The Chronicles of Two Broken Wings { Robert Downey Jr.} [First Book]

Chapter 2

I took a deep breath as we reached our destination. Robert put the flowers near the grave and looked at me. 

"It's okay Jo. Don't be ashamed by me. I can see from the picture that you had one handsome dad."

It was the first time meeting my favourite actor of all times and there he stood with me in a grave yard.

"Hey dad! Well guess who I met today? Robert Downey Jr.. Remember how I was always saying that no good things seem to come my way. After I left this morning he found me in a park and well I guess you could say we instantly became good friends. He wanted to meet you for some reason and here we are. I think you would have liked him right away. He has the same warmth in his eyes as you. So dad here we are. I love you."

" Nice too meet you mister M. You have quite the daughter here. How did you manage to create this amazing creature that's standing next to me? I need to know the secret. I think I was meant to be in her life at some point because I'm feeling like I've known her my whole life. " He took my hand in his and squeezed it as he saw tears forming in my eyes again. " You would be so proud of her sir. If you could only see how grown up and how beautiful she became over the years. She's something else I'm telling you and I need your permission because I would love to get to know her better. I know that I am 48 years old and she's only 23 but it feels so right for me even if, for the world it feels so wrong." As he said that a beautiful white pigeon stood on his cross like he was already sending a sign that he approves. "It was nice meeting you mister M."

I said my goodbyes too and we headed towards the exist. "Why would you like to know me better? You are a world known actor and I'm  this nobody with a lot of baggage and a screwed up life. I'm no good for someone like you" I blurted out as I was trying to focus on staring ahead.

He stopped and turned me around. I avoided his eyes for a bit but he made me look into them.

"I don't think that you're no good. I think you should look into a mirror. And about that baggage. Let me help you with that. Let me carry a part of it. Let me try to straighten up your life. I want us to be friends but I also hope that something more can ignite from this friendship. We had a spark back in the park and I know you felt it too." He hugged me for what seemed an eternity. It felt good and it felt right too. Hell I wanted something more from this even though of the 25 year gap in between us. 

"I would pretty much like to get to know you better too Robert. I want to put aside all I have ever red about you on Wikipedia or in the media. I want to know the human part of you not just the actor one. I'm pretty sure you are an awesome person in real life as well. Let's start this. What do you think?"

"I think it's perfect Jo. I'm glad you took my offer. I'm glad I will get to be by your side." 

"Well it will be kind of hard to keep in touch as you living back in the U.S but I guess we could start this friendship and see where it leads us." I gladly responded to everything he said.

In my head a lot of thoughts started running around. How could we make this work if I'm miles away from where he is? He's from the U.S I'm from Europe. And as if he knew what I was thinking he turned me around one more time.

"Jo I know what you are thinking. We're from separate continents and worlds but we can do this. I know we can. As a matter of fact maybe you'll visit me someday in the U.S. "

"I guess I will someday but, as I am from Europe I'll have to get a visa and that takes up to a year  or so. I can't promise anything yet."

"I'll help you to get that travel visa. You just call me and say that you want to see me and it will be done in a giffy. I promise that. I'm Iron Man after all. Don't make me put on my suit and fly all the way here just to get you and go back to the U.S, because I will do it.

I found myself in front of my flat. Robert hugged me and kissed my cheek.

"I guess this is where I stop Robert. Maybe well hang out some more in the next days. You pretty much know where I live so feel free to come and knock on my door anytime you want."

"Well I will do that tomorrow but, just to be sure that I'll see you here's my number. Call me if you feel like talking" He handed me his cell-phone to put my number in and rang me. I saved it in my cell, hugged him one more time, waved my goodbye and got in. 

I opened the door and stopped. I was staring at the walls.

"Wow I just met freaking Robert Downey Jr. and he wants to know me better. Am I in a parallel Universe right now cause I'm sure as hell these things don't happen to me. Wow...just wow".

Just as I got comfy on my couch in front of the T.V my phone vibrates.

*Hey Jo it's me Robert. Just wanted to check on you to see if you are good after everything today. Much love your very own Iron Man*

I laughed at the last sentence and decided to text him back.

*Hey Robert! Well I'm okay thanks for asking. I was watching a little bit of TV and preparing myself for tomorrow because I have to work. Guess what movie just came on?!? IRON MAN and later it will be on Iron Man 2. I had a nice time with you today. Thank you for listening to me . I'll finish that story tomorrow maybe over another cup of coffee.  Much love"

After 5 minutes the response came back.

*Well when do you get out from work? I will be glad to meet you again but let's make that coffee dinner. What about that Jo-Jo?"

I have a new nickname. That's new. After only a day he starts calling me Jo-Jo. That's new. I felt kind of nervous thinking about dinner with him but hey no harm in that. Maybe our friendship can ignite faster that we both thought.

*Well I would love to Robbie! I'm off at about 7 but if something comes up we'll have to move it to 9. I'm a news reporter and I seriously don't know when I get out from work. See you tomorrow. Night Tin Man."

*Tin Man huh? I like the Robbie one much better but I'll suck it up for you my lovely. Sounds great. I'll wait for your phone call my lady. Good Night!"

With that I got into the shower. After that, I made myself a large bowl of popcorn and watched Iron Man 1 and 2. I fell asleep thinking about how my life turned around in a second. When did I become so lucky to even call Robert Downey Jr. my friend.