Gen1 Chap6: Haunted

After getting something to eat, I called Elvira to see what she was up to.

I couldn’t stop thinking about her throughout the whole day yesterday after she left the gym, and today, I woke up feeling the same way.

I was ecstatic because she told me to visit her if I wasn’t going to do anything later on.

And so.. OF COURSE I followed the directions she gave me, and in half an hour or so I arrived at her apartment building!

I had not even got into her apartment and the lobby already looked high-class.

..I couldn’t help but quickly change my attire to something more proper while I was in the elevator..

I was really hoping the elevator didn’t stop for anyone else while I was changing!

When I knocked on her door, the door opened automatically (For some reason, I was shocked and impressed at the same time by that).

But, I looked around inside, and didn’t find anybody..

Next thing I know, I am in a bed..

..slowly getting up.. feeling so disoriented.. & weak.

I had never felt so tired before.. And. hungry!?..

..and I had just ate!

I went to the bathroom to brush my teeth. From the taste in my mouth, it seemed I had been sleeping for more than 6 hours..

The fact that I’m still in a house I’m not even sure belongs to Elvira is very strange. But the dream I had.. was even more strange so..

It all felt like if had happened already.. like if I had been there while it happened too..

..

I was wondering if it was from my guilty conscience..

Because in my dream..

.. I pictured them both..

.. Marina.. Elvira..

Each standing right next to the other..

Also..

.. there was this guy I didn’t know.. who Marina apparently really liked.

..In the dream, it looked like if they were going on a date or something..

But, after their date ended, Elvira had waited outside for Marina to warn her about..

..I swear!
..it was the most weirdest thing that had ever happened to me since I got to Bridgeport..

..

..Good thing it was only a dream though!

I had gone to the kitchen, and still there was no sign of Elvira. But..

As I was closing the refrigerator door..

“Carlo..” She said.
“You finally are up..”

Elvira was telling me how I had fainted and how when she got out the bathroom she found me just lying there.

I couldn’t believe I had just fainted though.. and for no apparent reason.

“Are you still hungry?” She asked while she aimed.

I got up from my chair, and went towads her to apologize..
Elvira, I really had no idea what had happened. I’m really sorry for disturbing you.

“Aww, Carlo..”
“I am glad that it at least happened when you got here and not before or afterwards Hun.” She replied.

Elvira..

I don’t know if..

anyone ever..

told you ..

But..

..

And just as I was about to finish my sentence..

“Shut up & kiss me.” Elvira said as she pulled me towards her.

We stood there kissing for I don’t know how long. But, of one thing I was sure..

Elvira..

..

do you..

want to be..

.. my girlfriend?

Gen1 Chap5: Too Much Pride

I am..
..umm..

“Carlo. If you are not going to be truthful with me, I rather you don’t tell me ok.”

Elvira. Is that it’s kinda complicated. You know..

“Wan to walk with me then?”

Sure..

I am not from here Elvira. Nor do I know how to even tell ANYONE what is going on with me right now..

“..But?” Elvira added.

..I took a deep breath.

I mean..
You probably wouldn’t understand though..

“Wait. What..” Elvira said while she stepped back.

I smiled because it was going to hurt to look so bad after I had put myself so high while we spoke back at the bar.

“Carlo, what kind of woman do you think I am that you think I wouldn’t understand?!”

Elvira, it’s not you. It’s me.

It’s very hard for me to speak about my problems to others..

Especially..

..since when I met you, I really did not want you to see me like this.

Ever since we last spoke, I wondered when, or if I would see you again Elvira.

But. Out all people, I hoped you wouldn’t find out.

“If it makes it any better..” She said while she gently passed her soft hands through my chin.

“I wondered if I would see you again too..”

“..I definitely regretted not exchanging numbers.” She smiled.

Alright Elvira. This will not be easy..

But here it goes!

I came from Italy a few days ago because I had bought a property here in Bridgeport. But, it turned out it was just an empty land..

“Oh no Carlo! ..” She said worried.

“You mean to say..”

“..you don’t have.. a..” She stuttered as she started to cry.

I had no idea she would feel this way about me being homeless..

“You can stay at my place while you build your property Carlo..” She said shyly.

Something inside me wanted to scream and shout of how happy I felt because Elvira would even think of giving a guy like me the time of day.

Elvira..

..your friendship is more than enough ok..”

..

I was just hoping I could keep my cool around her too.

Gen1 Chap4: When I Least Expected It..

When Marina was leaving, I asked for her number. She gave it to me. But also asked me if I lived far from the club..

I was afraid Marina was going to start asking about where I lived, and so, to not risk her finding out I was homeless, I just smiled & told her I would call her later.

As she was about to walk out the club, she stopped. But, then left since she saw I had gone to the lounging area to read a book.

Honestly, I would’ve loved to leave home with her. Except, I had no home which to take her to.

