Chapter 28: VISITORS

Reyna’s Pov

“Reyna , I know this is all of a sudden but will you go out on a date with me tonight?” he asked.

“I would love to go to River.” I said.

A date with River?! Girl, this has been my fantasy ever since last Year. Even a date by the park would be amazing.

“I know that I have kissed you quite a lot tonight, but I want you to know that I will never force you into anything. So if you don’t like being kissed or anything, just let me know.” River said.

I don’t know where I have been getting the sudden rush of confidence, but I walked over to his swing and stood in front of him.

“River Pattson, you are an impossible guy.” I said before running off.

It took him 30 seconds to realize what just happened. When I looked back, I saw him running right behind me. He caught me by the tree near the slide.

“You are a pretty fast runner but not fast enough for me.” he said, engulfing me once more in a hug.

We just played around in the playground. It was such an amazing time.I went down the slide, and we even played hide and seek. After what seemed like an hour of running around and playing, we sat by the hood of his car looking at the stars and listening to songs. I did not want the night to end, but I had to be home before 11 and it was already 10:30pm.

He drove me home and walked me to my doorstep.

“Thank you for the wonderful night, Reyna ,” he said with his million-dollar smile.

“Thank you. I had lots of fun.” I said smiling.

He kissed me goodnight before leaving. I bet my cheeks were already redder than the reddest tomato.

I went to my room and laid on my bed. I still could not believe all that happened. That it was not a dream, but a reality. I, Jessica Williams, went on a date with Riverander Mckenzie.

I took a quick shower and changed into my PJs. I just got out of the bathroom when I got a text from River.

“Are you still up?”

I turned my night light on and got under my covers before replying to his text.

“Yup, just finished taking a shower.”

A few seconds later, I got a call from River. My heart was busy doing flips I forgot to answer. I answered the call after calming my yippy heart.

River: Hi.

Me: Hi.

River: Did you have fun tonight?

Me: Yeah, I did.

River: I am glad you did.

Me: Did you?

River: One of the best days I ever had.

~~ few seconds of silence~~

River: Are you free tomorrow?

Me: I am going to Becky ’s tomorrow. It’s a girls’ weekend and for sure she will crucify me if I bail tomorrow since I already skipped her party last night.

~River laughed~

River: It’s okay.

Me: I’m really sorry.

~few seconds of silence~

River: Reyna ....

Me: Yeah?

River: Thank you.

Me: For what?

River: For giving me a chance. I hope you know that this is not a bet, nor any sort of joke.

Me: It better be not or I will tear you apart and make you a fish bait.

~River laughed~

River: You drive me crazy, you know that?

Me: hhhhmmmm....

River: Reyna ....

Me: Yes, River Pattson?

~River laughed~

River: You are so adorable, Reyna Parker.

We talked about different topics for almost an hour before we said goodnight.

“I don’t want to leave. I want to stay here with you.” the little boy said crying.

“Please don’t leave.” the little girl replied crying.

The two little kids were crying. The boy is leaving with his family and he will leave his childhood friend behind.

The little boy hugged the little girl for a long time. When he let go, he cupped her face, wiping away the tears on the little girl’s face.

“Please stop crying. I promise you I will come back for you. We'll be together again and we will never have to be separated again.” the little boy said to the sad little girl.

“You promise?” the little girl asked.

“I promise my sunshine.”

the little boy said.

“I will wait for you.” the little girl said, hugging the little boy for the last time.

The little boy got in the car and left. The little girl watched until the car was out of her sight before crying her eyes out in her mother’s arms.

The little girl waited for the little boy to come back.....

Saturday

I woke up confused. I was confused about the dream I had. Actually, I think it’s a memory. The little girl was me, and the little boy was my first ever best friend who left. I suddenly remembered my old childhood friend who first broke my heart. He promised he will come back, but it has been 13 years and there is no sign of him. Sudden sadness clouded my memories. I heard a notification from my phone, but it took me almost a minute to actually cheek it.

‘I wonder where River I am right now? Does he still remember me?’

I was brought out of my trance when I heard my phone.

‘Ding’

I checked my phone and saw that there were 2 text messages from River.

~ Good morning! :)

~ Hope you had an amazing rest.

I texted him back before heading downstairs.

~M: Morning!. Yup, I did what about you?

~A: It was great! By the way, what time are you heading to Becky ’s house?

~M: Before lunch, maybe.....

~A: Can I give you a ride?

~M: Mom’s actually dropping me off on the way to the grocery store.

~A: Cool.

~M: Sorry. By the way, what are you up to today?

~A: Nah, it’s fine. Ooooofffff!!!!! I’m stuck with Alora for the day. She is dragging me again to the mall because she needs a new wardrobe for the 100th time since she arrived. She takes forever shopping!!! Plus her closet is already full of clothes!! I don’t understand why she needs that much clothes!?

~M: Hahaha! Don’t worry, I don’t understand as well. LOL! One of the reasons why Becky  always makes me get ready at her house when she throws a party.

~A: I wish I can spend the day with you. :(

~M: Monday is just around the corner. :)

~M: BRB Breakfast! :)

I left my phone on the table and went straight to my bathroom to wash my face. After brushing my teeth, I went downstairs. I found Dad drinking his coffee in his office while reading something on his computer.

I knocked lightly on the door and whispered,"Morning, Dad!"

He looked up at me and replied,"Morning sweetheart!"

I went to the kitchen and found mom making pancakes. I went over to mom and gave her a hug.

“Mmmm... My favorite.” I said.

“Do you want to fry the bacon?” Dad asked.

“Sure.” I said, opening the cupboard to get another pan.

I started frying the bacon while talking to Dad about school, friends and her work.

We just finished preparing breakfast when Dad came in the kitchen.

“If it isn’t my two favorite chef’s cooking breakfast.” he said.

“Well, if it isn’t my most handsome DAD.” I replied, teasing Dad.

He pretended to look surprised. “I am YOUR only Dad so that makes me handsome by default!” he said.

Mom and I just laughed at Dad. Dad is always the dramatic one in the family and also the funniest one.

We had breakfast and Dad kept going on and on about him being my only Dad and why he is handsome by default. Dad can get deep into biology about genes and stuff. After breakfast, I cleaned up the kitchen before heading back to my room. I checked the time, and I saw it was already 9:30. River also sent a text an hour ago.