I'm Clair and today is my 24th birthday. and I plan on spending it with my cat Zoe, and watch TV all day, and maybe get Starbucks before I start my day. perfect birthday right? Now I just have to figure out how to get out of bed...it's now 12 in the afternoon, my housemate Steven has left for work already...
With a small smile to myself I get up out of bed, and walk over to my closet pulling out my light blue short sleeved plain dress, denim jacket, and my white sandals with the flowers on the straps. I walk over to my mirror that hangs over my dresser and grab the brush that's on the dresser, I brush my long blonde hair and smile to myself before setting it down and braiding my hair before laying it to rest over my shoulder, I brush my bangs that are over my eyebrows and smile once I'm done. finally I grab my make up box scanning over the makeup I have with my icy blue eyes. I decided on just my usual cover up, mascara and light pink lipstick.
after I was done getting ready I grabbed my white shoulder purse that fell to my hip and grabbed my small kitten kissing her head as I walked her to the kitchen and set her next to her food dish before I grabbed my cell and keys off the counter. I made my way to the door as I put my stuff in my purse. I stopped at the front door and opened it pausing as i looked down at a small pink package with the words happy birthday hand written in cool hand writing. I picked up the box and looked around the box for some kind of tag to see who it was from but there was nothing. with a confused expression I closed the door though I still held a small smile on my face.
After walking down down the sidewalk I managed to get the box bow open and found a small piece of folded paper and a pink glittery remote. I tilted my head some as I looked at it, before I opened the card. it read…
'Here's a gift you won't regret! Use it well do not fret! this remote is 'universal' it will make your wildest fantasies come true! don't think I'm telling the truth birthday girl? Here, think of a movie you recently watched a man with a calling card, and a man with a mask..and then press play. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!'
I did laugh after reading the note and then shrugged it off as nothing...but me being me I still tried out the 'universal' remote. I thought of the movie I watched last night, 'The Dark Knight' and then pressed play.
I felt pressure in my head like I was getting a headache, I was dizzy, I and closed my eyes. when I opened them everything seemed the same, traffic a little busier maybe, but still the same i still felt very dizzy. I stopped walking at the crosswalk and rolled my eyes at myself as i put the remote in my purse, I felt stupid for trying it. A guy walked up beside me and waited silently with a duffle bag in one hand and a mask in the other. I looked at him and turned away, before pausing and looking at him again.
clown paint? what the fuck? I stopped myself from wanted to stare at him and pryed my eyes away. I felt nervous suddenly. I had a very terrible fear of clowns. Being the nervous wreck I was as soon as the cross walk light came on I walked across quickly shaking my head looking back at the man who disappeared into a van. He looked oddly familiar...I didn't really get a good look of him though.
Soon I walked into the Starbucks happily ready to caffeinate myself and then head home to snuggle with Zoe and watch TV all day. which this is of course my well deserved day off! I walked to the register and ordered myself a caramel latte before finding a seat by the window and sitting down.
I heard my phone go off. I pulled out my phone, slowly looking at the pink remote swallowing some before looking at my phone. a message from Harvey Dent?..from an hour ago at 11, and a message from Bruce Wayne? I laughed quietly to myself. Steven, my housemate knew I loved batman so he probably went and changed my contacts. I wouldn't be surprised if there was a Joker in here.
I opened the one from 'Bruce Wayne' first. 'Sorry I'm late, I'm almost at Starbucks now. Happy birthday by the way! I'll see you soon.' I raised my eyebrows after reading it, then rolled my eyes shaking my head. I laughed slowly at the thought of Christian Bale walking through Starbucks and having coffee with me. And if he did Steven really took this joke seriously. Finally I switched to see what 'Harvey Dent' wrote me
'I hope you and Wayne are still up for dinner tonight! Our friend Rachel will be there! Happy birthday Clair!' I smiled and laughed I guess Steven is having our friends take us to dinner...I'm pretty sure 'Harvey' is Lesley, and 'Rachel' is Harper, my friends from work. but I play along.
'Yeah! We're on for dinner! :) we'll be there! Thanks Harvey! ;)' I text back and added the winky face to hint at the fact I figured out the joke.
I look up just as the...yes THE Christian Bale walked through the Starbucks in his nice suit and tie looking around the coffee shop. It had to be a coincidence, I think they're shooting the new Batman VS. Superman movie here..wait but Ben Affleck is Batman in that movie.
I thought back to the texts I received and then the remote and rolled my eyes. It's Christian Bale not Bruce Wayne! I felt giddy suddenly, I love Christian Bale as an actor, in my opinion he was the best Batman. Not to mention he's also super attractive.
