I know I keep posting new stories but sometimes I just have an idea and I need to write it down. And this idea has been in my mind for weeks . I hope you like it! Feel free to share your thoughts! :)
Friendships are great. It is good to have a best friend, it is good to have male friends, too. Until the moment you start seeing more in them.
„ Ana, you have to come with me! „ Kate says as she is getting ready for some dinner her family is invited to.
„ I don't think so, it is your family and the Greys, right? „ What am I going to do there? Between the rich and elegant people.
„ You know that you are like my family! „ She says and puts the other earring in her right ear. She glances at the mirror, smiling. Oh, she has always been perfect. Hot, blonde, tall, beautiful.. She has always been the one to steal attention of the guys we were with, she was always charming.
„ Have fun, Kate. „ I say and lead her to the door. I know I wouldn't belong there, no one would even like me there.
And she had fun that evening. She met two brothers I had a chance to meet like a week after.
„ This time you are going with me. „
„ I don't want to ruin your date. „ I laugh, again knowing I shouldn't accompany her.
„ First, you are not going to ruin anything. Second, this is not a date. Just friends! And remember, they are two! „ I can't say no when she is pouting like this.
„ Fine! Give me fifteen minutes. „ In put on my dark jeans and a white blouse. I set my hair in a bun and apply some make up.
„ Looking very fine, Steele. „ She says and puts on her high heels, oh, how is she going to walk with them all night?
„ You too, Kavanagh. „ We walk out of the apartment hand in hand. We are best friends.
We arrive at the bar and as we walk in, my eyes are set on a cooper haired man, he is tall, and his gray eyes are looking at me , too. And we are somehow walking in his direction, he is with a blonde guy who seems to be good looking too, but comparing to him.. I see Kate smiling and looking at them too.
„ Christian, Elliot! „ Oh my God, the two brothers, it's them.
„ Kate. „ They say in response as we reach their table.
„ As I told you, this is my best friend , Anastasia. „ As she says my name, the blonde guy gives my hand a shake.
„ I'm Elliot . It is nice to meet you, Anastasia. „ He says as he lets go of my hand.
„ It is nice to meet you too, Elliot. And call me Ana. „ I smile at him.
„ And this is Christian. „ Kate tells and the gray eyed man looks at me again.
„ It is nice to meet you two. „ I say, giving a slight smile to Christian.
„ Drinks? „ He asks and waves to a waitress.
„ Cosmopolitan for me. „ Kate says first.
„ A glass of red wine would be nice. „ I say, looking at my hands. I am nervous. I always am when I meet new people.
„ Maybe just beer. „ Elliot says , and as the waitress comes Christian orders our drinks.
„ One Cosmopolitan, one Guiness, and two glasses of the best red wine you have. „ What? The best red wine? I am not sure I can afford this. I think about telling that I am not rich enough to drink the best but then I realise I can't make a bad impression.
„ So you two are best friends? „ Elliot asks and as I am about to answer, Kate does it first.
„ Yes! I love my Ana. „ She brings me closer to her and it makes me blush. I have never liked those fake hugs and smiles. Don't get me wrong, we really are best friends and I love her. But I never try to make everyhing look better.
„ Did you two study together? „
And again she is the first one to answer.
„ Yes! We even went to one high school together! „ I quickly glance around as Kate talks but my eyes met Christian's. We stare into each others eyes for a few seconds until the waitress is back with the drinks.
She puts the drinks on the table , and Christian hands me my glass.
„ Thank you. „ I say as our fingers touch in the process.
„ To a new friendship! „ Kate loudly says and we all cling our glasses.
And so it started. We went out a few times, the all four of us.
But each time we went somewhere, my feelings grew harder. Each time his eyes met mine I had that strange feeling in my stomach, each time our hands accidentaly touched, I felt something.
We started exchanging smiles, even some jokes. He is not talkative actually.
But there is a problem .
„ I love this song! „ I say as one of my favorite Sinatra's songs start playing at the restaurant we are having dinner at.
„ Then come and dance with me. „ Elliot says and takes my hand, leading me to the dancefloor . He puts his hands on my waist and starts dancing with me. Elliot is sweet and kind but I still look at his brother.
I see him taking Kate to the dancefloor. I look around the room, trying not to see how he dances with her. I try to look away but then I notice him staring at me. I look into his eyes, still dancing with Elliot.
We dance and keep looking at each other. He smiles at me , and my cheeks turn pink as he does it.
And that is the moment I realised I really liked him.
I still do. It is two weeks after the night we exchanged those glances at the dancefloor. And we are going out again. This time to a karaoke bar.
I am dressed in jeans again and a red blouse. I know we are friends but I want to look good tonight. I have drank a few glasses of wine and tonight I hope I will be the one he wants to dance with.
„ Ready? The taxi is waiting. „ Kate says and we leave the apartment and go to the taxi that takes us to the bar. Christian and Elliot are waiting at a table again, and we walk to them. This time I take the seat next to Christian, and somehow I see Kate is not very happy with that. And so is Elliot.
But I don't care.
„ We ordered beers. „ Elliot says and we take the opened bottles.
„ To another great evening! „ Kate says laughing as she clings her bottle with ours.
„ Who is going to sing first? Ana, how about you? „ She says and it makes me blush.
„ I am not sure about this.. „
„ No way ! You always sing when we are out with Jose! „ Did she have to mention him?
