Frances
is tired of being single so as she, walks the boardwalk of hometown she looks
at the single men. As she walks the boardwalk she takes in the various games,
the clown next too one of the many pizza joints selling pizza, the Ferris wheel
as it spins around. She notices Anthony, a guy she went to high school with. He
is about three inches taller than Frances and he has the long legs of a ballet
dancer.
He
still single but he is shy around the ladies. One day Frances asks his friend
Valentine for Anthony’s address. Frances
waits and waits for Valentine to give her Anthony’s address to, but no avail.
Frustrated she calls her best friend Tamara for his address and decides to
write Anthony a letter.
Dear
Anthony,
Hi
my name is Frances March. Do you remember me? We went to high school together.
What have you been up to lately? I am cashier at a food store. So, what do you
do for a living? Enclosed is a copy of my picture.
Sincerely
yours,
Frances
Frances
p.s.
write back soon
Dear Frances,
Hi Frances yes I remember you. You
were in my math class right? I haven’t
been up too much. I work for my dad at his law firm. I am lawyer in training
and I hate it. However, my dad Anthony Richardson III won’t let me pursue my
dreams of being of a writer.
Sincerely,
Anthony
Anthony
p.s.
I hope you write back soon.
Dear Anthony,
Yes I was in your math class. I was
also your French class with Miss Emmeline Frappier. Do you remember her? Why won’t your dad let you pursue your dream
of being a writer if that makes you happy? Your dad sounds mean to me.
Sincerely,
Frances
Frances
Dear Frances,
I remember Miss Frappier and the way
she pronounced your name. My dad doesn’t believe writing is a lucrative
business and is not worth the time and expenses. I think we should meet at the
beach not too far from either from either of our houses. Let’s say two days
from today which is 10-15-12.
Sincerely,
Anthony
Anthony
p.s.
email me answer your answer.
To: Anthony
Subject: beach
Yes I will meet you at the beach on
10-17-12. So you will be able to find me I will wear a red blouse with blue
buttons, dark green skirt, and blue hat with red rose on it. Oh by the way what
time should we meet?
Frances
To: Frances
Subject: beach
I will meet you there at 1p.m. I
will be wearing a blue sweat shirt with a dragon on it, a pair dark black jeans
and blue sneakers. I’ll meet you by the big clown.
Anthony
At
the beach they greet each other.
“Hi
Frances said”
“Hi Anthony replied”
“So Anthony why are you so shy
around the girls? I mean you were and still are the handsomest man I know.”
said Frances.
“Umm
well I guess it’s because I am so popular with the girls it makes me want to
shy away from them.” Anthony said.
“Oh
really that would have the opposite effect on me. I guess that’s because I’m
already outgoing. Does your dad let you have any kind of pets?” Frances asked.
“Yeah
we have two cats, but they aren’t getting along right now. One is a new kitten
we named Fritz Corey and other is older one we had for a while that is named
Grayson Raspberry. Do you have any pets?”
Anthony asked.
“Yeah
we also have two cats. One is named Rebecca Angel but we call her Becky and the
other is named Tigger you know like Tigger from Winnie the Pooh she said.”
“Cool
I love Winnie the Pooh. My favorite is Eeyore.
Who is your favorite?” He asked.
“My
favorite is Piglet he’s so cute and shy. In a way he reminds me of you. She replied.
“Do
you want to walk on the beach?” Anthony asked.
“Don’t
be silly the beach is closed for the winter. So why don’t we just walk the
boardwalk for a while.” Okay she replied.
As
they walked the boardwalk they talked some more. As the afternoon wore on they
ate pizza for lunch, drank Sprite and Pepsi respectively. Then it happened, Anthony’s
dad called and said it was emergency.
“Your
dad sure knows how to ruin a good time. Frances said.
“Yeah
I know Anthony replied. But I do have to go it’s a major court case.” He said.
“Sometimes
I forget you’re a big time lawyer. And with that comes with a big
responsibility. I hate that your father is controlling your life.” she said.
“I
feel the same way too at times but at least I make good money. Plus I hope we
can do this again sometime. Well I have to go see yea.” He said
With
that he left Frances standing there stunned and alone. Frances began to sob uncontrollably
in front a silly old clown on the boardwalk at the beach. Stranded on the bench
on the boardwalk Frances decides to get up and go home.
As
she walks home she reflects on the day. The day wasn’t all that bad. First, she
had a wonderful breakfast with her family. Then she met Anthony at the beach
for lunch. Oh and yeah the kiss they almost shared when his phone rang and his
dad called him away. Now she was on her way home. Yet somehow she didn’t feel
so utterly alone even though she was.
Meanwhile
back at the law office.
“Dad what was so important that you had to
interrupt my date with Frances? Today was supposed to be my day off.” Anthony
said.
“I
know Tony but I don’t like that white trash Frances girl. You can do better
than her. You know like Sara Sue from accounting down the hall.” Anthony the III said.
“You
dad you can’t control my life let alone my love life. If I want to date Frances
March I will!” Anthony said.
“Tony
be reasonable she’s a low rate cashier at the Albertsons. Just forget about her
she’s trashy and no good. Next thing I know you’ll want to pursue your dream of
becoming a writer.” Anthony the III said.
“You
don’t get it dad I like her I mean I really like her. She approached me first
that may be true but I like that about her. She is helping me get over my
shyness when it comes to girls and that should make you happy.” Anthony said.
“It’s
true I want you to be happy but not at the expense of the family name. I’d
rather have you remain shy then come out with that woman.” Anthony the III
said.
“I
know we are rich and upper class compared to Frances but she works hard and
she’s lonely just like me. Plus you’ve never met her how do you know she’s
trashy? I think you think she’s trashy because she’s middle class. Richardson is a common name dad. I know to
you it doesn’t seem so common because you come from a long line Richardson’s
and lawyers and lawyer sons.” he said.
“I’m
also thinking about the company we have been Richardson and Son since 1876.
That’s over 130 years. I think you will blemish our company name if one day you
decide to marry this trashy girl.”
Anthony the III said.
“You
know dad I respect the company name but I never wanted to be a lawyer as you
know, I wanted to be a writer! Sometimes I hate you for forcing me to become a
lawyer. Why in your wildest dreams I would stop listening to you is hard to
believe. But you know what dad I’m going to make plans to have that second date
with Frances to see how it goes.”
Anthony said.
With
that Anthony left the law office and went for a walk. As he walked, he cleared
his mind. The fight with his dad left him exhausted. Why couldn’t he date who wanted?
His dad dated his mom Sara May when they were younger. How dare his dad tell
him who to date?
Also
walking to relieve stress was Frances she was worried Anthony wouldn’t want to
see her again after that day on the beach. Did I give my cell phone number
which is 972-767-9875 I can’t remember?
Deep
in thought neither of them see the other person so the crash into each other.
Then they look up and hug.
“What
happened with your dad?” Frances asked.
“I
don’t want to talk about that. What I want is a second date with you. So what
do you say?” Anthony asked?
“Yes
I would love a second date!” Frances replied.
“That
would be great I know this great restaurant in Huston.” Anthony said.
“Great
what is it called?” she asked.
“Can’t
tell you it’s a surprise.” he replied.
So
on 10/19/12 Anthony took Frances to the Just Oxtails Soul Food restaurant.
Dinner was great.
