Mr. Prom

It was year 2002 when I had my Prom in high school. I am not really a fan of parties, gowns and heels up to now. It's been ten years already. But my Prom is really memorable for one reason. Because of this unexpected dance from a guy. Well, should I say a good-looking guy from my batch? I really don't have any plans of attending my prom before. I've been looking for something to wear for a week already and can't find one. It was a day before the prom I was able to borrow one. A blue beaded backless gown and my make-up courtesy by one of my gay friend. Honestly, I'm not proud of how I look that time cause I never really prepare for it. However it is mandatory so I had nothing to do but to dragged myself there. It was a plus factor that I was also one those people who made the class prophecy which never been published because of the disorganized theme. During my prom, almost everyone dressed in their best suit and gown while I was hiding myself away from the crowd. I remembered on the class prophecy I ended up as a novelist. Too bad it never happen in reality. When we say prom, dancing will always be part of it. When the hosts gave the signal that everyone can dance on their own or with their partners, I just watched them. Yeah, some of my classmates and friends asked me to dance with them. Only four people from different section asked me to dance with them. They were Tophe, Jason, my cousin Bryan and the unexpected guy. It happened when everyone was busy dancing with their partners and I was the only one left in the table. I was already conscious that time because I really want to go home. Then after Tophe danced with me this guy approached me and lend his hand asking if he can dance me. I was not looking at his face when I heard him and I thought he was one of my classmates. Then when I looked up I saw this guy. I was really shocked. I didn't say "no". When we dance, the music that was played was a bit fast then after a few minutes it was switched to a romantic one. We never talked. I just stared at him thinking how lucky I am to be given the opportunity to have a dance with him. A lot of girls that night are dreaming that they can have even little time to talk to him. And it was me who unexpectedly got the chance most of them are wishing for. I am lucky that time I guess. After that dance, everything changed about me. I used to see this guy around the campus most of the time but never feel anything for him until after that moment. But it was the end of my high school. Two weeks after that we are about to graduate. I was so busy with final exams and graduation practice. I used to see him during practice. From our classroom I used to stare at him during recess. In short, I had a crush on him since then. But it stayed that way after until we graduate. I made a funny move during graduation. I bought one of his graduation picture without him knowing it. Thanks to the help of a friend. I still got his picture in my photo album until now. Whenever I look at it, it made me smile. And today, after 10 years, I got the courage to say "hi" to him through Facebook. He replied back. Surprisingly, he asked me if I was one of those girls he was able to dance with during our high school prom. I don't know what to say so I said "no". I lied. I am that girl. And he was the reason why I was so happy during prom and why until now I can't still forget it. He mentioned I looked familiar and he told me he danced with me. I just told him maybe it was somebody else. I felt guilty. Days before we graduate, I decided to write a letter for him thanking him for that moment. I mailed that letter to his house. I got his address because I was one of the staff of our graduation yearbook. After 10 years, I was able to confirm that he indeed received my letter. I just wrote on the letter that he made my prom memorable and special because of that dance. I lied because this isn't the perfect timing. Based on our conversation, he already had his own family and had a beautiful daughter. We talked about his life and my work. It seems like we already known each other. He even mentioned he knew me that I was from the pilot section. He even told me how he wished he seriously studied high school before cause now he's trying to apply for work. I was happy today. I finally talked to him. This has been the thing I am looking forward before because I felt I'm still holding on this for too long. Our conversation ended without even saying goodbye. A big revelation. I hope we can talk again sometimes. I am smiling now going back to the times we held hands while dancing. And his name is Severino Lucero. :)