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Wishing on a star (started on November 16, 2010) {COMPLETED}
EVERSINCE I WAS OLD ENOUGH TO REMEMBER I WOULD GO OUTSIDE AND WISH ON A STAR SOMETIME THEY WOULD COME TRUE AND SOMETIMES THEY WOULDN'T BUT THERE'S ONE WISH I KEEP WISHING FOR AND I HOPE THAT IT WILL COME TRUE
"Antonia!!!"My father yelled. I walked in and went over to my father. "Yes daddy"I replied. "Your Aunt Carol needs your help in the store go help her"he replied. I've worked in the family bakery since I was fifteen I've seen my father work in the front as a clerk like I am to running the place after my grandfather passed away. My father is known as a world famous baker he's done cakes for celebrities, for people in offices, and some special occiasion like an opening of a casino to a movie theater, but for me I wanted to do somehing diffeent with my life instead of being a baker or god forbid a baker's wife. "Antonia!!!". I sighed and went to the back. "Yea dad"I replied. "Help your Uncle Johnny with the cookies we're running low" he stated as he went upstairs to finish some cakes. As I putting on an apron my uncle notice the look I had. "All right Tony what's wrong?"he asked. "I'm just so bored here. Don't get me wrong I love working here but I want to go somewhere than New Jersery"I stated a I put some butter cookies in the oven. "Why don't you go to New York on a day trip?". I smiled. "Thanks Uncle Johnny"I replied. That night as we were closing up I was throwing some trash out and looked up. There in the sky was a lonely star shining bright so I looked up at it and closed my eyes. STAR LIGHT STAR BRIGHT FIRST STAR THAT SHINES BRIGHT IN THE SKY. I WISH I COULD FIND THE MAN OF MY DREAMS. Then my father came out. "Come on Antonia I'd like to get home before two in the morning"he called out. ALSO CAN YOU MAKE MY FATHER LOSE HIS VOICE as I went in. |
Back in Vegas Criss was looking at skyline from Serenity when his mother came over. "Christopher what's wrong you don't seem like you're here mentally?"she asked. Criss turned around to look at his mom. "I'm lonely mom it seems every girl I meet either loses interest in me or uses me for my fame" he replied as Criss slumped in his chair. "You'll find that girl Christopher" his mother assured him. "It just bugs me that everyone in the family has someone, Costa has a girlfriend, JD has Lynn, and George I set him up with his girlfriend and I'm the one living in this big house all by myself with a cat to keep me company. I just want to find that someone to marry and have kids with I'll probably be in my sixties by the time that happens" Criss remarked and went outside as his mother just sat there wishing she could help him. "Christopher why don't you come back to New York with me for a couple of days" his mother requested. "Maybe I should just to get my head out of this funk" Criss replied and kissed his mom. Back in New Jersey I was getting ready to go on my day trip when my father knocked on the door.
"Antonia" he said. I opened the door. "Where are you going?" when my father saw that I wasn't dressed for the bakery. "I'm going to take a day trip to New York” I replied fixing my hair. "Honey you're going to have to reschedule that grandma is coming home from her trip to Greece and I need you to pick her up” he said. "Why can't Aunt Carol or Uncle Johnny pick her up why am I always the taxi cab"I asked a little pist. "Sorry honey I need your uncle and aunt at the bakery maybe tomorrow you can go into the city but I need your help today". After he left I threw my hairbrush and tears fell down my face. After I calmed down I went to the car when my phone rang. "Hello"I said. "Antonia it’s dad your grandmother's flight was diverted to JFK". "Thanks dad” I stated and hung up. Not the way I wanted my trip to New York to be I thought as I drove out of the drive way. |
Inside the airport Criss and his mother were coming off the plane. "How you feeling Christopher?"she inquired. "Still the same"he replied. I hate to see Christopher so depressed she thought as she watched Criss sign some autographes. "Dimitra!" A voice called out. Dimitra turned and saw a lady walking over to her with her luggage. "Wilma what are you doing here in New York?" giving her a hug. "My plane got diverted to New York instead of New Jeresy"she remarked. "Did you have fun in Greece?"Dimitra inquired. "Oh Dimi it was the best trip I've ever had. Oh my is that Christopher what is he doing in New York instead of working in Las Vegas?" she asked. "Christopher is down in the dumps because he can't find his true love like I had with John so I thought I'd bring him to New York to clear his mind"Dimitra remarked. "I've got an idea my grandaughter Antonia is picking me up why don't we set them up?" my grandmother suggested. "Why not it couldn't hurt" Dimitra replied smiling. Outside I was listening to the radio while waiting for my grandmother.
