congratulations you're a woman!

##Carla##

Even on the basketball court, He tried to make a mockery out of me, it wasn't enough for him not to love me, but He needed to embarrass me in front of others? I could feel I was going to cry uncontrollably again. My mother called me downstairs. My Dad and Mom both been silently present. I didn't bother replying; I picked up another pair of shades and went downstairs.

I saw Johny's mom, along with my parent standing at the end of the stair case. My mom and Johny's mom have been good friends, both belief in medicine, although some would argue that Johny's mom believed in science while my mother believes in the natural order.

Johny's mom: Hi, honey.

Carla: Hello

It looked suspicious seeing every adult staring at me with a lot of concern.

Johny's mom: Can you take off the shades for me?

I quickly shook my head "no"

Dad: Take off the shades, Carla

After my behavior the other night, I couldn't rebel. I took off the shades; I could see my mom going to cry as she turned around, leaning on my father for support.

Johny's mom: As I thought, you, my dear have an infection, it's called Inflammatory Conjunctivitis...

Before she could explain, my mom cut her off.

Mom: My poor baby, how do I fix it?

Johny's mom: There are several ways to treat Conjunctivitis, but in her case, I'll just prescribe her antibiotics. Please take them every six hours.

I nodded in agreement.

Carla: Sorry to ask, but how did you know about my eyes?

Johny's mom: When I got home from a nice dinner with my husband. We found Johny sitting outside on the grass; he seemed to have a lot on his mind. He asks if I can come over and check on your eyes.

Carla: I see

Johny's mom: Don't forget we got dinner plans on Friday, Louise!

She said as she handed my mother the prescription.

Mom: I wouldn't change it for the world. You have been so busy that suspension got you looking rested.

They both laughed as she walked Johny's mom out the door.

I was trying to head upstairs until I heard my dad calling me.

Dad: Maria, come here, me and your mother would like to talk to you.

Standing in front of the sofa. I quickly walked over and sat down. My mom was still crying.

Dad: First, I want to tell you that you're beautiful. I am not ashamed of you; for some reason, that day, my head was clouded, and I assumed the worst. Am sorry for my accusations.

As my dad kept talking, I was shocked to hear him apologizing and not punishing me for how I spoke to him.

Mom: Honey, are you listening to your father?

Carla: Yes mom, and Dad, I love you too am sorry about how I spoke to you that night. I should warn you.

Both parents looked curious about my warning.

Carla: I will go on journeys to find myself, so don't be alarmed.

They all started laughing while hugging it out. Am glad the awkwardness was out the window.

Carla: Why did you guys stay home today?

Dad: We wanted to make sure you're okay. If you have bird and the bees questions.

Carla: Oh God, no.

I quickly went upstairs, leaving my parents teasing me downstairs. I decided to change my bedsheet to lay down. After the basketball game with Johny, I took a cold shower, but I was still sore. Am not gonna lie; the boy had defenses. I wonder why Johny told his mom about my eye? He probably was telling his sister about my puberty joke. He doesn't know that I haven't even had my period yet. My mom was a late bloomer too, but she said that's a good thing because females in my family don't go through menopause early either. I was drifting asleep; I felt this warm and inviting feeling; before I knew it, I was standing in front of this woman, she had a human face, but her body was made out of stars and space.

Universe lady: Hmm, so you are the one queen mother has proclaimed protection over?

Carla: Where am I?

I asked frighteningly

Universe lady: You are everywhere, my dear.

"Oh great," I thought. Let me add this to my craziness. Wait till I tell my parents about this.

Universe lady: What is your name, future queen of Instalaxia?

Carla: They only call me future queen before breakfast. After that, it's Carla Maria Brown.

She had a smile on her face as if my response amused her.

Universe lady: Interesting last name

Carla: My mother is Spanish, and my dad is African American, I took my dad's last name, and my mother named me, hint the two first names.

In that instance, the background changed, and I saw my mother in her younger years.

Universe lady: Oh I see you are from a family of healers, not bad, not bad at all.

She stopped to stare at me, looking In each corner for something to knock myself out of this so-called dream.

Universe lady: Am I boring you? Do you wish to leave?

Carla: Me! Noooo. I was just, um... checking out the area to make sure that we're okay. Maybe there is a man behind the curtains or something.

I said sarcastically while still looking for an exit. She laughed historically.

Universe lady: If there is, what do you intend to do, Future queen of instalaxia?

