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Authors: Rosemary Green
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Richard is sitting at the kitchen table, the top of his head visible over the newspaper. Nancy is standing at the stove slowly stirring some scrambled eggs. They are both doing their best not to look at me for too long. Something is up.
“Good morning dad, mom. What’s wrong?”
“Why do you think anything is wrong?” Richard counters.
“Because you too look like a couple of kids who’ve peeked at their Christmas presents.”
“Just eat your breakfast. Cerus will be here soon and you don’t want to be late” Nancy bustles over with eggs, some cantaloupe and a glass of milk.
I grunt my disbelief, but pick up my fork and start eating, chewing slowly and watching their every move. It’s almost with a sense of relief that the doorbell rings and Richard hastily folds his newspaper to jump up and answer the door. Nancy follows him and soon returns holding her camera. Okay, now I really know something is up. Placing my fork on the table, I wipe my mouth and make my way into the living room.
Cerus is standing there, beautiful as always. My breath catches in my throat a little each time I see him. Part of me is still in disbelief that he is a part of my life. In reality it’s only been a few weeks, but it feels like a lot longer to me. Like he was always meant to be a part of it and I’ve just now found him.
“Hey there, I’m ready when you are” I walk over and give him a brief hug and a quick peck on the cheek. I’d like to kiss him deeply, but I always feel a little weird kissing him in front of my parents.
“I am ready, but I have something a little different planned for today” he smiles at me, taking my hand and walking me over to the window. Sitting along the curb is a sleek, black limousine.
Nancy starts doing a weird crying-laugh and furiously snapping pictures. I’m sure the look of confusion on my face is a memory that is really worth keeping.
“What’s going on?” I ask.
“Well a few days ago I had an enlightening conversation with Sam. He informed me that today is prom and it is tradition for the man to take the woman to the dance.”
“The dance isn’t until later tonight.”
“Yes. Sam also informed me that you didn’t have suitable attire. I am taking you shopping. Then to the salon, and to dinner, and the dance.”
“What about our workout?” I stutter, still a little taken by surprise.
“Everyone deserves a break. You especially. Shall we go?”
I give Richard a hug, then Nancy, then grab my bag and head toward the limo. A uniformed driver appears out of nowhere, opens the door for me with a nod of his head and I slide into the soft buttery leather of the back seat. I’ve never been in a limo before so I take a few moments to take everything in. The entire back area is softly lit by a dim blue glow. There is a bar with fruit and snacks and I see that the alcohol has been replaced with water and soda. A darkened screen divides the back from the driver. Cerus slid into the seat beside me and I practically pounced on him, choking him in a fierce hug.
“Thank you so much. I don’t know how I will ever repay you.”
“My sweet Alexa, why ever do you think you have to?”
The drive down to Fayetteville is uneventful. I play with all the buttons like a child, opening and closing the sunroof and windows and playing with the lights. One switch lets the colors change and I settle on a deep green, like the forest. We walk all over the mall, trying store
Richard is sitting at the kitchen table, the top of his head visible over the newspaper. Nancy is standing at the stove slowly stirring some scrambled eggs. They are both doing their best not to look at me for too long. Something is up.
“Good morning dad, mom. What’s wrong?”
“Why do you think anything is wrong?” Richard counters.
“Because you too look like a couple of kids who’ve peeked at their Christmas presents.”
“Just eat your breakfast. Cerus will be here soon and you don’t want to be late” Nancy bustles over with eggs, some cantaloupe and a glass of milk.
I grunt my disbelief, but pick up my fork and start eating, chewing slowly and watching their every move. It’s almost with a sense of relief that the doorbell rings and Richard hastily folds his newspaper to jump up and answer the door. Nancy follows him and soon returns holding her camera. Okay, now I really know something is up. Placing my fork on the table, I wipe my mouth and make my way into the living room.
Cerus is standing there, beautiful as always. My breath catches in my throat a little each time I see him. Part of me is still in disbelief that he is a part of my life. In reality it’s only been a few weeks, but it feels like a lot longer to me. Like he was always meant to be a part of it and I’ve just now found him.
“Hey there, I’m ready when you are” I walk over and give him a brief hug and a quick peck on the cheek. I’d like to kiss him deeply, but I always feel a little weird kissing him in front of my parents.
“I am ready, but I have something a little different planned for today” he smiles at me, taking my hand and walking me over to the window. Sitting along the curb is a sleek, black limousine.
Nancy starts doing a weird crying-laugh and furiously snapping pictures. I’m sure the look of confusion on my face is a memory that is really worth keeping.
“What’s going on?” I ask.
“Well a few days ago I had an enlightening conversation with Sam. He informed me that today is prom and it is tradition for the man to take the woman to the dance.”
“The dance isn’t until later tonight.”
“Yes. Sam also informed me that you didn’t have suitable attire. I am taking you shopping. Then to the salon, and to dinner, and the dance.”
“What about our workout?” I stutter, still a little taken by surprise.
“Everyone deserves a break. You especially. Shall we go?”
I give Richard a hug, then Nancy, then grab my bag and head toward the limo. A uniformed driver appears out of nowhere, opens the door for me with a nod of his head and I slide into the soft buttery leather of the back seat. I’ve never been in a limo before so I take a few moments to take everything in. The entire back area is softly lit by a dim blue glow. There is a bar with fruit and snacks and I see that the alcohol has been replaced with water and soda. A darkened screen divides the back from the driver. Cerus slid into the seat beside me and I practically pounced on him, choking him in a fierce hug.
“Thank you so much. I don’t know how I will ever repay you.”
“My sweet Alexa, why ever do you think you have to?”
The drive down to Fayetteville is uneventful. I play with all the buttons like a child, opening and closing the sunroof and windows and playing with the lights. One switch lets the colors change and I settle on a deep green, like the forest. We walk all over the mall, trying store
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