"Come in," I turned to the door.
"Hey, you ready?" A smirking Alex walked in.
"Yep, how do I look?" I asked.
"You're okay," he walked towards me.
"Really, I thought I would be stunning or maybe dead gorgeous," I exhaled.
"It's just the lipstick," he said.
"What's wrong with my lipstick?" I asked.
"It won't look good on me," he wrapped his arms around my waist.
"What are you talking about?" I asked.
"When we kiss you dummy," he smiled.
"Let's see," I said as we kissed.
"See," he gestured to his lips.
"Black looks good on you," I smiled.
"No it doesn't, I prefer the red one," he wiped his mouth.
"It's over there if you want to put it on," I smiled.
"If I put it on I will outshine you, I mean look at me," he twirled.
"You are so full of yourself," I said.
"And you like that don't you?" He winked.
"Can we just go," I grabbed my phone.
"Hey, you look out of this world," he held my hand.
"Are you saying that I'm an alien?" I asked.
"A sexy, dead gorgeous looking alien in fact," he flashed his smile.
"Then I approve," I smiled.
"Let's get this over and done with," he exhaled.
"Nervous?" I asked.
"Nope it's just a graduation," he exhaled.
"Aren't you afraid of going out to the real world?" I asked.
"Baby, I was born ready," he smiled.
"So you aren't afraid that you won't be cool and the popular guy anymore?" I asked.
"No I'm not!" He exclaimed.
"So you aren't afraid that the world would eat you up and spit you out?" I asked.
"What's wrong with you? Why are you so negative?" He asked.
"I'm just stating the possible outcomes," I said.
"You got accepted to Harvard and I got a scholarship just because of you, we're together. What wrong can come out of this?" He asked.
"So you aren't scared?" I asked.
"McCarthy, with you by my side being scared is the last thing on my mind," he smiled.
"You are so sweet," I tried to hold back the tears.
"But we'll be thousands of miles away from each other," I said.
"Look at me," he lifted my chin.
"I'll try my best to see you and we'll talk everyday," he said.
"If you say so," I smiled.
"Come on let's go," he grabbed my hand.
We headed downstairs where everyone gathered.
"Finally!" Megan exhaled.
"We're ready," I smiled.
"Okay listen up! Hayden, Sam and Justin will go with me and Eric, Crystal and Megan will go with Taylor.Tasha, Alex, Monique and Charlie together and that's it, we have only have three cars parked outside," she arranged us.
"Let's go class of 2016!" Q shouted.
~*~
"I can't believe I'm done with high school," I exhaled.
"Yeah and now the hard part begins," Eric said.
We were now back home having lunch, a big feast all thanks to mom.
"I can't believe you're all grown up," mom smiled.
"And I'm just glad I won't have a big sister to embarrass me," Megan said causing us to laugh.
"I was so gonna bully you," I smiled.
"You wish," she laughed.
"So, I've been longing to ask about last Sunday," mom said causing me to cough.
"What was the deal between you two?" Taylor asked gesturing to me and Alex.
"I can explain," I cleared my throat.
"No let me explain," Alex said.
"So thing was, I didn't understand why girls were separated from boys. She invited me and that meant that I had to sit next to her, so basically I refused to sit with the men," he said.
"If you're in Rome, you do what they do, understand?" Mom asked.
"Yes ma'am it'll never happen again," he said.
"It better not," she said.
Way to make things awkward dear mom.
"When's your father arriving Q?" I tried to make conversation.
"He said he's around the corner," Q said.
"Okay," I said.
"Mrs Williams the food is amazing," Alex complimented mom.
"Thank you," mom smiled.
Then they stared to talk about food non-stop, from recipes to famous dishes and chefs, a boring topic for the rest of us. It's what they had in common and I think Alex won mom over, and Eric over there was getting jealous.
"I didn't know that you can cook," I tried to conversate with them.
"I don't cook darling, cooking is for average people, I make art just like your mom over there," he sealed the deal and had blown mom's mind away.
"See! He acknowledges what I do," mom said.
"Really, mom I taste your food everyday," I said.
"You? You are always like what's this, what's that, you never taste," mom threw me under the bus.
"Wow," I exhaled.
"That's very rude of you, you should appreciate what she does," Alex turned to me.
"Whatever," I smiled. I think they are getting along, unbelievable!
"Yeah? Okay! Thank you very much," Alex said to the other end of the phone call.
