“I adore this car Juan, it is beautiful.” Jacqueline wasn’t a big car buff, but she knew her classics and when to respect them. But Juan had something cute and cheesy today, so he said it “I know something even more beautiful, right here in the car.” Jacqueline laughed and stared into Juan’s eyes when they both realized they haven’t even moved.
“Um we should um drive. I warn you, whatever France was like, my house is the opposite.” Jacqueline laughed and replied “then it will be wonderful. I loved Paris and all, but it isn’t as great as what you hear about in stories. There are way too many drunks and the men all treat you like cheap hookers.” Juan and Jacki both laughed and finally after random conversation, they were at 375 Maple Drive, Bronx, New York. Juan’s’ house wasn’t big, but it was homey. Jacqueline stared at it with adoring eyes and said “It is a doll house. I love it.” Juan laughed because for the 17 years he has been living in the house, he never really thought about the house as a doll house but Jacqueline was right, it was a doll house. It was two stories high, baby yellow and had a perfect garden in the front along with a porch swing. Juan opened the door for Jacki and she immediately stepped in. inside it looked also like a doll house. Perfect dining room, perfect living room, perfect hallway. Juan knew his mothered had cleaned up from the party, like always.
Juan loved his mom more than anyone in the world. His father left his family when Juan was just two months old and Juan’s mom has always had to provide until Juan was old enough to work. He never, ever accepted gang offers because his mom hated them with a fiery passion. Sure, he was a mama’s boy but he didn’t care. He was the only person to help his mother. So no gangs.
Jacki was exploring the house walking around touching everything as she walked by it. They finally sat down on the couch and stared into each other’s eyes. Juan could feel something but wasn’t sure if Jacki felt it too. But Jacki did. Then, she leaned in and kissed him. He could not believe it at first, but then relaxed and kissed back. Her lips were so soft and smooth on his. It was like they were made for each other. Right when she pulled away from him, his mom came in unsuspecting.
“Oh hello, I am Juan’s mom Patricia. Juan did not tell me we would have company.”
“I did not know yet mama. Mama this is Jacqueline. Jacki this is my mom.” Jacqueline stood up and stuck her but Patricia ignored it and hugged her tight. Jacki wished she had a mother like Juan’s, unlike her mother who was always cheating buying clothes or away on trips. After the introductions, Patricia made a cup of coffee for them and led them both to the table to talk.
“So are you to going out on a date?”Patricia asked and before Juan could answer Jacki spurted out “yes.-” she paused to look at Juan and then back to Patricia. “We are going to Manhattan for an hour or two.” Juan didn’t know what to say so he just stayed silent. Patricia nodded at this and glanced at Juan, then back at Jacki. Then she smiled.
“Well ok you two kids have fun ok” Patricia was happy to see her son with such a beautiful young woman, unlike all the whores the other guys hook up with. Juan was happy and extreamly freaked out at the same time. What would he do, what would they eat how would they pay for it? Jacki on the other hand was only excited to be with Juan for a few more hours. While they were driving Juan was sweating and Jacki could see it so she tried to lighten the mood by asking:
“what do you want to do when we get to Manhattan? We could eat go see a movie, walk around.” Jackie’s French ascent made Juan melt, which made him even more nervous. But he replied with a “Whatever you want to do. I have only been to Manhattan once or twice, so you can choose.” Jacki nodded and knew exactly what they were going to do.
“We are going to a record shop. It is small and they have the coolest things there.” Juan nodded, and suddenly he was relieved. Relieved that he wouldn’t have change for the people around him. He knew people in the music industry. He could be himself with music.
Half an hour later they reached New York Central. They went in and he saw that it was also a coffee shop and a comic book store. He smiled and walked in with Jacki. They flipped through classic records and comics. Then they got some coffee even though it was 4:30. After they were done they got back in the car and drove to a diner called Uncle Jacks. There they got a sandwich and a bowl of soup. After that they went to central park. There they just sat together until Juan asked “Why did you tell my mom we were going on a date. It isn’t that I didn’t want to, because I did, I do.” Juan was babbling again which made Jacqueline laughed and answer with a simple “because I wanted to go out on a date with you.” Juan nodded as he took this into consideration. When they were done they went back to the car and were about to drive back when Jacqueline said “wait! Juan do you want to stay with me tonight? It won’t be sexual, just will you?” Juan didn’t know what to say so he just nodded.
When they got to Jacqueline’s loft Juan’s stomach was doing somersaults. He was freaking out inside when Jacqueline led him upstairs. When they got inside her house Juan was even more freaked out, but also a bit relaxed at the same time.
“Wait, where are your parents?” Juan just noticed that they weren’t there.
“They are still in Nice finishing up some paperwork. Now come in my room but first stay I must get changed first. You can take off your shoes and jacket.” Jacqueline’s loft had a 1950’s look, but also with a touch of modern. After about five minutes Jacqueline came out of her room wearing a loose pink silk blouse with a matching pair of pink silk shorts. She looked simply beautiful. Jacki laughed and guided Juan to her room. Juan could not believe what was happening. She sat on her bed and motioned for him to do the same. He was wearing just a v-neck and a pair of jeans.
“Well that simply won’t do.”
“What?”
“What you are wearing. It simply isn’t things you would wear to bed. Here put this on. It is my older brothers.” They were a pair of navy sweatpants. After he took off his pants and put on the sweatpants Jacqueline slowly pulled his v-neck off. Then she pulled the covers and slid in then told Juan to come in also, so he did. The heat off of her was warm. It was comforting. His arm was over her body and their bodies fit together like two matching puzzle pieces.
“Good night Juan.”
“Good night Jacqueline.” After about five minutes Jacki drifted off to sleep and when he was sure she was asleep. He whispered “I Love you.” Thing was she wasn’t asleep, but she just smiled.