Hi guys, I was so happy when I received a review on this story, because it looked like no one had touched this category since March of 2010! In the review it asked why I had so many disclaimers for the name Joel. Here is the answer: Where I live, Joel is a name for a boy, and I got the name from the singer, Billy Joel. I just loved the name, and I thought it was a very unique name for the character I was going to put in my story. So, hope you enjoy this chapter and I hope that more stories get uploaded to this category!
Disclaimer: I do not own Monte, Cecil, Dante, or Starbucks :[
"What am I going to wear, was my question." Joel stated listlessly.
She had been home for two hours, and already her older sister, Rae, was demanding detail after detail. Rae was bombarding Joel's mind with insignificant questions like, 'what was his face like when he asked you?' and 'how long was the kiss?'. They were juvenile questions that only a love sick, sixteen year old girl would want to answer. Rae, even though she was twenty five, adored those sleepover conversations that didn't mean a thing to her sister.
"Joel, you could be planning your wedding, or-or picking out your first baby's name! Sure your appearance is important, but why worry about that right now?" Rae squealed, full of enthusiasm.
Joel was happy Rae was excited about this date, at least she would have some assistance in the whole process. She was optimistic about her chances with Monte, but of course Joel had her doubts. Unfortunately, her doubts over came the small bit of hope she had in Monte, and she was already making up an excuse of why she couldn't go.
"Did you two decide on which day to go out? And what's his name exactly?"
That was a microscopic detail Monte had forgotten to mention. He did say he would call her, but he didn't have her number. This date was most likely a joke, just like all of the rest she had been asked on. Nothing made Joel cry, but reality did, and reality slapped her hard in the face this time.
"Rae, it's a joke," she whispered through tears. "Monte didn't ask for my number, or anything."
Rae stopped between her ranting and sat beside her sister. "What makes you think he doesn't have a phone book? He'll call, I promise."
Almost like in a Nicholas Sparks book, the wall phone exploded with the obnoxious ringing tone. Joel rushed into the kitchen, wiped away her tears, and waited a second or two. "I don't want to seem desperate."
After what seemed like forever, Joel picked up the phone and Rae watched her sister's smile fade.
"No, I'm not interested in any car insurance, and I'm sure my sister doesn't want any either. Thanks anyway, bye."
Joel slammed the phone back in its place and stormed into her bedroom. Rae could hear Joel's cursing grow louder as she got ready for bed. In between all of the distasteful words, bitter sobbing could be faintly heard. It wasn't the first time Joel had been joked around with. Every boyfriend she had blew her off for someone else, or they suddenly backed out for no apparent reason. But Rae had a good feeling about Monte, and maybe this time Joel would find someone who really cared about her.
"Rae, maybe those cell phone forwards are real. Maybe I'm cursed with a bad love life because, I never sent the messages!" Joel hissed.
Rae could easily see through the tough exterior Joel put up to hide the extremely hurt little girl she was. Sisters could do that, even when they weren't trying. She continued crying and swearing until the phone rang again. Joel walked into the kitchen and picked it up.
"Hello?" she said without even a hint of sadness in her voice.
"Joel, its Monte. Are we still on for that date? I was thinking we could meet up after work on Friday, at um…Starbucks. Is that alright with you?" he asked.
A beautiful smile graced Joel's face as she answered. "Yeah, that's fine."
"Great. I'm so happy your not one of those crazy women who throws a fit when someone doesn't call. I'll see you Friday then, correct?"
"Yeah…no I'm not one of those nut jobs. I'll see you there. Bye!"
She hung up the phone and screamed in delight. "I'm finally going on a date, Rae! I'm not cursed!"
Joel quickly grabbed Rae's hand and dragged her to the walk-in closet they both shared. The closet was filled with clothes and shoes of all sorts. There were short shorts, little black dresses, thick wool sweaters, tanks tops, and anything else a department store might have had.
"So back to the original topic…What should I wear?"
Rae paced around the closet and looked into Joel section. Sure there were things that could have been deemed 'first date appropriate', but Joel was going to blow this guys mind when he saw her. She fished around and then pulled out a pair of acid wash skinny jeans.
"Okay, wear these…and this!" Rae exclaimed as she yanked out a blue and cream striped t shirt.
It wasn't any ordinary frumpy t-shirt. The neck like was close to her collar bone, and the backside cut in a 'V' style and the cut went down to the middle of her back. Instead of her back being completely bare, beautiful loose crochet designs filled the void, only showing a little bit of skin.
"Ooh! I'm still not done!" Rae screeched.
She then made her way to her side of the closet and brought out a pair of flesh tone, platform heels and silver bangles.
"Okay, this is something I think you should wear. Monte's eyes will bug out of his head when he sees you! And I want to let you know that I already picked out your first kid's name! If it's a boy, I was thinking Lyle or if Monte wants to do the whole junior thing…that's cute too! And for the precious baby girl I'm hoping you will have, I was really considering Olive, and I want to be the god-mother!"
Joel rolled her eyes at the extremely early planning. She wasn't planning to get married yet, or have children, but the least she could do was smile and nod. All she knew was this: She could not wait until Friday!
Okay so what did you all think? Was it good or bad 'cause I need to know! Alright, thanks for reading! Bye!