Sun shines brightly on my face this early afternoon. Children playing tag and calling each other names out loud. Birds begin to sing and fly all around this park. I stroll slowly looking for an empty bench to read my book. Several moments pass on by I find that empty bench. I plop down on the bench and pull out my book. I begin to read the book slowly and efficiently. All the words on the pages absorb into my brain.
Finishing four chapters in half hour that was definitely productive. I put the book back into my bag suddenly I feel a sharp pain to the back of my head. Twist my body around and see a Frisbee set on my left side of the bench.
" I'm so sorry! My friend threw it in wrong direction. I'm so sorry again!" A mystery man tried to apologize to me and I wasn't mad at all. Just in a bit of pain.
" It's fine no harm done here. I've been hit by many sports balls I'm alright" I respond to the mystery man.
" Are you sure? Do you want any ice for your head, I've got some back where I was with my friends?" I raise my hands up in the air.
" No, sir I'm fine."
" Sir?" he rises an eyebrow at me. "Oh I forgot to mention my name is James, those three behind are my friends, Kendall, Logan and Carlos."
I look over his shoulder and see three college aged guys arguing over something and see a pale, brunette walking over towards us.
" I'm so sorry about the Frisbee to the head. My friend Carlos didn't pay attention in the direction of throwing it," the brunette says.
" Again it's fine. I'm not broken. By the way I'm Harmony."
" That's a unique name. I don't think I've met anyone with that name," James replies. The brunette smacks him in the back of head and James winces in pain. I blush a bit.
" Thanks. Who are you?" I point to the nameless brunette.
" I'm Logan. You've met James already. Kendall is dirty blonde and Carlos is one wearing a helmet." I laugh a bit wondering why in the world a college guy would wear a helmet. Kendall and Carlos begin to argue louder and Logan runs back to them attempting to break up the argument before it got violent.
" Sorry about my friends," James points out to me.
" No worries. They seem really interesting to be honest. Are you guys in high school or college?"
" Finished high school three years ago. My friends and I are in a band, Big Time Rush. Have you heard about it?" He smiles brightly and laughs a bit.
" Really? That's really cool. Yes I've heard of you guys. My teenage sister loves you guys. But, I haven't seen or heard of any of your new music lately back in Jordan." James frowns a bit.
" You go to school in Jordan?"
" Yeah just finishing my college freshmen year there then transferring to UCLA afterwards."
" That's totally cool. I want to go to Jordan some day."
" James! Hey dude we're leaving now! Come on! You can talk to chicks later!" Carlos yells at James and James blushes.
" Carlos! Give me a minute!" James yells back at helmet wearing friend of his." I'm sorry about that. Harmony do you want to go out tonight?"
" Hmm sure. What time and where should I meet you?" I inquire.
" Let me pick you up around eight. Where do you live?"
" Intercontinental on Avenue of the Stars." I look up at James and he's scribbling something on a sheet of paper and hands it to me.
" Cool I'll see you soon and here's my number. Text me later so I can keep it in my phone."
" Yeah see you soon. Bye James."
James turns back to his impatient friends and has the Frisbee in hand. I look down at the paper and add James' number to my temporary cell phone. A smile creeps onto my face I don't think I've been this happy in a long time.
" See you at eight. ;)" I text to James' phone and moments later his name appears on my screen.
" Can't wait. =)" James replies.
I stuff my things back in my tote bag and skip back to my hotel. Today can't get bad things are going amazing. What should I wear tonight a dress or jeans? Ahh I can't decide. James is so cute and kind. I can't mess this up. Oh crap! I forgot what am I suppose to tell mom? Hmm lie! She always believes your lies.
I whistle for a taxi and hop into one.
" Intercontinental on Avenue of the Stars please."
" Sure thing," the taxi driver replies.
Fifteen minutes later I arrive at my hotel room. My mother is sitting on her bed reading a magazine while my thirteen-year brother and sister arguing what to watch on the television.
" Jason we are going to watch my show tonight!" my sister Cameron yells.
" Cameron we are watching my show! You got last night now it's my turn!"
" Mom tell Jason that it's my turn!"
My mother looks up from the magazine annoyed.
" Cameron you know that it's Jason's turn tonight." Jason sticks out his tongue. " Hi Harmony, how was the park? Did you get any reading done?"
" Yup I read only four chapters though. Then just strolled around looking at the scenery. Parks are different from the ones in Jordan."
" Sounds nice. We are going out tonight around seven. Are you going to join us?" My mother questions me.
" No thanks mom. I'm going to just stay in the room tonight but I might stop at the mall for some ice cream." I respond to my mother's question.
" Ok darling, have fun."
My mother resumes to her magazine and I walk into my room that is connected to my family's room. I begged my mother into having my own room because Cameron is a pain in the ass when it comes to sharing. She always wants to want her stupid little shows and complains so much. Plus I'm eighteen going to college I need my space.
I scan through the closet in search of a decent outfit for tonight. Minutes later I found my perfect outfit, dark wash jeans, pale pink tank top, black heels and of course my motorcycle jacket in black. My hair is good still, jet-black wavy and below my shoulders. I peer into the mirror to check if I need to retouch my make-up. Still looking good, no creases or smudges. I smile and go off to change into my outfit.
I run a hairbrush through my hair and look over to the clock resting on the nightstand, seven- fifteen. I hear a door slam shut which means family is out. Flick the television on and become absorbed into it. It seems only ten minutes pass by but I look up at the clock that reads seven - fifty. I gasp and grab my purse and cell phone off my bed. Sprint towards the elevator and calmly walk over to the lobby.
My phone beeps James' name appears on the screen, " I'm outside. Sorry if I'm a bit early."
"Not a problem. I'm just sitting in the lobby," I quickly reply to his message. I stand up to walk over to the entrance of the hotel but I see James walk inside.
" Hey sorry again if I'm early."
" James, it's totally fine to be honest I just came down here like two seconds ago."
" Ok Harmony, let's get a move on." James leads me towards the entrance of the hotel to his car. His car is amazing, red and a Jeep!
" James that car is amazing! I always wanted one, but they are too expensive in Jordan." We jump into his Jeep and drive towards the restaurant.
