Romancing the 80's
Lance was already planning on the things he wants to do at the mall.
One afternoon, Charm asked me to go around with her before going home. She looked so sad and distracted. We went to the Square and checked out the new stores and ate pizza. She told me she broke up with Franco. They had a misunderstanding and she's not really very patient. I was upset. I really liked Franco. He seemed so dependable, kind, and smart. "I think I got bored. I was looking again for excitement. Our relationship just went through that comfortable phase." Charm picked on her food. I retorted, "He's such a nice boy. He is exactly what you need. I don't know what else you are looking for." I wanted to kick her. It's such a waste. Charm always talks about her need for romance. She always wanted excitement, continuous fire, and disruption in a relationship. I said irritably, "Why don't you take a break and reflect? I am not sure if you should be jumping into another relationship. Frankly speaking, you're the one who seems to be the problem in your quest for a fiery romance." She glared at me but did not
respond. We were both quiet for a while. Then she spoke, "Easy for you to judge me. You have not really gone into any serious relationship. You were so busy building up a seemingly platonic one with the cutest guy in school. Just wait until you fall in love. Then come back and tell me how you feel." I flinched, then retorted "Just take care of yourself. Don't mind me. I have no plans of falling hard for anyone just yet." We stared at each other, then we both fell silent. It was a long time before Charm spoke. "Let's go or else we'd be at each other's throats with the way our conversation is going." I stood up and walked out ahead of her, still seething. Charm can be so stubborn and not really receptive to anyone's criticism. I was always vocal and easily annoyed. We left the mall and took different routes going home.