a poem" I said to myself
A minute passed and my phone rang. I took my phone to see who's calling. It's Stella, I turn it on speaker mode because my eardrums will destroy again when she shout.
"Hello Stella" I greet her
"Good morning my buddy!" And as usual she shouted again.
"Lower down your voice, there some person still sleeping at your place" I said
"It's fine. I just want to remind you of our night picnic, 9PM sharp, don't be late okay?" She said with a threatening voice.
"Calm down Ste, yes copy 9PM sharp Boss" I said with a teasing voice.
"Alright. I'm preparing our food later" She said
"Is that delicious?" I asked
"Don't underestimate my cooking skills Mr. Alejandro, I'm a good cook." She said
"I know, I know just kidding" I said while laughing
"Alright then, I'll just finish my things first here at our house. 9PM sharp don't forget. See you. Bye Dave" Stella said
"Yes Boss copy, see you. Bye" after that I hung up the phone and continued on with what I was doing. I'm almost done with the poem, I just need to polish it to make it beautiful until I realize. "Wait, what will I wear?" I ran towards my cabinet to check if I had any clothes and I saw only a pair of old jeans and an old t-shirt. This is the result if you don't wander. I check the time and it's 9 AM in the morning so I have time to buy some clothes.
I've decided to go to a boutique near our house. It's good to have a sideline or work, you can buy whatever you want. I'm checking their pants and shirts as well. I'm into fashion even if I'm not the person who is always in the mall, I have enough ideas on what's the best clothes for me. I bought a pair of pants, a shirt and one polo. After that I bought some food for a picnic. After that I got home and finished all the choirs especially the poem.
Stella's POV
After Dave hung up the phone I quickly finished all of our house chores and bought some ingredients for our picnic later. I'm so good at cooking, my aunt taught me how to be a good cook. I'm the one who makes the lunch for Dave, because no one will cook for him. His parents died at his early age and we don't have any contact from his other relatives. So I'm the one who takes care of him.
"Tita-mommy, I'm home!" We used to shout everytime in our house, to feel loud and not boring. Since I was a baby, my tita-mommy has taken care of me. My mom died when I was a baby, she died when she's giving birth to me and my father- I don't know who my father is. Tita-mommy told me that my father left my mom when she's pregnant.
"My Unica Hija!" Tita shouted and hugged me. "So what's going on here, why do we have a lot of ingredients here?" Tita-mommy asked while pointing to all of the ingredients that I bought from the store.
"Tita-mommy. Me and Dave we're going on a picnic tonight and to watch the beautiful fireworks at the park". I said to inform her.
"So you have a date with your boyfriend? I mean best friend" Tita-mommy teased me
"Tita-mommy shh" I said
"So why are you blushing?" Tita-mommy noticed that I was blushing. "My daughter, it's not too late to tell him" Tita-mommy said in serious tone of voice.
"I will find a good timing Tita-mommy" I replied.
That someone is Dave. I admire him even when we're in high school. He's my protector, he's always there for me, he made me feel that I'm not alone. He's been there until now, thank God I have a man like him. Who make my day happy, who makes me a better person, and who made me feel that there will always be a hope.
"Okay, whatever my daughter, let me help you with that first and after this prepare yourself, okay?" Tita-mommy said. I'm so blessed that I have tita- mommy, she knows what's right and wrong.
"Okay. Tita-mommy let's cook" we started cooking and preparing. This night will be the best night of my life. See you my love.
Dave's POV
It's 6PM in the evening and I'm preparing the things I will bring. Food, money, and blanket. I'm checking all the stuff to make sure it's complete.
"Did I forget something?" I said to myself and remembered all the stuff I needed to bring. "The poem, I almost forgot it" I ran towards my room to get the paper and put it in the envelope. After I put it in the envelope, I sprayed it with my perfume which is her favorite smell. After preparing the poem. I can take a bath now and prepare.
Minutes passed and I'm done taking a bath. It's time to pick which clothes I am going to wear. I need to be more presentable in the eyes of Stella. I chose the white long sleeve and these black pants that I buy in the boutique a while ago.
"Wow! I look like a human", I said to myself after I wore the clothes. It's very simple but decent and presentable. I check the time and it's 7 PM. I need to get quick because I still have a flower shop to stop by. My phone rang and answered it right away. Obviously it's Stella
"Hello?" I said
"You're done preparing buddy?" Stella asked
"Yes of course, I'm so handsome on this outfit" I said with a confident face
"Outfit your face, me I'm so cute and pretty in this dress duh" She said with a full confidence over her body.
"Okay whatever. I have surprised for you" I said, I see myself blushing at the mirror
"Really? I'm so excited. Meet me at the entrance of the park and remember the fireworks display starts at 9. Meet me in the entrance at exactly 8:30 are we clear?" She asked
"Yes Boss" I answered
"Okay gotta go bye. I'll call you once I arrive at the entrance. See you later" Stella said
"Okay. See you later." I replied. After that call I took a deep breath and told myself that I could do this. No matter what happens at least I said what I feel.
"Here are the words that I need to say to you Stella" pointing to the envelope.
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Pen's Curse
Short StoryThis story was made by my friend and I want to share his work with you. I'm sure it's worth reading, I hope you like it. Enjoy reading ❤️
