The Forgotten Ones

The First Date

Song: Alesund by Sun Kil Moon

Shout out: @WendyBlackston

A few days have passed because I have been too afraid to go to Willa's place and ask her parents for permission to take her out.  I understand that they are protective of her because of her condition and do want to know where I would be taking her but I don't want to trigger anything. I don't want her parents to get angry at me because of the place I want to take her so I just may have to lie to them so that they don't end up freaking out or anything. Either way, I wanted to take Willa out so that something can strike up in her memory. Even if it is something small, I want her to remember something. Anything really, even if it isn't about me. 

Seeing her frustrated at me because she couldn't remember did make me upset because she is going through a hard time. So if taking her out will help her out, then I want to do that. I took the time out of work on a non-busy day to go to Willa's. It was a quiet day too, it being Wednesday so not a lot of people were actually out and about. I had decided to actually dress in casual clothes rather than regular business attire. When Will and I were together, she did like that I did dressed as if I was about to make a big huge deal but she also enjoyed the fact that I was actually able to look like a human.  I had decided to wear something that I hadn't worn in a long time. I had decided to wear a jean jacket with a white shirt under with regular jeans. Then going with that, I wore my black vans. Yes, I do own regular clothes and yes I can look like a normal person. My fingers were tapping on the steering wheel as nerves were running all through my body, anxious to see Willa but also more anxious to see her parents. I am not on good terms with them which I can totally understand but I also want them to know that I won't do anything to their daughter as I did before. 

Arriving at Willa's house, I sat there in my car for a moment, debating whether or not to actually get out and knock on their door. I am nervous and terrified. I took a deep breath in and then let it out slowly, finally getting out of my car. I started walking up towards the front door, hearing voices from inside. I looked at the bushes that were nicely trimmed and at the window that had the curtains drawn together. I get to the front door and raise my hand, ready to knock. Is this right? Should I do this or should I just let it go? I take another deep break and knock on the door, the sound echoing in my ears. My heart was thumping a bit harder as I wait for someone to answer the door. I could hear the knob of the door twist and the door opening. There, it revealed Willa's mom, a smile on her before it faltered when she saw me. "Alexander, what are you doing here?" I clear my throat, standing up straight. "I am here to talk to you...and Willa." She nods, looking behind her for a moment before nodding. She widens the door, letting me come in. I could hear Willa's sweet voice and her father's deep ones along with it. "Can I talk to you and Mark? Just for a sec." I ask. Linda, Willa's mom, nods her head. We both then walk into the living room where Will and her father were both sitting. "Alexander, you're here," Willa announces, her face marked with surprise. I nod my head and smile. "Yeah. I wanted to talk to your parents about something." I tell her, happy to see her. She looked healthier than before. Although, her hair getting longer. 

Mark then gets up and looks at me. "Alright. I will be back in a sec, hon. I will be back." He tells his daughter, Willa nodding before glancing at me. Her parents and I then go into the kitchen to talk more privately. I was still nervous though. Nervous to ask them. I look at them, both waiting for me to speak. "I understand both of you don't like me being around Willa. Not after everything that has happened. But I have been doing my best to keep away from Willa and take care of her the best I can. I just want to ask one favor." Willa's mom glanced at her husband, him looking at me with harden eyes. "You know my daughter has been through a lot because of you. She had been doing all that she can do recover. Now, I know you want to see her more often but I don't know if we can." I nod my head, understanding their point of view. If I were them, I would've said the same. But, I am me. "I'm not asking to see her more often although that would be nice. I am asking to take her out. Not on a date. Just an outing. To let her have a break from everything. I just want to take her out just so that she relax for a bit. Get away from what is happening." I tell them. Willa's mom was the one to speak. "Where would you take her?" I tried to think, not wanting to tell them the truth. "To the movies and maybe to the fair that's been going on nearby. Strictly as friends, nothing more." I tell them. Mark crosses his arms and turns towards his wife, both looking at each other as if they were talking through their minds. He sighs and then turns back towards me. "Fine. But I want her home before eleven. One second later and I will hunt you down." He says. I nod, knowing that he will literally hunt me down.