The phone rang and saw it was dad. "Yes dad-I know dad I'm waiting for her-don't blame me blame grandmom. Yes dad-bye dad" and hung up. I was ready to run my phone over with the car when I saw my grandmom with two other people. "Antonia my sweet angel how are you?" she asked giving me a kiss. "I'm good if dad wasn't after me to get you and me back to the bakery. Who are your friends?" I asked knowing full well who they were. "This my friend Dimitra and her son Christopher". "Nice to meet you" shaking their hands. "Nice to meet you Antonia"Criss stated smiling like an idiot. "Are we giving them a ride back to their home or hotel?"I asked smiling too. "Well I was thinking maybe you and Criss could go out and let me and Dimitra catch up"my grandmother suggested. "That would be nice but dad wants me back at the bakery like a half an hour ago"I replied. "And I would like to unwind" Criss remarked. "Christopher you came here to relax and get your head together so why don't you do this for me" Dimitra said. "And Antonia I'll take care of your father just because he runs that bakery doesn't mean he can work you like a dog"my grandmother replied. "All right here take my phone so dad doesn't low jack me"I joked giving my grandmother my phone. "And give me your phone Christopher I don't want your brothers or someone on your crew calling you" holding out her hand. Criss smiled as he gave his phone to his mother. "Blackberry too"she added. Criss gave it to her as he sighed. "You two have fun and we'll see you back at the house let's say around six for dinner"my grandmother suggested. "All right you guys don't want a ride back?" I asked as we got in. "We'll catch a cab now go have fun"Dimitra replied. "Do you get the feeling we're being set up?"Criss asked putting on his seatbelt. "Yes"I replied with a giggling to my voice. After we left my grandmother and Criss's mom gave themselves a high-five. |
As we drove Criss was looking around when he saw something. "Do you mind stopping?"he asked. "No Criss" I replied. I went into a parking garage and when we came out Criss jogged out while I followed. I found Criss looking at a building. "What's this?"I asked. "It's the building I did my broadway show in god so much has changed since than"he replied as he turned at all the people that were walking around. Criss sighed as we walked with the people. "I know the feeling Criss I thought I'd be this married person living somewhere than in New Jersey but things change"I remarked. "I know but I've been thinking of the past where did I go wrong in my personal life that I feel like I'm never going to have what I want: a wife and kids to pass on my knowledge like my dad did"he replied. "Don't worry Criss you'll find that person you just got to believe"I stated. "Thanks" as Criss smiled. "You hungry my friend's restraunt is around the corner" I suggested. "Sure" and we walked. Back at the bakery my father kept calling my phone but it kept going to voice mail. "God why isn't she answering" as he slammed the phone down.
"Will you relax you got to trust Tony"my Uncle Johnny said. "I trust her but I don't trust my mother"he replied. "What you think your mother is going to set her up with someone". "Yes probably some guy that will break my daughter's heart in a million pieces"my father remarked. At the restraunt Criss and I were talking. "So Antonia tell me something about you?"Criss asked. "Nothing much I live in New Jersey with my dad. I work in the family bakery since I was fifteen"I replied. "You don't seem happy about it". "Don't get me wrong it's fun but I really don't want to spend my life there. I want to explore the world see different things but I feel like my dad is trying to keep me his little girl forever"I stated. "I think every family wants that for their kids" Criss remarked smiling. I smiled. "Hey Antonia"A voice called out. Coming over was my cousin with some of his friends. "What up Derek I'm surprise my dad doesn't have you at the bakery"I stated. "It's one of the prizes you get when you're still in school who's your friend?" he asked. "Criss meet my cousin Derek"I stated as they shook hands. "I know you you're Criss Angel I saw your show Believe last week it was so cool"one of his friends said as Criss smiled. "Don't tell me you two are dating?". Criss looked at me as he blushed a little. "I have a feeling my grandmother had something to do with this come on guys" and they left as we both blushed. |
After lunch Criss and I walked around. "So Antoniadoes your mom she work at the bakery with your dad?"Criss asked. Tears started to fall down my face that Criss saw. "You all right if I hit a sour spot in your-". "No its not that I miss my mom I haven't seen or heard from her in a long time. She'ssick Criss" I stated wiping the tears away. "You mean mental". "Yea she's in a mental hospital well that's what my dad tells me for all I know my mom is dead or on the street somewhere"I replied. "Well I'm sorry that I said that". "It's not your fault Criss we should get going if we want to make it on time for dinner"I stated smiling. At the bakery my grandmother was picking up a cake when my father came over. "All right mom where's my daughter and what's with the stawrberry and chocolate cream cake"he inquired. "I'm having some people over for dinner and your daughter is out enjoying the day" she remarked. "Yea with a magician I got a call from Derek telling me he saw Antonia with some magician named Criss Angel".
