I Fell in Love at Twenty

 I Fell in Love at Twenty

Part 1..

Thoughts on Love

Love, love, love so many thoughts on such a short word, so many artist drawing vivid images of what they believe love is. Shakespeare the greatest of the English writers saw love can be unfair, confusing, crazy, unpredictable, and uncontrollable. Emile Bronte believed love was everlasting, beautiful and beyond death itself as in the case of Heathcliff and Catherine in Wuthering heights. I view love as boundless, as a brimming gift, as an ageless tree.

 

I Fell in Love at Twenty

Down the stairs I go, two days two my birthday and a gradual leap to complete womanhood. But what is up with this headache I knew I shouldn't have stayed up so late but the latest chapter of After by Anna Todd just came out, what is a girl to do. 

The table is set seems like mom woke up early and dad is already off to work, guess I'm the lazy one here.

Good Morning Mom, oh Good Morning Cassie she replied with a warm smile, judging by your eyes I'll say you were up all night, yes I was, I couldn't just deny that the signs were way too obvious.

Your Dad dropped some money on the top shelf, use it to buy some stuffs for your party take Diane with you, wow thanks mom I couldn't just contain my happiness.

I'm finally going to be seen as a real woman in this house, turning twenty and I'll soon be a graduate, I have to call Diane she will love this, nothing is better than a shopping spree!!!!

So off we go to the Spar, Diane came much earlier than I expected guess she was nearby, Cassie look at that gown it will be so nice to put on, it's really sexy and I bet Josh would think so too, my evil minded friend couldn't suppress her  obvious craziness but I admit the dress is nice though, a Sequin Embellished Wine Red Dress with Side Slit.

Nevertheless Josh wouldn't like that, Diane also confirmed this as she said, your boyfriend doesn't like this kind of stuff isn't it kind of boring ? no excitement, no spinach, no spark, nothing !!!

Hey!!! Josh is a good guy he is love and hardworking I had to remind her, yeah it gets boring at times but I prefer peace of mind to excitement, Diane surprisingly shrugged her head in agreement, your boyfriend may be a dweeb but at least you guys do spend time talking and you can actually rely on him Phil on the other hand is .... I quickly interrupted her and asked is there something wrong with Phil ?? She answered with a sigh ...

Well not exactly wrong but all Phil wants to do is have sex 24/7 no talking just "baby can I get a tip" she said mimicking his usually style, and its annoying because he can't even stay up for just 5mins , its push, pull, push, pull and done he then shouts like he has achieved something, wait are you laughing ??? 

Cassie !!! Sorry I couldn't help it, its kind of funny, push, pull hehe well at least he doesn't cheat, a smile appeared on Diane's face as she said, he can't even try it I'm to spicy to let go, we both started laughing.

So when are you guys planning on doing it Diane asked, doing what ?? I had to pretend, her question threw me off my heels, you know what I'm talking about Cassie she quickly replied.

 

Well its easier said than done, we hardly make out and when we do, he doesn't make a move, wait seriously ?? Diane couldn't help doubting, have you tried giving him winks ??I answered with a slight sigh, yeah I have, even wore that lingerie you picked out but still nothing, even when I tried running my hands through his briefs he didn't even bulge, he just plainly told me when we are married. Diane yelled confused is he not thinking to far ahead, yeah I said then same thing but what's the harm there, we have known each other since we were kids, our parents already think the same way, I added.

Diane looked at me and said I think you should take a step back first and let's finish up our shopping. Yeah I almost forgot let's go into the boutique and checkout that dress I couldn't help containing my joy, Diane laughed. 

Into the boutique we went and we bought everything on our list for the party and  headed towards the dress, wow Diane screamed its even more beautiful up close.

I couldn't argue with what she said it is truly marvelous but my eyes fell at the price tag I nearly passed out and screamed for Diane to hold me, when she saw the price she couldn't control her voice as she yelled $434 dollars for a gown.

I am pretty sure everyone in the boutique heard her as all eyes were on us, the stream of eyes soon dispersed and we just kept on staring at the dress neither of us could dream of purchasing at least not with our allowance.

We kept on arguing on the price but stopped when we heard a voice say "a lovely dress for a lovely lady". Oh he was referring to me.

I couldn't help look at him closely, this guy is handsome and looks like he is in his late twenties, handsome from the depth of his eyes to the gentle expressions of his voice, he had the kind of face that stopped you in your tracks.

He stretched his hand at the dress and asked me to try it on, I was kinda speechless, Diane whispered in my ear, Cassie I think this guy is an attendant let's not make it seem like we don't have the money, just try it on, then say Its too revealing make up an excuse and let's go.

I nodded in agreement it wasn't a bad idea, save our face and still try on the dress, I took it from his hand and went into the dresser. 

The dress was simply ravishing, I couldn't help sighing that I couldn't afford such a dress even though it was a perfect fit.

Coming out of the dresser, Diane gave out a noticeable smile and said Cassie, the dress it looks, perfect on you the attendant added.

I couldn't help feel nervous at his gaze it felt like my skin was being ticked by tiny ants, but he is an attendant I had to remind him about that so I yelled.

