Forbidden Friends

Fiesta

Ruby

Everyone was released from school at noon since it was our last day. We will have our graduation ceremony next week, usually followed by a banquet and dance. Which reminds me I need to go dress shopping. But for now I need to find Monse to head home.

“There you are, Monse! I was looking for you everywhere”

“Well, hi to you too, Ruby” said Sebastian.

“ Hola Sebastian”

Sebastian was Monse’s boyfriend. They'd been dating for 2 years. They are inseparable. If Monse’s not with me, she's with Sebastian.

Sebastian is tall, muscular, with brown hair, brown eyes and caramel skin. He's just like Monse very outgoing and loves to talk.

“Monse nos vamos? (Monse are you ready to go?)

“Si, Ruby! Vámonos! (Yes, Ruby! Let’s go!)

“Adios amor” (Goodbye love) Monse said to Sebastian.

“See you guys tonight” says Sebastian.

We start walking home. My birthday party is at 7:00pm so it gives us plenty of time to get ready. Mom hired someone to take care of the decorations and food. I told her I wanted mole with rice and beans, another one of my favorite foods.

“Monse, what time are you coming over to help me get ready? You know I’m not good at makeup and hairstyling”

I’m very simple! I wear very little makeup, usually just mascara and lip gloss. A messy bun is my go too.

“I think about 4:00pm, that should give me enough time to untangle that mess you call hair”. Monse says

“Haha very funny, ok see you then”

We part ways, as Monse heads to her house. When I enter the front door, mom's already home and decorations are in full effect in the backyard. I saw a red and gold balloon going up. Red is my favorite color, so I had to have mom include it in the decorations.

“Hola mama”

“Hola mija, how was your day? Mom says

“It was great.”

“Que bueno mija” (That’s great daughter) mom says

“Do you need help with anything mama”

“You can go help with the table cloths and centerpieces” mom says.

“Está bien”

I go help with the tables and centerpieces to make sure everything is perfect. Time is flying. When I finish it’s almost 3:00pm. I gather all my stuff and I run to the shower so Monse can help me get ready. Monse is great with makeup. She wants to be a cosmetologist, and she will be great at it. 4:00pm comes around and Monse is here.

“Que empiece la fiesta” ( let’s get this party started) Monse says.

I just laugh! Monse started doing my makeup. I told her to do a simple look, since I don’t wear much makeup. She does a soft brown smoky eyeshadow with black eyeliner and mascara. She puts on foundation, concealer, and contour and a little blush and highlight. She adds nude lipstick and sets my face with setting spray. She then moves on to my hair. I wanted a natural look so she left my hair down and used a defuser to bring out my natural curls. Adding muse and a little hairspray. As I look in the mirror and was surprised by the finished look. The smoky eyeshadow really made my eyes pop.

“Wow Monse! Thank you! You’re truly blessed.”

“You look amazing Ruby!” Monse says.

I went to change my outfit. I bought a black pencil skirt with a slit and a red crop-top that flattered my natural curves. Also, some black heels and some hoop earrings. Monse, just needed to change her outfit so we could head to the backyard.

We started heading to the backyard, when my mother stops us in the hallway.

“Wow mija! You look beautiful”. Mom says.

“Thank you!

“Mija, can you do me a big favor? Can you go to the store quickly? I forgot to get clips to pin up my hair. Can you get some for me before guests arrive?” mom asks

“Claro, que si mama” (of course mom)

Monse, and I started heading to the store which was a couple houses down. I start getting an unsettling feeling like someone’s watching us. I started looking around but didn’t see anybody.

“Ruby, what’s wrong?” Monse asks

“I had a weird feeling like we were being watched.” Let’s just hurry up so we can get back to the house.”

We made it back home as some guests were already arriving. I start greeting each of them, and thanking them for coming. Monse and I started showing them to their tables. I take the clips to my mom so she can finish getting ready.

I went to the backyard and continued to greet our guests. The waiters start taking the plates to the tables as my mom and dad walk out and also start greeting our guests. I sat at a table with Monse and Sebastian, and a few of our other friends from school. We all got our plates and started eating and having a few beers.

The DJ starts playing, and we all start dancing and having a great time.