Korál's Diary

Capitulo Tres- At Last

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August 24, 2012 (Later That Day)

Papi met Levi today. It was really really weird to have Papi meet the guy I am gonna go on a date with. I don't think he was very happy when he heard that I was going on a date with Levi tonight without me telling him. But anyway, I am so nervous. I mean, what if I burp or something? I know you've taught me not to do that but what if it happens? I don't know what to do ma. Just wish me luck and help me not fall on my face. Te amo. Wish me luck!

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I threw my journal onto my bed and turned to look myself in the mirror. My brown hair was loose and wavy, cascading down my shoulders. I went for a more natural makeup look. I only put my foundation on and mascara with a light pink lipstick. I wore a white see through blouse with a black bralette, matched with black skinny jeans and grey high heel boots.

I looked down at my phone, checking the time which it was only 6:00 P.M. My palms were so sweaty that my phone almost slipped out of my fingers. I groaned and put the phone down then wiped my palms on my thighs. My mind ran through the many possibilities that could happen tonight.

It was typical for a Puerto Rican woman to overthink things and that's what was happening. It was inevitable. I got it from my mom.

I went downstairs and I immediately heard them making fun of me. And by them, I meant my brothers.

"Ooh. Koral has a big date with a big muscly gringo." Miguel joked around, nudging Manuel slightly.

Manuel rolled his eyes and punched Miguel's arm. "Cayate, Miguel." ["Shut up, Miguel."]

He turned his attention back to me and sighed. "Are you seriously going out with this guy? You barely even know him."

I sighed and sat on the coffee table in front of him. "Manuel, I will be fine. Let Papi do the worrying for once uh?" I smiled and kissed his forehead as I stood up.

Manuel sighed only and nodded slowly. I walked into the kitchen and Abuela was finishing up dinner for the family. Abuela turned around from the stove and smiled. "Beautiful."

I smiled softly. "Do you need some help with dinner?"

Abuela nodded happily. "Peel those potatoes and boil them."

I laughed and nodded. "Okay."

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A few minutes passed as I cut the peeled potatoes and put it in some boiling water. I went to the sink and began washing the starch from my fingers when the doorbell rung. I looked up at the big clock in the kitchen and it read 6:29 P.M. I smiled to myself and shook my head. "Miguel, get the door please."

I finished up drying my hands and went over to the living room where Levi was chatting with my brothers. I made my way into the room and smiled at Levi. "Levi. You are a minute early. I was going to get dressed." I joked.

Levi's eyes widened and looked me up and down. "You look amazing right now, Koral. "

Manuel cleared his throat and screamed up the stairs. "Pa! He's here." He said coldly, looking at Levi with eyes that would burn right through your soul.

Levi looked at Manuel and then up the stairs, ready for the biggest test of his future with me. He put his hands behind his back and rolled his broad shoulders back.

My father came slowly down the stairs, his eyes on Levi the whole time. "Hello Levi. It is nice to see you again." He gestured into his study. "Please." Levi went in. I began walking in but my father only stopped me, shaking his head. He then walked in and closed the door.