sports are tough to work but stress-relieving, I ran100 miles today, as I was waiting for my breathing to normalize, Daniel walked up to me, what is it this time I cursed under my breath,
Shima, you did great on the track field, first time watching you run, well thanks I shrugged it off, weren't you supposed to be at the pool what were you looking for here, is it a crime to come and watch the amazing runners, this time I blushed, alright alright I said smiling, better, are you still busy do you mind coming to the pool to see the activities going on there he winked, I want to go home now, sorry maybe next time, its cool,
I will be expecting you at the birthday party tomorrow he said running off, fingers crossed I shouted behind my back, I got home by after 5, and took a quick shower then went downstairs to eat while eating I was deliberating on the party whether I want to attend the party, not to talk of my parent's reaction when I tell them I will be going to a birthday party,
my phone rang and jerked me back to reality, Grace was on the line, guess why she is calling, hope you remember the party she shouted over the phone, really I murmured, am still thinking about it, I replied, what's there to think about she shouted, babe calms down, remember I still have to ask for permission before leaving the house, that's true she replied like someone sympathizing with the poor, I almost forgot how strict your parents can be, well just to let you know I will be coming over to the house, we are going to the party together so better inform your people before then bye, she hung up.
what do u call this, an ultimatum, I said out loud as I walked to my mum's room and knocked on the door, yes how can I help you she said almost immediately, I was thinking, am asking, sorry i.... stuttering again, I want to inform you about a birthday party I was invited to by friends, she stared at me for almost 10 seconds, just make sure you're done with your chores and your back on time.
you know the feeling, I wasn't expecting it this simple, felt like the heavens opened on my head, thank you, mum, I said while closing the door behind me,
ran to my room and began going through my closets, finally made a choice, a black knee-length simple dress.