"Sorry about that, can everyone please step outside," he stood up.
"What's going on?" I managed to ask the question everyone was bugging.
"Come on," he led us to the front door.
"Tada!" He exclaimed.
There was this white Mercedes AMG parked outside with a huge red bow.
"Alex," that was the only word I could utter and I wish I could've said more but I was confused.
"Congratulations on Graduating and being accepted to Harvard," he held both of my hands and then slipped something in them.
I looked down on my hand my eyes were full of tears and I was holding a key.
My world stood still as everyone jumped up and down and went crazy. Finally letting go of the tears, I stood there looking at the key.
"Baby,are you okay?" Alex asked.
"I can't take this," I stuttered and stormed inside.
Who the hell does he think he is, buying me an expensive car! I cannot be bought!
I locked myself in my room. I can't take that car, why did he buy me a car? The thing that hurts me the most is that I had a present for him, it was a 'for him' version of the 'Alesha' bracelet. It's just stupid compared to what he has bought me.
"McCarthy?" A low voice called.
I kept quiet.
"Baby please talk to me," he pleaded.
"I can't take the car," I said.
"Please open the door and let's talk," he begged.
I didn't say anything as I started to sob.
"McCarthy open up this instance," there was demand in his voice.
I slowly twisted the knob and opened up.
"Why are you crying?" He came up to me.
"I can't take your car," I cried.
"Come here," he embraced me. He held me so tight for a moment I could breath.
"It's just a gift," he brushed my hair.
"That's the point! Can't you buy me something not out of your budget?" I pulled away.
"So this is about money?" He asked.
"Yes! I can't buy you things because You'll top them and they would be a million times better," I said.
"Come sit down," he said.
"I don't want to sit down," I exhaled.
"The thing about gifts is that they must come from the heart, I bought you a brand new car because firstly I can afford one and that I want you to have it.
"I can't do it," I said.
"Okay, did you get something for me?" He asked.
"Here, you can throw it out in the garbage on your way out if you like," I said.
"Okay, your attitude is starting to bore me, wipe those tears and go test your new car," he said.
"Open it," I said.
"Oh McCarthy, this is beautiful," he lit up.
"Really?" I asked as I put it on him.
"Heck yeah!" He kissed my forehead.
"Then I'm happy," I smiled.
"There's that smile," Alex said, gesturing to me.
"I'm glad you like it," I said.
"Do you want to make me happy too?" He asked.
"I guess," I shrugged.
"Go get your car!" He didn't have to repeat himself as I ran down the stairs.
"There she is," mom came up to me.
"Are you okay hun?" She asked.
"Yeah I'm okay now," I smiled.
"Can I get inside?" I asked Alex.
"Are you kidding me?" He laughed.
I got inside and the car was too much I'm telling you, it was perfect.
"Do you like it?" He asked as he got in the passengers side.
"I love it!" I exclaimed.
"McCarthy I love you," he said.
"Oh Alex," I exhaled. He finally said it, dang! I thought I was going to say the four letter word first.
"I love you too," I leaned towards him for a kiss.
"Get a room!" Q got in and interrupted our kiss.
"Let's take it for a ride shall we?" I asked.
"Let her rip!" Alex exclaimed.
"You better buckle up then," I started the engine and it roared.
"You guys dating really made me rich and I think I can afford one of these cars," Q bragged.
"What do you mean?" I asked confused.
"Bets! I won a lot of bets, people thought you'll never date but they were wrong," she smiled.
"Cool, how much did you make?" Alex asked.
"Cool? Really?" I asked.
"Yeah," Alex sighed.
"What's cool about having people predict our relationship with money?" I asked.
"Everything," he smiled.
"Exactly," Q agreed.
I never won an argument with these two ganging up on me.
"Can somebody please pinch me!" I exclaimed with excitement. It really felt like I was dreaming.
"You're not dreaming sweetheart," Q laughed.
"So, any plans for the rest of the day?" Alex asked.
"Not exactly," I exhaled.
"Well I was thinking that maybe you can come to my house," he said.
"No way," I said.
"Why not, you just said that you don't have any plans," he said.
"But that doesn't mean I'll come over to your house," I said.
"Okay fine, you hate me," he exhaled.
"And where does that come from?" I asked.
"No you do, I get it! I'm not gonna bother you anymore," he looked the other way.
"Oh! I see what you're doing," I said.
"Monique do you hear something?" He asked.
