Gabie's POV
"Besh, what should I wear on my date with Sir Miguel?" I asked Jhay as we walked to the jeep. We came from a studio to talk to the photographer about a photo shoot next week.
"It depends on where you have dinner,"
"So, it's okay for me to ask her?"
"Of course, so that you can prepare what you will wear,"
"Isn't that embarrassing?"
"No, that's natural,"
"Why don't I just prepare something that can be more formal when you're not that formal that can also be casual, you know that?"
"Then, I'm still thinking about how I'm going to say goodbye to mama because I'm not ready to tell her yet, then when I think the outcome of our date will be okay."
As long as you don't worry, just ride when I have something to say.
"How can I buy that dress?"
I didn't have to ask because I knew who he was going to call.
"Hello! Good evening, "I heard him say.
I just wanted to ask you something about that dinner date between Gabie and Sir Miguel. Is it formal or casual? Because he wanted to make sure that he would not be embarrassed where they were going. "He didn't want to ask Sir Miguel himself because he was embarrassed, so I just asked you because I know you have an idea where they are going," he said directly.
"Oh is that so? Sure, you, ah? There are no echos, is there? " He even nodded as they talked.
"Will they just meet there or what? Because he was still busy prior to the time they met, "he actually gave me a thumbs up, and then I didn't know what his thumbs meant.
"Ah, okay, okay. Okay, thank you. It's good because it's clear because you know I'm responsible to Aunt Beauty when it happens, "he explained.
"All right, thank you. See you "
"Oh, that's very clear in your eyes what we talked about!" He was obviously excited because his tone was so high that he would just jump.
"So what's clear?"
"Casual dress is okay as long as you are comfortable. Then Meynard will pick us up at school because they know there will be a class that day. So, what will happen is that I will take your clothes and then you will go to your school and dress like we used to do, "he explained.
"Huh? What's ours?" I wonder if the question is
"Oh, yes, sir Miguel said so that you don't think badly of him. Meynard and I will go with him, but we are at a different table so that you can have privacy," he said.
"Wow! My beshie is really beautiful! You are a child of God! Take a look! Only a manager of an advertising agency invited him for a dinner date! Susme! " his ordealIt's just like a step. So I just laughed at what he was saying.
"So, what is it? Will you buy a dress? To find out while it's still early and the mall is still open today, "he asked me politely.
"All right, let's see if I can bring my ATM because you know, it's my first time, so get ready," I said, laughing.
"Let's go shopping!" he said as he slowly walked in front of me, "we continued to laugh at his nonsense as he did that. He didn't care even if the people we met looked at him because we just walked because it was only a corner away from where we were waiting for the jeep to go home.
Besh, don't reveal that because I don't like those kinds of clothes, "I reminded you."
"Wow! a large wordIt's not Keri. What do you call what you wore at the launch? Your whole back was obvious then. " Cursing his question.
"It's different because it's a big event," I reasoned.
"What is the difference though? You prefer to wear those because you see a lot of people compared to just a few ganern? "
"That's not what I mean, eh, I just want to wear the simple ones that he doesn't notice that I've prepared. You know, it's embarrassing because if I wear something pretentious, I might think..." I couldn't continue what I was going to say because I couldn't find the right word for that.
"What do you think?"
"Ah, maybe he thought I liked him a lot, like that,"
"Why not?"
It's not like that. Yes, I like her but it's not right for me to wear a dress like that, as I already know the right word, as if I'm attracted to her, "I said sullenly.
"You don't really wear that, but it's not like this that you're going to have a baptism, dinner date, isn't it? I'll repeat the dinner date! " He objected.
"Not really! It's nice to be simple because I'm just like that. I can't do anything if, after he sees that my clothes are simple, he changes his mind. At least, I already knew that, didn't I? "
As long as you don't have anything better than that, "he really didn't like the dress I chose first because it was so simple in beige in color with a short sleeve v-neck that was only knee-length.
Fortunately, after an hour tour of the mall, we agreed on a black three-fourth sleeve, plate-styled, flowy knee-length dress. I don't buy shoes anymore because I still have something that can be used to match the clothes I bought.
He took a paper bag with clothes from me.
my tenderness to her. "Thank you, besh. What do I want to get you back?"
"Nothing. There is no need for such things. What is important to me is that you are just happy with real pleasure, "he dramatized.
"Oh, my beshie has pagan lines," I joked.
