CHAPTER 4: Joline

Dear diary,

I was just on my socials drifting away from reality in my own bubble, just the way I like it. I was just about to switch off my phone and call it a day since; my parents would be home soon. And they'd expect me to act as their willing maid who couldn't say/do anything.

Until I see this notification pop up. This stranger Tyler, wants to start talking to me. Like, whoa I don't even know how I'm feeling. A shiver comes over me as; let's face it – he seems like the too cool for school type and he wants to talk to ME. A loser who nobody likes. It's all quite surreal! I felt so tempted to just show this off to EVERYONE who has ever laughed at me. But no... I'm better than that.

For some reason, after that message my mind didn't travel off elsewhere – it just stayed focused on that DM request. Whilst hesitating I clicked on the request and sent a casual message just saying "Hi". Immediately the three dots then come up which again, sent a bone chilling tingle through me as; it was quite exhilarating and it was the first time I was able to stay focused! (Well... who wouldn't be after talking to a boy). He was able to respond by asking me how I was and he apologised for his message he just thought I'd be an interesting person to talk to.

Okay, I don't know what he's seeing but he must have a bad judge of character. There's no WAY I have an interesting life. If anything... I'd much rather his life. Who wouldn't wanna live in a multi-million house with everyone pretty much worshipping the ground you walk on. Still I let that slide and just went along with it. I know this is going to be pretty boring if I went through the whole conversation but long story short… we're actually meeting! It's hard to believe it, me… meeting a boy for coffee…tomorrow at 12am. Never would I have thought something like this would happen. However, I don't know what he's going to think when he sees me. I'm honestly the drollest person alive – I really hope he isn't tempted to leave/stand me up. At this point ... I need people who will stay by my side always since, I don't have enough of that. But, before that can happen, I just need to make sure that my stupid dumb head won't let me down. Wish me luck…