Even if the stars and moon collide
"Hello" I say picking up my phone. Knowing Mary would be the only person calling me right now. Since, she is, the only person to have me up this early preparing for an "outing". Normally at this time of day, I am still in wonderful dreamland because of my job. Yep, that's right, I'm a night owl. I work at a bar near the port of the city, in the warehouse district. Which keeps me up all night. Of course, I don't mind being up all night. You meet some really interesting people from all walks of life.
"Hey my sister, are we still green for tonight? Remember to please look cute. John is bringing a friend for you. He's a really cute, really great guy, and John recommended him. " She said gleefully over the phone. Mary was a beautiful 5'6", champagne blonde, with curves in all the right places. Her eyes are an unnatural teal green. They reminded me of the sea. She kept her hair cut at about the middle of back; it had a natural beach wave flow to it. She is very beautiful yes, but she is not a stuck up snob like most girls that look like her. Mary and I have been friends since grade school. All because of a boy she liked, and the truth I told about him. I never sugar coating anything. I didn't back then and I don't now. She and I have been through ex boyfriends, and some horrible times together. Mary is part of my family.
I sigh as I think to myself this couldn't get any worse. Yet, another blind date. Why does she do this to me? Can't she let me just live alone. "Remember I have to work tonight." I remind her. Feeling only slightly guilty about having Trish switch with me tonight. After an ordeal I had with my ex I swore off guys for years. Hell, maybe I should just try and be nice. I've lived the single life and I love it. I love not having anyone to answer to. However, Mary loves to set me up on blind dates as you can see. I love her, but I just don't like being set up with strangers like this. With the things I know that go bump in the night, well; a girl can never to be careful who she lets into her life.
"Yes, yes, I remember." I hear her sigh. "Ooooo I think you are really going to like where we are going tonight. Anyway, John and I will be by around 6:30 to pick you up. His friend, your date, will be meeting us at the big top entrance."
" Wait did I just hear you say big top? Maa-ry!" I ask drawing out her name.
" See you then sweety loves and hugs." She says and hangs up the phone quickly. She knew I would never willingly, go to a circus. I hate them. 'Clowns!' Just the thought makes a shiver run down my spine.
I sigh heavily, and start getting dressed pulling on a pair of black skinny jeans with a few rips on the legs. Digging through my closet I try to locate my favorite black knee high boots. Not high heel, of course, I have to go into work. Finally, I find them after tearing my closet to hell. Pulling those on and getting comfortable in them, I look between all my shirts grabbing a black tank top and a black off the shoulder shirt with a white, willowy, fabric bow in the back. I look in the mirror one more time for a once over. Bending forward, I tossle my hair. I pull the red, black, and bleach blond streaks to right side and braid my hair. "Hmmm I look good. If I say so myself." I say out loud smiling in the mirror. I finish packing my few belongings for work into a small black backpack that I wear while riding my motorcycle. Walking in front of the mirror one more time I take one last look. Then, I hear **Knock knock** on my front door.
"Lili…Lilianna are you ready yet?" Mary called out to me walking in through my apartment door. I walk into view and see Mary. "Oh come on we're gonna be late girl." Mary says smiling. She comes towards my grabbing my arm and doing all but pulling me out the door. I grab my phone, my helmet, my keys, back pack, and made sure my apartment was locked. I walk out the entrance of the building to where I first see John. Mary's 5'11", dirty blonde haired, green eyed, loving boyfriend; whom is standing next to his beautiful black and green Yamaha R1 sport bike. Mary hated riding the motorcycle. She always had to wear pants and riding heels. Still she always seemed to pull off everything she wore. Me, I dawned my lovely bombers jacket with its wool liner, my favorite jeans, a cute top for both this date and work, and my best pair of boots. The only reason why I didn't dress better was because I knew after this disaster; I had to go to work. I nod my head to John and plug my earbuds into my ears. Finding my favorite dupstep playlist. I climb onto my beautiful black Suzuki gxrs 900. Pulling my helmet on, and smiling as I watch John and Mary argue about something. I shake my head and wait for John to pull out. I follow them to this place Mary and he picked out for this double date.
After about 45 minutes of a blissful ride, for me anyway, we pull into the local arena parking lot, and that's when I figured out that I had, in fact, heard Mary correctly. I knew a circus of sorts was in town. Mary, for some odd reason, loved the circus. Great these two thought it would be a good idea to bring me to a damn circus. I climb off my bike taking off my helmet and setting it on the tank. Taking out my earbuds in time to hear Mary scream and giggle, like a kid in a candy store.
"Oh my God Lili isn't this going to be fun?" Mary squeals as she laces her arm around mine. She lets go of me standing at arm's length and just beams at me. "Oh my goodness girl. You are going to love this one. He's hot, he's polite, and he's well perfect for you." She says watching me intently like she always does.
I unzip my jacket about half way to get a little more comfortable, as Mary is jumping up and down. I grab a hold of her just so she doesn't bump into other people.
"Mary be glad I love you so much. You know I don't like these places." I say smiling at her bright eyed face.
"I know I know, but it's not what you think I promise, plus you have Mr. Hunks a lot there with you. Just please." She begs me as she makes her cute sad face.
How can I resist? "Ok sweety; let's go meet this new guy you've picked out for me." I say turning her around toward the entrance of the place where I saw John standing there with a tall 6'1", chocolate brown haired man. *Hmmm must be my new date* I think to myself plastering a smile on my face.
"Lili meet Antony, Antony meet Lili." The two of us look at each other and shake hands. "Now come on you two the show is about to start." Mary says as she takes John's arm and walks into the entrance of the big tent to get their seats.
"Hi Lili… is it?" Antony asks stopping me short of the entering the tent. He smiles a perfect smile and looks me up and down. Then looks back to my eyes and smiles, though it doesn't seem genuine. As we stare at one another for a moment I notice his eyes are an amber color. Like a rich honey.
"Yes…you're Antony nice to meet you." I say looking up into his eyes. Wow his eyes really are beautiful. I shake off the feeling and cross my arms. "Look, I'm gonna cut to the chase here. Do you really want to be here? Cause honestly, you don't look like the sort who wants to play blind date match up. You look more like the…well beer drinking sports watching type." I say waving my hand up and down. Staring straight at him I was really not in the mood to play the "be nice" game. This guy just has an air of arrogance about him and frankly I didn't like to play with people like that.
"Mmm feisty little kitty aren't you? Yea, no I don't want to be here. Honestly, John is a very close friend, like a brother. I'm only doing this because of him, and you don't seem my type. Just like I'm assuming I'm not your type either." He says nicely, but firmly. He looks around then his eyes land back on me. He smiles and nods toward the entrance. "I guess since we got all that out of the way we need to head inside. Least the two love birds inside think something's up." He says waiting for me to walk inside with him.
"Ok I can handle that." I pause slightly. "This should be a kind of short and painless night." I say walking ahead of Antony into the big tent, and finding Mary. I take my seat just in front of her as Antony takes his in front of John. The two boys start chit chatting about something and I start to look around. I notice that there are no kids in sights. I keep looking and looking but still no kids.. Antony must have said something because Mary started talking with the two boys. Then I look to Mary, and she looks like she is about to burst with excitement. I turn my attention towards the center ring where Mary has focused.