𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒚, 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝟐𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐
— I TOLD YOU YOU WOULD LOVE IT. — Jude says as I drink some juice
— Really, you have great taste. You must take me out to eat more often.
— So you're saying that if I want to go out with you more often, you won't say no?
— Look, I said to eat. Eat food. — he laughs and this time I grab my cell phone and take a picture of him
But to my surprise the photo didn't look spontaneous at all, it looked as if he was ready and posing.
— How do you manage to look good in all the pictures? Jesus, I'm even discouraged.
— You take your time to take the picture, so you have time to prepare. — So, what were we talking about before?
— About the fact that you have committed the crime of never having read Percy Jackson. This saga is the purest culture, it's just amazing. I have like a million books to recommend.
— At least I watched the movies.
— I know, but it's not the same! There are so many scenes that are not shown, you can't even count on your fingers. Annabeth isn't even blonde, Grover is different in terms of physique and personality. The movie is horrible! You need to read the books urgently, there are only five and they are small. Did you know that apparently there will be a series directed by the director himself? That's going to be amazing, I'm sure. — he stared at me with a micro smile on his face — Why are you staring at me like that?
— I think it's nice when you talk excitedly about something you like. — I struggle to hide a dull smile.
We spent another half hour talking about books, soccer, and totally random stuff. When we finished eating he insisted on paying the bill even though I had called him. I did not protest.
We took the opportunity to walk a little to some stores near the beach. When I came across a store full of Flamengo shirts, bags and other accessories. I stopped staring at one of the shirts that as incredible as it seems I didn't have yet, my collection is huge.
— Oh my God, I need this, like right now. — I grab the shirt and put it in a small basket and go to the bags and accessories area.
— What's this?
— What do you mean what is it? It's a robe, honey.
— I thought you were a Borussia fan. — he says as I pick up a ring with red and black stripes
— Also, but first Flamengo! The best team in the world. — he laughs as we go to the cashier — What are you laughing at? I'm serious. My maternal grandmother was from Rio de Janeiro, I have been to many Flamengo games there, all of them were amazing.
I pay for the shirt and leave the small store with the bag in hand. He puts his arm around my shoulders as we walk along the edge of the sand to the car. The cold wind mixed with the strong smell of sand made the atmosphere more pleasant than it already was. Being with Jude is so good, it's like we have a giant connection even though we've known each other for no more than a month. It's surreal how comfortable and happy he makes me without saying a word.
I look at the boy and see that he is already watching me. I smile looking down again when we finally reach the car. After about two minutes on the road he gives me his phone and tells me to put on any song I want, obviously I put on Taylor Swift. Every once in a while I would notice him laughing quietly as he sang and danced a little.
— This woman's songs are really amazing, I love her. — I say, getting out of the car when we get to the backyard of my house.
— Yeah, they're really good.
— There was one that I loved just because it's cool but now I have an extra reason. — say, facing him when we get to the door.
— Really? Wich one?
— 22.
I see him give a silly smile so I quickly come closer and seal our lips. I notice him startle but he quickly puts his hand on my waist pulling me closer. I slide my arms around his neck enjoying the contact. His mouth had that amazing mint taste that made me want to never leave his side. I feel my body relax into his touch as I enjoy this moment, it was as if we were totally alone in the world, no one to disturb us.
When I broke away from his kiss I felt a few little kisses being left in my mouth. I bit my own lip, suppressing a small smile.
— I doubt that now you won't save my contact as you saved yours on my cell phone. — I laughed, pushing him away — if you haven't already saved it and not told me.
— Stop it. See ya. — I give him one last kiss and seal before walking into the house and realizing that not everything was being as magical as I imagined.
My mother was leaning on the counter, her red eyes watering as she held her cell phone.
— Mom? What happened? — I come closer to the woman
— Did she text you or something? — I don't have to think long to understand who the woman is referring to.
— She followed me on instagram, but I didn't see my phone after that.
— She said she wanted to get back in touch with you, that she loved you and was sorry. She said that if she could, she would fight to get your custody back. — she speaks hurriedly as tears fall.
— But she can't, I'm of age, she can't have custody of me. Stay calm, I swear that woman won't come near me.
— I know but I'm still afraid of losing you, Karina is your mother and — I cut her off before she can finish her sentence
— That woman is not my mother, you are my mother. And you don't have to be afraid because you won't lose me. We'll keep Karina and her asshole husband far away, okay? — she nods, giving me a tight hug
It takes me a while to get out of her embrace, she gives me a smile that transmits relief and I do the same. I grab my purse and go up the stairs but hear my mother calling me.
— Let's try to be more discreet than ever. I know we already keep our private life to ourselves but now we need to be even more careful, I don't know if it will take long for her to find our number or even our address.
— Of course.
— And about that boy, I won't forbid you to have anything with him, ever, because you are of age and make your own decisions. But please be careful, the more behind the cameras the better. — she says, returning to her activities.
I go to my room and throw myself on the bed trying to digest everything that had just happened. I don't think I had time to breathe. I pick up my cell phone and change Jude's contact name, which was now the same as mine on her cell phone. I get up and take off my clothes to take a shower while calling Juliana. The girl answers while eating a donut.
— I was going to wait for you to come over and see if you finally got the shame of your face and kissed the handsome guy, but you took so long that I got lazy, so I came home.
— For your information I think you're very loose, that's for sure.
— Shut up and tell me. Did you kiss or not? You look like you kissed him. Flora, tell me!
— Stop freaking out, girl. Breathe, I'll tell you everything.
— But first tell me, did you or didn't you kiss? — I'm suspenseful with a thoughtful face — Tell me!!! — I hear her shout from the gold side of the screen
— I did. — I say laughing while I enter the bathroom and see the screen shake — Can I tell you or are you going to keep screaming there?
— Tell me with all the smallest details.
@mefloratomei: "Everything will be alright..."
@jujusung: pretty pretty pretty pretty pretty pretty pretty pretty pretty pretty
@Erlinghaaland: I swore I had just seen this same place in another profile.🤨
| @mefloratomei: It must have been a mistake.
@judebellingham: "If you keep me next to
you."
@jujusung: I think I saw some-, it was a mistake🤷🏽♀️
@jobebellingham: Who took the picture?
| @judebellingham: The bartender
@mefloratomei: How cute, do you know this song?
| @judebellingham: Someone told me about it, so good btw.
Hi, I didn't die, I am active on my Portuguese account. Today, April 1st is a very important day in this book, but you will only find out why in chapter 6.
Maybe chapter five will be out next week, I'm still translating. Thank you for reading this far. Please comment and vote.
See you in the next chapter. <3