It was 8.40 pm and I was at Starbucks (20 minutes before
appointment point) Plaza Singapura, the location we suppose to
meet. It is not polite to be late for a date for the first time
anyway. Slipping my favourite ice blended mocha, I waited.
I was daydreaming about todays soccer match I played and started
pondering over life issues and soccer; Life is like soccer
you
never know when you gonna get hit by the ball in your face. What
load of crap!
As I was trying to entertain myself to relieve some amount of
tension in me, I sense her presence the smell, I can never
forget. I looked up and saw her smiling and making her way towards
me. She is simply stunning and like a critical hit, I was stoned
watching her coming. White spaghetti straps top with jean skirts
Woah, I simply love girls wearing skirts. It makes them looked
more
erm
more female.
Sorry I am late
Nah, its Ok. I am just early myself
So what movie are we watching?
Its ok, we will check it out later, anyway what matter most is
who I am watching with, not the show
She blushed and I nearly died saying that sentence. Hey
I am pro
huh? HAHAHA!
Smiling at my flippant words, I commented on how gorgeous she
looked today. I guess it was just something to start conversation,
but hey
I really meant what I said. She looked really shy and
reply with a soft thanks. I bought another ice-blended mocha for
her as she said she wanted the same.
We chatted for a while - Jerry told me to soften her up with the
conversation as she will most likely be as tense as I am.
Gradually, she gain comfort from my company and from chatting, it
grew some laughter in it. Actually at times (lucky thing it wasnt
frequent), I did not understand what she was saying. Her Japanese
accent with little tint of singlish that comes along with it, was
weird but comprehendible. Nevertheless, she looked so cute,
especially when she smiled that I have this burning urge to pinch
her cheek.
After finishing our drinks, we made our way to the Cinema, after we
decide and made purchase for Shallow Hal. It was comedy show and
Jerry said that comedies is good way to remember a first date. At
least she wont be crying while watching a sad movie and I had to
cheer her up later, although horror show seemed like a whole lot
better option to me. Hiak!
The movie is talking about Hal Larsen, the ultimate shallow guy. He
judged woman by appearance and in the end he got hypnotize by this
guy who made him sees woman by their character instead of physical
beauty. Rosemary, the lead actress came into the picture and he
fell in love with her, without realizing that she is not what he
thinks she looked like.
The story is a mixture of hearts, laughs and emotions and at the
end of the show, I could see watery tears rimming around Yukikos
eyes. What the hell? Well
at the very least she understand the
story, which was my first fear. We walked out of the Cinema and out
of Plaza Singapura, while I tried to reassure her that the world
was still spinning and it was only a show.
Cloud
do you think there are people like that?
Sure
of course
that is the real world
Why must guys like pretty girls?
I was momentarily taken aback by a sudden question. I asked myself
and the answer that came up doesnt seemed too good
Because human like to see pretty things? I mean you would like to
see good looking guys too right?
But good-looking guys dont give me security. Thats why I dont
like good-looking guys
My heart screamed another point of victory; I am not good looking -
I am decent looking, the second closest to handsome. Even though
she never really answered my question, but I love her reply.
What about you Cloud? Do you like pretty girls too?
THIS KIND of question AGAIN? If I said yes, I will appear damn
shallow. If I say no I am lying to myself. Gawd! I need the best of
both world answer
Me?
I was trying to buy time as she nodded her head almost
immediately.
Well
I think I prefer
cute girls like
you!
My system was undergoing this contained stress and it is making me
go nuts every time she throws questions like these to stumble me.
She blushed and tapped my head lightly. Oh man, I think I am not
gonna wash my hair today.
Dont be silly
I know that sentence was just to cover her embarrassment, just like
me laughing whenever I made mushy remarks.
I decided to sent her home by bus as I think this is the very least
what a guy should do. We boarded the bus, the same bus 171 where we
always take - We recognized the bus driver.
Boy ar
not bad ar
get to know her liao
last time you both dunno
each other wan right?
It was the bus driver and I nodded in faintly agreement with him
and smiled my way through, while she giggled uncontrollably. We
choose a seat at the far back and sat down.
This driver is always very chatty, dont bother about him. I
always seen him talking to other passengers
She shaped a smile from her lips.
Suddenly, she took the bus tickets I was holding.
Look away first!
I did as I was told and after five minutes she hold my waist and
put her fist onto my hands. Am I in heaven?
I have nothing to give you, so I made this two heart myself. One
for you, one for me
I looked at her origami made from bus tickets and wondered whether
I should do something similar. I appreciate her effort though I
thanked her.
Finally her stop arrived and she had to align. We got down and I
insisted in sending her all the way till her block.
Its ok. Its not good if I am being seen by my neighbours with a
guy so late at night you know
I nodded and finally relented. Well, every date has to part
eventually right?
I watched her fade into her estate and until I caught zero glimpse
of her.
I am in LOVE with TODAY.
(To be continued...)
