Golden dreams

Chapter 7

Until the beginning of the student year, which means 7 days off, we spent the days together, all four. We tried to spend more time together while walking around Barcelona,while we still had a chance for that.  We visited the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, Park Guell, Montjuïc * Casa Batlló, Casa Mila, Magic fountain in Montjuic and the last free day ,we walked in the Gothic Quarter. Through all the walks we were led by Mateo, who explained to us the significance or history of any area,like he was a tourist guide. Elsa and I became very close, she is my best friend here. I managed to adapt to a new life with male roommate, Alex is a super person. From what I saw until now, I like the character and the personality of Mateo. Smart,sensitive, mature, good-natured. I'm suprised how this new environment of residence, country, city, new acquaintances and friends managed to bring a new person in me. Only now I realize that this was even more than necessary. I realized that the problem  until now was not in me, but in the things around me.

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Today is the first day of the student year. I am scared and excited. I finally realized the dream and goal,and i'm walking towards the dream realize with strong and sure steps.

"Sophia, ready or not?" - Alex asked me from the hallway. We agreed to go there together because our faculties were close to each other. I looked in the mirror again, took a deep breath and flushed. I stood up and walked out of the room.

"Ready."

Alex locked the door and we headed towards the exit from the building. Suddenly I heard a familiar voice.

"Buenos días." Mateo. Again there was his wonderful smile that always made me laugh.

"Buenos días." - I told him back. In that moment Elsa appeared.

"Oh good morning. Heading to college? "- She said with the same smile as when she first showed up at the door of our apartment.

"I guess we will share the first walk towards the university"-I said.

"Not a problem to me"-Mateo replied me.

The destination of the faculty takes 20 minutes trip with the subway and 10 minutes walk. 

Elsa as always, was in the mood for conversation and started talking about something.

"I'm not a morning person,so i can't really reply you much but believe me that i listen and follow what you speak."- I told Elsa.

Frankly, I was astonished and amazed. Is it a mask that she carries very well or really she is always in a happy, cheerful,satisfied mood? Whoever was the answer, the girl radiated light.

But this time i did not follow the conversation. Mateo sat next to me, interested in what Elsa was talking.

I have never allowed a male to occupy my thoughts. I never understood the world of love and had success there. I knew it would be worthless and unnecessary. Mateo is a per... I stopped. I could not let it happen to me now. Whatever it is that I feel will fade soon. There is no such a thing as liking him.

Mateo's POV

"Mateo get up, you will be late in college the first day!" I heard Elsa calling  me from the living room. Headache. Big headache. How much did i drink yesterday? A bottle of wine or two? Today is my first day of college. I should've avoid drinking yesterday, but I can't stand against addiction. I barely gather the strength to get out of bed, and how will i function today? Do not be a fool Mateo, get up!

"What are you still doing in bed,get ready quickly!" - She ordered me with high tone as soon as she aggressively entered the room.

"Do not talk so loud Elsa, my head would explode from the pain."

"Nobody makes you drink too much every night,you put yourself every drink you take!"

I was not at all willing to hear morning life lessons from Elsa because I was aware of what I was doing. I was fully aware of how i'm ruining my life and future. I can't find a way to stop and control it. Elsa opened the window as soon as the lesson ended.

"The air in the room smells of alcohol"

"Wait me out. I will wash, change my clothes and we'll go"

...

"I am ready Elsa."

"Let's go out faster, I'll take the bag and will come again."

I left the apartment and headed toward the exit. I recognized her from behind. Sophia. Suddenly, unconsciously,I smiled as soon as I saw her.

"Buenos Dias."

She turned to me as soon as I said that. Again she smiled as soon as she saw me coming. Her smile is so beautiful. And with that deep glance that makes me think that every time she looks at me, she is penetrating somewhere deep in me and reveals all the secrets.

"Buenos Dias"-she said back.

Elsa came and we went along to the faculty. We got on the subway, I sat down next to her. I was trying to look like that i'm carefully listening Elsa's speaking but there was a thoughts-fight in my mind. I have never allowed a girl to occupy my thoughts. I never felt love. I'm sorry for all the girls that I used and i'm still using for only one night. What kind of feeling is that? Sophia is such a wonderful person, I do not want to ruin the friendship that we have. I can not let her destroy time with a fuckup like me. She does not deserve it.

This is the longest part i've ever wrote and that i'll ever write,so it's kind of a double upgrade? :D 

So,in the next chapters we'll see if Sophia will find out about Mateo's life and secrets,and will she accept that? How will Mateo act and treat Sophia as a person? What are they both feeling? It stays for us to see. 

Thanks a lot for reading guys and for adding my stories in your reading list,it means a lot. Kissess <3