Hello Darling: Book 1 (Completed)

From The Webs(1)

Vivienne's POV

"All right, everyone! That was great! With a little more practice, we will definitely be ready to give those Redfish High School kids a whooping!" I cheer. Everyone cheers with me and I smile. I am a high school cheer coach and we are on track to win the 34th Annual Cheer Competition. My job is very reflective of my everyday self. I am very bubbly, energetic, and a little eccentric. But sometimes, I want to be curled up in a ball and listen to music. My roommate and best friend, Celinda Blossom, is convinced I have a doppelganger because of my contrasting personalities. I think it's funny. I work at my old high school, Elvina May High School. Our cheer squad has always been popular and cool but we have never made it to Nationals. So, once we win this competition, it will be a fast track to Nationals and I cannot wait!

"Okay, girls! That is enough for today. I will see you all tomorrow afternoon. Ensure you have your permission slips signed and handed to me by Monday morning because we head out to the competition Friday afternoon. Bye, ladies!" They all wave goodbye and leave with smiles on their faces. I wait until all the girls have left before sighing and lifting my cheer bag and heading to my car. I need to stop at the grocery store before I head home. I wanted to make my curry. I used the last bit of my Green seasoning so I need to get more supplies to make that. I toss my bag into the passenger seat and start the car, on the way to the grocery store.

*At Home*

Celinda and I live in a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment. Nothing fancy, nothing to rave about but it keeps a roof over our heads and that's all that matters at the end of the day. I just added the chicken to the curry and started sauteeing that when I hear the door open. I look up and see Celinda walk in, carrying a few bags. She must have gone shopping. That girl can shop like nobody's business. I mean, she is a fashion major at university so I'm not too surprised.

"Hello, hon!" I call out.

"Hi! Oh, are you making curry?!" She asked, walking into the kitchen. I nod my head and she squeals.

"Oh, I love it when you make this curry. I'm so glad your grandmother gave you this recipe." I smile as I thought of my grandma. She was born in Trinidad and Tobago and lived there her whole life before packing up and moving to the States after having her son, my dad. Once my dad was old enough, he visited Trinidad every summer before meeting my mom and falling madly in love. One year later, they were married and had me, my sister, and my two brothers. I think Mom is pregnant again. They really don't know when to stop. All of my siblings and I are close in age because they couldn't stop. But that's what happens when you are madly in love. I hope to have a love like that. Maybe not have as many babies but definitely love like that.

"It'll be ready in about 10-15 minutes." She claps her hands happily and goes into her room to change into something more comfortable. I was watching the time because, at 9:00 pm sharp, I get a call from my pen pal in Japan! Ugh, I have always wanted to go to Japan! I made an oath to myself that I was going to go to Japan when I turn 30 or before 30. I'm hoping it's before I turn 30 but we'll see.

Once the curry was ready, I made my portion, and Celinda nearly knocked me down, trying to get to it. We both sit in the living room and turn on some YouTube. 

"How was your day, honey?" She asks me, taking a bite of curry.

"It was good. The girls have improved so much and I really think we will be able to go to Nationals this year! This competition is going to work in our favor." She smiles and nods.

"Well, I'm so happy for you and you best believe that I will be there, cheering you guys on."

"Thank you, love. So, what were you shopping for this time?" She wipes her mouth and pulls out her phone.