Danny's POV:
As the priest is talking, I take in the realization of the fact that I am holding hands with the love of my life, and I'm about to be married to him.
P: Do you, Daniel Noriega, take Roy Haylock, to be you're husband?
A: I do.
P: And do you, Roy Haylock, take Daniel Noriega to be your husband?
R: I do. *smiles*
P: By the power invested in me, I now pronounce you husband and husband. You may now kiss your...husband.
We all laugh, as I lean in to kiss my husband. Suddenly, a loud beeping goes off, and can't hear anything but the beeping. Suddenly, I wake up. I groan in agony, both my body, and my mind. The dream was so vivid and clear, I was so convinced that it was actually happening . But no, as I am still single, am Roy is still engaged to...whatever his name is, he is so irrelevant in my life.
I get up in agony; My body is still sore from drinking so much last night. I go to the bathroom, trying to avoid the mess I am in the mirror. I quickly go to take a shower , as I'm about to meet Courtney, Darienne, Dela, and Bianca. Hopefully, it's just us.
I get out of the shower and change into my outfit. Suddenly, I have the strange urge to not go. I am just not up to see anyone, honestly. But, I guess I'm going to go, for the sake of the general population ( don't want to make anybody upset or suspicious).
I get in my car and start driving. As I'm listening to my music, I get a phone call from, the one and only, Roy. I'm really hesitant on whether or not to answer her. Ever since her and Jeff got engaged, it just seems like our friendship took a turn for awkward street. But, without thinking, I press answer. I'm pretty sure I'm going to regret it.
D:Hello?
R:Hey, where are you?*sniffles*
D:Driving; On my way over to Cafe Pacific, why?
R:Oh, well I just wanted to call and tell you that it's just going to be us and Ben. Shane and Darienne can't make it.
D:Oh ok. Well, not to be rude, but why couldn't they just call me and tell me?
R:Courtney said that she did. In fact, she called you all this morning. I don't know why Darienne didn't. In fact, I'm really wondering how you picked up my call on the first try.
D:Oh, well that's because I had my phone off all morning, and I turned my phone on when I got in the car.
R:Oh, ok. And one more thing.*sniffling*
D:What? What is it?
R:HAPPY BIRTHDAY BBIITTCCHH!!!
D:What? Its not my birthday.
R:Yes it is. It's the 29th.
D:No it isn't. Hang on.*checks phone* I guess it is my birthday today.
R:Yes, it is. Well, I'll see you in a bit. *sniffling*
D:Oh ok. Bye
R:Bye.
We hang up, and I'm in shock. I can't believe it's my birthday! IT'S MY MOTHERFUCKING BIRTHDAY!! I'm so excited. I'm going to treat myself right today, and no one is going to bring me down. I calm down, and I decide to call Shane back when I stop at a red light.
S:Hello?
D:Hey boo. Sorry I haven't picked up your calls. My phone was off all morning.
S:Oh it's okay, birthday girl!! Happy birthday!
D:Thank you so much. Actually, if it wasn't for Roy calling me, I probably would've been dead behind the eyes all day. I laugh.
S:Oh, really? Ok. His voice becomes suspicious.
D:What's with the voice change?
S:Oh, I don't know if you're aware, but I am a MAN. He adds sarcasm.
D:I give him the same sarcasm. Oh my goodness. I would've never known.
S: Yeah, yeah whatever. Anyways, you should sound a lot happier than you do.
D:I think I sound fine. I know it's my birthday and everything, but I'm still me.
S:Yes, and on top of the fact that Roy is now a single man. What did he just say?
D:What are you talking about? He stutters for a moment.
S:Oh it's nothing.
I immediately pull over and pay full attention to Shane.
D: What did you say?
S:He didn't tell you?
D:No! When did this happen?
S: Last night. By the way, don't tell him I told you.
D: Whatever. Why did they break up?
S:I think he needs to tell you on his own.
D:Okay. But why did you tell me the engagement was off?
S: One: I thought he told you. Two: I wanted to see if you were going to make a move.
D:You know I can't.
S:Why not?
D:Well, on top of the fact that he is fresh off of an engagement, he's not into me.
S:I mean, you'll never know unless you try.
D:Save that motivational speaker shit for the press.
S:He laughs. Well I think you should. We are missing a lunch for you.
D:What are talking about?
S: Well the only reason why Greg isn't going is because he's got some things to do.
D:Okay. And you?
S: Well... I ...um... I'm going to meet my boyfriend.
D:You don't have one.
S:Yes I do.
D:Mmhmm, OK.
S:Um...Oh shit, I'm late.I would love to stay and chat, but I need to get something from the store before I head over to his house. Happy birthday.
D:Oh okay. Love you.
S:Love you.
We hang up and I continue to drive again. I can't believe it right now. Maybe that's why he was sniffling so much.As I'm still sad for Roy, I, also, can't stop smiling right now. There's a small piece of me that thinks that it's not true, but I have high hope. If it's true, then this will be the best birthday present. As I roll up to the restaurant, I can see Ben and Roy already there. I'm so anxious right now. But, at the same time, I am thinking to myself that it's now or never.
