My Little Secret

I set out to Cavour avenue, one of the high-end communities in the city. It was going to be my first time there. It had almost started to drizzle when I arrived to the lane where Ivan lived. I had been all gutsy in coming here but now I wished he wasn't at home. I wondered if he'd laugh seeing my letter or if he'd even see my letter. I was having second thoughts on giving it to him.

'It didn't matter, I'm going to try' I told myself. The sun was setting and the it was windy. The clouds were heavy and it seemed like it was going to rain heavily. There was a light drizzle and I held my bag closer to me, so as to guard the letter in my bag. The air began to get cold and I regretted not bringing my hoodie. I reached his house and took out the letter and saw it one last time.

A car passed beside me. Ivan got out.

"Hey! What a surprise" he said, smiling.

"Hi Ivan" I said and smiled back. I immediately regretted coming here.

"Is everything alright Ivan?" Catherine called him from inside the car. She was here. This was definitely a mistake.

"Umm.. It's nothing. I just came by to give you an invitation" I told him, looking rather nervous.

"You should have called! Good timing actually or we wouldn't have met." He told, he almost looked like he meant it. Maybe he actually did.

"I didn't think we were that close that I could talk to you over call, besides it was a professional letter anyway" I said, looking away.

"A letter?" he asked, looking surprised.

I cursed myself on the inside. Of course, he would make fun of me. Why would anyone be happy to

receive a letter. They would think it is lame.

"That's interesting. I didn't think people do that anymore" he said, "It's my first time actually." He says and looks at me. "Getting a letter for an invitation. Whatever it is, it's from you. I'll come" he says and smiles at me.

"Actually, it's for Catherine." I say looking embarrassed. He probably saw it in my face and was about to say something but I stopped him and continued, "It's for the both of you, I mean. But please, can you read it alone first? And don't get mad? Please?" I say as I already start walking away.

"Thank youuu" I shout as I leave.

The rain was getting intense and memories hit me like raindrops.

(Ivan Radcliffe)

"She's wearing totally mismatched clothes. Ugh, what are those?" Catherine says as we approach my house. Sofia was at the mailbox. It was surprising to see her there.

"Catherine! Don't be bitter" I say feeling sorry for Sofia.

I get out of the car and walk towards her. She turns back and looks at me. She looked scared and nervous. She was holding something in her hand, a letter perhaps. I was curious and was about to ask her but then decided to let it wait.

She tells me that it was an invitation for Catherine and me and runs before I ask her anymore questions. I take the letter and get back into the car.

"What's going on? Who was she?" Catherine asked me, this piqued her interest.

I steer the wheel and smile. "She's the girl I was telling you about. The one with the story." I say.

"Oooooh, that's her eh?" she smiles.

We get into the driveway and I park the car. Catherine gets off and goes into the house. I follow her with the letter in my hand. Catherine didn't seem to care about it.

The envelope had a rustic feel to it. I move my fingers through it. I could smell the glue, 'It was handmade, interesting' I think to myself. I carefully open the envelope, creating minimal damage. A paper that seemed like it was parchment, was neatly folded and kept in. I could feel the engravings caused due to the handwriting. 'It was handwritten and her handwriting was beautiful!' I ran my fingers across the paper. It smelt slightly of her. Fresh strawberries. I read the letter and smile. 'We had to go.'

"Catherine!" I call out

"Yess" she shouts, her voice echoing through the shower.

I take my clothes off and get into the shower and she laughs.

"We have an event to attend, love. I hope you're free next week. I'd love to escort you." I say and kiss her.

"Whatever you want shall be done" she laughs and kisses me back.

We continued kissing as the rain got heavy. Life was amazing.