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Starlight.....Starbright....
« on: Jan 12th, 2006, 1:55am » |
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Jenny grew up in a small fishing village 300 miles south of Manila. Her mother died when she was five years old and has since then lived with her mother's only brother. No one knows who her father is. It was said that her mother just came home pregnant one day from working as a housemaid in Manila. Like any other poor village around, the women there either get married at an early age and raise a passel of kids, born year after year that the children resembles a staircase when gathered together, or go some place and get a job as a housemaid or any other menial jobs that their mental and physical capabilities can afford.
Jenny's uncle died a few years later in a fishing accident when the dynamite sticks they were using to catch fish exploded before he can cast it out to the water. In order to support Jenny and herself, Aunt Fiona, the dour faced wife of her uncle decided to marry Mang Lucio, a lecherous widower who has two children by his first marriage who were around Jenny's age if not older. Mang Lucio has a money-lending business. His biggest money-earner was when he lend money inside gambling establishments, like cockfighting arena, which was the favorite sports in the whole island. He also lend money to small time fishermen with outrageous interests as well as convenience store owners.
Aling Fiona doesn't really care for Jenny one wit but she needed the girl around to do the chores for her. That's why she kept her all these years. Besides, Jenny owned some parcel of land her mother left to her when she died. The lot adjacent to Aling Fiona's. It has been equally divided between the sister and brother. They now live in a small concrete house that by the village' standard is considered a "rich man's house". It has only two bedrooms and since Mang Lucio's children would not share it with Jenny, the poor girl was forced to sleep in the kitchen using plywood to ward off the chill of the concrete flooring. Jenny has never complained. Mostly because she has never had anything nice so nothing to compare with the treatment she's getting from those she live with. And too, because she has learned early in life that complaining accomplished nothing but angry words from her Aunt Fiona. Like in the Cinderella story, she does all the household chores while everyone else enjoy their time taking care of their personal business.
The village do not have a secondary school. Just grade school. So those that can afford send their children to study in the nearest town which can only be reach by boat. Of course the two children of Mang Lucio, Krissy and Cedy goes to school in town. But Jenny stayed at home and take care of everything inside the house with the promise that she will be allowed to enroll next school year...and the next...and the next. Every year it's the same thing that Jenny has stopped hoping she could ever go to school again. Not even once they heard her complain.
It's to be her sixteenth birthday tomorrow.
To be continued.......
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Re: Starlight.....Starbright....
« Reply #1 on: Jan 13th, 2006, 1:32am » |
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Jenny woke up with a start. She was surprise to see that the dawn is already breaking. She doesn't usually sleep this late. Probably because she slept late last night. Her Aunt Fiona had some visitors and they stayed up long into the night eating and gossiping, and she had to do the dishes before going to bed. Uncle Lucio hates to see unwashed plates in the sink.
"Is the coffee ready, girl?", she jumped when she heard her Uncle's voice. Speaking of the devil. She thought to herself. "Just a minute, Uncle Lucio. I'm sorry I woke up later than usual".
"Stop making excuses and get on with it, will ya?"
"Yes, uncle", she meekly mumbled and got up to fix her bed. She hates it that her uncle's is the first face she sees every morning. Not that the others makes her feel any better. But her uncle makes her feel uneasy. Many times she has caught him watching her when he thought she was not looking. If she didn't know any better, she will think he wakes up earlier than the other on purpose and that is to catch her sleeping. The rude man did not even have the decency to greet her on her birthday today. Remembering it is her birthday brought a smile to her face. And she started humming while she put the kettle to boil and get breakfast ready. Maybe today they will let her take some time off so she can visit with David. He is her bestfriend and she knows he will have a gift for her. Every year he always give her something. Nothing expensive. But it doesn't matter. He could have given her a shell from the beach and it would have still made her happy. Presently, she heard the kitchen door open.
"Daydreaming again, are we?"
It was Krissy, the meaner of the two sisters. "No, I was just thinking of what to cook for breakfast today".
"So what are you gonna do today? It's your birthday, isn't it?"
"Yes, it is. Nothing special. I wish I could go to the church in town but I know there is only one mass there and it's always in the morning."