"I even have to thank you because lately you are always helping my family's needs, because with your rackets I can support them,"
"Besh, it's not like that because you're the one trying to find me projects. Because you know that if it wasn't for you, I wouldn't be able to enter as a print ad model, especially to have a commercial, so stop dramatizing that, "
"All right, it's okay for us to dramatize, it has no destination, I know because it just teaches us, eh," we laughed together.
He took me to us and then he went home to them. Their house was not far from ours, just a jeep ride away.
"Ma! I am here!" I shouted before I even opened the door, but mama didn't seem to hear me because of the depth of her thoughts as she stared into space. He was sitting on the sofa facing the TV, but it wasn't turned on, so there was no reason for him to focus there.
"Ma? Are you okay?" when I approached him and tapped him lightly on the shoulder.
"Huh? Yes, indeed!Here you are. Have you eaten yet? I will serve you… "but I didn't finish what he was going to say because I asked him again.
"Mom, are you okay? Because you didn't realize that I cried in the depths of your thoughts. Is there a problem? Tell me, "I said bluntly.
"W-I don't have any children. Maybe I was just tired because it was hot earlier when I delivered, "he reasoned, but I knew he wasn't telling the truth because his eyes were naughty and then he couldn't look at me directly.
"Sure?" I'm sure.
"Of course, son," he encouraged his voice but obviously forced it.
"Mom, you know we've only been two since then, so who else will support each other if it's not just us, right? So whatever the reason for your stupidity, don't hesitate to tell me ma, I'm just here for you, "I softened towards her.
How many times have I caught him stupid or deep in thought, and then he is not aware of my presence, even when I am close to him, unless I touch or tap him?
I was very worried about whatever was on his mind because mama wasn't like that. Only in the last few weeks have I noticed that he is getting better. But the problem is that every time I ask him, he doesn't tell me the truth. But I don't tease him because he might just get mad at me. I just hope the day comes when he's ready to tell me why he's acting like that.
Miggy's POV
"Brother, I received a message earlier from Jhay asking where you and Gabie are supposed to have dinner,"
"Oh? Why?"
"Eh, it's because Gabie knows what she's going to wear, maybe because what she's going to wear won't suit where you're going,"
"What did you say?"
"I just said that she can wear a casual dress as long as she's comfortable,"
"I thought it was good because you really said the place, no more surprises,"
"No ah! I know you want to surprise him, "
"Of course, for the thrill,"
"Of course, I know you might have forgotten that the two of us have been together for a long time," he boasted.
I protested. "I didn't say anything like that," I said.
"Yes, you are! No one said I was competing with you! "I almost said, but I just restrained myself so that the conversation might go somewhere else. So I just decided not to say a word. He'll take care of it. It's also annoying sometimes that everyone will just live with me, or else he'll tease me a lot.
I just continued what I was doing so that I could get home early because I would say hello to mommy and then Gabriella and then I would also try to text Gabie later.
The days passed quickly. Later, Meynard would pick up Gabie and then Jhay. I will be the first to go there to the place where we will eat. It's a big thing that Meynard doesn't use a motor anymore since I forced him to take my old car home. The machine is still in good condition, but we are still checking it to make sure. Good because Meynard's dad knew that he had also been our family driver for a long time, so he memorized that car.
"How, I'll be the first? I gave them the finance folder earlier. I'll pick them up. Gabie said she was getting dressed, and Jhay texted me. It's only right that I'm leaving now so that when I get there they're done, we'll just meet there. It's okay for that flower, just go through it and pay for it, "he instructed me while I was fixing my polo, because I dressed so that it would still look fresh somehow. The ugly thing is that what I've been wearing since this morning is still what I'll wear on our date later, maybe because I smell sweat.
"Okay. Thank you, be careful, "that's all I answered him while I was still adjusting the button on the long sleeve on my wrist because I was putting on the cufflink.
"Oh no! "Don't get too tired, the smell will make you obsessed with it, make sure of that, "he teased me again.
In my mind, I always ask, "Why does he always find a reason to tempt or harass me?"
I didn't say a word but I just looked at him badly, because he already knew exactly how to accommodate me to change my mood. The madman just laughed and then tapped me lightly on the shoulder and then he finally left me alone so that I could finish my repairs. So that I can leave, because I have to go to the flower shop to pick up the flowers I ordered from Meynard, which were flowers I had earlier given to Gabie.
