Playing Hearts

Playing Hearts

It has been years, and I think about you all the time. My imagination runs wild about us being together. We have never had a date, nor you have barely spoken to me. We are in the same class and live in the same neighborhood. You must know who I am because everyone else does.

It is a hot sunny day. I ‘m driving in my red-hot convertible with white leather seat covers. The DJ on the radio said, “If you really have someone you want to get next to, this is for you.” I start singing I want to get next to you! Oohs wee that was one of my jams! The DJ play just my imagination next! Man, DJ must be feeling me today!

I was thinking about Ken! Ken was someone who I have known since childhood. I used to sit on the bench and watch him play basketball. I became a cheerleader because I wanted to be close to him. I had the craziest crush ever! After every game, I would walk pass him and wink my eyes. Ken will smile and watch me walk away. That smile made my body shiver all over. A spirit will flow from the top of my head to the crown of my feet. Wetness came across my lips. I felt his gentle kiss press upon my lips. I felt his presence covering my body like an angel wing.  Horns are blowing at me. I start to laugh at myself. It was time I came back to reality! My imagination was running wild!

The next day I went to the school picnic, and Ken was there holding this girl hands. I was crushed! Carol ran up to me putting her arms around me saying, “Girl hold your head up! You need to stop procrastinating and step up to the plate.” I took a step back and look at Carol saying, “You right! “Either I’m going to do something about it or leave it alone. I will come up with something!”  Carol said, “Now let’s go have some fun!”

We had a volleyball game, but we had to pick team captains. Of course, I was one, and the girl Ken was with was the other captain. Now how ironic was that! Thank you, God! I was first to pick a team member! Now you know I had to pick Ken! Oh! By the way Ken girl name is Morgan. Morgan stood there with her hands on her hips looking with daggers in her eyes. I did not connect eyes with her because I wanted to stay focus on the game. Let the game begin! Ken had first serve. He hit the ball near Morgan. Morgan ran and hit the ball near me, and I had to jump high to pitch it back over. It was almost there but it bounced back. Ken ran took a leap and pitch it over the net. I was breathing hard but at the same time I said, “Good job baby!” Ken smile at me and wink his eyes. I start to blush until all my dimples came out. Carol was laughing, and I look at her with rolling eyes. Carol said, “Now the universe seen that! If Morgan did not know how you feel, she knows now! You should have seen the way she had looked at you!”

Later that night we sat around the campfire, I made sure I was sitting directly across Ken. We had to pass the wand and tell our most passion imagination. This was my moment for Ken to not only feel the deepest of my heart but to know the lovable part of me. I took a deep breath.

“I know a person whom I really like to know me and vice a versa. I am not a hard person to please. If you give me a candy bar with a love note attach, you will catch my heart. Always respect me, and I will make you feel like the King of an Island. I was breathing passionately. Before you have approach me than you will know I am yours. Your spirit will mingle with mind. We can walk everywhere, and people will know we are made as one. We can enjoy each other without always having other friends to be in our present.”

I slightly look at Ken wondering if he felt my heart. Did Ken know I was talking about him? This is the last straw! The only way to kick off this crush is to finally ask him out!

Winter had kick in and I went on a skiing trip. Do not know how to ski but this was something I always wanted to do. Ken did not go on the trip but that is fine. It is not like we were dating. It whines up me having an accident while I was taking lessons. It was bad enough for me to lay up for six months. I had Carol to keep tab on Ken and Morgan. Finally, they broke up! Morgan was caught with a football player. I was so happy I kick my legs forgotten they were in a cast. The door was open for me!

The big day has arrived! It is Carol birthday, and her parties always a celebrity jam! I knew tonight was the night I had to ask Ken out! I had to find out if we were meant to be together. I had this crush for five years, and it is time to proceed or let it go! Carol is trying to call me. I know what she wants.

“Rita, I know you are going to dress for perfection. So, are you going to make a move on him?” Rita replies, “Yes I am. I am going to finally ask him out for a date. The only problem is getting him alone.” Carol said, “Do not worry about that! I got you girl!”

All I could think of is Ken dancing with me holding me tight and glazing into my eyes. I need to look my best! Carol and I had a day of beauty. We had massage, facial, pedicure and manicure. We went to pick-up her dress, and I bought me some shoes.

I kept practicing what should I say to Ken. How was I going to ask him out on a date! Will he accept my invitation? Darn cannot mess this up!

Carol came to pick me up in her limo. We had a birthday toast and talk about how our night will be a success. We could hear the music before entering the hall. I let her enter first because it was her night to shine. My eyes wonder around the room and did not spot Ken. I mingle, had a few cocktails and dance. It was 11:00 and still no Ken! I ran to the ladies’ room to keep from crying. Carol follows me in the lady’s room. “Rita do not get upset said Carol. You look too pretty. Besides, you will turn ugly.” We both start to laugh. “This was to be my night, and it looks like I’m not going to have it Carol! Let us go back to your party. I don’t want to spoil your special day.”

We heard Reggae and ran to the dance floor. Reggae is a rhythm that makes you move sexy. As I was moving across the floor, Ken was standing in the middle of the crowd. My heart start to beat more than the rhythm. Carol dance towards me and whisper do not lose your cool. The DJ said grab a partner. So slowly I dance towards Ken and took his hands. I put on the sexiest moves on him ever and manage to stay a lady. I look over at Carol, and she was smiling giving me the thumbs up!

After the dance I ask Ken if I could by him a drink, and he said yes. During our conversation, I ask Ken if I can take him out on a date. Ken starts to laugh and said, “You always ask men you don’t know out on a date.”

“No! I have always wanted to go out with you. I have been watching you for a long time, and always like what I seen. Silly to say you are my crush. “Ken starts to blush “Why I don’t know you?”

“Stop playing! I was a cheerleader for the basketball game. You were on my volleyball team. We had to give our most passionate moment at the campfire, and you caught my eyes. Sometimes I walk pass you on occasions and you have winked your eyes. Cannot believe you do not know me! Oh! forgot I had to disappear for six months because of a leg injury.”

Ken had this serious look on his face asking, “Sorry I need to ask when we actually met?” Rita replied, “You mean after all these years you have never known my name!” I was looking disappointed and feeling embarrassed. Guess we have not met. We knew the same people and always been in the same environment.

Ken said, “After being my fan all these years, and you are a sexy dancer maybe we can be friends. “Hi, my name is Ken.” “My name is Rita. Would you like to go on a date?” Ken smile and said, “I will like that very much.”

The doors open and I heard Angels singing. Finally, I will be going out with my crush. If things go as I have imagination, my crush will be bigger, better, and…. I will leave you with an imagination.

The End!