YOUR DREAMS ARE MINE

Chapter 1 It was February 14, 2019, the day of love. Harrison was waiting for his girlfriend patiently from where he was sitting. He had not been given any unique presents, bouquets, or cards today. He would see his lover, which kept him content. He planned a candlelit dinner in a restaurant for the evening. and everything was OK. Oh! No one, but her, is aware of why she is taking so long. He continued tapping his fingers on the table and looking at his watch to see the time. Couples and lights were all throughout the restaurant. The majority of the couples matched their attire in an effort to look good together. The girls looked like gorgeous angels in their attire. Red roses that he had ordered to make the occasion more romantic were on his round table. Harrison came from a little town. He is a fashion designer. He dreams of one day realizing his ambition to become a well-known fashion designer. Then he decided to enter the restaurant, nevertheless before he crumpled his face. For their date, she was running late. Why won't she make an effort to be romantic once in a while? It was a day of love for Christ's sake! His girlfriend, Anne Walker, was a stunning young woman. Without any makeup, she is stunning. Her complexion was light, as immaculate as the moon itself. She had black hair that was naturally wavy and silky. Her emerald green eyes were the perfect size for their sockets. Harrison had a great-looking undercut and was a tall, beautiful man. She had little trouble finding him, so she sat down at the table opposite of him. Even her smile was non-existent. He whispered, softly conveying his dismay, "Anne...you told me you wouldn't be late at this time." She just stated, as if it weren't a huge thing, "Harry, I was loaded with work." Her reaction disappointed Harry; she didn't even express regret. At least she was here now, so he made the decision to move on. "All right, that's OK. What present did you get me?" He asked with a curious expression. Although he wasn't hoping for much, he would be pleased if he eventually proposed to her tonight. He has been anticipating this day for some time. He thought that her education had been holding her back for the previous six months, but now that college is out, it is time to move on. I honestly couldn't grab anything for you because I was in a rush, but I have another excuse, you know. Again, feeling let down, he said, "Oh come on, Anne." What's going through her mind because she arrived late and didn't receive any gift? "This is not fair at all, Anne; you didn't get anything at all. As a rule of thumb, you should get me a gift on Valentine's Day." He whispered. In an effort to mask his anguish and disappointment, he said, "I got you; I'm sure you would adore it." He took something from his pocket and placed it on the table. She answered glumly, "Hmm..there is something I need to tell you." "One minute, Anne, look what I got you!" he exclaimed, pulling out a Rolex wrist watch. He had to pay $100 for that, but he had begun saving the previous year. It was really something for a boy who had to work hard to make money. But the smile on his face was gloomy, and when he saw that his girlfriend wasn't pleased with his present, she just had that disinterested laugh. Are you okay, Anne? He enquired while maintaining a neutral attitude. "Don't you like the watch ? If you don't, I could return it. In response to her half-yell, "Let me talk Harry," he ceased ranting in his displeasure. Anne sighed and turned to face the ground. Harry, please excuse me, but this is not working. She admitted it. Harry was bewildered. What was not working? The watch or the date? "Anne, what do you mean? If you don't like the watch, then I can return it, and if you are not in the mood for this tonight, then we can always do it another time". "I'm sorry, I mean, our relationship is not working; I can't push anymore. Harry, whatever it is, it's over ". In that instant, he felt his entire world fall apart. This is February 14th not April 1st , what was Anne saying? "This is a joke right? Is that your big valentine surprise for me because you are busted already ". He forced a smile hoping that his suspicions were true,that this was just a big prank. "Please forgive me Harry, but our journey ends here, we can't do this anymore, I have tried my best to take you as a soulmate but I have found out that I only like you as a friend ". " No……..this is not possible, you are joking, I'm sure you can't break up with me . I love you and everything was going fine. So why are you saying this? " Tears were already covered in his eyes . Was this really happening? She was breaking up with him after eighty months of giving him false hope. " Come on Harry , what exactly has been going just fine?" She asked with a glazed expression etched on her face . " I thought we had plans of getting married, we had planned to go shopping for the baby stuff during the summer period, we planned to move into a new house and start a brand new life. Didn't we say we could have a beautiful daughter? And that she….." " That was all you Harry , it was all