SOPHIA WRIGHT

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"Let's go try out the Haunted Rides later", I said.

"Sure.", Florence replied. He took me to my most favorite place to go, the amusement park. Well, I actually have a lot of favorite places but amusement parks are the best. 

"Let's go grab something to eat first then we'll go on the rides again.", Florence suggested and I agreed. We went to a local restaurant that served burgers and steaks. 

"the usual for two please.", Florence said and the lady nodded.

"Oh! It's been awhile since you came back here.", the manager said to us.

"Yeah. We've been pretty busy lately.", I replied.

"Really? It's good that you both had the time to come today.", the manager said.

"We had some spare time.", Florence said.

"I'll head to the restroom first.", I said as I stood up and I made my way to the restroom.

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FLORENCE JOHNSON

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"So?", the manager asked.

"She doesn't know yet.", I replied.

"What?! But you told me that you will already tell her that.", the manager replied.

"I will... but...", I paused,

"But?", the manager asked.

"I just can't find the right time.", I replied. I slacked down a bit and scratched the back of my head.

"Oh. Now is your chance!", the manager said in high spirits.

"How exactly?", I asked and the manager whispered something to me. To my surprise, I was startled by what he said.

"What? I can't do that all of a sudden.", I said.

"Well, I did it and I got my wife. So it's effective. Trust me.", the manager replied with confidence. Seriously? I just can confess right away. It needs to be at the perfect place and in the right time. I just don't know how or when.

"I'll think about it first.", I said and the manager nodded and smiled at me. Sophia was approaching us.

"Hey! Why aren't you working?", the manager said and acted like he was working the whole time when in fact, he was just talking with me.

"Why are you slacking off?", I heard the manager yell. You were the one who was slacking off.

"Our orders aren't here yet?", Sophia asked and I nodded.

"Man, I'm hungry. I want to eat already.", she complained and I just smiled,

"Don't worry. It'll be here any minute now.", I assured her. In five minutes, our orders arrived. We ate a lot and man were we full. We went out of the restaurant and I saw the manager wink at me, telling me to do it and to do my best. I sighed in frustration since someone was expecting me to actually do it. I was out of my mind a bit but Sophia snapped me out of my thoughts. She was holding both of my cheeks with both of her hands. I looked at her cute face and it made me blush a bit. I looked down, hoping it would cover it.

"You're hot. Are you sick? Do you have a fever?", Sophia asked but I didn't say anything. My mind was too occupied with so much thought about confessing. Sophia took oout her cooling pad and stuck it to my forehead. She actually thought I was sick. Well I didn't say a word in reply so I wouldn't even wonder why. 

"You could've just said so Florence. We could've went hoome after eating. I already had fun anyway.", Sophia said. No, I do not want to go home yet. I want to spend more time with you! This is the only time that we have for each other.

"Let's go have some more fun then", I replied.

"Are you sure? But you're sick.", Sophia said worriedly. I placed my right cheek against her left cheek and smiled.

"I'm fine. See? Nothing to worry about.", I said. I swear I just saw her blush. Or was it just my imagination?  We both started to go to the scary rides and to the extreme ones.  The whole afternoon was so fun and exciting yet tiring. There was one more ride we haven't tried yet and I hope and prayed to God that she wouldn't mention it. Here's a deal for myself: If Sophia tells me to go and ride the Ferris Wheel, I will give it a shot but if she won't mention it or tell me, then I will just save it for another time. Sophia dragged me towards something. She wasn't saying a word but to my horror, we both arrived infront  of the gigantic Ferris Wheel. Good Lord. I'm not even ready yet! 

"Let's go?", Sophia asked with a huge smile. I don't want to break that smile! Geez! She's just so irrisistable. What is it that I love about you anyway? Why do you make me so flustered? Geez Sophia, what's up with you?!

 "Two tickets please?", Sophia ordered. The ticket man gave her two tickets in exchange for fifty bucks. 

"We'll just have to wait in line.", Sophia told me. I was starting to get nervous and my thoughts were in disarray. Thirty minutes later, we were now able to ride on the Ferris Wheel. We both sat opposite to each other. Sophia was gazing outside while I looked at her. I bet she was enjoying the ride and if I told her about my feelings, she'll be shocked. I guess this isn't the time to tell her. I sighed and she looked at me.

"Bored?", she asked. I saw a faint frown on her lips. I smiled at her and she smiled back at me.

"Good. The view outside is beautiful! You've got to see this.", Sophia said. I looked outside and saw the beautiful sea sparkling like stars. The sun was huge but it was pleasing to look at. I gazed at Sophia who was smiling like a child. I guess this view is beautiful when I'm watching it with you. 

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SOPHIA WRIGHT

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"That was a fun ride.", I said while Florence was walking behind me.

"Yeah. The view was even beautiful", he replied. While we were walking, we spotted Ken. 

"Sophia?", Ken said.

"Ken.", I said. 

"What are you doing here?", Florence asked.

"I came with my friends.", Ken replied.

"Where are they?", I asked.