"Not really, maybe it's a bee," Q shrugged.
"You're probably right," he exhaled.
"I'm right here you guys," I said.
"Now it's more like a mosquito," he said making Q laugh.
I decided to shut my mouth and mind my driving.
I made a U-turn and was heading back home.
"Hey," Alex exhaled.
"What are you doing?" Q asked.
"So now I'm not a fly?" I asked.
"You're such a cry baby," Alex said.
"I'm not a fly anymore, I'm just a cry baby," I spoke more to myself.
"Guys, you're not fighting right?" Q asked.
"I don't know, ask miss sensitive over there," Alex gestured to me.
"Keep them coming!" I exclaimed.
"You're grown up's now, no longer high school kids so please act like one's," Q said.
"Just turn the car around," Alex said.
"Excuse me, who's car is this? Mine's!" I exclaimed.
"Whatever who cares, my grandma drives better than you," he said.
"Oh really now?" I turned to face him after parking the car outside my house.
"Yeah," he said.
"I'm out of here," Q left.
"Get out of my car," I ordered.
"Who bought it for you?" He asked.
"Here, take it back!" I got out of the car.
I felt a firm grip on my arm.
"Let go of me," I fought with his hand on my arm.
"Admit it," he said.
"Admit what?" I asked.
"You hate me," he said.
"Let go of me!" I exclaimed.
"Stop fighting me and just tell me that you hate me, right here in my face," he said.
"I don't hate you!" I said calmly.
"Then why don't you want to come with me?" He asked.
"Is this what this is all about?" I asked.
"Yes, what else could this be about?" He asked.
"This is about you not believing in my love, I love you Alex," I said.
"I love you too McCarthy," he said.
"Then why are we fighting?" I asked.
"I'm sorry for calling you a bee," he held my hand.
"I'm sorry for walking away," I apologized.
"Then come with me, I'll bring you back before ten o'clock," he said.
"Let me go ask my mom," I said.
"If she agrees, bring some trousers," he said.
"What for?" He asked.
"Just go and by the way, you looked dead gorgeous today," he said.
"Thank you," I smiled.
"Wait," he stopped me.
"Tasha McCarthy, promise that we are never ever gonna fight about the car," he said.
"I promise," I smiled.
I came back later wearing a denim and a simple t-shirt.
"Let's go," I said.
"So who's going to house sit your mansion?" I asked.
"The staff," he said.
"Can I drive?" He asked.
"Sure," we switched seats.
~*~
"So, you never seen my tree house?" He asked as we made our way to his mansion.
"Yeah," I said.
"Hurry now," he said.
"After you madam," he gestured for me to climb the stairs and so I did.
"Alex this is beautiful," I grasped.
"Yeah it is," he smirked.
"It's like a house but in a tree," I exhaled.
"Tree house," he laughed.
"Who did the interior design?" I asked.
"Me of course," he said.
"Yeah right, wait that's a photo of me," I smiled.
"Yep that's you," he said.
"I like the set up of these pictures," I said.
"Thanks," he said.
He was sitting on the couch, eating marshmallows and watching me.
"Won't you miss this place?" I asked looking at him.
"Come here," he said.
I set next to him, kindergarten style.
"You... are... the... only... person... I'll... miss," he said.
"I'll miss you too," I smiled.
"That's why we need to spend time with each other so that we can have enough of each other," he said.
"I agree," I smiled.
"So what do you want to do?" He asked.
"You brought me here," I exhaled.
"Watch a movie and cuddle? Cook? What do you want to do?" He asked.
"Okay, first I want to see your room, like you promised and I also want to taste your art although I'm pretty stuffed," I said.
"My room is dirty," he said.
"You have a cleaning stuff," I said.
"Yeah, but they're not allowed in my room," he smiled.
"Please babe, I'm your girlfriend now," I begged.
"I'm telling you it's not that cool," he smiled.
"Fine," I exhaled.
"Are you mad?" He asked.
"Nope," I looked the other way.
"So look at me," he said.
"Are you hiding a girlfriend in there?" I asked.
"No," he laughed.
"This is not fair Alex, you've seen my room," I said.
"And it's very neat by the way," he added.
"Whatever I'm over it now," I exhaled.
"Good, and I'm not in the mood for cooking," he said.
"I don't want to watch a movie and cuddle," I said.
"Oh come on!" He exclaimed.
"Yeah," I said.
