I open my eyes at 6 am every morning. I shuffle to my kitchen without a swatch of clothing. My red Keurig is still on and unplugged since yesterday. The reusable K-cup never emptied. I can barely see the cabinet door. My quick reflexes were able to stop the coffee mug from falling on the floor. I might have used too much creamer. My morning can now begin.
I stare at the privacy fence surrounding my backyard. The birds provide a soothing melody. It motivates me to split this cigarillo in half. I seal the edges. My fingers break down each nugget. The next part of my morning begins.
School starts today. I am taking 18 credits; all related to my major. I bartend at three separate bars. I see my friends once every 2-3 months. I see the parents I live with in passing. My main form of communication is text and email.
I have not orgasmed in 1,723 days (about 4 and a half years). I tell my parents it is out of need. Reality: I do it on purpose. My best friend sees through me and has made it her life mission to get me out of the house. Some nights she succeeds.
"I called all 3 restaurants. I know you are not working today. The semester just started--you can miss the first day. Pack a bag--make sure you have a black dress. I will be at your house in 15 minutes."
I hate it when she does this shit.
I drag my feet following her instructions.
She will do for me if I drag my feet.
I threw a black duffle bag on my bed. I open my closet doors. I plop down onto the floor.
She opens the door with her key. She calls my name as she stomps loudly through the house. She stops at the kitchen and fixes herself a drink. She folds her arms when she finds me on the floor of the room. The tapping of her foot gave her location away. She mumbles under her breath as she steps over me. She rummages through my closet. She throws items of clothing at me. I laugh at her frustration. I look up to her and say,
"I'm the baby; I can't do things on my own."
Before I could bat my eyelashes, my go to black dress encountered my face.
"Bitch! I do not have time for your bullshit."
'Hooky Days,' as we call them, were my favorite days of the year. My best friend and I skipped out on life to eat and party. It is a fun-filled day of "anything goes." We used to get wild. Her words gave me the motivation I needed to stand up. 30 minutes later, I was ready to begin our first 'Hooky Day' adventure in 3 years.
We started at our favorite Hookah Lounge. This spot never strayed from its Mediterranean roots. We picked our favorite spot on the floor, asked for our favorite waiter, and began planning the rest of our day.