Birthdays, holidays for everyone where we celebrate another year of life... or a year closer to death... hehe... I used to think they were boring days, just another of the bunch... how curious that with the arrival of a man... my days were brightened.
— Here, it is for you Alice —Luis said, holding a rose in his hands—.
— It is... very pretty... thank you," I said happily.
— Happy Birthday Alice
Happy birthday... what beautiful and cheesy words... I really like to dream about it every day, but it is time to get up and go to school. Although the flower that Luis gave me a few months ago has already withered, the action is still in my mind, in my memories... the memories of a princess who took refuge in her solitude... at least that's how I felt.
My name is Alice White, I am 15 years old and I am in South High School, a first year. It is a nice place and there are all kinds of people. I'm not really sure if it's because I'm quite well known, but everyone is very kind, I even have a fan club... although I would like my biggest fan to be Luis... What I am saying, I have to get ready for school, it's already 6 :30 a.m.
When I opened my closet I couldn't decide which hair accessory to use, but when I saw one in the shape of a Rose I decided to use that one. It is true that we go to school to study, but no one says that we shouldn't go to look awesome. What can I say? Like my mother, I like fashion and art, although my thing will always be paintings and drawings.
My mother is the president of an organization dedicated to fashion, "White's Elegance". They have done many fashion shows, presenting the most valuable dresses. Although I am not far behind either, because my paintings and art are recognized nationally. I hope to be as famous as my mother one day, although I have other dreams too.
While I finished dressing I looked at myself in the mirror, I looked really pretty. When I left my room I went to the main kitchen of my home, the White mansion, there was waiting for me who I consider my older sister, the driver and main bodyguard of my mother, Liz.
— Good morning Liz —I said—.
— Good morning, Miss White —Liz answered—.
— Liz —I said while I looked at her somewhat annoyed—. I already told you to call me Alice, not Miss White.
— An apology, Miss… I mean, Alice.
— That is better... I guess mom...
— Mrs. Emilia has not yet arrived from her business trip, but she wishes you a happy day at school.
— I assumed that… well, what will we eat for breakfast?
Liz showed me one of my favorite breakfasts: waffles with whipped cream, blueberries and chocolate syrup, accompanied by delicious orange juice. I sat at the dining room table and Liz was next to me… but… the table felt lonely.
— Liz? —I Said—.
— Yes, Miss… Alice?
— Would you eat with me?
My sudden request took Liz by surprise, but not in a bad way. She looked at me tenderly and sat down next to me.
— Only if you allow me... to steal a waffle from your breakfast.
At the same time she said that, one of my delicious and delicious waffles was stolen and eaten by her.
—It's not fair, my waffle!
At my complaints Liz just laughed and then I laughed too. We both ate until we finished and when it was already 7:20 she took me to school in the family limo.
"I think I'll walk home today, Liz," I told her while she looked at the landscape out the window.
—As you wish, Alice. You also know that you can call me if any problem occurs.
"I know, thanks," I said while laughing. I know it is your job, but you don't need to talk to me so formally, I like the idea of us relaxing.
—I understand, then I will change my lexicon.
At 7:40, we arrived at the high school and when I got out of the limo I said goodbye to Liz with a smile. As I passed the doors, I could see my two best friends, Ana and Rose. The three of us gave each other a big hug when we saw each other again after a weekend. I do not think it's something exaggerated, because I miss them very much. They are my best friends.
— Let's go to class, girls —I said—.
— Yes, we must be there to see the Mr. Pervert's fall today —Ana said—.
— Do you think it will happen again? —Rose said—
— Come on girls, don't make fun of him
I was trying to defend Luis, but the girls started bothering me.
— Defending your loved one, Alice? —Rose said mockingly—.
For God's sake... they well know that I blush a lot and get very nervous... although I still appreciate them because they are my friends.
When I entered the classroom and waited a few minutes for the teacher to enter, I felt a little nervous and worried, because Luis had not arrived yet and it was already 7:57. A minute after that, and the teacher went out into the hallway, a loud bang was heard. My classmates and I, along with the girls, went out to see what had happened and found Luis on the wall. Teacher Lylia told everyone to move to his seat, but first I had to help Luis, so I extended my hand to help him get up. I blushed... but Rose made me blush even more by saying embarrassing things like that a new couple had been born... because of her my body reacted defensively and I punched Luis hard.
