Noel’s POV
I wake up this time to the sound of my phone ringing. Peeking an eye open I see that the time’s just 8am. 8am on a Saturday morning is early, really early. I ignore it but it starts ringing again the second it ends. Groaning I pick it up without checking the caller ID.
“What?!”
“Good morning to you too,” Aaron says from the other line amusement evident in his voice.
I sit up rubbing my forehead, “Altamira why are you calling me by this time?”
He chuckled, “Altamira? Since when?”
“Since now, this better be important. I was sleeping!”
“Aw I’m so sorry. Where you dreaming?”
I stayed silent thinking about it, “I don’t know, I can’t remember.”
“Well I dreamt and I remember my dream.”
He’s got my attention now, “really? What did you dream about?”
“Hmm do you wanna know? Do you really want to know?” He asked as if his singing the spice girl song.
Tell me what you want
What you really really want
I smile a little, “Yes Aaron, now spill what did you dream about?”
“Nah I don’t want to tell you. Its really cheesy and I’m shy.” He says.
I bite on my lip to stop smiling, “Aaron-lee Altamira shy?”
I heard his soft chuckling as I climbed out my bed, “Yeah I am, its like the first time though. And its all because of somebody.”
Now that I’m wide awake I can hear his the sound of his leg against the ground and his uneven breath, I can tell his running, “Oh really who?”
He tsked his tongue, “just a girl. Well not just any girl. One little special girl.”
I walk to my mirror and my face is as red as ketchup, I’m feeling all warm inside and I start fixing my bed hair, I look horrible. “Hmm she must be really special.”
“Gawd I can’t tell you how much. She’s extraordinary, really beautiful, her nose is just perfect and I struggle everyday not to get lost in eyes, lets not even get started about her lip, its not something I’ll like to talk about when I’m outside.” Aaron says and I can tell his smiling.
I start giggling hiding my face as if Aaron is the mirror that’s right in front of me. “See, see that’s the sound that keeps me going everyday.” He says and if I can die from sweetness overload I would have died a long time ago.
“Aaron leave me alone, ” I struggle to say between my giggling but I don’t mean it and he knows I don’t mean it.
He laughs before stopping, “but I’m sad though.”
“Why?” I ask my giggle coming to an end. I don’t know why but recently I’ll rather cry all day than see Aaron sad or unhappy.
“Well this special girl, I talked to her last night and she said she’ll be really busy today. I miss her so much and I’d love to take her out.”
My heart skips a bit and the smile returns, “take her out where?”
“Someplace, I just want to spend time with her. All she has to do is agree to come with me.”
I bite a finger thoughtfully, last night Aaron and I texted until late into the night about anything and everything. Its like when it comes to Aaron there’s never limited supply of things to talk about. During our text date, he asked me if I was free today and I told him No because I promised mum today would be clean up day. Our house is really messy and if I don’t do the laundry I’ll have to return to the garden of Eden because I’ll be walking around naked. Although I’m sure Aaron wouldn’t mind.
Noel!
“Um well since you’ve been a good boy lately…” I draw.
“Uh huh?” Aaron asks excited like a child who’s about to be promised something good.
“Maybe she could squeeze you into her busy day.” I say with my wide smile.
“Yes! Ok ok, I’ll pick her around 5 then?”
Laughing I say, “ok, five is good.”
He sighed, “Bye Love. Have a great day and see you by five.”
“Bye Aaron.” The call ends and I grit my teeth together squealing so hard nobody except me hears it. I tend to myself in the bathroom, taking my bath and dressing up. I wear a long sleeved tank, shorts and thick fluffy socks. I tie my hair into a tight ponytail and place my big beanie on top. I’m not going anywhere today, until five I intend on staying indoors.
I rush downstairs and while I’m still descending I see black smoke coming from the kitchen. My eyes widen in surprise, “Mum!” I bolt down and I see my mum in the kitchen with a fire extinguisher. She’s coughing and spraying the white fumes around. I grab the table cloth and start fanning at the fire. It quenches soon.
