"It didn't matter who she was or if she was perfect because he saw what no one else could see.Her heart was pure and his love for her was unconditional."
This story was based on Lionel Richie-Hello music video but a modern version.
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Richard: It was the beginning of my second semester at college.I saw many new faces while i was waiting for my friends in the hallway but then a girl walked up behind me.She was wearing a long red dress with her small backpack and some books in her hand.She had short black hair with a coy look in her face .Little did i know that she would be the one my heart fell for.
"Excuse me,can you show me to the sculpture class please." she said in a soft voice.
I didn't realize that she was talking to me because she didn't even look at me.All she did was kept her head down smiling at the ground.But when she did try to look at me our eyes never met.
"Go straight and take two lefts"I said whilst staring at her beautiful smile.
I watched her as she walked down the corridor and disappeared into the crowd of people.For a moment i thought to myself "she's different". My friends finally came and we went to Economics class.I couldn't stop thinking about her that i didn't realize that i was missing half of the lecture by just doodling on a page of my notebook.I was so caught up in the moment then i heard the sharp voice of Mr. Wesley my instructor saying "Focus Richard!" i quickly snapped out of it and saw everyone staring at me.Mr. Wesley approached my desk and noticed my page of doodles and in a harsh voice he said "Mr Larson,10 minutes of cleanup duty at the Special Education Faculty .Feeling embarrassed i got up and walked out of the door in a haste and walked across the lawn to the Special Education Faculty.I was overcome with emotion so much that the first bin i saw i knocked it over.As i got down to pick up the litter i felt someone beside me .There she was leaning down picking up the litter.
"Hi i'm Savannah nice to meet you.Whats your name?"
"I'm Richard but you can call me Richie."
"It was nice meeting you Richard"
She got up,taking out her cane,and started walking down the corridor .Her smile was so beautiful that i thought i was in a trans. I was shocked,realizing she was blind but nevertheless she seemed like a normal person to me.I stood there watching her as she felt her way through the corridors.Then i heard students coming up the stairs so i continued cleaning up and emptying the bins .I finally got to the last bin which was opposite the sculpture classroom.I looked in and saw her sculpting a face.I stood there watching her turn a ball of clay into a masterpiece but then a student approached me.
"Can i help you with something?"he asked in a soft voice.
"No,I'm sorry"
Since it was the last bin, i washed up and headed back to physics class but yet i couldn't stop thinking about her and i hope that i can see her again.After class i waited at the gates of the Faculty hoping that i would see her,at least once more.I waited there for about 10 minutes and i saw her getting into a car with her father.At that moment the craziest thought came to mind about joining the sculpting class just to see her everyday.I went back to my dorm.When i got there,i started practicing on what i should say the next time i saw her but then my room-mate walked it,overhearing everything i was saying and asked me if i was okay.
"Looks like i should enroll you into the mental facility ." Skylar said playfully
"I was just practicing for Drama class."I said *thinking of what lie to say next*
"Since when you liked Drama?"Skylar said in a humorous voice
"Since ,today"
"Ok then if you say so." he said suspiciously.
The next day i went to Sculpture Class but she wasn't there.I overheard a student talking about why Savannah couldn't attend sculpture classes today to the Art Instructor.She said that Savannah had to go to the doctor for an emergency .I was worried about what happened to her. Sculpture class was not that interesting without her.I looked across to her desk and saw her project .I walked over to her desk ,I was about to open her project out of curiosity but then i heard the Lecturer walked in so i hurried and took a seat.I thought to myself "I'm trying way too hard,maybe i should just leave her be" .So I decided to back off for A little while until this happened .
A couple months later.I sat down at a table in the cafeteria by myself reading my favorite novel "Him And Her" .As i was getting to the good part,i looked up and saw her approaching me.She sat right next to me.I thought she didn't know who i was so i kept silent.
"Hey Richard,Did you start your art project?"
"No, I haven't looked at the paper yet"
"It's due at the end of the semester which is two weeks from now"
Before i could even answer.
"I can help you if you want.You can come over to my place so i can help you.I'm pretty sure it will be okay with my mom"
"Sure I'd like that"
"I'll see you around.I'm going to head to the library"
She quickly gathered her books and left.At that time i realized that i haven't been taking sculpture class seriously, i only joined because of her.I went home and read every article on sculptures.I was surprised that i learnt more than i did for the entire semester in one night.The next day i went to all of my classes including sculpture class.After classes i walked out with her ,her mom offered both of us a ride to their house.When i got there i took out my notebook and copied everything she said on how to go about sculpting .Days went by and it was finally time to start my project that i decided to do secretly which was a real heart.I worked all day and night .These past days we didn't really talk because we were busy perfecting our sculptures. Two days before the due date we finished our sculptures .I asked her to show me her project but all she said was "until the due date".
Last Day Of The Semester - Sculpture Showcase
The entire class gathered in the auditorium in a line ready to uncover their projects and i was the first one to showcase and she was the last one to showcase.It finally commenced,I walked onto the stage,and talked about my project .
" First off I want to thank a very special person who has sacrificed all her time to help me with this project.I would like to thank... Savannah Ridley !I know it seems weird that I did a sculpture of Savannah but this sculpture is a portrayment of a pure heart.She made me realize that despite your disabilities you can still follow your dreams and you don't have to be afraid of what everyone thinks of you.She taught me to be grateful for what I can do and for what I have.Thank you for listening . "
I walked off the stage with my head held high seeing the smile on Savannah's face.I uncovered my project at the end,then she came onto the stage gliding her hands against the sculpture ,realizing it was a sculpture of her and again she showed her beautiful smile.Everyone stared at her .
"Thank you Richie" she said smiling
Savannah's Showcase
She opened the trunk and took out her project placing it on the table.She stood beside it smiling her beautiful smile and started explaining what it meant to her.
"This is a piece dictating "What inspires me the most?".Over the past 6 weeks i have gotten the opportunity to not only meet a friend who surpassed my weaknesses and my imperfections but someone who made this semester such an adventure for me.I remember the long rides home and the time we spent together he made me realize all the things i've been missing out in life ever since i couldn't see.Richard ,You inspire me.Thank you very much."*uncovering it*
Everyone stood and applauded continuously .The art instructor looked at Richard and Savannah "Thats impressive".I stared back at her realizing that it was a sculpture of me.She smiled a weary smile and then collapsed.