"Listen Dennis you can't keep your daughter locked up she wants to get married and have a life beyond this bakery" she remarked and left. When we got to my grandmother's house Criss saw his mother's car. "Well my mom's here" as we got out. We walked in and Dimitra was sitting there. "Hey mom" giving her a kiss. "Hello" she remarked as we sat down. "Where's my grandmother?"I asked. "She wanted to get dessert" Dimitra replied. "You want a drink Criss?"I asked. "Yea" and I went into the kitchen as Criss and his mom talked. "So how was your day with Antonia?"she asked. "Good she's a great person and I may ask her out" he replied with a smile. |
The next day when I arrived at the bakery My Aunt Rosa saw the smile on my face. "Someone had a fun in New York" she remarked. "Yea I even met a nice guy" I replied. My aunts sat me down and gather around me. "What's his name?" My Aunt Carol asked. "Christopher"I stated. "Where did you meet him?". As I told them my father came over. "What are you guys doing". "What we're talking about Antonia's date with Christopher"My Aunt Carol remarked. "Well talk later Antonia my office". While I was in the office Criss walked in and looked at some of the cakes and other pastery in the cases. "Can I help you?" as Criss looked up. "I haven't decided yet but is Antonia here"he inquired smiling. "She's in with her father right now do you want to wait"she asked. "Sure and I'd like to get a cake that I had and they told me they got it here"Criss replied. "Do you remember what kind it was?"she asked. "I think it was Strawberry and Chocolate cream"Criss replied smiling. "I think we have one let me see" she remarked. In his office my dad was not happy with me that I disobeyed him which I didn't but he didn't want to hear it. When I came out I went outside and screamed which made some of the birds fly away.
"What's all the noise out here?"my Uncle Johnny asked coming out. "Sorry I just had to release some steam dad thinks I was disobeying him by spending the day in New York instead of helping out here"I stated. "Don't worry Tony your father thinks everyone shouldn't have a life and that this place should come first". "Thanks unc". "Also your aunt is looking for you there's a guy looking for you"he replied. I went in like a bullet and went to the corner and saw Criss. "Is that the guy you were with yesterday?"My Aunt Carol asked. I nodded as I blushed a little. "He's got to be greek" as I giggled. "Does he have any brothers that are single"My Aunt Rosa inquired as everyone snickered. I went over. "See anything you like?"I asked in his ear. Criss turned around with a smile. "For a second there I thought you were hiding from me"he remarked. I snickered as my aunt gave Criss a box. "Here you go Strawberry and Chocolate cream cake". Criss took out his wallet about to pay when I told my aunt I'd paid for it. "I'll put it on your tab" she remarked smiling. "Come on Criss let's go outside before everyone comes out and stares at us" I suggested and we went outside. After we left my father came out looking for me. "Where did Antonia go?"he asked. "Relax Dennis that guy she met yesterday came and they went outside to talk for a minute"my aunt remarked. Outside Criss put the cake in his car. "So what are you doing here expect getting that cake". Criss smiled. "Well I was invited to the opening of a club in Soho so I ws wondering if you would like to go with me". "I don't know Criss I've never been to a club before I wouldn't know what to wear"I stated. "Don't worry whatever you got you'll look great so how about it". "All right I'll call you on where you can pick me up later"I replied. "All right". Criss put his hand on my face and kissed me. While inside my father saw the kiss and was ready to blow his top. Criss got into his car and left as I felt like I was floating. I turned around and saw my father. Oh boy I thought as I walked in. "What was that who was that guy?" he asked. "That's the guy grand mom set me up with and he's taking me to a club opening tonight"I remarked. "Oh no you're not my daughter isn't going out with a gigolo"he replied. "Dad he isn't a gigolo and you don't run my life dad I like this guy so I'm going" and went to the back. |
