From Geekville To Gorgeous Town

Chaptet 23

I held the phone lightly to my chest. I wanted to treasure all of my first moments to heart. I was hoping this experience I could look back on as a positive reflection of my life.

I slowly made my way into the house. I hung the phone in the cradle and glided my way to the family room.

I found my parents snuggled together looking at me and awaiting to know if he denied or accepted the invitation.

I think they had their own way of testing the morals of Tristen. I knew they feared I would get hurt. I was so vulnerable that he could destroy my emotions so easily.

I tried to remain straight faced, but I busted my smile out and squealed his acceptance of their invitation. I saw relief in their eyes. I am sure they wanted to know if he was as honorable as he had been claiming to be.

It helped ease the stress a little knowing he did have a strong interest in me, and not what I had to offer him.

We gathered together and held hands for our nightly prayer. I again said a silent prayer for Tristen. We gave our amens and our nightly hugs and kisses. We all retired to our rooms with the same topic on our minds. A dinner date. That was one of the rarest things that could happen in our house hold.

I knew Tristen saw me as delicate and special. I just hoped it would not be a reason to scare him away. I also had my worries that he was far more experienced with dating than I am. It gave me a sense of insecurity that he had an advantage. This was all so new to me. I knew that it would be extremely hard to find a guy that was inexperienced just as I was.

I suppose an advantage was that he at least would have some clue to guide me through this.

I hung my robe on the back of my chair and looked my dress over again. I thought it looked promising. I was too tired to go in search of something different. Unless it fit lousy, I would most likely wear it.

I crawled into my bed and under my covers. I definably could use a room makeover to help me be more like the happy changes I had made for myself. My unsophisticated room did not represent who I had turned into.

I reached to turn out my light. I could hardly wait to see his dazzling smile again. I knew that tomorrow would hold so many possibilities to who I will be in the future and on the first day of school.

The next morning I awoke to a less ache from my sunburn. It was far from healed but not nearly as tender. I had my doubts of going outside. I did not need it to burn again after some healing had occurred. I could hear the vacuum cleaner running, which meant my mother was on a cleaning frenzy as she always got when we was expecting company. I grabbed my robe and went to find some breakfast. I knew she would be expecting my help with the household chores.

I smiled at my mother as I walked by to the kichen. She was too busy to see it. She did look like Amelia Bedelia minus the hat. She had her head wrapped in a bandana with a bow tied in the center of her forehead. I was up in time to see my father had not left yet for work. He was sipping his coffee and working a crossword puzzle in the newspaper.

I made my way to get a couple of slices of wheat bread for some toast.

I gave my father a peck on the cheek while I awaited for the toaster to pop.

"Your mother is going to be going nonstop today." He said shaking his head in a disappointed manner.

"I would say your right." I smiled in agreement.

"You will have a big day today." He announced as he stood up and pushed his chair under the table.

"Undeniably true. I can feel the anxiety already trying to bust through my seems" I sighed. My dad smiled and patted my shoulders lightly. My toast popped and I excused myself to grab the butter and jelly from the refrigerator.

"I think he may prove to be an alright kid." My dad stated and finished his coffee.

"I hope so. I don't want to get attached and be heart broken a few days later." I expressed my concerns.

"They are plenty of time for heart break Squirt. You are still young and just beginning." My dad retorted. He knelt down to my level and gave me a peck on the cheek.

"Time for me to go. Make sure you help your mother and try not to worry so much. I am willing to bet he will be over quite a bit after this initiation." He chuckled and stepped into the family room to give my mother her goodbye. He then went on out to go to work.

I poured myself some apple juice and scarfed down my toast. I cleaned up my fathers and my own dishes and went to check in with my mom. I knew she had a list already made of what needed to be done.

At least the day would go by fast and I would be more than ready for our visit with Tristen.