I sat on the dining chair, resting my face on the table. One of my hands under my chin to prevent it from the roughness of the dining table and the other played with my empty coffee cup. It was all over. Carsten and I, our story had come to an end. I had lost all my hopes. Nothing was left which would continue the sequel of our story. It felt as if I would never turn those pages back again. Never, I would be back to page number 1 of the book rather keep it safe on the top corner of my bookshelf to gather dust.
The empty cup gently hit the table making a soft tingling sound. The sound was periodic and filled the gaps between the two subsequent tickings of the clock until a sound out of the rhythm hit my eardrums. When I looked for the source of that noise, I realized that it was the notification sound of my phone. It went like "POP!" and I giggled at it. The notification box on my lock screen showcased few messages from Reece.
Reece: Hey, r u free tonight?
Reece: I was thinking about going on a dinner date with you. <3
Reece: Don't tell no, please.
Reece: You will feel great here. I bet you.
Reece: Okay let me know as soon as possible. xx
Huh. Dinner date with Reece. Of course, he was going to be my "Dear Husband". So exciting. Right? Absolutely.....not. I didn't want to go with him. In fact, I didn't want to go anywhere with anyone. Everything was so boring and dull.
I just wanted to be in my bedroom, watch sad movies and eat a full bucket of chocolate ice cream because I had a breakup.
Did you guys think I would want to do that? Of course not, I wouldn't. That is so cliché. No, maybe I could eat ice cream but while designing dresses. That's what I did when I was super sad. It was already a month and there was no news about Carsten. I was totally confused if I should accept the date with Reece. I knew I still loved Carsten.
*BANG!!!!*
"Woah!!!! Who's that? I was astounded. "Calm down, sister. This is me. Eleanor." the voice yelled from the living room.
"Oh my god!!!! Eleanor!!!!" I rushed towards the living room, leaving my slippers halfway. Actually, I didn't leave them. They just happened to stick to the floor and refused to go with me.
She was only five when I had last seen her and then I saw her after 10 years. She was quite grown up and of course, being my sister, she had become beautiful. LOL. Just kidding. But she looked really pretty. We hugged, cried in happiness, shouted in excitement, and a lot more freaky emotional activities, only two sisters could do.
Eleanor: I heard about you and Carsten. (a bit more worried)
me: Yeah. ( Even the remaining glow of my face faded away)
Eleanor: Hey!! Hey!! I am sorry. Are you okay? ( She held my shoulders and gave me a gentle shake)
me: Yeah, I am totally fine. No worries. ( put on a forceful smile)
Eleanor: Oh okay. But I am really excited about your wedding. Reece isn't bad.
me: I guess so. Actually, I am really confused about what is happening in my life right now. There's no news about Carsten and Reece is asking me to go on a date with him tonight.
Eleanor: Accept what you have right now. Reece really loves you and will always keep you happy.
me: But you know what, he is super obsessed over me. He had already hurt me once.
Eleanor: Really?!!!
me: Yeah and he was drunk.
Eleanor: The second part explains his activities. But just accept the date.
me: But...
Eleanor: Shuushhh!!!! Trust the process. ( She whispered dramatically.)
me: Hehehe. High School Musical sentiments running high, eh?
Eleanor: I wish I could make Troy Bolton my boyfriend and be his Gabriella. ( She starts blushing)
me: Oh come on. Zac Efron is like double your age. ( I chuckled)
Eleanor: Oh okay, that's true. ( The red streaks on her cheeks faded away.) ( After thinking a while)...Yeah but Joshua Bassett isn't double my age. Hehehe. 5 years gap doesn't matter.
me: You little piece of shit... ( I laughed), Yeah but I have a colleague named Troy if you want I can set you both.... ( I rolled out of laughter. Half of my words hid behind my uncontrolled chucklings)
Eleanor: Arghh... enough okay. I will get someone one day. You just wait and watch. Every girl in the world would be jealous of me. Actually, some of them already envy me. (she winks)
me: And why does that happen? ( I raised one of my eyebrows)
Eleanor: Because I share my name with Louis' girlfriend.
me: Louis? As in from One direction??
Eleanor: Yeah ( She replied "yeah" as if she is the one, Louis is dating)
me: Oh just stop it, okay. I am having a serious stomach ache now. ( I was probably dying from laughing then)
Eleanor: HUH...whatever. I think you should go and get ready for your "date". And I will do your make-up. ( she smirked)
me: Then Reece will just have a spot death there. Please don't make me look like a witch.
Eleanor: Sure, bitch. Hey, that rhymes...( and she sneered)
I texted Reece to pick me up as I accepted the date.
We laughed and chatted all our evening while she helped me in getting ready. And luckily, she didn't make a mess while doing my makeup. I was actually glad that she came. I was gradually fitting in. She really made me look pretty in a peach-coloured tube top and a pair of usual black jeans.
Reece was right on time. He picked me up and drove both of us to the restaurant. The drive was silent and awkward. I was nervous, frustrated, tired, depressed, sleepy, and whatnot. Finally, after a long twenty minutes journey, we arrived at our destination. It was fancy, not gonna lie.
Reece was the first to get out and then opened the door to help me get out of the car. The people at the entrance greeted us. The interior design was sophisticated and the antique royal pieces decorated on the walls made the place even more magnificent. And as we went further, there was a huge different feeling.
I know that by now, my gut feelings have a separate fan base. Yeah, that time too, that huge different feeling arouse deep inside me as both of us were led to our table by the manager. As I passed two or three tables I saw two people I would have never expected together at that moment...