"If it was my birthday the whole place would be busy by now. Daddy likes to give parties for our birthday!", said the smirking girl.
"That's because you have family who cares for you!", she retorted before she can stop herself. Then berated herself for even commenting on it. She is a very private person and she has learned to hide her emotions very well. She doesn't want anyone to think that she is lonely at times.
"Well, that's too bad. NO ONE cares for you!", Krissy throws at her tauntingly.
But Jenny did not take the bait. It would be useless to argue with her. Besides, she did not want to spoil her day by wasting her words on her. She has better things to think of. Her boyfriend Mike for one. The thought made her smile again and she kept on working in the kitchen which gave Krissy no choice but to leave.
At sixteen, Jenny is a fully-grown woman. She stood apart from among the rests of the village's maidens. She has big breasts and wider hips and is taller than most. But the simple clothes she wear hides all these. Talks has it that her father is half-american and half filipino. That probably accounts for her clear complexion. While the other women of the village has dark skin due to being exposed to salt water, her skin color has never changed in all the years she has been living with them. She has long silky hair which she often tie with a ribbon to keep it out of her face. But Jenny never noticed the difference in her looks. No one has ever told her she is beautiful so she doesn't have any idea how fetching she looks to other people. And too because she simply doesn't care.
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Re: Starlight.....Starbright....
« Reply #2 on: Jan 16th, 2006, 11:42am » |
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"Is breakfast ready yet?" It was her Aunt Fiona who emerged at the door scratching her head.
"In a minute, aunt, but coffee is ready if you want to have some."
"Well then, pour me a cup, will you girl? You know I like the way you make my coffee." She proceeded to take a seat at the square table in the middle of the kitchen.
Jenny left the stove and went to get a cup. "More like you're too lazy to get it yourself", she mumbled to herself. It always amaze her that the family she is living with are all so lazy they must be bored from doing nothing all day long.
"Did you say something, Jenny?"
"Nothing, aunt, I said I will go and get your coffee now."
When the coffee is made she brought it to her aunt. The old woman did not even bother to look up or politely thank her niece. Jenny went back to the stove and silently blocked her mind from all the negative thoughts that was springing in it. This is a special day for her. And so she will try to remain happy all day.
Her thoughts went back to Mike. How lucky she is to have him single her out from among his many acquaintances in the village! Although they grew up together, they do not see each other on a regular basis. His family, being one of the most influential on the island, lives on the other side of the island where most families were wealthy landowners. They own big deep-sea fishing boats. They have fishermen working on those boats and just pay them a percent of their catch everyday. Story has it that his great grandfather, Don Juanico, was one of the first settlers on the island during World War II. It was still a jungle back then. He and some friends cleared out areas and filed ownership later when the war was over so they will have titles to those properties. The deal was that each of them can lay claim to any areas they have cleared, and his grandfather, a hardworking man has done more than the others. Properties passed down to heirs from generations to generations. Even Mike's mother is also a daughter of a landowner.
These families live on the other side of the island called Capalos and only accessible by boats. They have all the comforts of modern living since most of the houses used generators, big or small. They have refrigerators, TV sets, electric fans, gas ranges, and they even employ housemaids.Their children goes to school in the city.
Jenny and Mike went to grade school together with the other kids at Sandbridge public school because it was the only grade school they have in the whole island. So Mike's parents and their neighbors were forced to let their children "mingle" with the children of common fishermen. Of course their kids always get the primary honors in class. Their parents make big donations so the school would at least look presentable to the visiting school officials from the city.
After grade school, they were sent to study high school in Lucena City and stayed at dormitories, only coming home on weekends and school vacations.
Jenny and Mike met again at one of the village weddings sponsored by his parents since the bride's parents worked for them. That was two years ago. Mike was amazed at how beautiful Jenny had grown from the skinny little girl he always bullied in grade school because she was poor. That day, Mike stayed the whole time he was there at Jenny's side who was the bridesmaid. They had a wonderful time together at the dance and renewed their acquaintance. Jenny was flattered that Mike was giving her his full attention. Not once did she ever suspect that Mike may have other motives. She didn't even notice that his mother kept looking at the two of them with narrowed eyes as they danced the night away. All that she knew and care about was that she liked him..a lot. He was very good looking and knew what the right thing to say to her to keep her interested in him.
