Enid's POV

During the week I felt guilty about both flaking out at the marathon and having a remedial class in the afternoon. When I first started college I didn't take it seriously enough so I was in danger of flunking a couple of classes but now I was on the right track thanks to Leanne I didn't need them anymore

Speaking of Leanne she'd told me to speak to her friend Robyn about surviving a movie marathon.  I found her in the library doing an essay. Not wanting to disturb her, I placed a note next to her, found what I was looking for and left.

Robyn soon found me though later that day when I was walking back to my dorm. I was a little concerned when I saw tears in her eyes but she said not to worry, she had sensitive eyes the wind and the cold sometimes made her cry.

'The trick is to go to bed an hour later everyday leading up to it' she explained 'Then the day you start if you go to bed at 3am the day of your marathon, sleep through the day and start about 7 is you should be fine'

At this point the tears in her eyes started to run down her cheeks, but Robyn seemed unconcerned and just let them fall without wiping them

'When's your next one?' I asked

'Not until next March during spring recess' Robyn told me. The tears were still visible on her face but she wasn't drying them yet. 'I haven't decided what to do next. The one I really want to do is Marvel Phase 4, but I'll have to wait a few years. I'll probably do that one when my course has finished'

Another tear streamed down Robyn's face and finally she now wiped her tears away. I thanked her for the information, she apologised for crying and we parted

I checked my phone and saw I had a text from Tristan, he wanted to talk about something private and I said I waw free the next day after class. Could I see him in his room then?

Enid's POV

I dressed for my meeting with Tristan in my black jeans and dark blue blouse with my hair loose down my back.

Tristan loved my outfit when I arrived and I was formally introduced to his Mum. After Tristan expressed his wish to invite me to dinner to meet his Dad, his Mum left us alone

Tristan asks if he can make me a special coffee. I ask for a Latte Macchiato with Caramel Syrup

Enid's POV

As Tristan asks me what hurts me about my relationship with my Dad my eyes fill with tears. I'd always wanted never to speak of him to anyone but I decided since my love for my boyfriend was so complete, I would tell him everything

'I was eleven when he started.' I began. 'He was a parking attendant for a multistorey carpark in our town in Ohio. He'd had the job since before I was born but shortly after I turned eleven he lost it.'

The tears in my eyes started to run down my cheeks, Tristan didn't wipe them away at first just let them fall

'He couldn't cope so he started drinking. He pushed me and Mum away. They divorced a year later. Then for my sixteenth birthday shortly before I came to college he called me. Said he was sober and wanted to meet with me. I agreed and showed up at the appointed time'

My tears fell faster now streaming down my face. Tristan still wasn't wiping them yet

'He was drunk when I got there' I sobbed. 'I was so upset I just ran out of the hotel and if I hadn't been stopped by someone I would have been killed by a car'

Tristan pulled me into a hug as I sobbed onto his shoulder

As soon as we got back from the restaurant William excitedly began asking me about how the dress hut went. How many stores we went in, who exactly found the dress, when the wedding is etc. We all quickly convened on the couch and I excitedly began almost as if rambling but everyone seemed to hang on my every word.

"Well, first we went to one smaller local shop that had both prom dresses as well as wedding dresses. Anna said she thought I might find something unusual there that I'd just absolutely fall in love with but the selection of wedding dresses was much smaller than the selection of prom dresses so after a short while I didn't find anything that I really fell in love with so Anna suggested we try David's Bridal. After shopping for nearly 2 hrs I finally found what I thought was my dream dress, but to my disappointment they didn't have it in my size. Luckily Anna said she knew of another David's Bridal in driving distance so I figured I'd give it a try. To my excitement they happened to have the exact same dress and it was my size. Obviously I can't show you the dress before the wedding, my love as it would be bad luck but if you want to see it William I'd be happy to show you some time. As soon as I tried on the dress I have to admit tears did come to my eyes. The dress fit me perfectly and I felt like a  real life princess. I couldn't help having a few tears roll down my cheeks as I looked in the mirror and took a spin in the dress. Anna can attest to how happy the dress made me and how beautiful it is as she saw my tears. Some had already made it down my cheeks leaving multiple streaks behind, others were still streaming down my face. And Jarrod, you'll be happy to know I left them unchecked. As to the exact date if the wedding I'll let Jarrod field that one. We haven't really looked into a venue yet as I was more focused on the dress."

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Tristan's POV:

Seeing Enid's tears are far from ending, I sit on the bed and hold my hand towards her, she sits next to me, tears still drawing traces on her beautiful cheeks. I give her a drink of my drink, its a Mexican chocolate with cinnamon syrup, two shots of espresso and sprinkles of cocoa seed. I have heard chocolate always makes you feel better.

Enid gives a sip to the chocolate, I smile at her, kiss a tear from her right cheek, softly wipe a tear streak with the back of my fingers, from under her eye all across her cheek until I catch her warm tear, then softly start massaging her shoulders, feeling her tense muscles through her blouse...

Last edited by Amans lacrimae (November 21, 2021 3:40 pm)