It was the FA cup final and Liverpool were playing Manchester United. I, being a huge Liverpool fan, naturally wanted to watch it, but I was at school on the day. The school had thankfully put a screen up to show it however, and I crowded in amongst my school friends to enjoy the game. I then noticed a blonde head bob into my view and I begun to get distracted from the game. She walked with effortless grace, a smoothness mastered by an angel. Her eyes the deepest blue and a smile so breath-taking, I got goose-bumps. I was smitten by loves hand. I made a place for her and she duly, cheerfully sat down next to me, her flowery fragrance filling my head with dizzy thoughts, her voice soft as fur, clear as water, smooth as ice. We spoke about sweet nothings and I lent in to kiss her, heart pounding, and she kissed back. We were a couple.
And then I woke up.
The most beautiful moment I had ever experienced was, of course, only a dream. A dream cruel, depriving me of a love so pure and instant, butterflies danced with joy in my stomach. My metaphorical dream girl became my literal dream girl. And I have never forgotten that kiss.
When Jiminy Cricket wished upon a star he told me my dreams would come true and I believed him for so long. But only recently have I discovered that life really isn't so romantic as Jiminy made it out to be. I could wish upon a billion stars, but the things I want the most don't seem to want me back. And I don't blame them. Someone like me doesn't deserve the romance of Disney, but that's besides the point. For some, wishes do come true and I am truly happy for those where that happens, but I will forever be jealous of such beautiful fortune. I have given up wishing and it's probably for the best. Good things come to those who wait. But that isn't true. Good things come to those who work and from now that will be my mantra. The stars are too far away to hear my pleas for help.
I do have one wish however..... Though it is one I wish to fulfill myself.
There is a car park attached to the Milton Keynes shopping centre, a multi-storey building that commands the most beautiful of views in the city. The top floor is open to the sky and my wish is to some day hire out the top floor for a clear, blue summers evening. I will take the girl I love up there for a romantic dinner for two, some wine, some Italian food, with only the heavens for company. As it reaches sunset we will walk hand in hand to the balcony and watch the sun sink beneath the horizon, bathing the city in a glow so beautiful it will take our breath away. And as the stars begin to appear I will look her in the eye and tell her I love her. And there with the moon and stars as our witness, I will kiss her with the love I deeply feel.
It's cheesy, it's soppy but I don't care. It is my wish, and I will wish and I will wish and I will wish for that to one day become true. I no longer believe in wishing, so I will be proactive myself and give the girl of my future everything she deserves. Good things come to those who wait, but better things come to those who work.
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