Today was a Fairytale

Once in a while, right in the middle of an ordinary life, LOVE gives us a fairytale.

He held my hand and walked me home. I felt chills running in me. He told me that he loves me and would never let me go. He stopped walking and faced me. I would always be there for anything you need, he said to me. He touched my face and removed the strands of hair that covered my eyes. I put my arms around his neck, and his was around my waist. We looked at the sky and saw the sun setting. He faced me again and this time he kissed me. He kissed me passionately and … HOLD THAT THOUGHT!

There is no way that will ever happen to me. Here I am in the terrace of our house day dreaming about how my love story will happen. I know it's a little bit crazy for me to be thinking this way but I just can't wait for my knight in shinning armor to come. Though I have a lot of suitors (I'm not bragging, just telling the truth.) I don't think one of them is the perfect guy for me. I always thought that love would be the strangest thing to me because I never fell in love with someone before. You may think I'm in a hurry to fall in love, actually I am. To tell you honestly I'm jealous of my friends because they have been in love. They have boyfriends that love them. They go on dates and go shopping together. Oh gosh when will those things happen to me? I don't want to grow old alone, never! I want to be with someone whom I love and love's me too. I want the type of guy who makes me laugh though he's doing nothing, who tells me I'm pretty though I know I'm not, someone who says sorry even though it's not his fault. Who takes me seriously and keeps his promises, someone that won't make me cry, and someone who trusts me and won't exchange me for anything in the world, most of all someone that will love me for who I am. But I don't think this type of guy still exists. Oh well I guess let's leave that topic behind before I go stupid.

Realizing that I was day dreaming for an hour or two I decided to have a stroll on the park for some fresh air. On my way to the park I passed by the vacant lot on the corner of the street. There I saw roses in full bloom. The redness of the roses was so alluring and its fragrance is soothing. I went near the roses and smelled them. They were so beautiful and relaxing to look at.

Pretty aren't they? Someone from behind me said.

I looked back and saw a little girl with amber eyes about five years of age standing and trying to pick the rose in front of her. Her hair was tied up in a ponytail which made her look plump. She's wearing pink dress that fits her perfectly.

Do you want me to pick it for you? I said to her

Yes please, I really want one of those. She replied in her cute voice.

Here you go, I said as I handed her the flower.

You know, you're so pretty and kind too. May I know your name?

I blushed at what the little girl said. My name is Alice. How about you what's your name?

I'm Katie. I live on the next street but I like going here because of these roses. She said to me.

Aren't your parents looking for you? I asked her.

Nope! I'm with my brother but I don't think he saw me go here. I like these roses you know.

Why? I replied.

Because my brother said the girl he loved was beautiful like these roses. One day as I was playing around I saw these roses growing; I stopped and looked at it. I remembered what my brother said, I imagined what the girl looked liked but I can't seem to figure it out. How can a girl look like a rose? So I always go here and think about it and every time I leave I pick one of these and ask my brother if the one he loves look like the rose I picked.

I smiled at what Katie had just told me. Maybe what your brother mean is that she is pretty like the rose not literally look like it. I explained to her.

You know what you're not only pretty and kind you're smart too! She said joyfully.

And you're so cute and adorable! I said to her.

She giggled as I tickled her belly.

There you are little one! Somebody not far from us said.

SHUN! Katie shouted as she ran towards the boy.

You got me worried you know. Don't do it again okay? The boy said.

I promise, said Katie while raising her right hand.

The boy which I suppose was Katie's older brother carried her and walked to my direction. He has amber eyes just like her sister. His eyes look so innocent to the point that I just want to stare at it forever. Before I knew it he too was gazing in my eyes and it was captivating me. He put Katie down and picked a rose from the bunch. He then walked closer to me. He gave me the rose and he intertwined his hands with mine. I blushed and looked away but he let me face him once more and I blushed even more…

Is something wrong? The boy asked.

Wake up call Alice! All you do is day dream you shouldn't be doing that right in front of this super cute guy. Do you realize what you're doing? You're making him get the wrong first impression of you, said my inner voice.

Oh whatever! Why would you care? I said

Excuse me? I was just worried for you because you spaced out. If you don't want me to be worried you can say it to me properly. The boy said to me a bit annoyed.

OOPS! I guess I said what I was thinking out loud. I was not even referring to him! Did he really take it seriously? Oh come on.

That's not what I mean… It's just a slip of the tongue. I said hoping he would consider my unbelievable reason.

Tch …reasons. Why are people nowadays act like they care but actually they don't? He said in reply.

As expected my reason was proved to be unbelievable. Is he telling me that I don't care? Why is he so judgmental?

Do you have anything else to say? I said.

Thanks for looking after my sister, Ms. Why would I care. He said annoyingly.

Did he just say Ms. why would I care to me? I really hate people that tease me.

Before I could say anything else he already walked away with Katie. He really creep me out to think that I don't even know his name and vice versa. UGH! How could this happen to me?

Alice stop with the complaining already just leave that jerk alone. You know gentlemen are starting to get extinct nowadays, said inner voice.

Well I decided to continue my day. I went to the park and lied down in the green grass to watch the sunset. It was so beautiful and relaxing. I can feel the gust of wind touch my skin. Then suddenly that perfect moment was ruined! Little drops of water fell from the sky.

Why did it rain so suddenly? The weather was good moments ago. I thought to myself as I put myself up and ran for shelter.

I saw a coffee shop near by and I went there to dry my clothes. Unfortunately the shop was closed. There were two men standing by the entrance. They were staring at me like crazy so I started to worry. Feeling uncomfortable I walked my way out only to find another person standing in my way.

Where are you going miss? You seem to be in a hurry why don't you stay for a while? A man with a beard said.

I'm sorry but I shouldn't be staying long.

Once again I tried to get away but the man behind me grabbed my hand and pulled me towards him. He put his arms around my neck. I can hardly breathe.

HELP! I shouted as loud as I can.

Do you know those guys that hit girls are considered gays? A voice from behind me said.

The hell we care! The man shouted.

Then I saw the man in front of me fall down. Seconds later I can breathe again.

Are you ok? The boy who saved me said.

I found out it was the brother of Katie who saved me. I had no idea he was a gentleman too.

I'm fine, thanks. I said while faking a smile deep inside I was totally horrified of what had just happened.

You are cold you need a rest and a hot drink. Let's go inside the café the owner of this is a friend of mine I'm sure she can help us.

He led me to the back entrance where a blue haired girl was standing.

Shun what brings you here with such short notice? Oh you brought someone with you. I suppose she's your girlfriend.

Oh no not at all. I helped her just a moment ago when three armed men was about to attack. She needs to dry herself before she catches a cold.

Come in I'll give you something else to wear and food too.

Who would have thought that this rude boy isn't rude at all? He's taking care of me like we know each other so well.

Here's a cup of hot chocolate and clothes for you to change, he said as he handed me both.

I really appreciate your help, thanks a bunch! I said smiling.

It's nothing. By the way the name's Shun. I believe I haven't introduced myself to you properly.

Nice to meet you Shun, I said as I placed my hand forward to shake his hand. My name is…

Alice right? Shun interrupted me.

How did you know?

Well Katie talked non-stop about you since the time we left. He answered.

Oh I see, you know your sister's charming.

Like you. Shun said in a whisper.

What did you say? I asked

Nothing, just drink your chocolate before it gets cold.

That night as I reached our house I saw grand pa preparing dinner for both of us.

How's your day Alice? Grand pa asked.

Today was a fairytale. I said while I went up stairs to fix my stuff.