Embarrassed, I decided to pull Rose by her hair and head towards my seat. I think Ana helped Luis, because they both came later. What a terrible start to the day…why did I have to do that? What a shame…
As time went by I calmed down and at the end of class, I saw Luis sleeping. Teacher Lylia told me to wake him up and that is what I did. I stroked Luis's head a little to wake him up... but... he had to touch my breast?!
Obviously, I was embarrassed and hit him, but… well… aaa… and I did it twice because Rose said something else stupid… I was going to apologize to him for sending him flying into the hallway, but…
— She is an extremely violent girl and I am not going to like someone like that… NEVER! —he said—.
How should I react to that? Should I get angry? Should I feel sad? He is right... he is right. The rest of the day I avoided it and on the way out the girls asked me:
— Hey, Alice… are you okay? —Ana and Rose said—.
— Yes, I am, girls, seriously — I answered —.
— Mr. Pervert went too far this time, but do not be discouraged, I am sure she was just… exaggerating, you know how she is — Ana said —.
— That matter... I am no longer interested, I cannot allow myself to lose heart over something like that, do not worry girls.
After saying goodbye, they both went in the opposite direction to mine, since we live in different parts of the city. As I walked, I could see the landscape of the city, it had always seemed beautiful and colorful to me... now it was just... gray and boring, my mind could only think about what had happened with Luis.
The people around me looked so united, there were several couples. Why? Why should I be the only one with bad luck? I started running so as not to see what was around me other people's happiness, I did not want to see anyone, I did not want anyone to see me, but due to carelessness, I fell into a puddle of mud.
— My clothes…
My voice sounded shaky, even though there was no one there I felt like everyone was looking at me.
When I arrived at the doors of the mansion, I could see Liz, who was waiting for me like every day. She saw me and tenderly extended her arms towards me. I could not more and I hugged her tightly while I cried. Everything had gone wrong this day, I got my clothes dirty and the man I love had rejected me without having confessed, how should I react? Liz put her hand on my head and comforted me while I just kept crying. She did not ask me anything, she was just there hugging me and comforting me.
— There, there, everything will be fine Alice —Liz told me—.
— It is my fault for being extremely violent! —I said through tears—.
Then I told her everything that happened today. Liz already knew that I loved Luis; she is the one who has always been by my side, because my mother is not usually at home. I grew up with Liz and she was the only person I could show my weakness to… I thought there would be someone else, but I was wrong.
A few minutes passed and I told her that everything was fine, but I was lying. Upon entering the mansion, Liz decided to prepare one of my favorite desserts: homemade ice cream with fruit. My favorites are strawberries and bananas. Did I mention that Liz is also the White family cook? Her food and desserts are super delicious. However… my spirits were still, well… I was sad. I ate slowly and smiled constantly so Liz would not notice my sadness, but she saw through my charade.
— I have known you for 13 years; I know when you pretend to be fine. Do you want to talk about what happened?
Looking at the table, I answered yes. We both climbed to the roof of the mansion and looked at the sky with the stars.
— How was it? —Liz said—.
— What are you talking about? —I answered—.
— How did you fall in love with that guy?
— A… well… it is a long story.
I fell in love with Luis some time after we met for the first time. His first appearance seemed somewhat cartoonish and childish to me, since he had fallen into the trash can for running too fast on the first day of school. That same day the teacher asked me to wake him up, since he had fallen asleep in class. When I tried to wake him up, he simply touched my chest. At first, I thought he was just a hopeless pervert and I hit him very hard. I did not speak to him again that day.
It seems that the teacher saw that we were getting along badly and made us work in a group, but I still did not trust him, only my friends Rose and Ana. Although something caught my attention about him. No matter how many times I told him not to come near me, he always came back. I asked the girls if they knew anything about Luis and Ana told me that she knew him, but he was not like he is now. Why would you seek attention from someone who tells you to stay away? At first, I thought he was some kind of masochist, but after investigating him... I could see that he was a kind person. He always helped those who needed it and he was there for everyone, although he continued to touch my chest when he was "sleeping". I was beginning to believe that he did it on purpose and that, although he was a good person, he was a pervert.
