Flowering Love, Unconquered

‘Oh my, why is my heart beating like this?’Amelia murmured to herself, her thoughts drifting to John. I sincerely hope he is alright wherever he might be. Her phone rang, pulling her from her worries. “Hello Mirabel,” she answered, unable to hide her tiredness as she sank into the chair, trying to keep her mind as stable as possible. Her voice wavered, reflecting the strain of her restless nights.” “How are you doing little pie? Called to check up on my bestie, the only cutie best friend I have in the entire world. Did you miss me? If not I’m ending this call right now”. Amelia laughed, “Cut to the chase, silly girl. Is this why am being summoned? What do you need me for? The last time I checked, you were so engrossed with your yoga that you never had time to check on me”. “You know I could teleport into this phone and smack the hell out of you”. Amelia teased. Mirabel gasped, “you wouldn’t dare little girl, we both know I could win you to a wrestle and get the gold belt.” She shot back teasing Amelia the more, “is this how you please your boyfriend John in bed, spreading those little legs of yours? I’d love to watch an endless romance between you two, which I hope you guys work out by the heavens. “What makes you think so, Mirabel?” Amelia asked, shocked by the thoughts of her best friend.” If not anyone, you should know he loves me very much as I do love him and he has promised when he gets back from Bedford, he is going to meet my parents and we will plan an elaborate wedding, I want you to be there with me Mirabel, to help me with my wedding gown and be my special maid of honor, I won’t take no for an answer babe”. “You are just too naïve to see the world the way I do”, Mirabel sighed. “I’m not telling you this because I hate men, Amelia. I love you like a sister and a friend. We’ve been through bricks and stones together. My wish for my little best friend is to have a good, happy ending with her soon-to- be man. Remember how we met? “Yeah, I do. If I remember correctly, it was in a park,” you were too short to meet the height of the merry go round that day.” Amelia laughed sheepishly. “You were pleading with the old man to let you in or else you’d jump and break your legs. “Oh, come on, babe…” Mirabel continued. “Now, who is taller? I am sweetie pie.” “Why do you love giving nicknames to me like that, naughty girl? I’m not little, so you better watch your mouth or I’m gonna break it” Amelia replied with a threatening voice. “And by the way, did he inform you about his coming? It’s already been two months, ma’am. Aren’t you going to call your boyfriend so you both can get set for wedding plans if it happens? Mirabel asked. “UGH, you are so annoying, Mirabel. Get off my phone this instant or I’ll tell mom you lied about the events you were at.” “We both know it was a club house you spent her money on!” Amelia threatened devilishly. “Dare do that, Amelia, and I will look for another man for you.” Mirabel laughed hysterically. “Cat got your tongue, little pie? Hmph, I think not. Adios, we’ll see later or meet me at my house; I wanna show you something okay? Bye.” “She’s such a pain in the ass,” Amelia sighed in defeat, “and yet so full of life.” “I pray she finds her person and create love with him.” Oh dear lord, his phone is switched off. Maybe I will call him later. Need to go to the grocery store to get some tomatoes. Perhaps he’s going to call me himself when he’s done with his meeting.” “Can’t wait to reunite with my soon-to-be husband. “Oh baby, I need your loving,” Amelia sang loudly. “Hello Mom, I’m going to get tomatoes at the grocery store. Can Mandy meet me there? Cos there’s no way this tomatoes can fit in my hands. What am getting is gonna take some space and I do not want it dropping to the floor. Can he hurry up please? I’ll be waiting, catch you up later.” (She gets to the counter) “Hi miss?” “Hi ma’am, can I help you?” “UHM yes please, where can I find tomatoes and vegetables around here?” “Oh, right at the corner, ma’am.” “Gracias miss,” Amelia said with a smile on her face. As the wait grew too long, she wondered where the driver could be. Just then, her phone rang. “Finally, honey! I was calling your number but it wasn’t going through. When will you be back from your travels? I hope my gifts and goodies are ready Cos’ I’ve been craving some chocolates lately. Wonder why? Hey honey, are you there? Is it going take a while before your flight arrives to Los Angeles? I can’t wait to see you soon. Your Amelia really missed you a lot. Did you miss me? ‘‘Yeah, I did Lia…Was about calling my baby girl, but you beat me to it,” they both laughed. “Where are you at? I’ll be coming back in a week to spend time with our family, look good for me okay?” “Alright John, a kiss from me to you,” she blushed while smiling. “And don’t forget…” Her words were cut off by a sudden serious voice on the other end of the line. “Hi handsome, care to join me in bed?” The tone was unmistakably intense. Amelia’s eyes widened with confusion as she heard the voice. “Are you on the phone with your little sister?” the stranger continued, with a hint of urgency. “Be quick darling, and meet me in bed, I need you so badly. Come f**k your kitty real good, just like last time. She won’t mind hearing us right? She will call back later. Hurry up!” ‘‘John, who is that? I asked a question…who is she?” “Why am I hearing a woman’s voice? Are you cheating on me? I’m getting scared and worried, babe. Why are you not saying anything? Tell me, who is she? Is she your other woman? Mirabel must be right. You’re not as faithful to me as you claim. Here I am, keeping myself for you; waiting for you to come back home, but all I can hear is a different voice with you. You really surprise me, John and…” “And what, Lia? Huh? And what? You talk like you don’t watch such movies with me,” John interrupted, his voice firm but reassuring. “Don’t be a kid? I’m watching a movie with my friends and it’s loud. They did it to tease you. Why are you getting worked up for nothing, bae? Just trust me okay? I love you and only you. That’s all that matters to me, nothing else, alright? So get those silly thoughts out of your head and prepare for my visit next week. I definitely won’t forget your goodies. Your baby has missed you so much, and he can’t wait to spoil his woman. Be ready for the big day, momma. Talk to you later as soon as I get off work. Love you, bye.” “Love you too, John.” Getting off the phone with John, Amelia felt her mind racing back to what her best friend had said. Shaking away the doubts and fear that threatens to creep in, she decided not to let ruin this moment at this point in her life. They had been together for about three and a half years, and she had given John nothing but love and faithfulness. “I hope in my heart that he won’t treat me unfairly?” she talked aloud to herself, couldn’t hide the fear shown on her face. She remembered how they met…matchmaking them together was his family’s idea. At first, she never liked him. But then, things changed, and they grew fond of each other. Now, her desires are to build a lifelong future with him. Smiling at the thought, Amelia decided to surprise her best friend with the good news of John’s imminent arrival. “Shoot, looks like have forgotten all about Mandy!” she exclaimed. “I wonder where he’s now.” “It’s been hours since I got off the phone with John. He must have parked somewhere. Let me call mom again to ask of him, this is taking forever,” feeling frustrated already. “Oh there he is,” she muttered as she spotted him. “Good afternoon, I apologize for the sudden calls. I couldn’t carry these all by myself, so I needed a lift back to the house. Is my sister, Jane home? I’ve got a big surprise for her,” she continued, talking to the driver. “I’m sorry,” she said, smiling ridiculously at herself. “Just that I’m so excited for the big day, and didn’t realize I haven’t dropped the groceries’ inside the car. Please pardon my manners again.” “Let’s go home. We’ve got an exciting day ahead of us,” squealing in excitement. “Yes! That’s right; I still need to meet my best friend this afternoon. I’m already forty minutes late. I dread what she’s going do to me! ‘Look for a man for me,’ she’ll probably say”, she thought, laughing. John was more than enough for her, and she couldn’t be happier spending the rest of her life with him. She couldn’t imagine another man giving her this much joy.