ALLYSA
SITTING ON a chair, table with red smooth cloth, with candles above the table , Red Roses were on a vase. Kristoff has it all, there's also lights here on the rooftop. There's even a man standing, not far away from the table, playing a voilin. I'm enjoying this date as I hear the beautiful rhythm of the Voilin.
Seconds later, Kristoff came. Along with the.... Waiter? I think. But I think he's not suitable to be a waiter—not an insult by the way—He's just too handsome, His hair was pushed back, Black charcoal eyes, perfect eye brow's, pink kissable lips. He's in his Teens. I think.
"Sorry to make you wait, Ali." says Kristoff.
"Oh, No It's fine. I'm okay in here, Loving the view of the stars. It's lovely." I said as I gaze at the stars above me, smiling.
"I'm glad to hear that." He said as he sits down on the chair across mine. I look at the.. Waiter. He look at me too. "Ali, this is... Ridge, let's say his a 'friend' of my sister." Kristoff explained as he emphasise the word "Friend"
He extended his hands for me to shake hands. "Good' evening, Ma'am. I'm Ridge and I will be 'taking' your order. Because I'm the 'Waiter'" The boy smiled. I gave him a polite smile–not minding the emphasising of words. And I extended my hands.
"Call me Ali." We both shook hands. Then Kristoff fake coughed.
"The 'Pleasure' to meet you, Miss Ali—"
"Go now, Ridge." There's a hint of threatening in kristoff's voice.
"Of course, Mr. Smith." Says Ridge, He bowed his head down and take his leave.
I gaze at Ridge who took the elevator, and turn to his heels as he look at us, smiling he bowed his head again and put his hands in his back. He then disappeared from our sight.
I heard Kristoff's cleared his throat, so I turned to see him. He's sitting elegantly at the chair opposite to mine. His hands were on the table, while his blue sapphire eyes were Staring at me.
"So... Ahm, I'm not really good at this kind of thing...So, Let's eat?, while we talk?" He said, I just nod and smile.
He raise his point finger and motion the Man who was playing the violin, to come closer to him. The Man did as what he was told.
"Mr. Smith?" The Man said.
"Flint, Tell Ridge to serve the food as Ali and I talk."
"Right away, Mr. Smith." The man—who Kristoff mentions the name Flint— bowed at us and took his leave.
Flint disappeared from the elevator. "His Name's Flint Johnson. One of my trusty Man. He's a great Violin player isn't he?"
I nod. "Does he play other instruments other than Violin?" I asked
"Well, He plays a Guitar, Piano, I think he can play all." I nod. "Well, How 'bout you? , Ali. Do you play instruments?"
"Just the Guitar. When I was fourteen, I use to play the guitar my brother own. And I even wrote a song, but I didn't finished it. It seems that the lyrics were, you know, not right." I answered "How' bout you, Kristoff?" I threw the question back to him.
"Drums, I play Drums. When I was a kid, I use to love watching a Live band. Then when I was eleven ..." His voice broke. Oh dear.! "My Father died, my other brother is fourteen years old, and kristhen was nearly eight years old that time, and she suffered double heartaches." He said, sadly. I pursed my lips. Maybe I shouldn't 'be brought that topic. My bad. I wonder how kristhen handled those heartaches, an eight year old?
"So-Sorry. I shouldn't' ve brought that topic." I apologised.
"No, it's fine. I was the one who brought that, you didn't do anything, Ali." I nod. He smile. Ahh love the view. "So, you mention you have a brother?"
I nod. "He's Eighteen years of age. He's kinda over protective, even though I should be the one protecting him." I said "Ever since I—" I stopped as I quickly remembered what I was going to say. Jesus! Ali!
Kristoff's brow creased, showing me his confused face. Oh, crap! "When you what, Ali?"
I Blink and Blink. "O-oh, ahm. Please don't mind what I said."
I know how much he wants to know, but it isn't the time. He just noded. Then along Came Ridge, pushing a dinner cart. He Smiled at me, as he stops in my side. He took the food—Seard Pork chops with cherries and spinach. It looks so delicious. I look at Ridge. Wow! He can cook meals like this?!
He smiled at me then took the other dish for Kristoff—which was Winter squash Lasagna. Jeez, that looks delicious too.
I felt my mouth watery. Jeez, I'm so Hungry right now!
"Dinner is Served." After saying those words, Ridge bowed at us and took his leave.
I look at Kristoff, He was smiling. "Let's eat?"
I nod. I took the Fork and the knife and started slicing the pork. I then ate my food. I harshly closed my eyes, when I tasted the pork. Oh! Jesus! It's so Delicious. Sorry for my manners Kristoff!
