Twelve Years Later

Is this a game?

6pm. I was in my room doing my make-up. I wore a dress, short one. I also tried to look like always, natural me. Also, I tried to hide my feelings, all of them. Hate, anger, love, and sadness.

It was time to meet Kris. I was scared. I got to the house and knocked. After a few seconds he opened.

"Didn't see you for a long time," he said. "By the way, beautiful dress".

"Yeah. And, thanks," I answered and got in.

"Do you want to drink something?" Kris asked when I set on the sofa.

"Water would be fine," I said.

"Oh really? Water? I have fanta, I know you love it," he laughed.

"Love? I adore it," I laughed too.

"Fanta it is then," he added.

A few minutes later he came back with my drink and cookies.

"Cookies with white sprinkles? Really? My favourite! How did you know?" I asked surprised.

"It's a secret. Like you said, I'm mysterious. You were right," he answered.

"Obviously," I said.

"Okay. So... Umm... Let's get some things clear..." Kris said getting serious.

"Okay. First thing I want to know is, why didn't you two tell me you are together? I'd appreciate that. And the way I found out broke me. Second, you should've just told me you liked me. And third thing, how did you know my name, but for real?" I asked.

"Well, first time Lana and I kissed was actually she kissing me and, I don't know, it felt like she gave me some love poison. I never actually loved her, I... I just wanted to make you jealous, but, you suddenly found out," he looked away and blushed.

"Oh, I see," was everything I said even if I had so much to say.

"And I know I should have just told you but I was afraid, afraid of your reaction," he continued.

"Well, you shouldn't have been. I... When I first saw you, I felt like I've known you for my whole life and I feel it right now..." I said.

"Actually, I feel the same way," Kris answered blushing again. I blushed too.

"And? How do you actually know me? Because, you know, my mom, um, passed away 12 years ago," I said a little upset.

"I told you, I heard when she was calling you," he continued.

"But she's dead!" I almost yelled.

"I know that," he said. "I was there".

"Where?" I asked confused.

"When she died," he replied looking down.

"How?!" I asked nervous.

"Think a little bit. I know everything about you," he said. "Dina fell on the stairs, right?"

"Y-yeah. But, how do you know?" I asked confused even more.

"I want you to figure out," he said.

"You were right when you said I was right about you being mysterious." I laughed. "Okay, I'll figure it out, but not now".

"Promise?" Kris asked giving me his pinky.

"Promise," I replied taking it.