SpiritMark: Mahailah's Story.

A new beginning.

"So, what colour tie should I wear?" My friend Andrew asks me as I do the dishes. It's been a day since the guys left.

"Umm... No idea." I say checking my phone for the tenth time in the past minute.

"Well, what colour is your dress gonna be, then?" He asks in response.

"What? Color? I'm not going." I say laughing.

"I didn't ask?" He says confused. I shake my head, equally as confused. "Shit. Why do I always forget to ask important questions?"

"Wait, you were gonna ask me?" I question. He sighs.

"Well, I don't want to go alone. And you're my best friend!" He says laughing.

"Wait! What about Tyler?" I ask.

"He dumped me." He says sighing.

"But y'all were together for like five years!" I say.

"Remember how I said I was gonna propose?" He questions me.

"Yeah? Wait... Andrew. Did you... Forget to propose?!" I rant.

He drops the towel and turns to me, "Haven't we just established I'm utter shit at remembering important questions?" I laugh and my phone dings.

I drop the glass I'm washing and scramble to dry my hands.

"Mahailah Nicole Johnson! You just dropped that fucking glass!" Andrew says shaking his head.

* 1 unread message from: N 💛🌻 *
M: Omg! Totally forgot about dinner Tuesday! We still on?!
N 💛🌻: Haha yeah! 100%!

I smile at his response.

M: You sure? I feel like I've been annoying you the last few days!

He responds instantly.

N 💛🌻: No! Not at all!! I definitely wanna see you Tuesday!!
N 💛🌻: You're not annoying, Hails. You're anything but! 💖

I feel my cheeks warm up and bite my lip trying to suppress a smile.

M: Glad to hear!
M: Thank you. 💖
M: But surprising cause I always annoy everyone haha!

I lock my screen and walk back over to the sink. My phone dings again and I attempt to run to it, but trip over the rug and fall flat on my face.

"Jeez, Hailah! Who on Earth has you going mad, then?" Andrew asks me as I get up and rush back to my phone.

N 💛🌻: Don't ever let anyone tell you you're annoying. You're perfect just the way you are. Never forget that, beautiful. 💖

I can't help but to grin, "J-just... uh..." I trail off, "Just uh... my kindred spirit." I respond.

M: That means the world to me, Ni. Seriously. Thank you so much. I'm happy I met you. :)
N 💛🌻: I'm happy I met you too. I'll message you after this meeting, love.
M: Alright.

"Woah! What?! Gimme ya phone!" He says reaching out.

"Hey! You're not my dad!" I say laughing.

"Don't ever compare me to that shit excuse of a human. The only thing I have in common with him is the fact that I'm bi. No way in hell would I ever leave you like he did!" He rants.

"I think you're confused, Andrew. That's not my dad. He's just someone who helped make me. He's a sperm donor at most." I say rolling my eyes.

"Ya know what? Get dressed. We're going for coffee." He says smiling.

I laugh, "Andrew, I can't be wasting my money on coffee. I have bills I have to help with." I say.

"Well, good thing I'm here cause we both know I'd never let you pay in the first place!" He says sitting down, "Go on, then. Get ready."