Mum sits on the floor calming herself. “God… that was… hot!”
“Mum what was that?” I asked looking around, the sink was all black and our microwave… Oh gosh our microwave!
She smiles at me then waves, “Good morning,” I open my eyes as if saying, what the hell. She got off the ground, “Chicken hazard, chickens are evil. Oh boy, there’s no saving this microwave.”
“Mum, you don’t have to cook you know. We could always order something.” I complain checking the mess, well its not that bad but it could have been.
“I’m learning Noel, the only way to get better is to keep practicing. This is me practicing. Next time I’ll be better,” my mum says dragging a burnt chicken out of the damaged microwave.
“Well Next time try not to burn down the kitchen or destroy any more appliance,” I get a cloth and start cleaning up the sink, I guess my clean up would start from here.
Mum slice open the chicken determined not to let it waste. “Oh my the inside is still good, we could make sandwich.” I don’t say anything to her and she opens up her cook book ready to start up on making sandwich.
“You know I’m better than you at the kitchen now, I can successfully bake cupcakes,” I bragged raising my chin up. Well I did bake once, I’m sure I can do it again. I’ve good remembrance right?.
“Oh really and who taught you that? Bookie?” Mum asked referring to her cook book, bookie.
I smile proudly, “Nope I learnt from a much better teacher, Aaron.”
“Awww,” my Mom awwed clapping her hand together, “he’s so good. Are you two a couple now?”
I stop wiping at the black stain, are we a couple? Well, he likes me, I like him too. We’ve kissed, more than once but he hasn’t exactly asked me to be his girlfriend. We haven’t named our relationship yet. “No, No we aren’t.”
“Hmm,” mum said cutting out all the good parts of the chicken.
“But I’m going on a date with him this evening.” I say trying to say it as causal as I can but inside me, the monkeys in my tummy have turned the zoo into a freaking club.
“What? He asked you out?” My asked raising her voice.
I rolled my eyes playfully blushing, “Yes mum.”
“Ahhh,” she shouts holding my hand and jumping up and down, I look at her surprised that she gave birth to me, “oh wait this evening, I won’t be there. Come let’s go pick your outfit.”
“No mum, this is just morning. I have things to do.” I protest staying put.
She pouts, “ok just remember to dress stunning, put makeup on, dazzle!”
I laughed, “I’ll do just that mum.” After breakfast of chicken sandwich, the chicken wasn’t exactly perfect but it was manageable. Mum helped me tidy the kitchen, turns out the microwave could still be saved so she took it out with her as she hurried off to work.
“Ok house, its just me and you.” I say before getting to work, I vacuum around, dust every where, wash dishes, do the laundry and iron too. Then I move to the worst part of home chore; the bathroom. I shakily get it and get to work. Doing house chore isn’t easy at all from now on I’ll respect nannies and maids. Nadine should start respecting Doris. I finish all my chores and I’m damn tired already.
I take a quick nap– I intended to but instead when I wake up it already 30 minutes before Aaron is to come pick me up. Alarmed, I rush up, take a bath then start looking for an outfit. The door bell and I cuss and cuss as I start stumbling down the stairs. I even fall down at the last three but thankfully I don’t get injured.
“Hi,” I breathed out opening the door and giving Aaron my best smile. His smile falters as he takes in my appearance. I’m currently in my royal blue bath robe. My hair is sticking out everywhere for short, I look nothing ready for a date.
“You aren’t going?” He asked me pouting, as he lowers down his hand that has a red rose in it.
I ignore his adorable face and my eye lower down to the beautiful rose. “Is that for me?”
He lifts it back up, “Yep, my dad plants this for my mum It reminded me of you since you’re both pretty. But since you’re obviously bailing on me….”
“No! No I’m not bailing on you. I’m still up for our date I’m just
… I’m running late.” I rush out placing my on his chest.
He smirks, “you’re not bailing. Our date huh?”