When he got sick one day, I felt strange. There was no one to bother me that day, I felt like something was missing. The girls could see my face and my bored expressions, perhaps they already suspected what I would feel some time later. When he returned I was happy... but I did not show it to him because he would embarrass me.
My feelings changed and evolved thanks to the company he gave me, he was the first boy who, in some way, did not give up on me. And the day I realized them was my birthday. Rose and Ana had pending activities and could not come to my birthday, my mother was at one of her typical meetings abroad and Liz was sick, even so, she sent me a birthday gift. She said it was from my mother, but I know it came from her, because only she knew how much I love roses and she gave me this rose accessory.
I was locked in my room, no one was with me and out of nowhere I got hungry. Seeing that there was nothing in the kitchen and that the second main chef was going to take a while to prepare food for me, I decided to go out and buy something to eat. It was 7 p.m. everything was quiet. I walked through the safe parts and managed to get to the candy store on time. I ordered some waffles and when I ate them, they were delicious, but... not as delicious as the ones Liz made. I felt bad remembering her and I felt alone again. I wanted to cry until I saw Luis walk past with a shopping bag outside the store. He saw me and greeted me. I had to keep my composure so he would not suspect anything.
— What are you doing here at this hour? —Luis asked me—.
— Nothing important, I just give myself my birthday present, some delicious waffles.
— I see, let me try.
Luis grabbed some of my food and I complained to him. Then he grabbed another bite and put it in my mouth without me being able to react, this time, the waffle tasted better.
— Food tastes better when it is shared, right? —He told me, while he smiled—.
We stayed in the store for a while, eating the waffles I bought. Then we went out and sat in a park. We looked at the sky for a while and I mentioned that I would not have a birthday party.
— My mother is… an exemplary woman and she works a lot, that is why she can't be with me today —I said—.
I wanted to sound strong, but I really did not like the idea of spending my birthday alone. Then he looked at her bag and took out a red rose, then he said:
— This may not be a birthday party, but accept this as a gift from me.
I cried, I'm a sensitive girl... I was happy that he gave me something else on my birthday and especially a rose. Seeing me cry, Luis got worried, but I told him that everything was fine, although that doubt still intrigued me.
— Why? Why are you nice to me even though I try to push you away? —I said through tears—.
— Because I want to get along with you, Alice.
— Is it… seriously? You don't want money or something else?
— Why would I want something like that? I just want us to get along and I want to know more about you.
— Mo… more about me? —I said while blushing—.
— Yes, I already know Ana and I know something about Rose, but I want to know about you.
My tears turned to blush on my cheeks; he said it in such a natural way that I was embarrassed to be the only one blushing. When I saw that his ears were slightly red, I understood that he was also nervous, but he still took the courage to tell me that after I tried to push him away.
— It is okay, you can know more about me —I told him—.
He was happy and when he saw the time, he became worried. He had to arrive at her house for dinner. I looked at him with understanding and told him to go to his home, because I would do the same. We both went our separate ways, but before he left, he shouted my name loudly and wished me a happy birthday. In the middle of that dark night, he was the light that gave color to my birthday that time. When I got home, I also had a good time, because the chef had prepared dinner and some servants gathered to sing to me and wish me a happy birthday.
But anyway, that's the story of how I fell in love with him. When I told Liz that, she got a little sentimental and hugged me.
"That damn perverted dog doesn't know what he has, that was a very nice story, Miss Alice," she told me while she hugged me.
After talking for a while, we got off the roof and went to rest. After that... I decided to avoid Luis, because I did not want to feel more damaged. I forced myself to hate him, but I could not and then one day he saved me from being run over and showed me his kindness again. He apologized to me for what happened. I saw him nervous again, although his face did not show it, his voice and his ears reflected it, he was embarrassed and he was telling the truth.
Why is he always the one who takes the initiative? I was just trying to avoid him again and he... I cannot let him be the only one trying. I hugged him to calm him down and told him everything was fine.
— Me too, I am sorry for avoiding you —I told him—.
I love him a lot, if he does not confess to me, I will. I cannot let him be the only one who makes me so nervous to the point of not being able to control myself.
After reconciling with Luis I went to tell Liz, I looked like an excited little girl.
— I am glad you are okay, Alice —Liz said—. However, if that bastard makes you cry again, tell me and the entire security squad will go and give him what he deserves.
I think Liz has a bad outlook on Luis, but I know everything will be okey.