YOU SET ME UP ON A FREAKING BLIND DATE!!
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Naomi's POV
I'm taking my shower , the water flowed from my hair down my back to my legs. These days, I've been feeling quite down and all. I have these awful nightmares , only I knew about
Nora's not in the house she's on vacation in Hawaii and is coming back today.
All my days at home , I've been spending time painting and drawing or watching movies or playing games till the extent of reaching the highest level of boredom.
Sometimes, memories of Sean flood back and I'll suddenly start crying. I feel every pain in my bones and it affects me. When I cry I feel disheveled and tired and lost.
When I punch the sand bag in Nora's gym , I feel tired and exhausted. I can't completely vent my anger on the bag , so I'll just sit sweaty and cry .
Just like every single day, I did the same today, punch and cry. Bringing me out of my thoughts, my phone beeped. " Hey !! Soon I'll arrive at the airport and spend more time with you, so come pick me up. Bye!!". It was from Nora.
" Okay , be there in 3 hours ". I replied back.
Usually, the drive to the airport is about 2 hours and 15 minutes, but I have to look different and get somethings on my way there.
I wiped my sweats and cleaned my tears. For Nora, even if I say I'm fine or pretend to, it doesn't go down with her . She knows when I'm fine and when I'm not , she can easily detect the fact that I've been crying even without red or swollen eyes.
I got into a casual long sleeved black hoodie, and black jeans , packed my hair up into a ponytail. Getting out I took my keys and closed the door, getting into my 'Highlander'.
My cars and Nora's for special events have their place, while we have normal cars for silent drives .
I stepped out of the car and sat on a wooden bench outside an ice cream sundae shop. I was taking in chocolate flavor, happy ; my mood changed and I wore the brightest smile. But , it quickly faded away the moment I saw a couple holding hands and laughing genuinely. "That used to be me and Sean" , I thought.
I stood up slowly wanting to leave , I brought out a chocolate bar out of my hoodie and glanced back when a 3 years old boy cried. " Mommy, I want chocolate bars. ". He pointed at my direction.
" Hold on Jimmy, wait!". His mom screamed when he ran towards me and tugged my hoodie . " Excuse me Lady , can I have some bars?". He innocently asked.
Sometimes, I wonder why kids do things that make them cute and you can't stay angry forever, can you?
" I'm sorry ma'am. Jimmy let's go". I then realized I've been staring blankly at the boy , I bent down .
" No , it's fine . Hey little guy!. Hi my name is Naomi and you must be jimmy right?". I playfully questioned and continued " Well here are some bars, you said you want some". His hands collected the ten chocolate bars I gave him. His black eyes shone brightly, and a smile crept on his face ; clearly, he was happy.
" Thank you Naomi". He delightedly answered.
" Thanks ma'am. " She said smiling at me and turned towards her son " Say goodbye jimmy ".
" Bye !!". They waved and disappeared into the rowdy street.
Checking the time , I stood up and headed towards the airport. It wasn't minutes when I got there, I saw Nora arriving with a suitcase in her hands.
" Hey !!. Miss me?". She smiled from afar, approaching me .
" Hi . Yeah , I've missed you ". I sincerely replied
Getting in the car, I began driving back home , I sniffled , itching my nose. " Naomi, you've been crying, haven't you?" She nonchalantly asked.
" No!! What makes you think that?". I asked her hopefully fooling her.
" Really?. It's been two months since you and Sean broke up and you're still unto him? . Why are you even crying for that jerk? , that bastard ". Immediately she flared up.
" I just can't help it , Nora. I ..... It still hurts".
" I know, but you have to let go".
" But I can't ".
" Good thing I set you up on a blind date". She mummured .
" What!!!. You set me on a blind date? , without my permission? , are you crazy!!". I exclaimed
" I know your mad , but look on the bright side, he might be the one". She said awkwardly smiling.
" Nora , I know you love me and you want me to move on and be happy again . But a blind date! , I don't think I'll even make it. He wouldn't be interested in me either ". I sighed.
" He would, I mean , look at you; your hair , your eyes, your seductive lips " she wiggled her brows mischievously and proceeded" you're perfect. So please if you love me , you'd go. Please go , please, please please please please please please please please ". She said.
With so much pleading, I finally agreed, and by the time I did, we were already home.
She ran into my wardrobe , scattering it , searching for the"perfect dress".
" Hey it took me hours to arrange that!". My eyes widened in shock at her messy behavior.
" Chillax dude, I'll round it up before you even notice. It's not like I'm lazy or you're as neat as you claim to be".
" Judging by the looks of my room , I'm freaking neat. And you better arrange that before I'm out". I reluctantly dragged myself to the shower after the warning.
Truth to be told, Nora and I might be besties , but she's nothing close to being as neat as me .
In her room , you can find clothes scattered everywhere and her wardrobe excellently messy, while I love everything tidy , and hate the slightest speck of dirt .
During my stay in the bathroom I heard her nagging " Ughh. Don't you have anything here , no pink or purple or blue , just blacks!!!".
" First it's my favorite color, why did you think I auctioned the 'Dark Beauty '. Just maybe , I'll dress casually in a hoodie and jean". I nonchalantly replied.
" Are you serious. She seemed frustrated. " I'm searching my wardrobe for a dress right now ". She completed.
Coming out of the shower with my towel cleaning my ears and hair , I was met by the sight of 'the perfect dress' ." Haha!!!. Perfect. ". She exclaimed holding a purple knee length evening armless gown. " Isn't it great?". " Auctioned and never worn for some reason. Just joking, I made it ". Excitement took the best of her and she led me to my bedroom, urging me to change.
The dress is indeed beautiful ; it's light purple hue , little diamonds dancing across the neck and waistline, it's chest had cups in them , comfortably forming a female chest shape .
I came out and Nora couldn't stop praising me . She sat me down and started on my makeup. " Nora , I don't like dolling up!!". " It's a blind date , look beautiful!!". " Alright, make it nude then". I finally agreed.
When I was done, I came out with the dress clinging unto me and bringing out my shape , my hair packed in a ponytail, I wore black heels and gold earrings, to leave a long lasting impression, I took a purple purse.
" Nora , do I look good?. Think I should do this?". I awkwardly asked.
" What?!!, you look amazing baby girl. And yes you need this , do this!!". She encouraged.
" Wait let me go get my phone, let's take pictures!!".
After so many photos, I was finally free from her b*****e.
" Okay..... Sigh". I let out a deep breath calming myself down .
" See you later , gist me when you're back". She waved at me with a face full of smiles .
" Nora, my room!!". I reminded her , and her face seemed to fall immediately.
" Do not hire someone to do it for you, you made the mess , you clean it up!!" . This time her face fell deeper , then she hissed making me laugh hard.
I drove quietly down the streets, turning when necessary and stopping when the light goes red. Nora had just texted me the address. Lost in thoughts, I didn't realize when the light changed to green, it wasn't until a car horned I snapped back to reality.
Maybe I should just give this a chance, she's right: I can't cling unto the past forever, can I? . This world really doesn't understand me . Well at least looking at it in a new light, I'd give it a chance and expect to be disappointed. I smiled gently and parked my car at the garage.
It wasn't until I came down , I realized that I took my Lamborghini instead of the Lexus. " Tap". I tapped my forehead, there's no going back. And now people from afar had started staring at me .
I walked in , taking each step gracefully , I sat at a table nearby, waiting for him to arrive. I was about to place an order when .....
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