The Landlord

twenty three - dance

I never liked myself when I am facing the mirror; today is different. Last night, Larissa slept beside me until I was calm. She was staring at me the whole night and kept saying that I am beautiful. We never really had a conversation since all she did was to make me relax after all that sobbing. The whole night we were just snuggling and kissing each other. Those moments are one of my favorites that I wish to not end. I know to myself that here I go again hoping then ends up getting hurt in the end. That's okay, it's still in the end though. See how toxic my mindset is. I hate myself sometimes. But still, hoping that it will never come again. She told me last night that she would never hurt me and I responded that she already did. When we were on the bed, she told me that she keeps her words. I just really don't understand and but I am willing to do everything just to be able to.

"There you go, beautiful young lady." Ms. Frump uncovers the mirror for me to see myself. "You're naturally beautiful, Aliyah. Which is why I didn't put too much makeup because it may conceal your natural pretty face. I remember when I was your age..." she holds her chest as she reminisces.

I looked at myself in the mirror. I'm not used to seeing myself wearing makeup but I admit that I look decent as I see my reflection on the mirror.

"Wow, Ms. Frump....Thank you for making me pretty."

"Oh silly, girl. I did not make you pretty, you already are." she applies the last touch of makeup before she lets me stand. I was about to walk but I almost tripped because of my heels. "Oops! Careful, dear." she warned after catching me with her hands.

"I'm sorry. I'm kinda not used to it." I smiled shyly.

"Let us see the detention princess!" Greg suddenly barged in the room, "Damn..." his eyes widen while looking at me. "My date is so pretty!" he exclaimed.

I forgot about that I'm his date. Larissa told me last night that we should meet in the school hall at 8pm. That's what I'm actually looking forward to. I never got excited with school proms not until today. I hope it would go well especially that I'm seeing Larissa later.

"I also can't wait for my band to perform." Greg says. I'm actually very supportive but I don't like to see Florence Stevens tonight, it would make my blood boil.

"You should get going. Gregory, remember what I said." Ms. Frump said.

"Yes, mom!"

"Thank you again, Ms. Frump." I thanked her and then she blew a kiss for me.

Gregory opened the car door for me and I laughed with such gesture because it's not so him.

"Stop being kind, it doesn't fit you." I rolled my eyes as I buckle my seatbelt.

He starts the engine, "What? I would like to be kind especially when there's a beautiful girl beisde me." he teased which made me roll my eyes more.

"You just don't wanna make a fool out of yourself" I backfired at him.

"Later, I will dance with you!" he claimed.

"Then goodluck if you can find me!"

After a few, we reach the school grounds. Gregory immediately went out of the car so he could open the car door for me. I swear I find him extra weird today. I suddenly remembered how I swore to Ms. Frump that I would never date Gregory. Like the literal date, this one is not counted.

"Let's go, princess."

I went out and I did not accepted when he offered her arm. I don't want to hurt Larissa if ever she would see some things. We excitingly entered the venue; the disco lights are reflecting on my eyes and the loud music was roaming everywhere. Everyone was wearing their gowns and suits, looking good and having fun. I roamed my eyes to find the love of my life and I saw her behind the stage. She was already looking at me when I found her. She is smiling as she looks at me and it's driving me nuts.