4 Easy Steps
I have always believed these 4 easy steps, but they are always so hard to do. Who would name it 4 easy steps, when it is not even a little bit easy to do.
First of, I have a friend and bestfriend. My friend, Luka, is just a stranger until my best friend, Halley introduced him to me.
We are not really that close, he is no more than just an acquaintance to me. Halley on the other hand is my ideal type since we were in middle school. I am a job seeker now though.
I do not know as to what extent but I think their friendship is far better than what I have with Halley.
And just like that, I heard a rumor of them finally going out.
I realized, it is these times I should use those 4 easy steps wisely. There is the "4 easy steps" to quit being a second lead.
First step, keep your friends close, but enemies closer. I am acquainted with Luka, but it is best to keep him closer than any of my friends, he is my rival after all.
And so the start of the operation. It is a bit awkward and annoying, but I had to do it. In the end he adjusted and became friendly around me.
Second step, meddling with public activities is similar to meddling with private activities. Since they are close, and spend most of their time with each other, I have to find my way into that circle and hang out with them all the time.
I need to know how I can be of advantage against Luka. Good thing I learned some of his weak spots. Allergy in peaches? Bring it on.
Third step, take him out of the picture. I need to be alone with Halley, at least. I need to organize my thoughts and tell her how I feel. But first I need to use my advantage to take Luka out of the game.
So I bought peaches and took some fuzz of the peaches' skin, let him deal with it.
And finally the fourth step, kiss the girl. Since the main is out of the question, I just need to look better in her eyes and take the chance for a kiss.
But to sprinkle salt to Luka's wound. Would it not be better if I let him see me kiss her?
I am not a player but I could be mean at times, specially when my girl is involved. If this is all it takes to quit being the second lead and take the girl. I have nothing to lose.
I prepared a scenario that will lead for us to kiss and for Luka to see it.
"Aerglo, where is Luka?" she asked, not seeing Luka around. But I would not share that information. "I do not know."
Sorry for being rude, mean and selfish. But I will make sure this does not go down to the gutters.
It is almost time to initiate the operation. I need to put her in her rightful position. A cafe, at a table beside a window.
"Halley, what do you want to drink?"
"Anything's fine." she answered. Is she waiting for Luka? I need to bring up my game.
We drank frappe and ate icing filled cakes. Of course without Luka.
It looked like she is still waiting for him. "What is wrong? Do you need something?" I asked. She got shocked and rejected my concern.
Anyway, Luka will appear any second now. I need to get ready.
Just then, Halley went out of the restaurant and made a phone call. I guess she is talking to Luka. Should I consider this operation a fail?
Halley came back though. This time more dignified and calm.
She drank her frappe and some whipped cream was left on her lips. I grabbed that chance and stood up. I leaned to her, and wiped her lips with my thumb. With my hand still resting on her left cheek, I have decided.
This is where I should execute my next move.
I leaned even more, and I let my lips land on hers, it was wonderful, it was sweet.
I did not expect it to be this successful. What shocked me is that she, instead of backing her head and slap me, closed her eyes and returned my kiss.
I guess this is it for me being the second lead, I finally got my girl.
[Ringing....
"Hello? Luka? Are you ok? Where are you? I'm alone with Aerglo, what should I do?"
"Just be calm, if my suspicions are right, he will make his move today, that obvious plan of his is that of an open book, I can tell."
"Thank goodness you did not sniff too much of the fuzz. I'm so sorry."
"Don't be sorry. I rode with his plan so that your and his one sided love for each other can finally reciprocate. Don't forget, I'm your first and biggest supporter. Now go to your childish prince."
"Thanks, Luka. I'll make sure this succeeds."
"Goodluck with your date."
Call ended...]