I decided to act like he wasn't there but my inner fangirl knew, oh she knew, and she was going crazy. To be honest I wanted to hug him and jump up and down and beg him to do the voice, the Batman voice. I knew that would be wrong though right? I mean he's a person who wanted coffee, like me,
Oh my God he's coming over here. I was half tempted to jump under the table. I was getting nervous, a celebrity was looking at me as if I was a friend he had for years...He was smiling suavely at me and it made me smile back of course. maybe he was getting ready to say 'your friend..steven did this for you...happy birthday.' and hug me and spend the day with me.
He sat down in front of me and smiled. "Happy birthday Clair," He said and I smiled. Happily maybe too giddily. I couldn't help it...It was Christian Bale!
"Thank you Mr-" He cut me off giving me a weird look. But smiling as if it was the funniest thing in the world.
"We've known each other since childhood and you we're about to call me Mr. Wayne. Really Clair?" Bruce laughed and smirked at me. I stared at him confused before shaking it off. My heart began thumping in my chest. I laughed my awkward laugh and shook my head.
"sorry, Bruce!..?" I kinda made it sound like a question, one that received a confused look from...Bruce. I smiled at him. He seemed to shake it off. So many questions we're running through my mind, ones I didn't know the answer to. My mind wandered back to the remote...oh God I'm letting it get to me, this isn't real it's a big joke that Steven is pulling.
Bruce was watching me, apparently there had been a pause while I was thinking. It was getting awkward. "So Bruce...how are things?" I asked "Life here?..still adjusting?" I asked with a laugh. This was kinda funny for me...I love the movies so I guess I'll ust go with it for now, even though i felt kind of...weirded out.
Bruce smiled "I'm always tired, not sleeping at night does that to me..," He winked at me. SO I guess I know he's Batman? or maybe he's talking about getting laid? I felt kind of grossed out by the second one and shook my head. "But I guess I'm still adjusting to staying up at night..I fell asleep during a meeting this morning..." He said with a laugh. I gave a laugh as well. "How are things with you and Harvey..." He smirked but I could see a little bit of jealousy in his eyes.
I gave a confused look before remembering 'Harvey Dent'. I gave another laugh "Is that jealousy I sense? Believe me...we're just friends," I said and nodded...Though if I really knew Harvey Dent I would totally want a little more...oh wait but I'm sitting with 'Bruce Wayne'...I probably would want him more right? Shit I can't decide.
"That's not what the tabloids say," Bruce smirked at me. he pulled out his phone and showed me an article. I froze at what I saw. It looked to be me and Harvey walking out of a movie theater, his hand on my waist and I smiling up at him. 'DA Harvey dent and journalist Clair Kelsey spotted leaving the theater getting pretty close. new love interest for our newly elected DA?'
"When did that come out?" I asked taking his phone gently. which he let me do...I was reading through the article as he spoke.
"yesterday evening.." He said "You and Harvey are getting close huh?," He said he seemed little sad about it.
I looked up at him secretly remembering the URL 'Gotham Daily' I was at a loss for words. "We're just friends Bruce.." I said and shook my head I felt sick suddenly all I wanted to do was go home and take a nap...nap? wait!
I'm dreaming..that's it! I slid Christian...no Bruce his phone back. "I'm not feeling to well.." I said. Bruce gave me a concerned look.
"It's because I showed you that isn't it? I'm sorry.." He said standing up as I stood up. "I know you always say…"I prefer to write the paper not be in it".." He said I looked at him with wide eyes. " and I shouldn't have asked...not on your birthday anyway.."
Holy balls! he just quoted me! He doesn't even know me.
"Let me drive you home okay?" Bruce said grabbing my purse for me. I nodded and took the purse from him. As confused as I was i wouldn't pass up a ride...It was much better than walking.
"Okay...and don't worry about it Bruce..It's fine..I wasn't feeling to good earlier.." I said as he lead me out to his car...a sports car of course it's a sports car. He opened the door for me before getting in on his own side.
and then he started driving me home as if it were a normal occurrence. which I guess in my crazy DREAM it was. He knows where I live..
"So what made you feel sick?" Bruce asked as he turned the corner towards my house. I had to think of a lie quickly
"Oh I woke with a headache..." I lied easily. I felt quickly the sense of guilt I get from lying...I hate lying to people! "I probably just need a nap.." I said and looked out the window.
"Well I hope you feel better..." He said though I feel like he knew I was lying, and probably still blamed himself for showing me that article.
"Thank you.."
"Are we still on for dinner with Harvey and Rachel?," He asked I nodded quietly though I felt like hitting my head on the window. "I'll pick you up at 7:30." he smiled at me and parked in front of my house, he laid a hand on my bare leg. "call me if you need anything.." He said. I blushed and looked at his hand and then at him.
"Okay!" I said quickly holding my purse tightly and swinging the door open before getting out quickly and shutting the door. turning on my heel and waving bye to Bruce before dashing inside leaving my keys in the door.
"Steven!," I cried out. I paused as I looked around the house...it didn't look the same at all. I felt sadness hit me. Steven wasn't here...maybe this wasn't dream..I looked around at the pictures on the wall. there was some of me and my family, and then looking around there was some of me and Rachel Dawes...Me and Bruce Wayne..Harvey and I...the pictures of Me and Steven were gone, all of my friends.
