Presentiment (standard:drama, 1412 words) [2/6] show all parts
Author: Shaela129	Added: May 11 2001	Views/Reads: 2849/2034	Part vote: 0.00 (0 votes)
I have always wondered why everyone is so involved in what I do or do not do.

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all the time.  The only thing is I don't know it is a presentiment 
until afterwards.  Like I could dream of someone and they would call. I 
would not notice the fact that I had  dreamed about them until well 
after the phone conversation.  Sometimes it could be days.  But this 
presentiment is different.  It is like it wants me to see it.  It wants 
me to follow its path.  I guess I have an unplanned journey.  Or was it 
planned regardless as to whether I am directly involved or just a 
benefactor.  I can't worry about this now I have shopping on the mind 
with helping my sister-in-law Tina choose and accessorize her 
anniversary (no they are not married yet; it's a yearly anniversary 
thing) wardrobe.  A gift of mine. 

"What about this?" Tina says paying close attention to my facial
expression.  It always gives me away. "You were in deep thought weren't 
you?" She catches me. 

"Fine if you want him to rip your clothes off as soon as he sees you." 
I say sarcastically. "Yes, I was thinking about my powers."  I love 
rattling her! 

"Your powers?  What powers?  Nevermind.  That explanation could take us
off track.  Anyway, I like the color, "she says, "it's bright and 
alluring." I can tell she really wants to know but she knows me well 
and I will dance all around the question until she just can't take it 
anymore.  I love this. 

"It's orange and that is all that matters to you," I say.  We are both
very true to our favorite colors.  "Let's try something bold and sexy.  
What about this?"  I say pointing at a long black dress with a high 
front split and little dangling fringe in certain spotted areas. 

"Perfect!" she says.  We're off to look for shoes and a purse to
complete the fashion statement.   "So, are you going to the 
Thanksgiving Party at Pharaoh's next Thursday?" Tina says on the way to 
hosiery. 

"Why is everyone so interested in me going?  First, your sister Shana
then Nita mentions it and now you.  What's going on?  I can't live 
vicariously through your relationships?"  I say picking a fight to 
change the subject. 

I don't know why they all (including my mother and sister) feel I should
be dating more.  Just because they don't see who I date they feel I am 
lonely.  Just because I am alone doesn't' mean I am lonely.  In fact, I 
know a lot of married people and couples who are together but are as 
lonely as can be. 

"Just asking," was her reply but I knew she wanted to say more.  "Off to
shoes," she says after picking up a pair of nylons with the line going 
up the back. 

"Sexy, sexy,"  was my giggly return and we were off to find spiked
heels.  Maybe I should be finding an outfit for Pharaoh's?  of course 
it would have to be either black or purple. 

I forgot to mention that I love black.  In fact, in high school my
mother said she thought I was in mourning or something because all I 
wore was black. Actually, I like the way the color black looks against 
my honey colored skin.  Marvelous.  I know I may sound conceited or 
self involved to some but I love myself and it has taken me a long time 
to get to the point where I could give myself a compliment.  So now I 
do at every possible moment.  My grandmother told me that if you do not 
think you are pretty or if you do not think good things of yourself no 
one else will either.  This is true.  So very true. 

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More chapters soon. Also, please vote on this for me.  It has taken me 
a long time to get to the point where I could express myself on paper.  
I've been so afraid of being misunderstood.  This is an awakening for 
me so I need your help.  Comments are so very appreciated. Thank you. 


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