Only from a distance.

[Mariah's POV]

Chapter Fourteen -

Mariah.

A knock appeared at my bedroom door. My eyes flipped open quickly.
My Dad walked in and gave me a quick kiss on the forehead.
"Heeey," I said as I stretched.
"You don't have to wake up, dear. I was just checking on you."
I nodded and laid my head back onto the pillow.
My eyes closed and I fell into a dreamy world.

Hours later, although it felt about only two seconds later, my alarm sang to me.
"Okay, shush!" I moaned to my alarm clock. I shut the damn thing off, and then walked myself to the closet. I had to get ready for my lunch with Brian. Yes, I woke up very late. I had no excuse, but at least I am willing to wake up at one point.

I found the perfect thing to wear. I wore a strapless, green and white ruffled dress with a white belt beneath my chest. I also wore a dark green cardigan and white studded round toe flats.

We met together at Johni's Cafe.
I saw him outside at a bistro table.

"Excuse me, sir?" I asked. He looked up from his menu.
"Is this seat taken?"
"Oh, of course. It's reserved for a special young lady," He remarked.
I frowned. He quickly added, "I believe that's you."
I smirked and took a seat.
"You look pretty today," He complimented.
I blushed. "You too."
"Pretty?"
"Handsome," I said.

We had an enjoyable time.