Intimacy

[1.] Lady In The Glass Dress

<Brooklyn, New York, November 21st;10:55:40 P.M.>

Grand Prospect Hall

"Lady in the glass dress. . I can see right through you." --Chris Brown

*rain began to dance on the car's roof*

"Lamar! You better answer this God damn phone right now !" I yelled through the phone.

*phone goes straight to voice-mail*

There was no answer. . I sat in the car with my royal blue gown and my black Masquerade mask on. Looking into the rear view mirror, trying to analyze my figure and my tears flowing down my face to try and make a puddle in my hand. My makeup messing up. . Eyeliner drawing parallel lines down my face, my hands are shaking, my head is hurting and I'm just ready to turn around and go home to my daughter London and her dad Lamar.

*Kimberly tapped on my 2016 Lexus LX's Window*

"Simone... Girl! If you don't get out of this God damn car and come meet new people !" Kimberly, my best friend told me.

"Alright, I-I'll be right there.. Just give me a minute please?" I asked her, politely, trying to fix my makeup.

*5 minutes passed by*

I walked down the ballroom steps slowly as the people stared quietly and patiently.. Butterflies were flying inside of my stomach.

"She's beautiful. ." Someone said behind me as my feet touched the dance floor.

My heart was racing. . It felt like I was gonna have a nervous breakdown . Suddenly, a strange, tall and medium-buff man reached his hand out towards mine. He had on an all white suit and a black mask on.

I followed him to the center of the dance floor. . Everyone stared quietly as "My Heart Will Go On" played by Céline Dion in the background. I started to connect to a stranger, as if I knew him already.

"So what's your name?" The guy asked me, as he tried to look me in my eyes but I kept my head down.

"Does it matter? It's not like we're ever gonna see each other again." I said, doubting the situation.

"How do you know? Besides, in Cinderella, Prince Charming and Cinderella found each other again and lived happily ever after." He smiled with his bright, white teeth.

"Life is but a dream. . But life can never be a fairytale. " I said, looking up and then looked back down.

"Aye, maybe you're right. . Maybe life isn't a fairytale. . But love can be and it can last forever as long as you stick through it." He said.

I then looked up at him. . His voice sounded so familiar.

"So again, what's your name gorgeous?" He asked me.

I tried staring into his eyes but I didn't want to make it so obvious.

"Si--. ." I tried to say to him.

My phone then began to vibrate. . I looked at my phone and it was Lamar.

"I'm sorry but I have to take this." I told him, running out of the ballroom before it was too late.

"Wait!" He yelled, running after me.

I answered the phone as I tried to sound calm.

"Hello?" I answered.

"Where the f**k are you?" Lamar asked me.

"Babe, calm down, I'm out with Kimberly right now. . But enough with me, why didn't you answer my calls earlier. . I was worried sick about you!" I told him, angry.

"Who told you that you could go out! I told your thot a** to stay home ! Wouldn't be surprised if you get raped and kidnapped with Kimberly. If so, don't even think that I will try to find you because you don't listen." He yelled through the phone.

"Where is London?" I asked him, trying to get over the situation.

"How about you bring your a** home and find out." Lamar said as he hung up the phone.

I felt so disrespected. . I just wanted to cry and I did. . A tear fell down. . Seconds later, the guy comes running down the hall for me.

"Gorgeous?" He called.

I then took off my mask and looked at him.

"Simone?" He sound surprised as he took off his mask as well.

I was shocked. . I couldn't breathe. . I just wanted to cry even more. . . It was my Ex-Fiancé, Nicholas. . .

"Why are you here?" I asked, upset even more.

"I've been invited, why are you here?" He asked me the same question.

"Why does it matter? It's not like you would care anyways. . Besides. . Aren't you suppose to be home with your wife! Angie!" I yelled, irked.

"We got a divorce Simone and I told you that I apologize. How many times do I have to tell you this?!?" He raised his voice a little.

"Calm your f**king voice down ! And as much as you apologize, it still won't heal the fact that you left me on our wedding day, embarrassed me in front of everyone just for that b*tch! ANGIE!" I yelled back, letting him know how I really feel.

"Ok, I know. . I did you wrong. . I made a mistake. . I broke you into shattered pieces. . But I'm sorry An--" He paused.

I then looked up at him.

"A damn shame!" I got up and walked out the building.

"I meant to say Simone!" He came running after me, "Wait! Please Simone! " He begged.

"I have to go." I got into the car as I slammed the door in his face.

Driving off quickly trying to get away from him.