The next day, I got up early to get ready to meet him. First, I did the usual procedure for the morning - took a shower and had breakfast. Then I started packing. I did a little makeup, put on a dress, a necklace. Shoes! We didn't pick up shoes for the dress yesterday! I was wondering which shoes to pick up so that even Nellie and Erica could get approval. At first, I thought about wearing ballet, but then I realized that Erica wouldn't understand. She didn't wear shoes without heels, not shoes anymore. Then I thought I'd put on low heels, but as Nellie says, if the shoes are on heels, the heel should be high. Then I realized that the best option was to wear high heels. I took out my shoes from the box, put them on and looked in the mirror. Well, basically, not bad. - I thought. Then I took off my shoes and started doing my hair. I used to make a tail, but now I need something else. I decided to put my hair back in front of me and leave it loose behind. Well, it looks good. - I thought, looking in the mirror. So... I looked in the mirror. I'm already packed. Ian was still an hour away from home. I had to do something to keep myself busy. After all, if I don't take care of myself, I'll be nervous and worried. With what? Well, what do I do? I couldn't think of anything. Suddenly, on the first floor, I heard someone else's steps. Who could it be? I need to go down and see. I walked out of the room and started going down the stairs.
-Mom? - I wasn't surprised at all. - Did something happen? - I asked her, and she kept looking for something.
-Lila, I left my file here yesterday somewhere.
-And how can you not find them? - I went on for her.
-Yes, I did.
-Have you tried looking in the living room?
-No, why?
-I just saw you sitting in the living room yesterday with a folder in your hand, and this morning I saw her lying there on a table by the couch.
-Exactly! Thank you, Lil... - She interrupted her line after she finally looked at me.
-Mom, you've been so distracted lately. You need to rest more often. - I told her. But she didn't answer anything. - Mom?
-Yes. What?
-Are you okay?
-Ah...yes, of course. Is today a holiday?
-No. Ah! You must be talking about my outfit! It was a miracle that Nelly, Ian's sister, did this to me. Today I am going to meet their parents.
-You didn't tell me Ian was your boyfriend.
-No, you're not. Ian is my friend, just like Nellie and Erica and Carl. Erica is Ian's other sister, and Carl is his brother. I'm going to meet my friends' parents.
-Don't you want to introduce your friends to me and Dad?
-Well, you already know Ian. And I'll introduce you to the others, but a little later, when you're both free. By the way, didn't Dad tell you he already knew Erica and Nelly? They came to me once when Dad was home.
-А!.. He said about a week or two ago that you had nice friends, but he didn't really say anything.
-They are really very good. I've never had such good friends before.
-I'm very happy for you that this is where you could find real friends. Oh, I'm sorry, I already have to go. - She said, looking at the clock, "Have a good time.
-Thank you. See you in the evening. - I said I hugged Mom and then she got out of the house, got in the car and left. Then I went up to my room again, but as soon as I sat down on the bed, I heard a car beeping outside. It was probably Ian who arrived. I went downstairs and went outside. It really was Ian. I went to him. Ian seemed to keep an eye on me. Apparently, he wasn't expecting it either. I was already two or three meters away when I caught on to something in my heel and started to fall. It was so good that Ian was there to catch me before my hand touched the ground. And so I found myself in his arms. My heart was beating more often, and something inexplicable was happening inside me. Suddenly I had a hard time breathing. My heartbeat grew with every second. What was happening to me? This feeling inside me was inexplicable. I looked into Ian's eyes, and Ian looked into my eyes. We couldn't take our eyes off each other. Suddenly I realized that this couldn't go on forever, and it had to end someday. I decided to stop it all on my own.
-If we're late, it won't be uncomfortable. - I said without any other excuse.
-А!.. Yes, of course. - Ian told me and released me from his arms. We got in the car and drove. We didn't talk, and even now it wasn't that important. We had to digest everything that happened a few minutes ago. I had that picture in my head over and over again when I was in Ian's arms looking into his eyes and he into mine.