I retract my hand blushing, “No, I’m not. Wait for me ok?” I take his hand and lead him in closing the door. I lead him to the couch and practically push him to sit down. I smile and I’m about go get dress but he doesn’t let go of my hand.
“Well now that I’m here…” He holds my hand that’s holding him and draws me to him, I gasp as I land on top his lap. His hand go around me and pull me closer, his breath fanning my neck. “I think I like this better.”
“Aaron,” I gasp out as he starts kissing my collar bone, moving up to neck. It feels so good I actually lean into him, my hand clutching the fabric around his shoulder. His kisses are just trailing around my neck and I’m already going insane. A foreign sound escapes my mouth and Aaron’s hand tighten around me. “Aaron,” I breath out.
“Huh?” He answers absentmindedly not quitting his mind blowing actions.
“I-I’m,” I’m what again. Oh yes. “I’m, I’m not wearing anything underneath.”
I don’t know if he hears me or if he groans, but as if on cue a part of my robe drops down exposing my bare thigh, Aaron’s hands lands on my bare thigh and it’s as if everything in me goes on overdrive, my thigh goes up in flames and the feeling shocks me so much I jump out of Aaron’s legs. I look at him eye wide and he does the same.
“Um..” He starts and I cut him off by thrusting my arm out.
“I’m going to go get dressed. I’ll come out looking hot and pretty and you’ll take me out on our date and blow my mind out.” I rush out trying to even out my breath.
His lips tug up slightly, “Ok.”
I nod before slowly making my ways upstairs, I hear Aaron let out a loud breath and I start running to my room, my feet stomping on the stairs but I don’t care. It takes me a while to get my head out of the gutter and when I finally do, I try looking for a dress amongst all my trash.
The weather is nice outside, not to cold but not warm either. I finally settle for a floral blue dress with faded blue jean jacket. Blue heel ankle boots and a bag to match.
I straighten my hair, run a brush through it until its shiny. Mascara and lip gloss finish up my look and I’m ready to go. I contemplate leaving my beanie behind but one I’m out of my room, my palms become sweaty and I’m not comfortable at all. I go back and wear my beautiful beanie on me. Feeling satisfied now I come down. Aaron’s watching the sport channel but it’s as if he hears me coming down.
“You out?” He switch off the TV standing, “finally I thought you’ve fallen…” He trails off as he sees me, I become shy all of a sudden. “… asleep.”
I smile, “I can’t fall asleep, not when you’re downstairs.”
“Dolphin, you look great!” He says smiling so widely it matches mine.
I come down placing my hand on his cheek, “did I dazzle you?”
He chuckles nodding, “beautiful is what you are.”
I laugh, “my rose?” He hands it to me and its so pretty, I practically fall in love. “Thank you.”
“You’re welcome. Shall we?” He holds out his hand to me and I take it happily. I’m lead to his… Lamborghini!. I try not to show how excited I am. He opens the door for me and I get in.
“Wow,” I mutter touching the shiny headboard and sleek leather.
He smirks, “this is my newest car. I’ve never carried anybody in it. You’re the first. Do you feel honoured?”
I smack his hand, “Idiot. What do call this one? Lamby?”
“No, Ginny.” He says proudly and I burst out laughing, I just can’t help it.
“Only you Aaron. Weirdo.” I say wiping the tears that’s threatening to ruin my beautiful mascara.
“What? They’re precious to me.” He defends as we pull out of our driveway.
“More precious than me?” I ask batting my lashes at him.
He smiles putting forth his hand for me, I put my hand in his and he gives it a gentle squeeze. “Nothing’s more precious than you Love.”
I smile, “you too” I intend to say that to myself but I say it out. More like mutter to myself but Aaron hand squeeze and bright smile tells he heard me. I look out the window hiding my red face. My hand’s still in Aaron’s and I can’t help but wonder where he was all my life.
I’m so happy and its all because of him.
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I wish I could turn back the clock. I find you sooner and love you longer.
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