Sometimes, Things don't go according to plan. Sometimes, the unexpected happens. This is what happened to me, exactly one year ago from today. Although I was torn apart and felt alone, I knew it was for the best.
I was confused on this dreadful day because I never thought I would fall in love anytime soon. I know what you're probably thinking. "How could this young girl, who hasn't even experienced this harsh world, know anything about love?" It truly is strange because that's what I thought as well. You know how they say, when the heart meets its other half, it ignites a fire? Well, that's what was going on at the moment for me. I was love-struck an dazed.
He was so handsome with the most well built structure that I had ever seen. I didn't make any effort to go speak to him because I knew I would 'over talk' . When I reached home that day, all types of emotions rushed through me. All I thought about was how his cheek bones formed a dimple when he smiled. For two days, I thought of him and felt absolute confusion from my emotions. How could I, a simple girl, stupidly think she found the one? I was crying because of my lack of knowledge and of those around me. All I wanted was to see him again and to know his name at least.
I was bitterly falling part as the days went by. No longer did I see him. The more I searched, the more hopeless I became. At this point, I felt like this was all fake. I finally came to my realization when he came back. In that moment, I wanted to cry, to take out all my energy. It was so frustrating because when I wanted to stop pretending this was real, he wanted to come back in and bring those hawks to my stomach -- not butterflies, hawks. I was so upset that in an instant, I marched up to him ready to slap him. As I raised my hand to do so, I realized, I don't even know this guy. I backed away and apologized. Slowly walking away, I started to think. "Do I really want to got through another depressing stage for him?" Taking a deep breath, and reviewing what I had to lose in doing this, I turned around.
Finally, I, Yelexza, was ready to meet my emotional roller coaster. With an outstretched hand, I approached him and introduced myself. From that moment, I knew all my emotions were for a reason-- his smile. His name was Isaiah. We talked for a while, but had to depart. We exchanged numbers and promised to continue the conversation, which about science for some unknown reason. I walked away with the biggest smile on my face, happy that I met him. Isaiah. My Isaiah.
Months passed as we talked to each other. With each waking day, I would fall deeper and deeper under his spell. By now, we've already went on out 'dates'. I met his family and friends and had a good relationship with all of them. everything was going well, until December. As December approached, he got more distant. He'd stop calling me and texting me. I thought he needed space and I was willing to give it to him so that I wouldn't lose my friendship with him.
When Christmas came, I didn't even get so much as a "Merry Christmas!" from him, I was aggravated. Any type of sane thought I had at the moment went through the window. I rushed so fast to his house that night-- without my father's consent. I was going to tell him, but I was in such a hurry that I forgot. When I got to his house, I knocked on his door lightly, remembering my manners towards his darling mother. She let me pass with a sad smile, as if she was begging me to understand.
Confused, I headed toward their living room and saw boxes-- moving boxes. Then, I saw Isaiah looking quite depressed. Once I saw his face, all the anger I had excused itself. As I was walking towards him, he got up and pulled me outside. excusing us from what looked like an intervention between his family. They didn't mind at ll. As we reached outside, the words I feared to hear came out of his mouth so fast I almost missed them. That's when I became scared.
I was scared because I thought letting all my feeling go to him would destroy me immensely. He explained to me that he had to move because of 'complications' of his father's job. I knew that wasn't the reason, but decided not to push the conversation any further. There was an awkward silence. It was broken when a chill from the night's air grazed my leg. Out of nowhere I, I kissed him. I was more surprised at my actions than he was. He didn't seem to mind because he kissed me back as if he was hungry for more. I broke away in awe. In his eyes, I could see all the passion he had for me. How could I have missed that?! After all this time, we always felt the same way about each other. We fell into another silence, but this one was bearable. I finally asked how much time did we have together. He looked at his watch and told me about 36 hours. I smiled and looked at him. "well, let's not waste any more time then." I said. I pulled him in for another kiss. We went to a tree a little ways from his house and carved our initials and made a promise to each other. Up to now we are still in contact. He left to go to Atlanta. I was thrilled when I went there for my niece's graduation. He was there with his face the same way I remembered. We spent the whole week together with our families. It was amazing.
And then I woke up.
A/N: I do not own this story. I just posted it.
Story By: Yelexza Rogers