Before I knew it I was getting ready for my date with Criss I was so nervous I was shaking a little. "Will you stop shaking Antonia" my aunt remarked as she did my hair. "I can't help it I'm so nervous I mean I've never gone out with a guy like Criss before. I mean he's a god in the magic world" I replied. "Well just make sure he doesn't make you disappear your father will have a cow"my aunt joked which made me laugh. Downstairs my father was pacing. "Stop pacing Dennis she's going to be fine" my grandmother stated. "I just don't trust this guy he just rubs me the wrong way" he replied. "You've always been that way since she was old enough to date". I came down and everyone was speechless my father on the other hand didn't look happy. "You look beautiful Antonia"my grandmother said. "I don't know that skirt is a little short and tight"he replied. "Come on Dennis honey you look great". "So where are you meeting Criss?"my aunt asked. "At the bakery I'm not ready to bring him here"I replied. As my grandmother got her car my dad put something in my bag. "I'll see you later daddy" and gave him a kiss.
"Don't forget your purse baby"he stated and we left. At the bakery Criss was waiting for me when my uncle Johnny came out. "Hey Criss why don't you come in before your fans find you" my uncle remarked. "All right" and Criss went in. "Why don't you sit down" and Criss did. "Criss I've got to warn you Dennis is very overprotected of his daughter Antonia". "Yea I guess that when I kissed Antonia I thought he was going to blow his top or kill me"Criss stated. "Criss eversince Antonia's mother lost her mind Dennis has raised her and he think nobody is good enough for his daughter". Know that feeling Criss thought. "But I think when he gets to know you Dennis will see that you will be great for Antonia". Then a knock came to the door they turned and saw me and my grandmother waiting outside. "Thanks for the advice man" Criss remarked shaking his hand. "Oh Criss before I forget give these to Antonia" giving him a bouquet of Baby's breath and Forget me nots. "Thanks" and Criss went outside and gave me the flowers. "Oh Criss this is so sweet" and gave him a kiss. "Thanks but do you have a tissue I need to wipe my nose"Criss asked. I gave the flowers to my grandmother as I went into my purse but I found a small bottle in my purse. "What is this?"I asked. When I pressed the button it sprayed right into Criss's eyes. Criss screamed in pain as my grandmother and my uncle ran over. "What is that?" My grandmother asked. "It's pepper spray why do you have pepper spray?". "It's not mine"I replied. "Come on Criss let's flush out your eyes" and we took Criss outside as my grandmother stood there a little ticked |
I was so embarrassed and pist at the same time. I knew my father put that stuff in my purse but I was embarrassed that I didn't know what pepper spray was. "How's Criss?"my grandmother asked. "Good thank god Uncle Johnny is a volunteer fire men"I remarked. "Yea but I can't believe your father did that and with out telling you"my grandmother replied. "That's dad for you,"I said. My uncle and Criss came out and Criss's eyes were red and puffy. "Oh Criss I am so so sorry I did that I can understand if you don't want to see me". "Antonia it isn't your fault that happened" Criss said. "He'll be all right if they start to burn again Criss just flush out your eyes again"my uncle stated. "Well I think our club date is on hold for now"Criss stated. "How about this Criss I know a great restaurant we can go to it's private and I know the chef there so how about it". "All right"Criss remarked smiling. "And I'll drive"I replied. We got into the car and left but my grandmother and uncle weren't too happy with my father.