I whipped out my phone and opened the gallery...more pictures that I don't remember taking. oh my god this was real! this was happening! there were selfies of Me and Bruce, lots of Me and Rachel, and plenty of me and Harvey...we were cuddling on my couch. I slowly turned to look at my couch and what I saw made me scream.
"Morgan Freeman?!," I cried out. There he was..dressed in a white suit, and smiling a loving and calm smile. He chuckled, standing up from my blue couch.
"People call me that a lot...it's actually God.." He said calmly.
I laughed "Oh my god this is a dream..Morgan Freeman is in my living room calling himself God.." She laughed "I've gone crazy.."
"You're not crazy...I suppose you're liking my gift?," He smiled with a knowing look. I became serious suddenly.
"You did this?," I motioned to nothing in particular. "You're the reason why I am in this movie?," I said not getting angry...no that's not even close I was raging.
God only seem to smile. "Walk with me." He said walking to my front door gently picking up my white kitten on the way, he held Zoe to his chest and looked back at my motionless self. "Are you coming?," He asked. I found myself slowly following after.
"You really are God.." I whispered. I couldn't believe it...I followed after him hearing his chuckle. which I found fatherly and comforting.
"Yes I am," He said
"Why me?," I asked watching him disappear through the front door, which was engulfed in a white light. I couldn't see him anymore. I swallowed thickly looking around before disappearing into the light as well.
As soon as I walked in it I was in a completely white office. "God has an office..." I said looking at him sitting on his desk with my white kitten resting in his arms. He only smiled at me.
"You have questions." God said and I shook my head getting out of dazed state of mind.
Oh boy I had many questions! like why the heck me?! Oh my god I'm in God's office. I'M IN HEAVEN RIGHT NOW!
"Am I dead?," I whispered to him. He laughed and shook his head.
"You are far from dead Clair. you are at a high point in your life right now. choosing between Bruce Wayne and Harvey Dent." He said I felt my eye twitch. I felt sick again.
"Why are you doing this to me?"
"You did this to yourself." He said with a smile clearly amused. "You are the one that listened to a card." Okay now I was feeling even more stupid and embarrassed. right in front of God my face turned bright red and I looked away.
"Why did you give me that remote?," I said my voice higher than normal. I slowly looked at him, my embarrassment very clear.
"You prayed to me Clair Kelsey, when you were a little girl," He said standing up and walking over to a file cabinet still holding my sleeping kitten in the crook of his arm. He opened the cabinet that opened all the way across the office and hit the wall on the other side of the room. My mouth fell open.
This was just like Bruce Almighty.
in a moment God pulled out a file, it had my name on it. He pulled out a paper and smiled looking at it before reading it. there was a picture of me at 7 years old on it
'Dear God I hope you're listening right now...I'm Clair but you know that! all my parents do is sat at an office desk all day and type at a computer..I want to do something fun with my life! By the time I'm 24...which is a very, very, very long time away I'll be like in high school or something. Will you think of something cool for me to do on my 24th birthday? please? I don't want to end up at a computer my whole life... I love you," He read the note out and suddenly I remembered that moment. I had just gotten back from take your child to work day, I spent the day at the newspaper office with my parents and being bored all day...feeling sorry for them.
and what was I doing now...I was doing the same thing I promised myself I wouldn't do. I watched as he put my file away closing the cabinet.
"Of all the prayers to answer...you choose mine?," I asked completely dumbfounded by that fact.
"Yes," He said with a smile. "You are doing exactly what you said you wouldn't do...So I gave you a present, and I made the first adventure a little easier for you.."
"Easier?" I asked curiously
"Well my intentions for you was to some how get yourself involved with this movie, but since you were confused and this is your first time I thought I'd give you a free pass and make you Rachel and Bruce's long time friend...but the next time you get to pick the movie and do...well this by yourself." He chuckled.
"After I finish this...which i imagine is the only way out of this film.." She said with a blank face. God nodded with an amused smile handing me my sleepy kitten, who I took and hugged close to me. "I won't do this again...I'm in a movie with a killer clown...If I do...do this again..It'll be in a Disney movie." I said. then I paused "You know?...I'd totally be okay if narrated my life.." I whispered
I heard him laugh "I get that a lot" He said with a smile "Well have fun." He said and with that his Godly office disappeared and I was standing in my living room and it was 6!
"Shit I have dinner with a DA...I guess Rachel who's not the DA's girlfriend, and a billionaire who's my best friend and is also Batman..." I put my kitten down on the couch.
"It's gonna be a long night..."
Heya! I'm the Taco! :) Please review! please don't flame! and sorry if I spell anything wrong I have dyslexia and I went back and edited everything 3 times just in case! sorry if I missed anything first to review gets a shot out and all my love! 3