The moon was in full that night so when Mike invited her for a walk on the beach, she only hesitated a second then took the hand he offered. They found a secluded spot and spend hours talking and reminiscing. She was very happy. After that, they had started seeing each other at the same alcove near the village whenever Mike comes home on weekends.
It was Christmas last year when Jenny finally consented to become Mike's girlfriend. And she had no regrets. Mike has been very loving and especially attentive when they were together.
And Mike promised to be at the alcove tonight. He came home yesterday and he knows it's her birthday today. But first, she has to see her friend David. She has a lot of things to tell him.
On these happy thoughts, Jenny spent the remainder of the day cheerfully.
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Re: Starlight.....Starbright....
« Reply #3 on: Jan 17th, 2006, 1:23am » |
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Auntie, it's my birthday today and I would like to go to David's place? May I?", Jenny nervously asked the woman. She is not sure of the mood her aunt is in right now.
"Ah, yes, it's you birthday today, I almost forgot. Have you finished all your chores for the day? Tomorrow is Sunday and your cousins will need their school uniforms ready for their trip back to Lucena."
"Yes, auntie. I left their uniforms hanging by the peg inside their bedroom. And I have cooked dinner, too. All you have to do is heat them in the stove if it gets too cold for you to eat tonight."
The old woman gave a dramatic sigh. "Oh well, I guess we will have to make-do for ourselves tonight. I swear sometimes you get so lazy you let me do all the work here at home when it's the least you can do for us for taking care of you all these years!"
Jenny rolled her eyes heavenward and prayed for patience. She really must go now. She didn't want to keep David waiting. She has so many things to tell him.
"I know, aunt", Jenny said meekly, "and I am grateful for all you have done for me."
"What's with you and that boy, anyway? Is he your boyfriend?"
She almost choked on that question. For the life of her she can't imagine her bestfriend having any romantic ideas towards her. Oh he's always been attentive to her alright. Comforting her, making her laugh, giving her bits and pieces of things or advices, helping her out when she needs some. But he has not shown any interests like he wants to court her or something. And it would be akward, too if it happens. They have grown up together, has bathed naked in the river when they were young. And later when she started noticing the changes in her body, they just go to the river together, she to do the laundry and him to carry her wash loads for her back home and to keep her company. She did wonder sometimes why he has never courted any woman until now.
"Of course not, auntie! We are only friends and I guess will remain that way for the rest of our lives', Jenny presently told her aunt.
"Okay, you may go now. But kindly drop by Mang Ambo's store and tell your uncle not to be late for dinner since it will be just him and me tonight."
"Where are Krissy and Cedy?", she has not seen the two sisters around the house since this morning.
"They went to a picnic with the Callahan's girls. They have some guests from town. I heard they are friends from school. It will be good for them to socialize once in a while. Life here can be boring sometimes, you know?"
Jenny rolled her eyes heavenward again. As if the two sisters has not done enough socializing everywhere! Sometimes she thinks that's all they do in life.
"Okay, auntie and thank you. I will be back before sunset." She turned around and headed for the door. Her aunt's voice following her outside in a near shout.
"Don't forget to see your uncle on your way to David's, you hear?"
It's only some distance from their house to Mang Ambo's store. The menfolks always gather over there to drink and trade stories. That's what they do everyday. Wake up before sunrise to check traps for crabs, go fishing, then come back to sell their catch for the day. Mend fishing nets while the wife cook lunch. Then right after lunch they would gather at the store to drink lambanog, or tuba, a local wine made from coconut palm. Her uncle always leave in the morning after breakfast to collect payments for the money he lends to most of the poor fishermen and their families. And always stops by the store on his way home to drink with the rests of them. She never likes it when he's drinking. Sometimes when he comes home drunk and catch her alone in the kitchen, he would slaps her behind jokingly while asking for some food, or coffee. Sometimes he would pretend not to notice when he "accidentally" make contact with her breasts while he leaned forward to get something out of his reach. And this makes her uncomfortable everytime. He doesn't like the gleam in his eyes when he look at her with glassy eyes.
