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I was busy changing my clothes when Mom came in and stared at me for a minute. I don't know what she's thinking right now, but the way she stares at me, I know that something we're on her mind.
" Ari told me you're going out," she started while checking the clothes on my bed.
" Yeah, I ask her to watch movies with me."
But that was a lie. I just asked Ari to help me get out of the house because Mom won't let me leave alone. I need someone that she trusts to let me enjoy my day without my bodyguard or them.
I was so occupied with the dresses in front of me that I didn't realize my Mom was already gawking at me as if something were on her mind, but she can't share it with me. I put down the dress and sit on her side.
" Why?"
" Nothing, honey. I was just happy, seeing you happy. I hope you won't make Mommy sad," I pouted and hugged her.
I wanted to be a good daughter but realizing what I'm doing right now, and I can't be that one anymore. Because today I was starting to be a daughter, she never expected I could be. I know all they want is for me to be safe and all the best for me, but I'm not that kid anymore that'll be content with everything they can give me and what they want me to believe.
I also want to experience how to have freedom like others have, but they're too strict and overprotective to give me that.
I smiled when I waved at my Mom—saying sorry on my mind, that I'll defy all their orders on me now. For the first time, I'll date someone they don't know, and for the first time, I'll make this a secret to them.
I smiled when I saw Matt standing outside the restaurant where my cousin and I dine. Today is my first date, so I'm very nervous and a little bit excited for this day to come. But seeing how handsome Matt right now, I wanted to turn my back on him and decline his offer to have a date with me.
A guy like him, patiently waiting for me, was just my imagination. But now he's making it come true.
"Are you sure that you're going to date that guy? He doesn't even reach the standard Aunt Mela set for you." Ari whispered while eating beside me.
She's my best friend ever since high school and the only one who can withstand my presence. Because everybody likes me just because of my money and the fame my family can give. So Mom and the whole family were too
"There's no harm in trying, and besides, he looks nice," I shrugged.
"Nice? How much do you know about a person to say that he's nice? When you haven't even met other people besides us. Don't be naive just because he's kind and sweet to you." I know I'm innocent on this part, but still, I wanted to take a risk on him, besides maybe his worth.
I can't help but roll my eyes at her. She's always against me lately, even when a friend introduced me to Matt. She's also against that idea because she thinks Matt wouldn't do good to me.
"Just let me, don't you want to see me happy?" I pouted at her. She just shook her head at me. Sign that she still doesn't like the idea I have in mind.
I went to the washroom and retouched a little. But before I could go out of the restroom, I heard some girls giggling while looking at me. I thought it wasn't me, but there's only the three of us here, so it's maybe me. It's me that they're making fun of, and I'm used to that every time I go out.
"Are you laughing at me?"
They looked at each other and giggled. "Why? Are you even worth our time to do that? And besides, we're not making friends with animals," she exclaimed and laughed with her friends. As if I'm making friends with bitches!
I tried to ignore them and turn my back on them. I don't want to argue and make these people prove that I am worthless, I may be fat, but I have Matt waiting for me. I smiled as I saw Matt leaning on the wall and waiting for me outside the restroom. He was patiently waiting for me like some ideal boyfriend I've always read in the books, and he was slaying it. I even saw some girls passing by admiring how he gorgeously stood there without making an effort.
All I want today was to be happy and enjoy how the stars collide to make me happy.
"Hey."
"Hi, sorry if I ask to meet you here," I said when he stopped in front of me.
My eyes widened when he gave me a bouquet and even kissed me on the kiss and made my cheeks hot and made me gasped a little. I always imagined what it feels like to receive flowers from your suitor, and now it's coming true. Matthew made my dreams and imagination come true. God gave me a guy who'll make me unique and a feeling called love.
I almost cringe when I feel his hands on my back when we walk side by side. I'm not used to these gestures and sweetness. I'm not used to people treating me nice and with extra care. I've never dated a guy or even take me out for dinner. Ari and my family hate that idea. It's okay for me as long as it's for my good. Like what Savanna says, the best b***h in town, money is all I have, and nobody would love me for my looks. I put that word as a reminder to myself or even for my whole life because that was true. That was my reality. But that day I met Matthew, he changed everything. He made me realize how wrong I was for believing in Savanna.
He made me feel unique and worthy of every goddamn effort he's doing right now.
He made me believe that I'm beautiful that I also deserved to be loved.
"I'll just buy our ticket, just wait for me here," he told me and fell in line at the ticket booth.
I heard two girls whispering about Matthew and me.
"Do you think she uses magic or some potion to make that guy like her?"
"God, look at her. She doesn't even worth his time." Another girl whispered. I wanted to turn around and ask them their problem, but someone had already answered their question.
"She doesn't use any potion on me. It's because I see throughout her beauty inside, not just her physical appearance, unlike the two of you. Try to be a good one. Maybe you'll find yours too," Matt answered them with a smile.
I feel like my heart twirls in so much happiness, and I feel like I was standing on a cloud nine hearing those words came from his mouth.
"Huh! Weirdo!"
He walked towards me, waving the ticket in his hands with a big smile on his lips as if he was thrilled to see me. I'm still in shock at how he answered them without hesitation. Does he like me that much to do that? I'm not worthy of his time or even his attention. So it bothers me why he is doing this to me.
This date is my first time at the cinema with a guy. I usually watch movies with Ari or with Mom or my sister. They won't let me leave the house alone, but now I'm starting to be a bad daughter. I'm beginning to disobey them directly, maybe because this time it'll make me happy.
"Damn, watch where you're going, fat-ass!" A man shouted from behind.
"Oh gosh, I am very sorry," I yelled back at him.
I wanted to cover my face right now because the seats that Matt chose were on the corner. So I need to pass many people before I reach our assigned seats, and I already bumped into someone's head. My ass was bumping on their head or even blocking them from the screen. I can't fit easily on the space between the chair and the aisle.
"God removed that fat woman on the screen," someone yelled again.
" Move your ass faster, glutton!"
I was so shy already that I wanted to run out of the cinema and go home. While standing there, all I do is now my head and say sorry to them as if I did something wrong. I feel like my eyes were starting to water because of this shameless situation I'm having right now. But someone near me stood up and approached me.
"You can sit on my seat instead. You don't need to get into that trouble just because you wouldn't fit in. Maybe next time, try to find a man who can protect you and makes you her priority at all times. See you around, milady," he whispered and departed without looking back.
He doesn't even wait for me to say thank you.
I saw Matt waving at me while smiling from the other side of the chair. He was sitting there comfortably while I am here, still ashamed of what happened a while ago. I tried to look for the guy who gave me his seat, but he was nowhere to find him.
Somehow what he said a while ago stayed on my mind.
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