" Ring ring ring " the alarm sounded . I woke up looked at the time and it was 7:00am . Yap I still had time to prepare for my date with Tess. At least that's what I wanted to believe and yes, I still remembered I had slept thinking about that. I went to the bathroom and cleaned myself .
After I had finished cleaning myself up . I went to my wardrobe and choose a black trouser a yellow shirt and a black jean jacket .
I put them on and went downstairs .
" You up early " mom said as she saw me coming down the stairs .
" Yap I'm heading somewhere " I said to her as I came to sit on the dining table
" Are you going with Jenny " she said to me putting on a cocky smile .
" Nah " I said to her .
" Then who is it do I know them " she said frowning her face .
" Not really " I said to her and started eating my breakfast .
" Okay so you don't wanna tell me " she said looking at me .
" I didn't say that " I said to her . She was right I didn't wanna tell her about Tess .
" It's fine you don't have to tell me everything " she said then went to the kitchen . Yeah my mom was kinda of emotional if I didn't tell her about my day or plans .
I didn't mind her I continued eating my breakfast .
After breakfast I said bye to mom and went outside to get a cab up to the restaurant Tess had told me about.
As I was in the cab I felt as if I had forgotten something or left something at home .
I checked myself and I had my phone .
" So what's that I have forgotten " I asked myself. I didn't stress myself remebering something I didn't know . I looked out the window of the cab .
The cab was by-passing Jenny's house .
" F**k I forgot Jenny wanted to take me somewhere " I said to myself.
" Whom should I choose between Jenny and Tess ? " I asked myself getting my phone .
" ..... Tess ofcourse ...I have spent a lot of weekends with Jenny missing one wouldn't hurt " I said to myself then I tapped on Jenny's number to text her that I won't be able to go with her today .
As I was about to text her . I got a text from Tess . " Are you coming ? "
" Yeah I'm on my way " I replied immediately .
" Great I just wanted to confirm "
After texting Tess I put my phone away .I was so excited that I didn't remember what I had to do .
After a while I had reached the restaurant Tess told me to meet her .
I paid the cab driver and got out . it was an outdoor restaurant which was near a lake it was neatly organized . I looked around for Tess and my eyes landed on her , she was seating on a round table which had two seats , I moved closer to meet her .
I reached to were she was seated and I froze for a while she was wearing a sleeveless flower dress with orange and red colours her hair was loose and an orange hair clip passed through it . She looked so gorgeous .
" Have a seat " she said to me showing me the seat opposite her .
I gladly sat . The waitress brought two cups of coffee and placed them in front of us .
" Thanks " she said to the waitress .
" Did I make you wait ? " I said to her .
" Not really , I texted you as soon as I got here" she replied sipping on her coffee .
" Okay " I said as I didn't have any words .
There was awkward silence for some time . I waited for her to say something but she didn't . When I look at her she looks down avoiding my gaze .
" So what did you want to tell me " I said to her as I couldn't stand the silence.
" Uhmmm....well I'm not sure....how to begin " she said in a low tone .
" Any where you feel like " I said to her .
" Okay first I finally broke up with Ralph " she said with proudly .
I was felt a tingle of happiness hearing this statement but I hid my happiness inside me .
" Oh yeah ...how did your dad take it " I asked her .
" He wasn't mad at all " she said smiling a bit .
" That's great " I said to her .
" Yeah ... thank you so much Troy " she said that touching my hand which was on the table. I felt electricity going through my body .
" Ahem..For...what...exactly " I hesitatingly said feeling very nervous.
" These past months you've been listening to all my problems " she said still touching my hand .
" Yeah but still I like talking to you " I said to her .
" Uhmm...Troy are you my friend " she asked me nervously .
" Yeah of course " I said to her .
" Can you be 100% honest with me " she said looking very serious .
I first hesitated to answer . " What is she gonna ask me ? " I said to myself .
" Troy will you be honest with me "she again said
" Yeah...sure " I said wondering what it was she wanted me to tell her .
" Troy do you think anyone can like me " she said in a low tone looking very shy .
This question increased my heart beats .
" I mean I'm I that annoying for a guy to cheat on me" she said getting frustrated .
" I was honest with him...but no I wasn't enough he had to cheat..for what huh " she said looking at me .
I was just looking at her speechless . " Tell me Troy I'm I not enough " she asked me looking me into the eyes and gripping my hand tighter .
I didn't know what to say to her . She withdrew her hand and composed herself a bit
" who can possibly like me " she said after some seconds breaking down I think about to cry .
This was my chance I couldn't just let it pass me by like that .
" I'm that mean..." she continued .
" I can " I said and she ended her sentence in the middle and looked at me puzzled.
" I like you " I said and caught her hand was on the table .
She first removed her hand from mine and looked away still confused . " Troy... What are you saying "
I wanted to make it clear to her and stop being the guy who always listens to her problems .
" Tess I have liked you from the first time I saw you on that rainy day " I said looking in her eyes.
" Will you be my girlfriend Tess " I continued .
" Troy you are my friend I don't think it will work out between us " she gave me a kind no . I wasn't ready to give up .
" I know but don't rush to reject me first think about it " I said to her .
She first took a deep breath " Okay I will think about it " she said standing up to leave . I was left at the table in suspense . I didn't know whether I had spoilt the small connection of friendship I had with Tess and I didn't know if she was willing to stay friends with me . I immediately regretted why I had said all those words to her .
" Oh and say Hey to Jenny for me please " she said then left .
I suddenly remembered as if I owed Jenny something.
" Sh*t I forgot Jenny again " I said getting my phone from the pocket .
Looking at the time it was 10:00am ." how has time gone by so fast " I asked myself .
As I was standing up to leave the waitress stopped me . " Sir you haven't yet paid the bill"
" The bill " I said .
" Yeah coffee is not for free here " she said handing me a receipt.
I reached for my wallet and looked at the bill .
" Oh my God " I said in shock .
" Only two cups of coffee for this much "I said to the waitress .
" Sir we are rated 4stars what did you expect" the waitress said politely .
I looked in my wallet what I had wasn't enough to cover the debt minus the transport which I had to use for going back home .
I decided to give it all there plus the transport . " I will find a way to go back home" I said to myself handing the money to her .
" I seriously gotta get job " I said to myself
" But first let me call Jenny " I said and got my phone from the pocket and went at the balcony near the lake it looked attractive there so I had to go and check it out . I leaned at the balcony while I dialed Jenny's number .
The phone slipped from my hands and I struggled getting hold of it but all in vein it dropped in the lake .
" F**k " I said hating myself for being so careless .
My biggest problem was how will I get home .
If I had a phone I would have called Mom but I didn't have it .
And the worst problem was that I hadn't mastered her number I would have called her using another phone .
" Why I'm I so lazy and careless ? " I said to myself and prepared to walk up to home .
I walked for a long time the sun shining so bright burning me . So I removed the Jean jacket as it was so hot . I walked until sunset.
After a long walk I was finally home .
I sighed as I entered the house .
" What an unlucky day this was !" I said as I entered the house
to be continued.....
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