Something Bad

“Ok. So I have a meet, and greet at nine. A rehearsal at ten to six. Then lunch with Jude, and Beck. Then with Indigo a high tea. Then your bosses party. You have my full attention until then.” I say. He smiles.

“I think I can make room in my schedule for you.” I roll my eyes.

“I love you.” I tell Aaron. “I’ve been in love with you since we were teenagers.” We’re still not nineteen yet. So we still are teens, but I don’t correct him.

“I wonder what’s next. Things are just so good right now. I almost expect something bad to happen to balance it out.” He shakes his head.

“You deserve good things. You are no worse than I am. No worse than most. Not everyone can be like Beck, Jude, Shy, or Mila. And no one’s perfect. You get to be happy. Are you happy?” Happy with me? Is that also what he means.

“Yes.” I kiss him.

“Miss. Ire sorry to bother you at home but Mr. Césaire wants meeting with you right now.” With no warning. I remember now he’s that guy that keeps trying to push me around. I cough.

“I’m afraid I’m terribly sick. I won’t be able to make it.”

“Yes ma’am.” Me and Aaron laugh. I put on my sunglasses. “Let’s do something good, and a little bad.” I wink, and he laces his fingers with mine. We all have to accept our Flaws… and our more manipulative tendencies.