4 years, 6 months, 2 days

Chapter 3- You are a runner and I am my father's son

19. September 2008.

"Remind me again, why did I accept his invite to this date" I squealed in Marni's face.

"Because Johnny boy is sexy and tempting, not to mention he looks like a bad ass and let's be frank, you've always liked bad asses" she replied smiling.

I stood up and put my hands on my waist. 

"That is so not true!" I exclaimed in agony.

"Oh, it isn't? Do you want me to list?" she asked amused.

I shook my head and turned to the window. It was a nice day, a rare sunny day in September. Something twisted in my stomach and it could meant two things. I'll be sick or I'll die of nervousness. Why did I accept this game? Thinking this through made me realize I can't handle the consequences this game brings. What if I really fall in love with him? Yeah, right.

"Dear God, Leny, stop acting like you're waiting for your execution and not a date" Marni said while walking up and down my room.

Maybe I am. I popped my tongue out at her and she laughed.

"Mature, really mature" she whispered lifting a thumb up.

I sighed looking at all the clothes on my bed. I took a top that looked like it wasn't a piece of clothing.

"Are you trying to make me look like a whore?" I asked shocked lifting the top up.

"Are you implying I'm dressing like a whore?" she narrowed her eyes.

"No, this kind of clothes work for you because you're perfect. It would look ridiculous on me" I admitted staring at the floor. 

She shaped her eyebrows into a knot and approached the bed. She took a red dress out and handed it over to me. It was a nice dress, I have to say. It was short and tight, no straps, a lace upper end. I smiled.

"This one looks awful on me but it will look perfect on you" she said smiling.

"See, Leny, everyone is perfect if they find a way to show it" she stated taking a seat.

I felt a sudden urge to hug her so I threw myself on her, knocking her over.

"Are you sure you're okay with this? If you're not, I'll just cancel this and.." I babbled.

"Shut up! You're going!" she yelled pointing her long finger towards my face.

I sighed. The last attempt to get out of this mess is ruined. 

"Hit the shower" she said bossy.

After half an hour I got out and took the towel off my head.

"He will be sooo speechless" she mumbled.

I sighed and brushed my hair. She helped me dry it and played with it for a moment.

"I won't do anything with your hair, it's just perfect, I'll just.."

She took a wisp on the left and one one the right side and tightened them on the back of my head.

"There" she said pleased.

I looked at my reflection and I needed to admit it was good. She appeared with make up and applied some to my face. She smiled and turned me to face my reflection. I sighed.

"You're a magician" I said quietly.

"You were an easy one, I did some pretty messed up girls, you were a piece of cake" she said rubbing her hands. She handed me the coat and looked at the watch.