I slice another then eat it again. I almost shout, because it is so Delicious!
"Loving the food, yeah?" I stop midway when I heard Kristoff talk. I look at him and bit my lower lip. Jesus! Ali! What 've you done?!
"Oh, don't stop eating. I'm just amaze." He said smiling. I flushed.
"O-okay." I said then eat again. I even saw how Kristoff slice his Lasagna and eat it. The way he moves, it's so elegant. I pursed my lips as I saw, sauce in his lips.
I look down, and ate my food. I saw him on my peripheral vision, he wiped the sauce on the side of his lips. I swallow a lump, and just ate my food.
I saw Kristoff, wiping his lips before looking at me and talk. "So... " he started. I look at him, confuse. "How's your Parents and your Brother?"
I stop eating and wiped my lips using the table napkin. "My brother's, fine. While my parents..." I pursed my lips "They Died."
"Sorry." Kristoff said sincerely. "I shouldn't have asked." He said.
"No. It's okay, I'm kinda used to it." I said and smiled. He nods.
"You work at a restaurant, right?"
"Yes." I answered. I have a question in mind, but I'm too shy to ask. We'll what they say: You never know what you can do until you try. I breath out and spoke. "You said, you were a Rebel Tycoon, right?"
"Yes."
Well, here goes nothing. "What do you mean by that anyway. I mean I know what a Tycoon and a Rebel, means. But I still can't figure out what you were talking about."I said. There! I've said it! Psh!
He stared at me for a moment. I'm now lost in his gaze. I tried to look away but I still feel his stare. It's making me uncomfortable!
"Yes, Ali." He said. I was confused of what he said, but I totally got it when I remembered my question. I stay still, looking at his beautiful blue eyes. "The words that're stuck in your head, is right. I'm a Rebel Tycoon?, Yes. Didn't I asked you on a date mentioning it? If your thinking that making my family's Bigger is a crime. Then I plea Guilty. You know, Ali. I used that kind of business, because our company is going down. My Father died, My mother is Traumatised, my Other brother is still yung, and my Little sister is too young. I'm the oldest so I had to use other methods to raise our company, and it did." He explained. I bowed my head and pursed my lips—Feeling guilty.
"S-Sorry."
"Why are you, sorry?"
I kept my head down–still embarrassed for judging him.
"I'm sorry I judged you." I didn't hear any reply. So I raise my head. I was surprised when I saw kristoff—looked so amused.
"You didn't do anything." He said. Then his left brow's arched. "You judge me? Oh, in your mind?" He chuckle "Don't worry, everyone around me sometimes mistaken me to be like that. And I'm used to it. Do not worry." He said bitterly. "Let's just go with another question, shall we?" I nodded.
After that dramatic chitchat, we talked about something else. Something about our lives. What we do. What we like. What we don't like. And after that long chit-chat. Kristoff stands up, then walk towards my side — He held out his hand to me.
"Can I have this dance?"
I pursed my lips, then took his hands. He guided me to an open area so that we could dance.
He put his right hand on my waist—which made me shrugged a little, because I felt a electricity from his hands—I then put my right hand on his shoulder. I swallow hard, when he intertwined our hands. I'm still looking at our intertwined hands and then, we're now dancing gracefully. I look up at him. Blue sapphire eye's meets mine. He's staring at me, with beautiful blue eyes. I can't help but lock my gaze on his. Beautiful flawless face.
I can still hear the violin, playing a Violin tuned "Perfect" "By: Ed Sheran". All of this looks like a dream–A beautiful one. It is also the moment I was always fantasising when I was in my teens. Maybe because I love to read Romance Novels? Don't know.
A Perfect song, Perfect Date night, Perfect View, and also a Perfect Man. I couldn't ask for more. "You are so beautiful, Ali." He complimented. I flushed.
"Teh-Thank you." I said. "And you are so handsome." I said. Is it just me or did I saw Kristoff's ear turned pink?
He smiled widely. "Thank you." He said.
AFTER WE DANCE, we decided to look at the view of Seattle. Lights were twinkling like a star, busy cars going in and out, some people were taking a stroll or going late night clubbing. I couldn't help it, I grin widely, ear to ear grin. I'm now looking like an idiot, who just won a Game or whatever.
"Having a good night, Ali?" I turn to Kristoff, who spoke beside me. He's watching the view too—Smiling. I look at the view too.
"As a matter of fact?, Yes." I said, nodding, wide grin plastered on my face. The side of his lips rose.
"I am glad to hear that." He then turn his gaze on me, which I did the same. "Thank you, for agreeing to be, my date, Ali."