Carla: You and I will take them down, I am sure you miss your parents or your grand star or something.

She laughed uncontrollably. After searching, I found not even a single crack of hope of getting out of there. When she managed to stop laughing. I was so ready to ask her, " how to get out of here?'

Universe lady: I've lived forever compared to your time

Carla: Is that right?

Universe lady: Entertainment seems boring; even prayer and dances seem dull and played out. But to actually find a mortal that would prefer to have nothing to do with me, that's amusing. I think I'll stay around for a while to look over you. Am interested to see what type of queen you will become.

Carla: Maybe I will be a queen of compassion and strength.

I said sarcastically; she chuckled. I almost did not notice her tears of joy exploding like fireworks.

Carla: Is your eye okay?

I ask with a worried tone.

Universe lady: Yes, but thank you for asking. I am a being who gives life. I was born first, and I will be there to see how His world finishes. He gave me dominion over instalaxia for me to rule how I see fit. I still wanted every known species on my planet; often, a prince-to-be would go to other planets to choose his wife, with a guardian's help, of course.

Carla: Of course.

I said sarcastically. She smiled, but I believe she knew my " of course " was not sincere. Yet she continued.

Universe lady: The prince of instalaxia was debating the thoughts of you and denying his true feelings for you, but one look at you, the princess knew it'll be you that create the next generation.

Carla: Oh, Haha, kids, that's umm.

Universe lady: I am supposed to give you your powers after your wedding, but I will bless you with one; that is the power of the future.

Carla: Thank you?

Universe lady: What are you doing?

I was squeezing my forehead, pretending that I could imagine me out of this place.

Carla: I was imagining using my future gifts to see if I'll ever get out of here.

She smiled and waved her hands, and I was in my room again.

Waking up, I see Johny's family, including him and my parents, hovering over me.

Carla: Mom, why are you crying?

Mom: You guys, she's awake!

Dad: We are all here, Louise, we can see that.

Carla: Mom, I went to sleep, and you went and called everybody. Must everyone see me sleeping, mom?

I said with a smile.

Johny's Dad: You have been sleeping for 2 whole days.

Carla: Impossible, I laid down just a few minutes ago.

Wait, is this another dream?

Sarah: What do you mean, another dream?

I got a little shy talking about it, but I swallowed my fear and responded.

Carla: Some lady kept calling me the future queen of Instalaxia. Her head was somewhat human, but the rest of her was nothing but space.

Sarah: Oh wow.

Carla: I am not crazy, I swear.

Johny's Dad: Well, it seems like your body was exhausted, it might of shut itself down to recover.

Carla: Oh

Johny: You're okay then?

I did not respond. I didn't see the point.

Sarah: Well, future queen of Instalaxia, you gave us such a scared

I turned around and leaped on Sarah playfully. "Don't tease me like that." I said. Not realizing that my clothes were changed and all I had in the bottom was a booty short.

Carla: Oh

I gasped and ran to the bathroom. After a few minutes, everyone seems to go downstairs. I got dressed and headed downstairs. Everyone was laughing and talking. Sarah sitting on the couch, Johny nowhere to be found; I went to sit by her

Sarah: Is it okay if I call you queen?

Carla: You don't need to, am Carla remember

Sarah: Right,

she said hesitantly

Carla: How is your boyfriend?

Sarah: We are fine

She said while cracking a smile.

Sarah: You coming to the dinner tonight?

Carla: Today is Friday, huh? I won't have no choice in the matter so to answer your question, yes.

She smiled and picked up her jacket, following her parents out the door with a casual "I'll see you later then."

##Johny##

Her silence broke my heart. I figured she did not want me there. To make her more comfortable, I left. My mom was going crazy with the amount of food she was cooking; she was a pretty good cook, But today is the last day my parents will be home like this; they will resume their work Saturday and Sunday in the ER. My sister interrupted my thoughts when she came in and sat on my bed.

Sarah: Where did you go?

Johny: I figured she didn't want me there, so I took my leave.

Sarah: You have loved her for soo many years; why did you not show her how you feel?

Johny: I felt as though she is weak. She couldn't handle confrontation. She would get eating alive on our planet.

Sarah: That's why the woman is there to make her stronger. So she can withstand it.

Her Instalaxian accent was creeping in.

Johny: I never wanted her to cry or experience any other emotions but happiness, even if that means loving her from afar. Now I have made a grave mistake, and I don't know how to fix it.