„ C'mon , Ana! „ Elliot says, and I stand up as I realise I have no choice. In a few minutes I am on the stage and I am singing an old song of Billy Joel.
„ Who is Jose? „ I ask as Anastasia is away.
„ Ana' s future husband. „ Kate says, laughing.
„ Her fiance? „
„ Well, not yet but hopefully one day.. „ Her words make me wanna leave this bar and go home to get drunk.
When I first saw her, when she first looked at me... When we stared at each other. I only asked Kate to dance with me so I can look in her beautiful eyes. I actually only have this friendship to see her.
When my family organised that dinner I knew what was it for. I know what they want, what they plan.
And I was about to give in. I knew that Kate was beautiful, smart, nice. I know she is not my type, I prefer brunettes and I prefer having complete control over them.
But let's say, I would have agreed to try changing my relationship habits to something 'normal' .
But then I saw her best friend. Then Anastasia came in my life. I not only went out with Kate, Anastasia and my brother, I even was the one who invited them somewhere. Every time we were somewhere, I and Anastasia, we shared something. Smiles, looks, jokes.
But right now I am angry. I am disappointed.
I thought she was single, I thought we were kinda flirting.
Kate has already changed the subject as I think about Anastasia. I look at the stage and see Anastasia looking at me. Normally I would smile at her but now I turn away and talk to Kate and Elliot of something they were talking about.
I don't want to talk to her now. I don't want to flirt with her anymore.
No, I want.
But I won't.
And another week has passed and my parents are having this dinner again. With the Kavanaghs.
I sit down at the table with my parents, Elliot, and Kate's parents.
„ Oh, it must be Kate! „ My mom exclaims and stands up to open the door.
She likes her, she is the one who actually persuaded me to give it a chance.
„ Christian, Kate is an amazing girl, and her family is close to our. „ Mom says as we have a breakfast together on a Saturday morning.
„ Mom, I am not sure I am interested. „ I still like Anastasia. I still have some feelings I have never had towards anyone.
„ Christian, you are not a boy anymore! You don't deserve to be alone. You are busy with all your businesses but that's why you need a woman in your life! Someone who makes your life easier. „
„ I will think about it. „ I say to end the conversation. Maybe I should just try? At least then I wouldn't have to think of Anastasia.
„ Kate! „ Her parents stand up and give her a hug as she comes in. I want to look at the blonde woman who I am going to ask out but I can't.
What is she doing here?
„ Grace, Carrick, I would like you to meet my best friend , Anastasia. „ She introduces her to my parents .
„ It is nice to meet you , Mr. And Mrs. Grey. „ She says and glances around the room, stopping when she sees me. She gives me a smile and turns back to my parents.
„ Let's start the dinner! „ My mom says and leads Anastasia to the table. She is seated between Elliot and Kate's father while Kate between me and Mia, my sister.
I can't believe she is here. Why didn't she take her boyfriend, too ?
„ Your house looks very lovely. „ She says as we eat the delicious meal.
„ Thank you. Why don't you tell something about yourself? „ My dad asks and she takes a sip of water before she starts talking again.
„ There's not much to say. „ She laughs.
„ There is! „ Kate says.
„ I finished the same school as Kate, and now I am searching for a job somewhere in a publishing company. I like literature, music.. Oh, I don't know what to say! „ She says, laughing.
My family ask a few more questions until my mom says she needs to prepare the desert. Elliot stands up and takes Anastasia outside, very soon I am left with Kate.
„ You look very good today. „ I tell her even though Anastasia in her cotton dress looks better.
„ Thank you. „ She says and smiles at me.
„ You know, I thought we could go somewhere next week. „
„ I would love to. „ She says and suddenly the space between us is gone and she kisses me. I am shocked but still respond the kiss , but then I pull away as I see Anastasia at the door.
„ Ana, didn't see you here.. „ Kate says as she turns to see her.
„ I am s- sorry... „ She mumbles and takes her mobile phone from the table. „ I really didn't want to interrupt you.. „ She says one more time and leaves the room.
„ I hope it is okay I took her, she would die of loneliness at home. „ Kate says as we are alone again.
„ Why can't she go out with her boyfriend? „ I ask, curious to know more about that Jose.
„ Oh, they are not together yet. But I know they will one day. Jose has a crush on her and I hope one day Ana will respond with the same. „
My world stops.
If I had known she was single..
„ Excuse me , please. „ I still can get her , right?
I want to see her right now. I walk out in the garden and there she is – talking with my brother.
He looks very happy, and she doesn't look that sad anymore, too.
„ Christian! „ Elliot yells as he sees me. I hope he will leave us two alone.
„ Elliot, Ana. „ I say and give her a smile .
I know I can't say just if she would like to go out with me since I already asked her best friend. But I can suggest a night out for all of us.
„ How about we go to that bar next Friday? „ I ask but my brother gives me a smile and declines the idea.
„ I think we won't be able to make it. „
„ Why? „ I laugh. Like there is any difference where my brother parties.
„ I am taking Anastasia out for dinner. „
The words hit me again and again.
I didn't know you can miss your chance so fast.
„ I am very happy Kate took Ana with her tonight. „ My brother tells me as everyone has left.
„ I am glad you are. „ I say, not wanting to speak with him.
„ I like her, you know. She is different. „ He tells me but I just laugh.
„ Different? Does it mean you won't leave her after a few dates? „
„ I think I am the one who at least goes on those dates. „ He says.
„ I am very happy for you two. „ I tell him and go to my parents to say goodbye.