Just like we planned, I arrived at the place I had reserved for our dinner date first. But I received a text message that they were already on the flight. I amused myself by watching the little city lights visible from where I was standing, while waiting for them to arrive. I left on the table the bouquet I had passed earlier at the flower shop for her. I don't want to just sit there while waiting, then I'll just go back there when I receive the message again that they have arrived. I'm comfortable because I finished checking everything earlier when I arrived. The food is also ready to be served; they are just waiting for you to arrive.
The weather seems to be agreeable because it's not too crowded here now. The breeze is nice because the place is elevated, so the city is clearly visible from where I am standing. Because of the beauty of the location, as well as the fact that it is romantic, many couples choose to visit here, and the food is also delicious.Because this is not the first time I went here, we also had family dinners here a few times before.
Hopefully, the weather will cooperate with our dinner date. I sinet-up for Gabie and me, hopefully until the end of it. Because as time goes on, I can say that I don't just like her. I didn't plan it, but I just felt from the first time I saw him that I had a strange feeling for him. I also didn't think that this time I would feel it because I'm not looking. But he came on purpose when I couldn't stop him. But just now, I also prepared myself for the possibility that we may not feel the same way about each other. But even so, I will still try to see if I can get anything out of trying to express how much I like him,
I understand that not all we want will be given to us. And that not everyone we like will like us in return. I mean, okay, the most important thing I've tried is to tell him how special he is to me.
The longer I thought they were close, the more my chest throbbed, even though the smell of the air was cold and fresh but that didn't help me because I was still sweating and then I also felt very cold in my hands. . I was back at the table I had reserved for Gabie and me when I received a message that they were already in the parking lot and were on their way, of course, to where I was.
I was very worried when I saw him because he might hear the strength of my heartbeat, as if my heart would come out of my chest with the excessive force of its beating. I saw them approaching my seat.
"She's beautiful, she's even whiter in her black dress, it's just right for her. The make-up is simple, it looks very natural, then her hair is just loose up to her shoulders ..." But my thoughts were interrupted by his appearance because of a voice that never really ruined the moment.
"Come on!" Are you bored already? " Meynard's voice suddenly groaned.
"No, it's alright,"
"Good morning," I said to her.
"Hi," he greeted me shyly, his cheeks obviously red.
"You are really cute, especially when you blush. What is the point of her blushing with shame? Does she also like me? Hey! The thickness of your face, don't assume, just chill, "I rebuke myself.
I was no longer able to greet Jhay, who I knew was just watching us because my eyes were already focused on him. I pulled him to a chair so he could sit down. I didn't even notice that Meynard and Jhay were gone because they had already gone to the table for them. I didn't care about the people around me anymore; I just looked at the waiter, who immediately got up to get the food for us.
"Ah, I ordered for us to be served as soon as you arrive. You might be hungry, but your trip is still a bit far. But if you want something else to eat, just tell us so we can tell the waiter, "I said, breaking the silence that prevailed between the two of us.
"Oh, I'm okay with what you ordered. I won't be chosen for the food," he said with a smile, but he was obviously nervous like me.
"How are you?" I change the subject.
"It's good, I'm just a little busy with a few rackets and then studying because the sem is close to the finals so there are a lot of requirements,"
"Ah, of course it's coming to an end. I didn't realize that because I was focused on work, but of course I also went through those like the ones you are going through now, "I said.
"By the way, thank you for accepting my invitation," I said softly.
"Oh, I'm the one who should thank you for inviting me today with my best friend Jhay,"
But our conversation was cut short when the food I had ordered earlier arrived.
"You like wine?" I asked her as the waiter put red wine in my wine glass. He just nodded at me while smiling a little.
"Thank you," he said softly to the waiter after he poured wine into his wine glass.
Like we did the last time we were at the coffee shop, we had a great conversation. I like how intelligent he is in talking to me and he is obviously mature in speaking, maybe because of what he went through in life with his mom. I know a little bit about him thanks to Meynard's stories about me and Jhay, Gabie's best friend, who also told him.
He also knows how to joke, so sometimes we laugh. After eating, we agreed to go to where I was standing earlier while I waited for them to arrive. I told him I found out it was the first time he could come here, so I took him there. We both carried our wine glasses filled with more red wine, then we continued the story as we looked at the city, beautified by small lights.