She can already hear voices as she approach the store. She also didn't like the company his uncle keeps when he drinks. They are men who go fishing because they need to put something at the table for their children to eat. They do not care if they bring home enough or little. Most of the nicer men in the village is content to stay at home and be with their wife and children. She can see that the men has already lots to drink. They are talking loudly now. One of the men noticed her and poke his uncle in the ribs to catch his attention. She pretended not to notice the interested eyes that all turned to her in unison. What a bunch of drunkards!
"Excuse me, uncle, but aunt Fiona said for you not to be late for dinner?"
Her uncle turned to look at her and smile appreciatively at the sight of her. "Did you come here to fetch me, girl?"
She politely nod to everyone around to acknowledge them before addressing her uncle. "No, uncle, I'm on my way to David's. I just dropped by to give you auntie's message. I'm going now." She hurriedly left the men and breathed a sigh of relief when she was already halfway down to David's place. She was worried that her uncle would call her back to ask some silly questions in his drunkeness. He likes to feel important.
David was waiting for her under the big acacia tree in front of the house when she got there.
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Re: Starlight.....Starbright....
« Reply #4 on: Jan 17th, 2006, 2:03am » |
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I hope you folks are having a nice time reading this short story. I forgot to write an introduction when I first started this. For all those who has not read my blog, I want to start writing short stories again. I have done it in the past but it was written in tagalog, the Philippine national language. And this time I want to try writing in english. But you have to excuse my grammar sometimes when you read some mistakes in the way I construct my sentences. Believe me, there are some tagalog words that I find hard to translate in english.  But this is my first love, writing. This story is purely an original idea of mine, not copied anywhere or read somewhere. Im going to write this pages by pages everyday. So please bear with me.
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« Reply #5 on: Jan 18th, 2006, 8:27am » |
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"Hi, David!", Jenny called to her friend enthusiastically while waving her hands.
"Hey, Jenny! You made it!!, David called back.
"Did you ever doubt that I won't?, she playfully winked at him.
"I'm not sure. Sometimes I think they see you as their slave, not a relative."
"Now, why would you say that? It's not so bad, at least I have a home."
"Yeah, a home and lots of masters around!", david rolled his eyes heavenward. "I don't understand why you put up with them!"
"Maybe coz I do not have anywhere else to go? Come now, david...let's not spoil our day together by arguing about them. It's my birthday and I intend to make this a happy occassion, ok?"
"I'm sorry. Talking about your birthday, here..I bought something for you, I hope you like it?", david handed her a box in a simple wrapper.
Jenny eagerly opened it and exclaimed in delight when she found a handful of hair clips in diffrent colors and a matching haircomb inside. "They are beautiful!! Oh, thank you, thank you! You have always been good to me!", and she smacked a kiss in his left cheek.
David blushed at the gestures. He has been in love with her for a long time now but he has kept his feelings a secret from her and everyone else. His mother sometimes ask him about it but he has denied having any feelings other than being good friends. "Ewww, that was a sloppy kiss you gave me!", david told the girl to hide his embarassment.
Jenny swatted his arm in mock consternation. "As if you have any girl kissed you before! Actually you smells terrible!" And she got ready to run because she knows David would try and get even by pulling her hair, and he was about to when they were interrupted by a call from the kitchen window. It was his mother.
"Come on, you ugly duck! Mother cooked something for your birthday. She knows you are not getting any from your own family."
Jenny let go of that last comment. "Really? How thoughtful of her! Come I'll race you to the door. And started counting up to ten but took off in a run at four counts.
David just shake his head in amusements and started after her. They were pushing at each other over the door when it opened. Aling Luisa was shaking her head at the picture of the two of them made pulling-pushing each other.
"KIds!" You better go and wash your hands first before the food gets cold!", she admonished them when they started running towards the table. She can't help but smile at the playfullness of the two. She liked Jenny a lot. And she wished her son would make up his mind and tell the girl how he feels. Oh he might deny it but she knows the truth. It's obvious to a mother. Just before Jenny arrived, David has been checking the tables to see if there is something else that he forgot. It's true that she did all the cooking but David was with her all the time, constantly worrying that they do not have enough time to finish it all. And he kept looking out at the window for the sight of the girl, too! He is such a good boy and a compassionate being. She knows he worries a lot about Jenny but wouldn't let on. She also
knows he will make some a good husband someday. He's hardworking and and so caring of her. More so when his father died leaving just the two of them. She has no other children. But it was not from lack of trying on her and her husband's part. Maybe it was God's will that they only have DAvid. At least she doesn't have to worry about supporting children they cannot afford. With only David and herself, they have an easy time of it. And in her heart she knows that Jenny will be a good wife to his son also. If only....she sighs regretfully.
