Chapter
15
The day has come; I spared all extra effort to doll myself pretty,
insofar as I hoped he will remember me in my most gorgeous moments
since the day we were friends. Almost two hours on make up,
dressing up, touching up and last minutes changes before I was
finally satisfied with my final outlook.
I know I am already a pretty thing; just that today, I felt I was
at the zenith of my attractive powers.
Rick is so sweet; he sent me a snail mail that arrived yesterday,
reminding me about the date today. He composed the letter himself
and in the letter, there was this personalized drawing, done by
him, of a cartoon representation of me.
I didnt know if I should laugh at my silly boy.
Checking that dad is still sleeping, I crept out of the house
surreptitiously upon Ricks SMS that he has arrived.
Rick was waiting placidly by his car; as I walked towards him, he
gradually revealed a bouquet of flowers behind him a bunch of
white lilies.
You know, rose is so passé; so I got for you something else which
look just as great.
I was elated and received the flowers in an unspoken joy. Girls
simply loved being showered with love and undivided
attention.
I caught Rick gazing at me from the corner of my eyes at least
the time utilized for todays occasion was indeed well spent.
You looked gorgeous today
Thanks
So as your boyfriend for the day, shouldnt you at least kiss me
before we leave for dinner?
Bashfully, I reached over and pecked his cheek.
Rick drove to Intercontinental Hotel; apparently he has made
reservation for the Japanese restaurant KÔ. The ride down was
pleasant and we had conversation like the days when he was my
customer; it was as if nothing had ever happened.
Play that song - Toccate and Fugue. I want to listen
You know it
was my first classical piece I heard in your car
I could see Rick smiling.
Shortly, we arrived. The Japanese restaurant had great ambience and
there wasnt many people - then I uncovered the reason why when I
flipped the menu.
Gosh! The price is insane!
Dont worry about the cost as your boyfriend for the day, I will
take care of everything.
Are you nuts? Its so expensive here.
We only have four more hours before your favour will cease to take
effect; lets just enjoy ourselves, shall we?
I began to understand why I had fallen for him; Rick is so natural
that he always makes you feel as natural and at ease as he is.
Being with him is somewhat like being myself its so rare to be
able to know someone who is able to exude such aura that you find
so comforting to be around with.
Our conversation continued, added with slight dosage of flirting
and flippant remarks, like what you might overhear from a couple
revelling in their honeymoon stage.
It was magical.
The food was divine the good culinary skill contributed only one
factor, more importantly, the other factor lies with whom you are
dining with. I can safety say the same thing, even if our meal was
chicken rice, with a plate of dao gey and a can of coke.
We lingered for hours until the restaurant had to conclude for the
day. A quick check on time revealed that we probably only had one
and the half hour left.
Lets go somewhere where we can sit around
said Rick.
We ended up in Esplanade and sat around the open public area while
watching the sea waves washed up the shores. As time advanced
nearer to midnight, I actually felt depressed, even just by
thinking about it. And when Rick was about to make some lame
comments (about this other couple sitting on the other side); I
lifted my finger to his lips and hushed him.
Lets keep this final hour to ourselves, ok?
I lay my head on his shoulder and closed my eyes. Albeit time is
ticking as per normal, everything felt too fast. A dream;
collapsing from the awakening of the nights rest and emerging as
consciousness; does it mean that I will return back to where I
first came from?
(To be continued...)
