My Very Own Book Romance

BOOK SIGNING

Come on hurry up, we're going to be late. I know, I know, I'm almost finished getting ready, I will be out in 2. You better hurry up, you don't want to anger your fans. Yes, I know, now get out and stop distracting me so I can finish I say in a light- hearted tone. Well yes, I suppose I should get out, says Jade (Jade is my close friend, but also my publisher).

I sit in my room and take a deep breath in and a deep breath out, readying myself for the events that lie ahead. 2 minutes pass and I open the door to my car, ready to get in and start driving. I think to myself, you're going to do great, you'll be fine, after all they are here for the book, not for you. I keep trying to get the book signing off my mind, but it's impossible. It's my first book signing ever, so I guess it's normal to feel anxious. Looks like I will just have to suck it up and deal with it if it goes badly.

So, are you excited for your first book signing? Asks Jade, I replied Sure, I guess. Oh, come on, they'll love you, stop being so anxious replies Jade. Maybe, you don't know them, and you know me Jade, O'l anxious Esme I say in a small chuckling voice. I know Esme, but worrying won't do you any good. Replied Jade. I know I say. 5 minutes pass and we arrive at Bookwood n Co, there are billions of people lining up, just for my book, it's scary seeing how many people are here, but also exciting, because they are HERE for the book I fell so in love with writing with, and no one else's. I will always cherish this moment despite me feeling anxious.

I stop and stare at my fans before walking in, my fans range about mid- teens, to young adults, to adults. I walk in and take my place, readying myself for what's about to happen, I have 10 seconds to compose myself, 10, 9, 8 I can do this, 7, 6, 5 I will do well, 4, 3, 2, just breathe, 1 and ACTION. I put on a smiling face watching as the first fan walking up to my desk, I notice this fan is quite young for his age to be reading my book, but I don't judge, after all I am not the parent, and to be quite honest I am rather young to want be a parent, although one day I would love to have a family of my own.

I sign the book for the little fella and watch him walk away, breathing a sigh of relief that the first fan is done, maybe, just maybe after all it won't seem so bad. I wait for the next person to arrive, smiling brightly enjoying myself for once, I find peace in writing stories and reading, the mind can be a magical place, well I'd like to think so. Another fan just gone, my hand is starting to hurt from all the books I am signing, this is what it must feel to be an author signing millions of books, maybe that's why book signing rarely happens. When I thought all was done, another person came in and said sorry for being late, I was in traffic and I've only just arrived, it would be much appreciated if you could sign this book for me, please, it's important.

Since I was feeling generous, and it was "important" I assured him that I would sign it. He stood there as I was signing it, looking all fatherly like, but quite a young father at that, so how do you like the book? I ask him, he replies by saying its unique, but different, if you know what I mean. Lol fair enough, I'm glad you like it! Lol my daughter adores the book, she can never put it down, she sounds wonderful! I say, indeed, she is, if only she could get better, maybe one day you could meet her, it's her dream to meet the author of this superb book. Oh, I'm sorry to hear that, I know we only met today, but maybe I can meet her now, if you'd like, if it is her dream, and assuming there may be a chance that she won't live long, maybe I can increase the chance of her living longer just by meeting her, if I am terribly wrong in assuming that she has cancer, I am sorry, I guess I am sorry, because I shouldn't assume at all I laugh in a nervous tone. Nah its ok I guess, I am mostly used to it, hence it being said to me daily he chuckled a small chuckle. I see, I'm sorry you have to go through that, it must be tough being a father not knowing what to do or how to help, I say. I must admit it is tough, but I am trying my best to give her the help she needs, and support her through her journey, that's all I know how to do, and it stresses me that I can't help her in any other way he says.

Yes, I wish I could help, if you do think of a way to help, I am always here to help a young fan, if you don't mind me asking, what is her name? lol thanks, her name is Renesmee, replied the young father. I........ see, that is a beautiful name, it's very unique, I can't wait to meet her! I say. Lol yes, her mother gave her that name, indeed she is, she's something special! Replied the young man. Yes, quite right, I don't mean to pry, but what happened to your partner and the mother of Renesmee? I ask. He replies by saying she died while giving birth to Renesmee. I see, that must have been tough on you and Renesmee, how did you handle being a single parent? It was tough, but I got through it, I couldn't have gotten through it without my mother, boy am I grateful for her he chuckled. Lol I am glad you had someone there to support you and help you get through it.

Lol me too, he replied. May I ask you one more question, I know I am asking a lot of questions, and they may be too personal, this is not usually like me, so sorry, but what is your name I say nervously. Lol don't worry, I am not annoyed by the bombardment of questions, so rest assured, I actually quite like it, not a lot of people talk to me now days, I guess busy with their own lives, which is pretty normal he chuckles. Lol my name is Desmond Floyd. Hmmm that's a nice name, I like it, it's not common! It gives of a vintage vibe to it, hmmmm yes, very vintage I chuckle. No, I guess it's not he chuckles, lol yes, I suppose it is a vintage name, my mother always liked vintage names, so I guess that explains the names of me and my siblings lol. Oh cool, how many siblings do you have? I asked. Not many only three, Edward the eldest, Vincent the second eldest, and Claudia the middle child and then there is me good O'l Desmond the youngest he chuckles a light-hearted chuckle.

Well, I suppose I should get going, he says. I see I suppose I should too, unless you'd be ok with me meeting your daughter???? I asked/ hinted. Lol I know you're trying to hint at meeting her, but yes, I would be ok with you meeting her, only because it's her dream to meet you, so let's get going shall we he says chuckling. Lol LETS GOOOOOOOOO! I say chuckling back. 

(hours pass)

She's a wonderful daughter, you are so lucky to have her, I say to Desmond. Lol indeed I am I wouldn't ask for any other replied Desmond. Well, I should probably head off, it was nice meeting you I say as I smile and walk off, he screams out that it was nice meeting me too, I chuckled at the site, I will always cherish moments of laughter.