When we got there Criss was impressed he heard of this restaurant but he knew that he had to wait untill December just to get a reservation even thou it was September. I knocked on the door and a guy in a suit and tie opened the door. "Antonia hello there"he said in a french accent. "Hey JP you got my table for me"I stated. "For you I'd kick Donald Trump out come on in". We walked in and Criss was impressed. "So tell me how did you get a reservation here" as JP sat us. "I was here delivering some pies when a man started choking so I did the humlick on him and saved his life. A few days later I found out it was the owner's father I saved and he told me that if I ever needed a table here he'd give it to me and dinner was on him"I replied. "Talk about good timing" as Criss wiped his eyes. JP came over and gave us some salads. "And for dinner the chef is making something special for you and your date". I smiled and so did Criss. "So tell me something you haven't all ready told me about yourself"he stated. "Well I knew who you were before your mother introduced her and you" I said chuckling a little. "I had a feeling you did I'd be surprise if someone didn't know me"Criss replied. We talked about anything and for some reason I felt like it was just me and Criss in the restaurant The waiter came over with grilled halibut with purred carrots with a nice reduction sauce while he gave Criss lamb welton with a great sauce and some spinach. "Thank you"we said. "You're welcome" and he went back into the kitchen. "Would like a taste Antonia?"Criss asked. "Same with you?". "No I'm allergic to fish but for some reason not shell fish which is weird my mom said". "Well would you like a taste of the carrots instead?". Criss took a taste of the carrots while I took a taste of the lamb. "That's good what do you think of the carrots?". "Good"Criss replied. After dinner we went for a walk to work off dinner. "I got to say that was a good meal not what I had in mind"he said. "Don't worry Christopher I had fun tonight maybe we can do the club thing tomorrow"I stated. "I wish we could but I have to fly back to Las Vegas tomorrow". "I guess this might be the last time we'll see each other"I stated a bit disappointed. "We could always write this might be the digital era but I still write letters with a pen and paper"Criss remarked. "All right". We got to the car and I went back to the bakery where Criss left his car. We got out of the car and I gave Criss a hug. "I don't want to let go"I whispered. "Neither do I"Criss replied as tears fell down my face. After that Criss got into his car and left. I stood there with tears falling down my face wishing I was going back to Las Vegas with Criss. |
As Criss flew back to Las Vegas he couldn't stop thinking about me and I was the same. Back at the bakery I couldn't stop thinking of Criss and everyone could tell including my father. A few months passed and I had just finished reading Criss's last letter and he was begging for me to come to Las Vegas which made me crazy but dad wouldn't give me the time to go which made me want to kill him. When my uncle Johnny came out to throw away some trash he heard me crying. "Antonia,"he called out. I came out of hiding wiping away the tears. "What's wrong?". "Dad he won't let me go see Criss in Vegas and I really want to go to see my man"I remarked. "You really love this boy" as he wiped the tears away.
"He loves me more" showing him the last letter Criss wrote to me. "My Antonia these pass three months feel like years I miss seeing your smile. Our last talk on the phone made me want to pull you through the phone to see you. If I could I'd fly down there just to run my hand through your silky long hair or to feel your warm lips on mine. No doubt this boy is in love and need a cold shower to boot"my uncle said. "I just wish dad would lighten up I should get back to work" and went back inside. As I worked my uncle showed the letter to my grandmother. My grandmother couldn't believe this letter and got an idea. While my father went on a delivery I was cleaning up when my Uncle Johnny and my grandmother came in. "Antonia" she called out. "What's up grandmom you need some help with something downstairs?". "No sweetie you're going to Las Vegas to see your angel" she replied. "That's not funny grandmom I've been trying to get dad to give me the time off but he won't beside Criss said that he's going to try to come back to New York for his mom's birthday" I replied sweeping up. "It's not a joke Tony we have a bag all packed for you and a ticket to Las Vegas"my uncle stated. I turned around as tears fell down my face. My grandmother walked over to me and hugged me. "That boy loves you as much as I loved your grandfather so don't let that Greek boy get away"sghe stated with a smile. "Come on before your father comes back"my uncle said. I put my apron on the table and we left. Back in Las Vegas Criss was writing me another letter when a knock came to the door. "Come in"he said licking the envelope. JD walked in. "You've got a bit of a problem your alarm at Serenity is going