Yours From The Start

Chapter 0001

(Mia's Pov)

The weather looks so nice today, I said, looking out my window. It's my birthday, anyway, so it just has to feel nice.

Ben has asked for a date with me today, I guess it's to celebrate my birthday. I and Ben have been together for three years, and in those three years, we've been on a date just twice. Those were the early stages, though.

Today, he asked that we go out. He didn't mention the kind of date we were having, but I didn't sense anything wrong because it had been a while since we went out together.

I imagined a lot of scenarios in my head, different kinds of surprises a man would do for his girl. Maybe a birthday party for my birthday, or a proposal - ahhhhhh, I screamed while having these thoughts in my head.

With that excitement, I walked to my closet, taking a look at it, there's nothing really fancy here. I've been a nerd who doesn't do girly things. I prefer the baggy jeans and polo shirts, with a cross-body bag to fit it, and then sneakers. I don't do heels and gowns and make-ups, bla bla bla, they just seem too stressful and over the top for me.

I took a deep breath and fell onto my bed. There's just one person who can save me from all this hassle - it's no other person but Shanaiah, my sweet bestie.

With that, I picked up my phone and quickly dialed her number. With two rings, she picked up.

“Hey babe, what's up?" she said.

" Just out here racking my brain on what to wear, I'm to go on a date with Ben this evening, and I'm yet to find something towear."

"I've told you countless times to get rid of those big trousers and polo shirts and act like a girl for once, but you never listen to me. See where it's got you now - you're hooked."

I could hear her laughing loudly from the other end of the line. “Must you always make a joke of me before helping me?" I lamented.

"Sorry, I'm sorry,” she said, still laughing.

“You know, it wouldn't be bad if you went on a date with your big shirt and trousers, You won't be the last lady doing that” she continued.

This girl is crazy. " Why do you choose to stress me over helping me, you're the worst friend” I cried out.

With that, she stopped laughing. “Okay, okay, okay... Come over, let's get your problem fixed," she told me.

“I knew you wouldn't let me down," I screamed excitedly.

“Ewwww" Shanaiah whined “Don't be late, or else.

“I'll be there in 15," I told her. With that, I burst into the bathroom, took a quick shower, put something nice on, and applied my cologne. Off I went to meet the savior of the day, Shanaiah.

*

At Shanaiah’s place, I was greeted with a sweet, savoring aroma, one that left me drooling. This girl never ceases to know what I want; I had left my apartment without having anything to eat, Like my tummy knew there was something nice waiting for me it began to growl. Shanaiah isn't just my savior; she's my hero, I said, making my way to the kitchen.

I got to the kitchen and found a tray filled with delicacies. She had prepared a fish sandwich, and a cheese pizza placed beside it, along with some oysters.

I skipped the formalities and quickly grabbed the tray, heading for the dining table, I couldn't wait to salvage it all.

Shanaiah couldn't help but laugh. “You're always hungry," she said, almost beneath her breath, while laughing at me.

"Mmmmmh," I said, stuffing my mouth with the oysters “Goddddd, this is sooooo good, do you improve your cooking skills everyday?" I couldn't help but ask, because this was beyond tasty; it was heavenly.

Shanaiah kept laughing while she joined me, and we both finished everything on the tray.

After eating, we had a little rest, and then headed to her closet. Damn! I couldn't help but say; there were a lot of clothes there. Barely looking at this, I knew it was going to be a long afternoon.

Shanaiah carefully selected clothes she'd want me to try on, that alone was a heap.

“You want me to try all of this?" I asked, with my eyes wide open.

"Yes, we have to make you look perfect, And perfection doesn't come without stress, baby," she said. I couldn't argue with that; I wanted to look my best today, so I just had to accept all the stress and do what was necessary.

I began trying out the clothes that Shanaiah had selected for me, I kept on changing and changing and changing; that alone was a hell of a job, one I wouldn't apply for, but right now, it was something I had to do with gratitude.

The trying continued. Then I returned with the twenty-ninth cloth I had changed into, only to meet Shanaiah with her lips parted.

“Girrrrrrrlll, I must confess I've never seen you look this beautiful in all the six and a half years I've known you," Shanaiah spoke with all sincerity in her eyes.

I too knew that this gown was everything I needed tonight. The masterpiece itself was top-notch. It had feather touches to it, with a silver line strap hand. The back was open down to my waistline, revealing all the beauty I had kept hidden in my trousers and shirts.

“So, I've been looking bad," I muttered.

"No, no... it's just that there's a different beauty now," Shanaiah said.

We both laughed at that coment.

After that, Shanaiah had my makeup done, and I returned to my apartment, awaiting Ben's arrival.