Belinda's P.O.V
"Do I sound like I'm joking! Kelly this is serious!" I laughed.
"Wow! Girl, you're really blessed! Hey!" I could Sense she was jumping up and down.
"It's as if you're the one who got the car!" I joked.
"Sweety I'm just so happy for you! So when are we cruising in your new baby!" She asked.
"I'll let you know." I replied.
"There's also something I wanted to tell you but I had not got the perfect time yet. I discovered that same night you dropped me home after watching the video on that CD that my aunt killed my parents." I said. Tears threatened to come but I got hold of myself. I was tired of crying, it only made me weak.
"I'm so sorry to hear that, how are you coping up with such news?" She asked with so much concern.
"I'm good, I'm trying. I just have to let time heal everything because I'm definitely certain that there's more like this to come from my aunt. I just have to be prepared." I replied.
"That's the way to go dear. We are all here for you." She said.
Thanks! Bye!
"What are you doing tonight after work?"
A text from Breyson?! Lately we've become good friends and I don't remember when and how it even happened?
"I don't know, sit back or sleep, watch a movie! Maybe!" I replied to the text.
Or perhaps we should go out? I know of a place you'll like!(Another text)
"Are you asking me out on a date?" I asked.
'I don't know, maybe! :-)' he answered.
"That's my line! :-):-):-):-):-)" I replied.
Fine, I'll pick you up at 7:00pm. No room for debate.
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I punched in my card to sign out, and went to change.
"Nora I think I'll take my leave. Thanks for tody. See you tomorrow, plus I have a date tonight!" I said to her whispering the last part.
"With who? " She asked.
"Someone special (•‿•)!" I answered.
"Awww! Let me guess! Mr. Heights B?!" She whispered.
"Nora!!!! Shhhhhhh! How did you find out, did he tell you?!" I asked in shock.
"Of course not! Anyone can tell by the way he gazes at you! Are you two a thing?!" She asked still in Whispers.
"No! No we ain't! Why would you think that! Come-on! I'm leaving!" I left immediately.
"This conversation is still pending!" She shouted!
"Did she do psychology?!" I wondered as I waited for the cub.
"What I'm doing?" I asked myself as I tried on the 12th dress. It's as if he asked me out on a romantic dinner or something. I think I'm just over working myself. It was then when I remembered. I spent the last 4 hours finding some really nice dress for my date with Dave, only to be stood up for hours and later not showing up.
I threw all the dresses back in the wardrobe in anger and sat on my bed and decided to lay down. Just as sleep was taking me over I heard some car sounds. I peeped through my window to see who it was.
"Ho! He's here!" I gasped. Next thing I knew, the door bell was ringing. I rushed to get it.
"Wow! I mean, hey!" You're here?!" I asked. Stupid, right?! I mean, he's already here!
"May I come in?!" He asked.
"Sure! Forgive my manners! Come-on in?!" I said almost stumbling on him.
Sorry I'm not dressed yet, I didn't thi__
"Didn't think I'll show up or you thought I would keep you waiting?!" He said before I could finish. "It's fine, but don't take long. Anything you'll put on will definitely look great on you." He added.
"Look ! I'm blushing!" I teased him.
See, I've heard that before so next time try something else.
I ran upstairs to get dressed. Tried a few more dresses only to realize it was already 8:00pm!
"Hhhuh!" I gasped. I'm super late.
Glanced at myself in the mirror one last time and rushed down. I could hear him yelling out.
"Ms. Parkers you've been in there for the past seventy five minutes! We are already late! We might miss out on our reserva___!"
"Wow ! You look astonishing! Gorgeous!" He uttered.
"Thank you!" I stuttered.
"Shall we?" He asked pointing the door way.
"Sure." I answered.
"Why are you staring at me like that?" I asked while putting my seat belt on.
"Hmm! Like what?" I'm not staring at you!" He stuttered.
"Okay." I said and turned to look through the window. I could still feel his eyes on me.
"We're here." He said while spotting the parking area.
I looked out the window to get a clear view of the place. "CHERRIES" was the name of the restaurant. "Let's make memories" was written below the big word but in a designed manner. "Beautiful!" I mumured.
He quickly turned to my side and opened the door for me, offering his hand so I could hold on to it. We walked inside, all eyes on us with smiles and I wondered, only to realize we were still holding hands.
The door man welcomed us and led us to our table. "Get us a server please." Breyson requested.
He pulled out the seat for me and thanked him as I sat.
"Anything for you sweetheart (•‿•)." He replied.
"Quit acting like we're on a date! Everyone is looking at us!" I whispered.
"Let them! Or are you bothered? Are you not happy for having dinner with such a hot guy?!" He teased while pointing at himself.
"So have you decided on what to order?" He asked.
"Do you have any specials today?" I asked the waitress.
"No Miss." She answered.
"Alright then. I'll have a clear soup any of the chef's choice, beef steak and some french fries with a few salads aside, must include lettuce. And finally, a piece of chocolate cake for my dessert. Thank you." I told the waitress though I doubt if she heard a thing, because last time I checked, she couldn't get her flirty eyes off Breyson.
"Excuse me!" I yelled. Trying hard not to make a scene.
"Did you get my order?!" I demanded.
"Ye-s, yes Miss, I wrote it down! She stuttered.
"Excuse me sir, what would you like to order?" She asked Breyson.
"I'll have the same as that of my lady." He replied hold my hand. She looked at me with so much anger and I looked back with a more satisfied smile.
"The order will take 20-30 minutes, excuse me." She said.
"Do you smell that?" Breyson asked. Snoofing his nose in the air.
"No, I don't. What is that?!" I asked.
"Jealousy!" He said. "I think someone is jeolooooous!" He added.
"Of course not, why would I?" I don't own you. Who I'm I to interfere with your life." I lied. Truth is the waitress was getting on my nerves.
"Oh really! Then why did you give a satisfied smile after calling you my lady?" He teased.
"I was only playing along!" I whispered with a smile.
"Wow ! The soup is so tasty, it's really nice!" I said.
"I agree, they have a really good chef. This has been my favorite place until everything shuttered." He said.
"What happened?" I asked.
"I don't want to talk about it, atleast not tonight. I don't want to spoil this moment." He answered.
"I won't force you to tell me anything about your life, just want to let you know that I'm here to listen anytime you feel ready." I replied.
After the main course, Breyson couldn't stop glaring at me even for just a second.
"Thank you for the dinner." I told him while taking a bite from my dessert.
"You're welcome." He said.
"Tell me more about yourself. I know I refused to tell you about myself earlier but I promise I will when I'm over it." He added.
"There's nothing more to know about me. My parents got killed by my aunt. I dumped my ex for cheating on me. Kelly is the only family I've got. She's not just a friend but more of a sister." I said while rubbing a tear from my right eye. That's how messy my life is.
"Here, I'm sorry about that, I didn't know talking about your personal life was going to hurt you like this. I'm so sorry " He said offering his hanky to wipe my tears.
"It's nothing the more I talk about it, the more I get over it." I lied. Deep down I was hurting.
"Come let me take you home." He said while offering his hand. He left the payment on the table and we left.
"Here, wear this. It will keep you warm." He offered his coat.
"No, I carried mine but I left it in the car. Thanks though." I replied.
"Quit the pride, Belinda you're gonna get sick! Yours is out in the car and it's gonna take us time to get there. Put this on, I insist." He insisted indicating that no will not be an option.
"Awww! So much care and affection for each other, may you get stuck to one another until the end." some unknown old couple whispered as they passed by us.
"What?!" We all exclaimed in shock!
Authors note
Keep it here, more drama loading. Hope you enjoy this story.