off" JD stated. "Hammie probably set it off again I'll be back" and left. JD took out his phone and dialed a number. "It's all set mom he's on his way". When Criss got to Serenity he saw all the lights were off but he saw candles lights. He opened the door and when Criss walked in he saw a trail of roses heading to the living room. Criss followed the roses and saw the fire place was glowing bright with a picnic of fruits and a bottle of wine. "Christopher"a voice said. Criss looked up and saw me standing there in a red dress that had a slit down the side with my hair up and wearing lip sticks that matched the dress. "An-An-Antonia"he stuttered looking like his mouth was on the floor. "Surprise"I remarked smiling. Criss went over to me and was about to kiss me but stopped. "Hold on"he stated and went to his stereo. He put a CD on and SAVAGE GARDEN I KNEW I LOVED YOU started to play. There's just no rhyme or reason Only this sense of completion And in your eyes I see the missing pieces I'm searching for I think i've found my best friend "I heard this on the radio the day I left New York and every time I hear it you pop into my mind" he replied walking over to me. Criss put his hands on my face and kissed me. I felt like I was floating as Criss and I kissed. I knew i loved you before i met you I think i dreamed you into life I knew i loved you before i met you I have been waiting all my life After we finished kissing we sat down and had our picnic than after that we went outside and we dance in the moonlight. "You're like an angel to me Antonia if I was betting man you'd be my lucky charm"Criss stated. I smiled as I looked into Criss's eyes. "I feel like I found the man I meant to be with" and Criss kissed me one more time. As we kissed Criss took my hair down so I took off Criss's shirt. Criss chuckled as we walked to the bedroom. A thousand angels dance around you I am complete now that i've found you |
When I opened my eyes I could feel the sun on my back but I could also feel my arm on Criss's chest as he was breathing. I put my head to his chest to hear his heart beating. It was the most romatic night I have ever had in my entire life. Then I felt Criss's fingers on my back going up and down. "Don't do that it sends shivers down my back"I stated removing his hand. Criss chuckled as he lookd at me just laying there. "Last night was magical Antonia"he said. "Yea it was Criss I didn't want it to end"I replied as Criss and I kissed. "Let's not" as Criss threw the covers over our heads. I giggled as I started to kiss Criss's neck. "CHRISTOPHER" a spanish voice yelled out. "Was that you?"Criss asked. "No" I replied as I pulled the blanket back. All of a sudden I saw two guys standing infront of the door. I screamed as I grabbed the blanket to cover my front. "Sorry" one of them said and shut the door. "Excuse me those two are going to be two former employees just relax Antonia I'll be back" as Criss put on his robe. Outside Doug and Ayala were sitting in chairs as Criss came out. "Are you two insane or just dieing to get fired" Criss asked shutting the door behind him. "We didn't know you had company" Ayala replied.
"What are you guys doing here anyway I rescheduled everything I have to do today". "You forgot you have the savenger hunt at the Believe store today" Doug remarked. "JD is taking care of that so get out before you're on the unemployment line!!"Criss replied ready to kill them. "And please tell your lovely woman we're sorry" and they ran out. Criss walked backed in and heard the shower running. He walked into the bathroom leaving his bathrobe on the floor in the bedroom. At The Luxor JD was doing the scavenger hunt when Doug and Ayala walked in. "Where have you guys been?"he asked. "We went to get Criss and found out he had some company that we walked into" Doug put lightly. "I swear you two are going to end being cut in half by Criss why don't you make sure everything in Believe is ready for tonight" and they left. Back at Serenity Criss made me breakfast and brought it outside to me. "Here we go" as he sat down. "This is wonderful Criss and your house is beautiful it lives up to the name Serenity"I replied. "Maybe after breakfast I'll take you on a tour of Las Vegas and tonight you can see me do Believe". "I can't wait to see it Criss" and gave him a kiss. That night I came to see Believe and I felt like a kid in a candy store waiting for it. "Antonia" a voice called out. I turned around and saw Dimitra. "Dimitra nice to see you again" giving her a kiss. "Was Christopher surprise to see you at Serenity". "Yea I have to thank you again for helping me with it" I replied. "It's no trouble I could tell Christopher loves you I even heard him say he'd give up magic for you that's something most ladies have never done". I blushed. "Well enjoy the show and I'll see you later". Dimitra left as JD walked over. "Is that Antonia over there wow she's beautiful no wonder Criss rescheduled everything today" JD remarked. Dimitra just smiled as I walked into the theater. |
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