Hey should an attendant be speaking that way to a customer ?? He laughed and said Attendant ??, yes I am pardon my intrusion, but that dress looks beautiful on you, I dare say you brought out the true beautiful of this dress. 

Damn I and Diane couldn't help exchange gazes, his words could sway the hearts of any girl and the tone it was too cultured, it felt like my heart was racing, as he kept on looking at the dress no me !!!! and smirking. 

So should I pack it for you ladies, immediately those words fell from his lips reality down on us, oh yeah we couldn't possibly afford this, it seemed like our expressions gave it away as he added, well we can offer it at a discount of $385 dollars.

It was a tempting offer but that would me returning everything we bought just to buy it, I had to, we can't afford it at that rate can't you bring it down a bit more Diane asked , she took the words right out of my mouth. 

Sorry ladies I can't do that its against store policies he quickly answered, but its her birthday in a couple of days can't you just bring it down a little Diane insisted.

I looked at his eyes as the met with mine and could notice a faint smile on his face as he said happy birthday .... 

I calmly replied thank you and tapped Diane its okay let's just pay for the other stuff and go, I went back into the dresser and took off the dress, coming out I noticed Diane talking with the attendant I guess she was still trying to negotiate the price with him.

I handed over the dress to him and he gave out a warm smile and said thanks for shopping with us.

We left and went on back home to rest, it was a rather long day, we tried out some of the dresses we bought and Diane kept on teasing me to send a pic to Josh and well it didn't sound like a bad idea. 

So I took a sexy pose and she snapped the moment. We sat down and Diane kept on looking at my phone as I sent the teaser to Josh. Its been close to five minutes no reply maybe he hasn't seen it yet I told Diane, then she tapped me Cassie look he  replied, I quickly grabbed my phone as we both popped our eyes to see his reply. 

"I'm at work" wait what that's all he said I'm at work !!! Diane was infuriated but I was kind of expecting it, Josh isn't into all these stuff its okay ! I told Diane as she slowly composed herself.

My parents came back a couple minutes later and Diane and I joined them, laughing, talking and drinking.

Finally it was time for bed, Diane kept me up talking about her times with Phil, it was funny but oddly inviting, I couldn't help picture how it would feel, pushing you composure away and giving into desire, the thoughts gave me chills.

Cassie !!!!, get up there's a package for you at the door my mom yelled, a package ?? Diane asked as she woke up with her drowsy eyes, I guess the presents have started coming early I said, a smile illuminated on Diane's face as she jolted to the front door and took the package and ran back, she was like CW's Jessie Quick.

Cassie open it open let's see she couldn't contain her excitement, calm down Diane let me unwrap it, it's well sealed I had to admit, after several attempts it was finally unpacked and the content was beyond my imagination, Diane tapped me, Cassie are you seeing what I'm seeing ??

Yes I am I quickly replied, but how? Wow !!! , I was even more confused as to who had sent the exact dress I thought of buying at the boutique, the red dress that won my heart, the style no doubt this was the dress I had put on but how?

Wait what if it was the attendant we met at the shop Diane asked? Its’ possible but not so possible I replied, yeah he could have done it but where would he get the money unless he stole it?? Let’s call the store and ask Diane said, so we did only to hear from the receptionist that the dress was already paid for and the store had a no return policy. 

So the dressed has been paid for and the attendant doesn’t even work there so what the hell is happening? I had to ask out loud but my thoughts were quickly interrupted by Diane’s words. What if he wasn’t an attendant but just pretended to be to talk to you? Nope that’s childish and foolish and he looked too decent to try such I replied. Well there’s no use thinking about it now, we are kind of wasting time preparing for the party, oh yeah! You are right I almost forgot about the party. 

Getting dressed was a hassle Diane locked the door and left me contemplating on what to wear, the dress I bought or the dress I adore? It’s a hellish condition but I have to pick one and I’m going for the red dress, you can’t blame me the dress has already been paid for. 

Music so soon I guess all the guests and party crashers must be here and with the loud music, mom and dad must have left, I guess time flew really fast while I was wondering which dress to wear? Either way I’m all set now where is Diane.

Cassie, Cassie, I’m coming sorry I was attending to the guests there are a lot more than we anticipated but the food and drinks should be enough. Judging by Diane’s breathing it was obvious she had seriously stretched her lazy ass around, I guess I must have been a really good person in my previous life to have such an amazing friend in this one.

I grabbed her hand asked if she could do me the honor of being my escort and she jokingly said yes I do! We kept on laughing until we got downstairs to find a large number of people having fun in the living room. The party has been very lively, many friends came around wishing me well and throwing presents at me though some came with only sugar coated words and hugs.

I felt seriously loved, but where is josh? Diane asked I faintly answered, I told him to get the cake on his way here. Cake? Shouldn’t he still be here by now? Let’s wait a little bit longer he will still show up that’s what matters. We were still talking when we heard a familiar voice, and a phrase that had now carved its way into my soul, “a lovely dress for a lovely lady”. It was the attendant how did he? Why did he? What is he doing here? Diane voiced out my thoughts and starting interrogating him, hey mister attendant, if that’s even your real name what are you doing here? most importantly what is up with the dress stuff, start answering or I’ll bash your face in. My apologizes young ladies I should introduce myself properly .....