Worst Best Day Ever

This is a very big day. Why? Well today is Valentine's day. And well, this valentine's day in particular is very special. My girlfriend and I have been dating for almost a year now, and it is our first valentine's day together. But not only is it Valentine's Day but it is also her birthday. Her 21st birthday. So as you can see it is a very big deal. Ever since I found out when her birthday was, I promised myself I would make it very special. So that is exactly what i am going to do.

As I drove into town I thought about what I needed to do today. First I am going to go pick up some flowers and chocolate. Then I am going to go to PetsMart and get everything you need for a cat. Then I am going to the pound and get a cat. Lyra(my girlfriend) has always wanted a cat; so I am going to surprise her with one.

When I got to the grocery store as soon as i walked in i heard, “Hey Shawn” from across the room. I looked over and saw my friend running towards me from across the hall.

“Hey Toby,” I said.

“What are you doing here man. It’s only 7:00am.”

“Well i have a lot to do today but i have to be at Lyras by noon.”

“Oh well I hope you're not here for flowers.”

“Ya I am why.”

“They're all sold out.”

“What?”

“Ya can you believe that? I drove all the way down here to get flowers only to find out they have none.”

“Do they at least have Chocolate?”

“I don't man. Well anyways gota run. Bye”

“Bye.”

I walked through the store hoping that they at least had chocolate. They did so at least that’s one thing checked off my list. I bought the chocolate and then went to the Dollar Store hoping they would have some flowers.

When I got to the Dollar Store they did have flowers but they were all pretty much dead. I found one bouquet that had one perfectly alive rose. I grabbed the bouquet and bought it, but when I walked out of the store I threw the whole thing away. Well everything except that one rose.

I then went to PetsMart and they actually had everything I was looking for. A litter box, cat litter, food, little cat bowls and even little outfits for cats; but I didn't buy those. When I was walking up to the cash register I looked out the window and saw my car getting towed. I set down my stuff and ran out the door screaming “Noooo,” but it was too late. My car just got towed. I went back inside and put everything I was going to buy back, then reached in my pocket to get my phone, but it wasn't in my pocket. I left it in the car. I had to walk to Jakes Tow Truck Company, which was the only Tow Truck Company in town, and then pay a 200$ fine to get my car back.

When I got in the car I looked at the passenger's seat and saw that there was chocolate all over the chocolate box. I opened it and all the chocolate melted. “Just great.” And not only had the chocolate melted but the rose has also wilited. I then looked down at my watch and saw that it said 11:00. I hurried and went back to PetsMart and grabbed a litter box and some litter and then went to the pound. When I got to the pound I picked out a Calico kitten and then got the cat. When I walked out to my car I set the cat in my car and quickly got in and closed the door so it couldn't get out. But, the window was open. I jumped out the window and started running down the street. I chased it as far as I could but it was gone. I thought about going into the pound and getting another cat but it was already 12:00. I drove to Lyra's house and when i got there i grabbed the rose and went inside.

When I got inside there was no one there. “Hello, Lyra? Anyone home?”

Then Lyra walked around the corner and her hair was soaking wet.

“Hey,” I said.

“Why are you here so early?”

“What?”

“I told you to come at 3:00.”

“I thought you said 12:00.”

“I told you my mom was dropping off my little sister at 12:00. She's outside playing with the dog.”

“.....”

“You okay? You look like you're about to explode.”

“That's because I am.”

I told her everything that happened, the whole time trying not to burst. I was so angry. Everything that could have gone wrong, went wrong.

“Well thank you. It’s the thought that counts. I am sorry you had such a stressful morning.”

“It’s fine.” Well happy birthday/ Valentines day.”

“Thank you. And um do you think that sense your here you could go watch my little sister while I finish getting ready?”

“Ya of course.”

“Thank you, I won’t be long.”

As I walked outside I thought about how hopefully the day would start to get better.

“Hey Shawn.”

“Hey Kattie.”

“Could you throw the dog’s ball for me? I don't like it, it's so slobbery.”

“Sure.”

She handed me the ball and I threw it. I threw it way too high and far and it went right over the fence.

“ Well Shoot.”