your idea not mine , i know you are trying to push us on but this is simply not working, we have come to a dead end and the best decision is to split up, we have to break up" Anne announced. " No , please don't do this to me Anne , it's fine if you only like me as a friend, we could still get married, I'm not complaining, please don't abandon me ", he pleaded , while fighting to hold back his tears. " Listen to me Harry , you deserve better than me, you are the most handsome boy I have ever met , you are also nice and lovable, but I can't love you as a life partner. You still have your whole life in front of you. I hope this doesn't affect our friendship; tomorrow I will say goodbye to this city . Please take care of yourself and have a nice life". With what she stood up and took her leave . Harry was dumbfounded,this was the worst valentine in the history of valentine's day. He swore never to celebrate that day again . He was still seated on the chair as his girlfriend gradually faded into the dark Streets, never to be seen again. At least that's what he thought things were about to heat up between them . After the heartbreak he had just received on valentine's day, there was only one place he could go now ……… "Club!!" That's right, alcohol was his own way of dealing with grief , and it was a bad habit he had formed after the death of his parents. " One more bottle ," an already slightly drunk Harry ordered. He was feeling a lack of energy but that didn't bother him. The bartender looked at him and scratched his head, he had already given him four bottles and yet he was requesting another, the alcohol had already gotten to him. " Sir, are you sure about that ? You look unconscious to me." Even though it was his duty to serve drinks here, he kind of hated it when people got too intoxicated, especially when they were young frustrated boys like Harry. " Give him what he wants, you are not the one paying for it," a good looking man in black suit instructed the bartender, who appeared to be drunk too. The bartender sighed, he could have easily refused this young man but now that this man is involved, it is impossible , only a fool would go against him. He quickly got another drink for Harry which he accepted with his unstable hands. " Thank you," Harry said and opened the bottle almost immediately, he did not care to request a glass. " Don't thank me ; I could see you needed it. But why would a young guy like you be in this state?" He asked, while drinking a bottle of Budweiser . They were both drunk but he was in a better state of mind than Harry. Harry looked up to the man's face and smiled, although he was dozy Harry was too drunk right now to care , his girlfriend had left him after all, and there was no wrong in what he was doing. " Pay the bills," he spoke in a calm yet cold voice, undefined imotions flaring in his eyes. Thanks to the vodka he had taken , the stranger didn't need to try hard. His job was already made easy. Quickly he brought out his wallet and paid for their drinks, the next moment he was drawing Harry's arm out of the club. This was going to be a thief. Harry woke up in the morning with a headache, his surroundings smelled bad. Just he was trying to recognise where he was and how he got there. He heard the sounds of vehicles. He looked to his left and saw he slept near a bus stand He looked at himself and noticed that he was completely in a dull costume. Quickly he was trying to search his pocket, oh ! No his cell phone and a few bucks are missing. Just then he remembered the guy from last night . He doesn't even know the stranger's name or where he lives. " He wasn't a thief?" He muttered. But how can such a good looking man be a thief ? He stole my cell phone and a few bucks . Now I'm completely an empty man . He had always taken alcohol whenever he was upset but he never got drunk. This was all Anne's fault, she had ruined his life in one night . He walked towards the stone paved street . He was also angry right now but he also had himself to blame. The man did not force him, his mistake was having too much to drink. He is just near his home. Harry lives with his friend Jerome who was also a graduate. Jerome is a delivery boy and he earned a few bucks from there. That was what they lived on and that made Harry feel guilty. He needed to find a job fast. He reached the home and knocked on the door. Jerome came to open the door , Harry went to the bedroom Jerome closed the door and followed behind. It is still difficult to believe that Anne had broken up with him. Jerome came to the room with an angry face looking at Harry on the side. " So…does anyone know how to pick calls anymore?" He giggled inwards at the way his best friend twists questions. It was ridiculous. " It's a long story Jerome," he muttered The apartment only had one bedroom, one sitting room, a bathroom, dining and kitchen. It was large enough for the two of them and they shared the same bed. Harry slumped into the bed, the alcohol was still in his system. " Alright, now tell me the long story because I have all day long," Jerome said. "Here is what happened, i….."