DAYS OF SUMMER ( Either Moving On Or Giving Up )

Thirty Seven

I drive to the premiere nervously because it's almost time. I have to go fast. We pass an accident. And I black out. I quickly pull the car out from the road.

Marge looks at me with concern. I close my ears tightly. I'm afraid. Oliver.

That time when the truck crashed us, I could only scream and cry. I awoke with cries and screams.

Marge holds my hand. She doesn't know my problem, but she knows I need to rest. We exchange seats, I'm trying to relax.

We finally arrive. There are a few reporters who leave. It can only mean one thing. The press conference is almost over.

I walk confidently with Marge tagging along with me. I smile at one of our securities, Jockey is there to be the head security. He smiles at me and bows down a little. "Miss."

I smile when I look around. Most of the reporters don't leave, but a few leave because the press conference is done. That's when I see Jake because he's the first one out. Our eyes meet and I smile. He's surprised a moment because he sees Marge.

He also freezes when he sees me. But his lips smile as he walks toward us.

"Hey," I say.

"Hey," he says and cups my cheeks. "You look .. beautiful and bright."

"Thanks," I say. "You look great too."

"So is this a yes?" he asks.

"To what?" I ask.

Jake doesn't answer because he's kissing me. Like Gosh! Jake Adams is kissing me! And can I say I enjoy it? He's a bit unsure, but when I kiss him back, he becomes sure of it. When we pull away, there are many reporters capturing the moment. But I don't even care anymore. Jake smiles at me and he doesn't even look apologetic at all. I laugh.

Behind Jake, nana, gramps, and Ren are shocked. Nana hits Ren.

Ren smiles at me as he motions toward Jean Andrews, his dad. He mouths thank you and congratulations.

"Jake, I just want to say," I say and smile. "I like sunflowers."

"So that's a yes then," he says.

"Yes, it's a yes!" I say and he laughs.

"Jake, your mom," I say. "I want you to say that you're her son."

Jake shakes his head and he holds my hand. He walks toward Marge. "Hey, mom."

Marge cries and he hugs her. He tells her to watch him with his manager and he takes my arm.

Ren hugs me when we pass him. "Enjoy the film, sis. Thanks for coming."

Ren is in front at first to say a few message. Jake takes me to a seat beside him. Everyone is looking at me like is that the daughter of Hara Johnson? Is she a newcomer?

"This movie is presented for Yuka, my sister. Yuka, this is for you and happy almost birthday to you."

I stare at Jake with a question, but he holds my hand and tells me to watch the movie by myself.

It's the story of a pianist named Thomas. He's very famous and he has a perfect girlfriend. One day, there's an accident and he lost his ability to play the piano.

I gasp and look at Ren who smiles at me.

In the movie, Thomas is left by his girlfriend and he found another joy in a little town where he learned to grow up, both life and music, as well as new love.

The movie is beautiful and sad, but in the end it taught us one thing, there will always be ups and downs.

Jake smiles at me and kisses me again. "I love you, Summer."

I rest my head in him. "I.. I.." Jake smiles at me. "I l-l-love you too, Jake. I love you, Jake."

Oliver, I won't try to become roses I always want to be because of you. I'll become myself. The girl of Summer with sunflowers addiction. Goodbye and see you, Oliver. And I'll always love you. Thank you for giving me my very first melody of joy.