Gómez Valencia Sebastián, Notification Alert

NOTIFICATION ALERT

Written By Sebastián Gómez Valencia

It was another Sunday, as usual, a calm and sunny day around nine o’clock in the morning. When Eros was preparing for his weekly volleyball workout at the installations of the Volleyball National League, and a notification sounds popped on his phone, it was a message from a girl named April. Unbeknownst to him, he didn’t even know who that girl was nor how she obtained his username to message him, he opened the text the message and read,

“Hey, how are you?? I think you have a pretty smile, and I would like to talk with you.”

A beautiful picture of her accompanied this message. Her eyes were as beautiful as two beautiful stars; they were honey-colored; she had beautiful golden hair, so bright that it could blind any man; she also had an indescribable unique smile. She had a look that inspired confidence and security, although at the same time causing mystery and intrigue, she was undeniably the most beautiful woman that Eros had ever laid his eyes on. He was fascinated and impressed by the beauty of this stranger.

Eros did not immediately answer as he was still aroused and, at the same time, confused by the unexpected message he had received. Several questions intruded his mind instantly;

“Is she real? How does she know me? Is this a joke?” At that very moment, Eros did not know what to do or say; besides, one of the most important tournaments of his life was a few minutes away, where recognized coaches would observe him for a chance to be chosen in major nationwide leagues.

Throughout the tournaments Eros couldn’t help but think of April, the most beautiful stranger he had ever seen, his thoughts distracted him from giving out his best performance but luckily to him, the international drafting committee noticed him. He was later offered several sports scholarships

in different countries of the world, like France, Italy, Colombia, Chile, and Mexico.

Despite the good news and the different offers, he couldn’t understand what was happening around him, and he thought that maybe this beautiful stranger brought luck in his life, so he went back into the conversation and answered.

“Thank you very much, and you are gorgeous, you have a unique and indescribable smile.” A few seconds later, April replied.

“Thank you very much; you are also handsome and cute.”

The messages kept going from quite some time, and they went from being two strangers to becoming two love birds, who spoke all day, regardless of any time of the day, they both became each other’s priorities. Then after building the trusts between each other, Eros asked her how she got his username and why she messaged him in the first place because Eros couldn’t understand how a beautiful girl like her would be interested in someone like him.

April responded that she had seen Eros at a party amid so many people, and she thought that he seemed very kind and gentle, and ever since she couldn’t get him out of her mind, so she decided to investigate more about him, and that’s when she messaged him.

Eros was pleased because he had never experienced a beautiful love story like that in his life, especially by someone as beautiful and affectionate as April. Even though they only knew each other through messages and voice notes, their love was genuine, and they trusted each other.

One day like any other day, Eros evoked confidence and decided to invite April out for the first time, he was nervous and scared, as he did not know what to expect if she was who she said she was, or if her feelings were real. Still, he understood that for him to find answers to all his questions, he had to meet her.

Eros wrote her a message saying;

“Hey babe, we have been talking for a while, and you are just an amazing person, you’ve become very important to me, and the truth is that; I can’t get you out of my mind. I think it’s about the time that we both meet in person, and get to know each other well, So I would like to ask you out, to see you face to face, hear your voice, and fall in love with you more.”

A couple of minutes passed without an answer that felt like hours for Eros, hours felt like weeks; it was the longest and most intense wait of Eros’ entire life. Nevertheless, he later received a new notification message from April, with the simplest thumbsup emoticon showing approval. Eros was so happy, and they started to plan their first date.

The days went by, and every time their scheduled date got closer and closer, Eros was beyond excited. However, he couldn’t wrap his mind about the possibility that all this adventure could have been a big lie or a joke, that someone could have been playing with his feelings and emotions. His fear almost led him to cancel the date before they actually date.

The date arrived, Eros arrived before April. He waited patiently, after a few minutes, April arrived at the agreed spot, the first time Eros laid his eyes on her in real life, he thought he was dreaming, his body went numb for a hot minute. April screamed aloud with joy, and she ran towards him and jumped right in his arms and hugged him tightly. The natural beauty of April made Eros speechless; his happiness was beyond explanations; that day remained one of the most remarkable best days of his entire life. Then they entered the restaurant holding hands together. A couple of days went by, and they were so deeply in love, but little did they know that good thing never last forever.

One day Eros started to feel out of love, and he thought it was too good to be true, so he decided not to trust her anymore,

days passed, April messaged Eros as they used to, but this time Eros didn’t respond, and it went on for days.

Until one cold night, when Eros was lonely at home, trying to forget April, listening to music looking at the stars, but every star he glanced at reminded him of April, and every song he played sounded like April’s voice was echoing from the background.

All of a sudden, Questions deserted his mind, blaming himself for not talking to her simply because he had a fear of being rejected. Then he decided to call her and ask for her forgiveness, tell her everything that had happened, April decided to give him another chance and start from scratch as if they were two strangers again. But this time Eros initiated the conversation, he hanged up the phone and started to message April.

April 14, 2017 “Hi There;

As the month of April arrives with promises of spring, sun, beauty, and growth, you came to my life when I was lost, and you created another life in me. For that, I will forever love and cherish you.”

Thank you, April. (April responded in one second). April 14, 2017 “Oh my god, you are so sweet! I love you so much.”

Finally, Eros understood that he should not have been afraid of love, and he was able to understand that love is just a feeling. It comes when you least expect it, who knew that a simple, unexpected notification could turn into finding true love. Now Eros and April are happily married, and they love “All of each other” like the John Legend song; you would say that the song was inspired and written for both Eros and April.