David and Jenny went outside when they have finished eating.
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Re: Starlight.....Starbright....
« Reply #6 on: Jan 18th, 2006, 10:16am » |
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WOWIEE, Witchy! I am smiling so wide here after re-reading again from the start. I am amazed on how you have this random imaginations while forming/saying a story. And hey , hey, look. You don't need an editor at all and every page of the story is delivered very good.
Keep it going. And thanks for sharing.
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« Reply #7 on: Jan 19th, 2006, 6:18am » |
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Awww, glad you like it, Krissy, and tnx.
Jenny has enjoyed her afternoon with David and his mother tremendously. They laugh and eat and trade stories about themselves. But soon it will be dark and she has to get home to wash the dishes. She was sure Krissy and Cedy will not lift their manicured fingers to touch any of it. And her aunt and uncle will be in bed already. Besides which, she has to be seen around the house so they will not wonder when she go out again later to meet her boyfriend Mike. It would be a 20-minutes walk to get to the other side to reach the alcove where they always meet. It's a secluded area on the beach and no passersby will see them. It's a good thing the whole family sleeps like the dead. So after thanking both David and his mother, she headed for home.
The house was bathed in darkness when she got there. The sisters are probably too lazy to light a lantern since the moon is out already. She went straight to the kitchen and started pumping the well just outside the door for some water. Her aunt called from inside the bedroom.
"Is that you, jenny?"
"Yes, aunt Fiona, its me. I'm going to wash the dishes first then go to bed, too.
"Do that. And do not forget the clothes in the pegs. It might rain tonight, and lock the door, wil you?" It's full moon and I hear drunk voices coming out from somewhere.
"Yes, aunt. I will take care of it." No one really worry about thiefs in their small village. It's a rare occassion when someone lost something...a chicken, leftover food in the kitchen, or a pair of sleepers left outside the door. Most often than not, villagers who drinks long into the night are the culprits. And when something valuable get stolen, most of the times it happens when there are occassions being held so that strangers are getting invited to celebrate. Everyone knows everyone, from the smallest children to the oldest person. She looked up at the sky and saw that the moon is slowly ascending, covered occassionaly by a tatch of clouds. She love looking at the stars. They seem so near yet so far. She set aside the pail and stood gazing at the moon and the stars, smelling the fresh salty air. She loved the island. She loved the tranquility it offers specially on a night like this when the moon is out and only the sounds of the crickets can be heard. She has been to the city once, when she accompanied her aunt to bring money to the sisters in their dormitory. They have stayed the night because it will be a low tide when they get to the dock if they go back and no passenger boat will be running to and fro anymore to pick up passengers. She didn't like the city. It was bustling with activities and the people are all strangers to each other. The streetlights are so bright it is taking out the beauty of the sparkling stars in the sky. She doubted if anyone ever take their time to stop and gaze at the sky to see the stars. No, the city life is not for her. She knows she will never get tired of looking at the ocean, or walking in the beach or of seeing the people she has known all her lives. No matter that they always gossip about someone. She guess it's because they live a simple life and do not have anything better to do. It's harmless enough anyway. Sometimes about who eloped with who, or who is seeing who, or some petty fights that erupted in the neighborhood. She presently went back inside the house to start washing the dishes and get herself ready to see Mike. She felt the excitement rise within her. She smiled in anticipation of seeing him again and she started humming some love songs she always hear on the radio.
She gathered all the clothes from the pegs and neatly arranged them in a basket by the kitchen, to be ironed the next day. That done, she took her shawl and quietly slip out the door into the moonstruck night.