"Riding the coaster for the third time. I've had enough of it already.", Ken replied. Ken was sweetly  looking at me and I suddenly felt weird. It was like my heart was beating a little bit fast than usual.

"Let's go Sophia.", Florence said as he grabbed my wrist and dragged me along with him leaving Ken behind us. What's gotten into Florence? I feel like he gets pissed off at Ken when eveer he sees Ken. I don't understand. An hour later, Florence and I arrived infront of my house. There was so much noise inside that both of us checked it out. I was behind Florence and he slowly opened the door. We saw Michael running around the house covered in whipped cream while mom was in the kitchen mourning on a burnt cake. Florence and I sighed in relief because we thought that something bad happened.

"What on earth happened here mom?!", I asked.

"My cake got burnt.", my mom replied.

"And why is Michael running around covered in whipped cream?", Florence asked.

"He asked for a bowl of whipped cream but unfortunately he was messing around. I was too sad to stop him because my cake got burnt.", my mom replied while sobbing like a child.

"Stop sobbing mom. You're not a kid.", I said.

"But my cake got burnt and now we won't have a cake to eat.", my mom replied.

"I'll make some for you.", Florence said. My mom and I looked at him.

"You will?", I asked.

"Sure.", he replied. My mom jumped onto Florence and they both fell to the ground.

"Yay!", my mom rejoiced.

"Now that was a fast recovery.", I muttered to myself.

"Mom, help me clean up.", I said as I started to clean the living room.

"I'll go and bake a cake.", Florence said as he made his way to the kitchen. After a few hours, my mom and I were done cleaning the whole house. Florence was now slicing the cake and preparing the table while I went up the stairs to check up on Michael who was now sleeping. I opened my door and I saw him sitting on my bed while hugging my stuffed animal.

"You're finally awake.", I said. He looked at me and smiled. He really does resemble Florence quite a lot. 

"Yeah. I'm hungry.", he complained in his soft and sleepy voice.

"Let's go have some cake then.", I said. He rubbed his eyes and yawned while I carried him all the way to the kitchen.

"You're finally awake.", Florence greeted Michael with a kiss on Michael's right cheek. My mom was looking at the three of us with a smile.

"What?", I asked. My mom giggled and said.

"You look like a family.", my mom said. From that instant, Michael jumped off me and ran towards the table. I blushed so... so hard that now I felt really embarrassed.

"Mom!", I yelled.

"What?", my mom asked while giggling.

"A-a-anyway, l-l-let's e-eat.", Florence said. I could tell that I wasn't the only one embarrassed. Florence and I sat beside each other while Michael sat beside mom. While we were eating, my mom asked a question.

"So tell me Florence...", my mom said. Florence looked at her in wonder.

"When are you going to marry my daughter?", my mom calmly asked. Florence choked and I spat my food out of my mouth. I immediately gave a cup of water to Florence and he drank it in an instant.

"Mom! What the heck?!", I asked while I saw my mom laughing like there's no tomorrow.

"Uhh. I'm speechless Mrs. Wright.", Flroence replied.

"Okaaay.", she said as she finished up her food and placed her plate on the kitchen sink. Michael followed my mom up the stairs as she was headed to her room. Florence and I were alone now. I'm guessing what my mom asked awhile ago was disturbing not just my mind but Florence's also. It was a really awkward moment and I wasn't sure what to say. Staring at my own empty used plate, Florence stood up and took his plate. His sudden movement gave me a sudden startle. I closed my eyes and silently sighed. 

"I'll wash the dishes. Can you clean the table?", I asked.

"Let's do the other way around. I don't want you getting your arms tired.", he replied. I admit, he was such a sweetheart but...

"Hey. Are you trying to spoil me?", I asked while I crossed my arms on my chest. I heard a faint laugh and he turned around to face me. He approached me and placed his hand on top of my head.

"Who said I was spoiling you?", he asked with a smile. I froze as his sweet smile got me. It was as if cupid hit my heart with a bow. Wait. That was too corny.

"Can't anyone have the right to wonder?", I asked back.

"hmm... nope.", he replied while popping the "p" sound.

"Whatever.", I said as I made my way to the dining table and started to clean up while Florence was washing all the dishes.

"Hey.", I called him.

"Mm?", he replied. 

"What is love?", I asked. I guess he must have froze. I jokingly laughed at myself.

"Oh, forget what I asked. It's just me and stupidity getting along pretty well these days.", I said. Florence wiped his hands on the cloth beside him and he approached me. We were now face to face with each other and staring into each other's eyes. I had no clue what he was thinking. Sometimes, I just wish I could read minds. And with that, I could read what's on his mind.

"You wanna know what love is?", he asked but I was speechless to even reply. In a split second, I thought I felt something warm on my cheek. My eyes widen and the beats of my heart pace in realization to what reality revealed to me. I felt warm and cold at the same time. I was confused.

"I'll let Michael sleep here for the night. Good night.", he said as he exited the house. I was in a daze about what happened just a few seconds ago. I touched my cheek with the tips of my fingers and a faint of red appeared on my cheeks. Is this what love is? It's... so confusing.