"Fine then, we'll stay like this," he looked at me.
"Nah, I'm going home," I stood up.
"Fine!" He exclaimed.
"Fine!" I yelled.
I left him behind and went inside his house, I found Jeff and told him to open his bedroom door for me.
"I'm serious ma'am, nobody but Mr Hoffman goes in there," he said holding the door knob.
"Just open it," I said.
He did as I said, he slowly opened the door.
I got inside and slowly closed the door. Beauty can not describe what I'm seeing.
This room was really cool, cool as in temperature, a sliding door led to the balcony, a closet like huge bathroom.
And the bed was super big, it's a very big room by the way. The was a huge portrait of him, very stunning.
I was now looking at the pictures on top of his pearl white grand piano that looked very expensive and suddenly the door flung open revealing a furious Alex.
"Oh-O," I said as he walked towards me.
"Oh-O indeed," he said and immediately carried me.
"Put me down," I kicked, punched, pinched and screamed.
He carried me halfway across his room.
He slowly placed me on his bed and got on top of me.
He looked at me with a deadly smile and started to tickle me.
He tickled me for about 2 long, long minutes and then stopped.
"My stomach hurts," I winced.
"Oh baby, let me make it better," he placed kisses on my stomach. Question, where was my t-shirt? Way up along with my bra.
"Better now?" He asked looking at me and his eyes where full of lust.
"Yes," I said.
"Now, what are you doing in my room?" He asked.
"It's amazing," I said.
"For every wrong answer, I will place a kiss on your neck and I will leave a mark," he said and slowly kissed my neck.
"Please don't do this," I pleaded.
"I'll take that as an answer and it's incorrect," he said and placed another kiss on the opposite side.
"Okay, I'm in your room because I wanted to see it so bad," I said.
"Your answer is," he paused.
"What?" I asked.
"Change of rules, if your answer is correct then you get yourself a three minute long kiss," he smirked.
"Oh really now?" I asked.
"Yeah," he said.
"Now do you want to erase the previous answer?" He asked.
"Remember if you replace it with a wrong one, I'll kiss you on the neck," he said.
"No, I don't want to replace it," I said.
"Then please prepare yourself for a three minute long kiss,and I'm setting a timer" he took out his phone.
He started to kiss me and I kissed back.
He rolled and I was now on top of him, his hands under my t-shirt, grabbing my waist firmly.
Three minutes later his phone screamed and we stopped.
We locked our eyes.
"I think a movie will be just great," I said.
"Really?" He smiled.
"Yeah," I smiled.
"And a cuddle right?" He asked.
"No," I said.
"You'll think about it right?" He asked.
"Maybe," I exhaled.
"Maybe is all I need because these babies are ready to explore every part of your body," he gestured to his hands.
"Now get off me I need go and find the perfect movie," he said.
"Make me," I said.
He slowly placed me next to him and looked at me.
"I see the kiss has knocked some sense in you," he got up and left the room.
I made my way to the classic themed bathroom and washed my face.
"Mom is so gonna kill me," I sighed looking at the two love bites.
"Don't worry, I have the best of the best make up," Alex walked in.
"You make-up?" I asked.
"Yeah! And besides your mother should now that we kiss," he brushed my arms.
"Not like this, I'm supposed to have my first kiss on my wedding day," I said making him laugh.
"Not funny," I said.
"I'm sorry, hey, do you regret what just happened in the a minute ago?" He asked.
"No but-" he cut me off.
"No buts, come on, the movie is about to start," he grabbed my hand.
"I hope it's comedy," I said as I crashed on the bed.
"It's sweet, sweet romance," he winked.
"Eew, I hate romantic movies," I said.
"Well you'll love this one," he got close to me and wrapped his arm over me. He stared to brush my stomach and played with my belly button.I was brushing the hairs on his arm.
~*~
"McCarthy?" Zendaya was calling me.
"McCarthy!" Her voice sounded weird.
"McCarthy!" My eyes shot open, damnit I'm dreaming.
"Hey, wake up," Alex shook me.
"What's going on?" I sat up.
"It's midnight," he smiled.
"What?" I was surely awake now.
"Alex, why didn't you wake me up?" I asked.
"You were so peaceful,"he grinned.
"I'm supposed to be at home," I jumped out of bed.
"calm down, I told your mother that you're sleeping over," he said.
"You? My mom?" I asked shocked.