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Mike was already waiting for her when she got to the alcove. He was playing with some flat stones throwing them into the water and watching them glyde on the surface. It disturbs the rather tranquil water and give sparkling reflections from the moon. Like brightly lit stars. She stood there watching him for a while, loving the sight of him. He is rather tall for his age but then so is Jenny. He has the looks of someone who has never touch anything heavy in his life. His hands are even smoother than hers. She always wonder why he would bother spending time with her when she knows there are lots of pretty girls on their side of the island. Sometimes she thinks he was just amusing himself with her. But she always discarded the idea. Mike loves her. She believes that. She has to believe that. He is the only good thing in her otherwise dreadful life. Soon he will be in college. And the difference in their status would be more noticeable. Sometimes her friend David tease her about aiming for the moon. He pass it as a joke but he knows he was serious. And she always retract by telling him he should find some girl who would put up with his highanded ways. To which he would look at her with sadness in his eyes. Sometimes she thinks he has fallen in love with someone and has been hurt. But she can't think of anyone he has shown any interests in. Or he would have told her. He tells her everthing.
She was momentarily distracted from her thoughts when Mike turned in her direction. He has probably been watching for her.
"There you are!!!" Mike exclaimed and was beside her in a minute. "I thought you'd never come!"
"I'm sorry, I have to make sure first that everyone is sound asleep. Have you been here long?" She gave him a hug and would have let go except that he hugged her to him tighter. He kissed her soundly on the lips.
"I missed you!", and kissed her more passionately this time. Jenny gave in to the sensation and kissed him back. It was only when she felt his hands on the side of her breasts that she was brought back to her senses. She has always been scared of his passionate nature. Many times he has tried to do more than kiss her. Not that she did not enjoy it. But she doesn't think she is ready for anything more than a passionate kiss. She doesn't want to be like the other girls in the village. Married at a young age and is content to just take care of the childrend that comes every year. She want more from life. She just don't know how to get it.
Mike noticed her objections so she let her go. Sometimes he hates that in her but he knows she has no experience around men so he let her gets away with it. He smiled happily and took her hand instead and urge her to sit down on a flat rock. "How have you been?"
"I am fine. I have missed you too', Jenny shyly admitted. She likes the smell of him. Some expensive cologne she is sure. "How was school?"
"Boring. I do nothing but study, boarding house to school and back. I am always looking forward to coming back here on the island to see you!" He was not about to tell her that he goes out every night to party with some of the girls in school.
Jenny happily smiled up at him. How she loved this man! "You are going to finish this year, right? What are you going to do next?"
"Mother said she's sending me to study in Manila."
"Manila? But that is too far!" Jenny was surprise. This is the first time she has heard of his plan to go so somewhere far.
"Yes, I know. But it will only be for a while. I will come here often." He was so excited when her mother told him about it last night. They were talking about his graduation from highschool in two months time and he was ask what his plans are. He told them he wants to live with an uncle in Manila and go to the same university with his cousins. It will give him a chance to experience life in the big city and get away from his overbearing mother for a while. His father is good but her mother rules the family.
"What about us? I will be missing you a lot if you go that far?" Jenny was almost in tears now. She can't bear it if he go away to some far place and only see him once in a while. He might forget her!
"I know. And I will be missing you a lot, too! But it's what they want and you know mother always get what she wants." Did this girl really think he would let an opportunity like that pass him by? But this will only be temporary. At least when I am finish with my studies then we can get married?"
"Marry? You want to marry me?" Jenny couldn't believe his ears. What about your parents? Will they approve?" She doubt that his mother would ever allow Mike to marry someone like her. But still, what Mike was saying make sense. If he graduates from college then he can get a job.
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"Of course I would want to marry you! Didn't I just said that? When I finish college, I would be able to get a job and live on my own and my family can't stop me anymore from doing what I want. And that is to marry you, sweetheart!"
"Oh, Mike!" Jenny was bubbling with happiness now. Her insecurity momentarily forgotten. So that when Mike kissed her again, she did not stop him even when he started touching her breasts.
But Mike did not push his luck. He knows there will be more opportunity to come. He wants to go slowly about it so Jenny will get used to him touching her and not panic everytime he try to. They talk of some other mundane things after a while. He remembered to give his gift to Jenny and when it got too late, she sent her home after a last long, lingering kiss.
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