Sarah: If I know my friend. She needs some re-insurance she means something to you. Take it from there.

I shook my head as a response.

Sarah: Allabimi!

Johny: I hope your right, sister, for it to be okay?

After a few hours, the scent of the food pulled me downstairs.

Mom: Oh good, I was just about to call you; the Browns are here. You be on your best behavior tonight; girl nearly went to a comma with you breaking her heart like this. I arrange this dinner, fix it!

My mom opened the door, and we greeted the Browns. There she was, my future wife. She was wearing a dress that had a hooty, I bet her mother told her to put a dress on, and this was what she could find. "ha," I thought.

Johny's mom: Please have a seat.

I carefully picked the sit next to Carla. My sister took the other side. In no time at all, the adult was conversating with each other, and we, as children, struggled to find something to talk about.

##Carla##

I am not sure why He sat by me after I humiliated him by not responding like that back at my house. I could tell Sarah plus Johny were struggling to start a conversation. I decided not to be so mad at him anymore. He did send his mom to help my eye. Plus, it hurt more not talking to him.

Sarah: How are your studies?

Carla: Good, and yours

Johny: Mine is good too, ahem...

We all nodded our heads, saying, "good."

Johny: Carla?

He said while clearing his throat.

Johny: When are you going back to school?

Carla: I, um, don't know.

His face seemed shocked, I responded. I quickly asked to use the bathroom, and Sarah offered the bathroom in her room.

Carla: Thank you.

I have had these cramps since the way over here; I am not sure if it's because I slept too long. But around Johny, I sweat, and the cramp felt Good, like a rush making it hard to breathe; it didn't hurt, just felt strange. I rushed to use the bathroom, and peeing felt somehow a released; I've calmed down. Washed my hands and headed back downstairs. I grabbed my seat and resumed eating.

Johny: Sarah, pass me the bread, please.

Sarah: Sure, do you want any, Carla?

I shook my head "no" Johny's hand was stretched across from me towards his sister. Johny came close to my ear, and I heard him whisper.

Johny: I will never stop asking for your forgiveness. I will wait until you can forgive me, so we can move forward, queen of instalaxia.

Then He leaned back over to where he was sitting, no longer stretching across from me. The rush came soo strong, putting me in a daze. I've never noticed his ear line before? His hand looked so strong, firmly toned body, and I just wanted him in a way I couldn't explain. Before I leaned over and did something I might regret, I quickly stood up to speak to my parents.

Carla: Mom, Dad, I think it's getting rather late, and we are walking. Don't you think we should take our leave now?

My parents nodded in agreement. "Ima call you tomorrow, Deborah," my mom said. We took our leave. I wanted to talk to my mom about it, but I knew better than to talk in front of my dad. We walk home listening to my mom talking about how much fun she had, Dad saying, "him too."

I walked upstairs and quickly dozed off. I saw I was back at the Robinsons for dinner, but this time Johny leaned over to ask me to meet him in His room for a private discussion. I decided it would be wise for us to talk. I walked upstairs. Our parents did not even notice all three of us leaving and didn't bother looking for us; they probably thought I went to Sarah's room.

Johny enters the room, locking the door behind him.

Carla: You did not need to close the door.

Johny: I needed to tell you something; I did not want to be interrupted.

Carla: Okay

He patted his bed where he was now sitting. I did not refuse; I took a seat.

Johny: Did you ever like me

Carla: Liked you? I've been in love with you since forever. And

He didn't wait for me to finish. He leaned in and kissed me; this was my first kiss; it felt wet and warm, full of passion; I managed to pull my head back.

Carla: Um

Johny: Please don't refuse me. I've yearned for you to be mine and only mine for a long time.

The cramp became more and more intense; I nodded and laid down. I wanted to show him I've always been his and nobody else's. He leaned over and kept kissing me. Something moist was coming out of me. It wetted my whole print. It looked like I peed myself. Before I could defend myself

Johny: I see that you are mine as you said you are.

He placed his hands on my stomach. He continued kissing me while his hands went lower and lower. Before anything could happen, I woke up.

Carla: Ahhh

My mom heard and ran to my room.

Mom: Honey, what's wrong?

She turned on the light and pulled the covers for her to jump in my bed to comfort me. Her eyes widened

Mom: Oh honey, you got your period. You're a woman now.

"Oh No!" I whine to myself