Chapter 6- A day of Firsts

Iris's POV

What have I done? Why did I say yes to him when I knew that I couldn’t go? This is terrible. I had to tell him, I couldn’t go but I didn’t want to. He’s the first boy I’ve ever crushed on and he just asked me out, also we already arranged it all.

It’s ok Iris, you have it all planned, you’re going to ask them if you can go to the library then ask John to pick you up in an hour. Then Adrian will pick you up from the park near the library.

Now all I needed was an excuse to tell Adrian as to why he was picking me up from the park and not my home. I’ll have to work on that later.

As I walk through the doors, and into the quiet house, a small bit of hope flutters in me. Maybe I could sneak out for a little while and no one would notice? That way I wouldn’t have to lie to my parents. That little bit of hope disappeared when I realised that both my brothers were probably in their rooms and my Father was probably working in his office and my mother… that women is an enigma to me.

I went to my room and put my bag away and walked towards the bathroom to freshen up then made my way to my Father’s office. He was my best bet at getting a yes because when he’s working his mind is barely in this world.

I stood in front of the door with a racing heart and brought my hand up to knock. “Enter” His emotionless voice replied from the other side. I opened the door and stepped forward. He didn’t raise his head or acknowledge me in any way. I cleared my throat to get his attention and he raised his head with an annoyed expression on his face.

“Yes, Iris what is it. You know I’m busy” his words made me hesitant but before I could lose my courage i opened my mouth “I was wondering if I could go to the library.” My heart was beating so fast I felt like it would explode but he didn’t even think about it as he said “Yes yes, i’ll tell John to take you but don’t you dare take too long.”

I quickly thanked him and rushed out of his office to my room. When I was within the safety of the walls I let a smile take over my face, I had never lied to my parents before but I was glad it worked out. I really wanted to go. With the smile remaining I made my way to my closet.

I had never picked out my own clothes before but it seemed like today was of firsts. Adrian had told me to dress warm, so I picked out blue denim jeans and a soft pink sweater. To pair with it, I chose white shoes and a coat with a beanie in case I wanted to cover my head. I looked at myself in the mirror and it wasn’t bad for my first time.

I quietly made my outside the house to find John already waiting for me. I got inside the car as the car started to move.

Throughout the ride, I thought of what I could tell Adrian as to why he was picking me up from a park and not from my house. I made up the perfect excuse, I could say that my family is protective of me because I’m the only daughter in the family and they would never let me go anywhere with a boy.

The thought of lying to Adrian made my stomach turn but I had no choice. Is this what Lying feels like all the time, I had just lied to my Father and I had been nervous, but this feeling was different.

“Miss, we have arrived” I looked out the window to see the library. I quickly thanked him and got out of the car. I’m pretty sure my dad has already told him to pick me up in an hour.

I made my way inside the library and waited inside until I saw the car completely gone.

I quickly walked out and started going to the park nearby. I only knew how to get there because I had put it on google maps earlier.

The park was filled with laughter, there were kids playing on swings and families having picnics. I smiled as I walked towards the playground looking at the little ones playing without a care in the world.

“It really is a mesmerising sight.” I heard a voice from behind me. I turned around and found an insanely hot Adrian.