While waiting on Robert I try to nonchalantly fix my sandals strap. I wasted so much money on these stupid things last fall for a dance my ex didn't even go to with me. I clear my mind to focus it on the exciting task at hand.
My purse vibrates,
Robert-"I'm almost there"
Taking a deep breath to ready myself for a fun filled afternoon I reply
"K, I'm waiting on my porch."
I look up and see him pull into my drive way. He parks, gets out and greets me with his signature soft smile.
"Nice ride," I joke patting the hood as I walk to the passenger side.
" Say what you want, but this car gets 44 miles to the gallon, that way I have more money to take pretty girls out."
I chuckle and pull myself onto the seat. He slides into the drivers seat and buckles his seatbelt, waiting for me to follow in his example.
"Now Alice, I know you are an independent woman with no need for a mans instructions," he pauses to take a breath, "but I'm going to have to lay down the law. Im not putting this car into drive until you buckle your seat belt." He looked up as if peering into his own thoughts, "I rest my case" he slumped back into his seat and waited. He turned to me, saw I had yet to comply to his request, and nestled his head into his shoulders.
"I have all day ma'am."
"Fine," I sighed, buckling my belt.
A wide grin grew on Roberts face as I turned my upper body to look out of the window while we drove. Through the glass I could see the little town I call home, my reflection a pale ghostly image overlaying the scenery. My eyes start to become heavy and slowly shut. Right before I'm completely zoned out I see a figure fly past the car and feel an arm slam into my chest as the car lurches forward, and Robert screams.