I had left before the club closed to find a secluded area near my home lot. Luckily! I found this area behind the restaurant.

I couldn’t help but wonder about how embarrassed it would’ve been to have had Marina find out my living conditions!

..And just as I was about to tuck myself into my sleeping bag:

“Carlo?!” Said a female’s voice from a distance..

I slowly got up because I was ashamed, and did not know how I would explain this to her.

… Elvira?

Ummm. What are you doing here??

“I was doing my daily jog around the neighborhood!”
“What are you doing here though?”

I knew I was busted. And I was hoping Marina wouldn’t find out about me being homeless. But, Elvira finding out about it feels SO much worse though!?!

Um..

Elvira..
I.. am..

Gen1 Chap3: Vanilla and Coconut..

I would have never thought that I would be in a club, talking. But Marina was pretty. I could look, I mean! LISTEN to her talk forever.

I was not sure whether she wanted to dance or not. But, I’m not a dancer.. So I just stood listening.

Later in the night, Marina asked me to dance.

AND I would have GLADLY accepted. Except.. I kinda don’t dance.
Don’t get me wrong. I wanted to. SO BADLY. But.. I did not want to look like a fool in front of her..


Somehow. Without any notice.. Marina started getting closer. Dancing. She made it seem so easy too?!

She had this sweet yet sharp smell like Vanilla & Coconut. I couldn’t resist it, or her..

AND so..

Without further a do.

I made a COMPLETE fool of myself that night. Marina..

I hope you were laughing with me and NOT at me.

Gen1 Chap2: In a city, AND I’m Single?

I woke up to a beaming sun in my face.. & the smell of beer, of course. I was outside a bar.

As I packed my sleeping bag and picked up my things I was hoping no good looking girls were staring at my.. um. Bed..room.

“Good-morning Sunshine” The bartender told me when I took a sit.
I was not sure if she was being sarcastic when she said it, but, since she did see me sleeping outside the bar this morning, I am not sure if she thinks of me the same as when she first saw me yesterday.

As I was about to order a grilled cheese, my phone started ringing. It turns out  the theater staff had found my wallet outside yesterday as I walked to the bar.

Too bad the chick I had been staring at as I passed the theater yesterday wasn’t the one that called me.

After picking my wallet up, I decided to stop by the restaurant.

It was closed, so I decided to take a nap while it opened.

SOMEBODY rudely decided to play the guitar while I slept. RIGHT in front of me too!?.

Well..

After seeing who was playing the guitar, I wasn’t mad it had woke me up. One bit.
She started talking on the phone to some guy. I was hoping it was not her boyfriend (I was hoping she didn’t have one).

When she finished on the phone, I got up and went towards her to introduce myself.
Her name was Marina. Very cute name BTW. But, moving on. Since I was starving, I boldly asked her if she wanted to join me to eat here.

She surprisingly accepted..

I was asking her about the town, and.. herself. She told me about the local celebrities, & the clubs!
She had also just broken up with her ex. I told her she probably was too pretty for him anyway..

She started laughing.

Marina seemed like the sweetest girl I’ve ever met. Later that day, she surprised me with flowers while we were at the club!

I was not sure what to say or think of that. But, I guess she was starting to like me?

Gen1 Chap1: A new, and unfortunate beginning.

I was alone, I was deserted. But best of all, I was free. I never knew leaving home would be such a challenge(economically).

But, the freedom..

I definitely see myself not returning back.

I definitely had to get used to the whole cab thing. Because back in Italy I had my kenspa. And that was really all I needed.

I am not sure why the buildings here need to be so tall. But, oh well! I hope there are interesting secrets behind these walls.

 As I walked through the plaza, I spotted this hot sexy thing next to the library.  I had only one word: WOW!It looked fierce, and, I almost wished it had belonged to a chick. ..

Now that I was near the library, might as well look like if that’s where I was going.

 Who would have thought that I would be caught in a library?! I wouldn’t even had dared just because I knew people would laugh. But, I’m not home anymore, and I don’t know much about the lifestyle here. So, might as well get some tips on how to speak to people, and OH!? I found a book on how to mix some drinks too!

I had to go to the nearest bar, get a drink or something. But as SOON as I had walked into the bar, I couldn’t help but notice this woman..

She looked sooo pale and strong. Yet, so delicate and frail at the exact same time.

 I had to approach her to say something. Bacause she might as well then thought I was crazy. I spoke to her, yet, all I could think about was how good she smelled and how bright her eyes were. But, nonetheless,  from all we talked I was only able to remember her name. Elvira..

 Elvira left, and I went into the bathroom to wash my teeth(since I have no HOUSE in which to do so!?), and as I was there, I thought about Elvira, and if I would see her again..

 I had no choice but to take out my travel sleeping bag  & asleep outside the bar(It was closing time). I honestly NEVER would have thought that I would not have a bed in which to lay my head once I left home. But, I cannot give up now.

I know better days will come..