Strange Love

Chapter 8

"Oh! Your 18th birthday! Remember?"

"Oh, yeah. That was my debut."

- 6 years earlier -

It was Rose's debut, an event on which everything's formal. Fancy gowns, fancy event place, everything's fancy! She wore a light red gown. The 18 men were already ready to dance with the debutante.

Meanwhile in the hotel where people got ready for the event. Rose wore some make-up and her hair all done. Shr is the type of girl who doesn't crave for think make-up. She just had them all done lightly.

People were already in the ballroom, on their assigned tables and waited for the debutante to come.

Rose then took a step as the door opened. People welcomed her, greeting 'Happy Birthday' to the celebrant. Rose wore her smile all day long. It was an event on which she cwould never forget.

On the time when the celebrant has to dance with the 18 men which includes her relatives, her father (of course), and most are her friends.

As she was dancing, each men gave her her a rose after every dance. She then realized that she only received and danced with only 17 men.

Everyone knew who the last one is, it was meant to be a surprise. As she sat, trying to remember things, a guy in royal blue tuxedo opened the door and said. "Guess you're missing the last one?" Holding a single stem of rose.

He then came towards her and slowly held her hand. "Remember me?" He said.

"I'm sorry but I really forgot people after a tragic accident. I'm still trying to remember. Do you mind telling me something about you?" Rose said as they both slowly danced.

"I've been your best friend since you were 12. And a gap of 2 years. I'm turning 20 this year."

Rose tried to recall as he said clues but none made her remember anything. Not until he said his name.

"Remember Dennovan? Your so called 'bro'?"

"Oh, its you. You changed a lot! Your voice itself made you unfamiliar and all!" She said in great surprise.

"I went all the way from Los Angeles to here, sonce you are a very special person to me."

Den smiled and had a little chat as they were dancing.

The event ended and he approach to her and invited her on a late celebration of her 18th birthday. A beach party, "I also did invite your friends."

"Wow! That's really nice of you!"

He bid goodbye and went out.

Rose remained silent, slowly walking into her room still thought about the so called 'late celebration' sponsored by Den.

She took a little shower. And put on her bunny pajamas on and went to sleep.

Woke up with the 'late celebration' still on her head. She went to the bathroom and took a shower, put on her clothes and make-up on. All of a sudden, her doorbell rang, it was Den on the outside. She then rushed to the door and opened.

"Hey." Den calmly.

"Um, hey. Well, you're too early?" Rose asked.

"Just wanna make sure you're going. And um, I could take you on a ride if you don't mind?"

"Yeah, yeah! Sure, that's really sweet of you. You could also eat some breakfast with me. Pancakes?"

"Um actually, I'm pretty full, pancakes are not that bad. It would be my um.. Second time to eat em'?" 

"SECOND?!"

"Yeah, I don't really eat that much of pancakes. But it would be great, like, thanks!"

"Go ahead. Feel free!" Rose said as she headed to the kitchen and prepared their breakfast.

Den just followed her. "Maybe I could help?"

"Nah, this is just really simple but thanks!"

"No really, I wanna help."

"You could, um, I think you just sit and relax?" She then put both of her hands on his shoulders and pushing him towards the living room gently.

"Thanks, sorry for bothering you anyways..." Den said with that uncomfortable look.

"You know what? You should be smiling right now."

"Huh? Why?" He said.

"I just wanna see you smile, you look cuter!" Rose said as she chuckled, then she headed back to the kitchen. 

Den blushed and just sat on the couch watching Spongebob. 'Man, I love her.'