"Yeah,no big deal," he shrugged.
"I don't believe you," I said.
"Relax babe,I didn't wake you up for this," he brushed my arms.
"So why did you wake wake me up?" I asked.
"Firstly,you're sinuses were horrible and because I want to show you something," he said.
"Couldn't it wait till morning?" I asked.
"No way, come on," he gave me a blanket.
We went back to his tree house.
"Ta-da!" He gestured to a telescope.
"I'm so tired Alex," I yawned.
"Have a drink over there," he pointed at a cooler bag.
"This cannot wait till morning love, now please make sure that you're awake," he hid a strand of hair behind my ear.
"I'm awake," I said.
"You're so pretty when you're asleep," he smirked.
"You are such a creep," I smiled.
"Just take the compliment, you can have a look," he gestured to the telescope.
"It's a nice star Alex," I exhaled.
"That's Alesha," he smiled.
"Huh?" I was confused.
"I discovered a star! And I named it Alesha," he exclaimed with excitement.
"Really?" I asked.
"Yes! It's going to be official soon maybe next month," he lifted me bridal style.
He was really happy.
"That's amazing," I smiled.
"Why do I feel like there's a but," he put me down.
"No buts, it's awesome," I took a look at it again. It's still young.
"I know right," he said.
"And Alesha fits her perfectly," I smiled.
"Exactly, you can have a look at the letter that was sent to me by the local newspaper, I'll be right back," he left the tree house.
~*~
"What's this Alex?" I asked as he came back.
"McCarthy," he walked towards me.
"When were you going to tell me?" I asked, tears were starting to form in my eyes.
"When the time was right," he said.
"Alex you're leaving tomorrow! There's no perfect time," I let go of the tears.
"I'm so sorry," he reached out for my hand.
"Don't touch me, were you just going to leave?" I asked.
"Never," he said.
"You're unbelievable, you could've just told me," I said.
"McCarthy I'm sorry," he apologized again.
"Excuse me," I tried to move past him but he stopped me.
"Where are you going?" He asked.
"Home," I said.
"Why?" He asked confused.
"I don't see why I should stay here, you lied to my face every time we made preparations for the summer," I said.
"Please stay, we only have a few hours left," he begged.
"Hours? You can think about what you've done over these hours," I left.
I went to his room to fetch my phone,
"Why Alex, why didn't you tell me?" I asked looking at the portrait of him.
"Please don't leave," Alex said behind me.
"Like I-" he cut me off.
"McCarthy I love you so much and I'm so sorry," he apologized.
"You inviting me over, the movie, you planned all of this," I looked at him.
"Please don't leave," he held my hands.
"I can't stay," I said.
"At least a good bye hug?" He asked.
"Sure," he embraced me.
"Let go of me now," I said.
"I'm never letting go," he exhaled.
"When were you going to tell me exactly?" I asked.
"Today, I prepared food and I was going to tell you then," he said.
"Don't get me wrong, I'm happy for you for getting the scholarship but I'll miss you Alex," I cupped his chick.
"I'll miss you more my love," he wiped my tears.
"Promise me you won't change," I said.
"I promise," he said.
"No, I want you to think about it and don't respond so quickly, this is a promise we are making here," I said.
"I promise," he said after a few seconds.
"I promise too," I smiled.
"Then stay," he said.
"I'm staying because I so badly want to taste your food," I smiled. He immediately kissed me.
"You'll love it, come on," he grabbed my arm.
"Not as much as I love you though," I said.
"Hey, I'm really sorry and I don't think you noticed but we as Hoffman's are not really good with good bye's," he said.
"Rubbish," I smiled.
"I'm still allowed here even though you're not here right?" I asked.
"Of course," he said.
"Good," I smiled.
"Hey," he stopped.
"What's wrong?" I asked.
"I love you McCarthy," he said.
"I love you too Alex Gregory Hoffman," I laughed.
"And yet you don't understand why I tickle you," he laughed.
~*~
Hey I'm Tasha Allison McCarthy and you just witnessed on how my life changed from being normal to being unpredictable.
This is a life lesson that not everything goes as you planned. I mean, this guy only faked to save my life twice so that he can get to know me. Who does that? I'm not sure about how our relationship will work but I trust in us because every time he looks at me and tells me that he loves me, I feel it deep down that he means it.
Anyway I guess I now know why thanduxolo00 decided to write a book about me. Hey, THANKS 4 READING!!!