Both my eyebrows raise. "What?, shouldn't I be saying Thank you?, I just agreed because I wanna experience it." I said.
He raised a brow. "You mean, you haven't been on a date before?"
I shook my head. "Nope."
His happy smile turned into an amuse one. Okay I don't get it. "And all I thought I was the only one who didn't have a date before." He said.
For a minute there, my eyeballs almost came loose. Him? Really? Haven't dated anyone?! Is he joking or what?!
"What do you mean?, you haven't dated anyone?"
"Mm-hm. I'm a Workaholic guy. I never had a girlfriend or a fling neither a wife."He chuckle. I smile."I always think about work first, before myself. I kinda think sometimes that: I'm the older brother and the now owner of my father's company, where he poured all of his efforts to bring the company up. That is why I should always do my best to get the company back up, whatever it takes." He said, getting kinda sad. Well, if my dad ever had a company or a business, I will also do the same, actually.
"I think I have the same impression to you too." I said. "Well, a man like you? You're a handsome man, a wealthy man. Everything you need, you can have it all." I added
"You like to be Wealthy?"
"Hmm. Now that you mentioned it, I think the important thing for me is to survive in starve. Maybe a simple life or whatever future I have." That is if I have. I smiled. "What about you? Do you like being a wealthy Man?"
"Well, there's a part of me that wants to be wealthy, and there's a part that I want to live a simple life. But I don't have any choice, do I?"
Well, he was eleven when his father died. So.... Does that mean—
"Ahm, Kristoff, can I ask you something?" I asked permission. I was kind of curious about it.
"Fire away."
I liked my lips. "You said earlier, that yo-your Father....Uhm, D-Died. You were eleven that time right?" he nods "Your mother was traumatised, and your little sister was in a middle of a heartache?, your other brother, did he studied hard to be a good CEO?"
"Nope. My brother was lost, he's kinda close to my father—next to kristhen—he got so depressed, he ended up not passing the exams. So since I'm the second oldest I need to work hard, even though I have ups and downs, I still manage to got up my feet. Well, we still don't have the right age to manage the company so even though I'm still young, I studied about business management, Then years passed, my family kinda recovered from the damage. So my mother took over the company, but then the time I become eighteen, I took over the company. " He explained. I still have questions in mind, but I don't want him to look at me like I'm the meddlesome lady in the world.
Maybe next time, yeah next time
I stare at him, while he's watching the Seattle lights blinking. Looks like he felt my stare, so he caught me off guard. My eyes widen when he gaze at me, he then smile. "Liking the view, Ali?" He said–smiling. I swallow a lump. I'm lost, in his gaze. Lost in his blue sapphired eyes. I nod slowly. I am not myself anymore. I'm lost, Lost in this perfect view.
He smile widely, a smile that even his eyes can't be seen. I swallow a lump, and blink. "Wanna go to our next, destination?" He asked, my forehead creased. He smile. "Come." He said and took my hand, pulling me gently. We walk to the... Helicopter?
"W-where are we, going?" I asked, confuse of where he might be taking me.
"In the sky." He said as a matter of fact. Still, I'm confuse. Does he mean, he'll fly the Helecopter?, with me?
I swallow a lot of saliva. Jeez, haven't rode one, before.
He guided me to the seat beside the pilot. When I got in, he then close the door, then went to the pilots, seat. I'm getting kinda, nervous.
When he got in, he smiled to me first before taking the headphone, then he put it on. He took the other one, and he put it on me. "You can hear me, on the headphone, right?" My eyes widen when I hear his voice on the headphone. Yeah, I'm ignorant.
I nod as an answer to his question. He smiled, again. What's with his smile anyway?
He talked again, but not to me. He said something about taking off. Then I hear the reply of the... I don't know who that is. When Kristoff pushes the steering bar of the cyclic control, forward the swash plate also tilts forward tilting the rotors. Forward additionally the rotor blade pitch is adjusted. Then in a minute we're in the sky. I smile at the view.
"Loving the view, Ali?" Says Kristoff. Though he's not looking at me, he's operating the controls.
"Yes, I love it. And thank you." I said as I look at him. He gaze at me for a second. Then smile.
"Your welcome, Ali."
I grin widely. I wonder, this kind of feeling,I wonder if, it would lasts forever....
AFTER THAT oh-so-awesome, helicopter flying. We landed on the building, next to the hotel. "Come." Kristoff offered his hand to me, so I took it. He guided me towards to elevator. Wait... What?
I stayed silent, as Kristoff pulls me in the elevator. "Are we...?" I started.
"Yes. We're in my company." He answered, even though I didn't Finnish my question. The door of the elevator closed.
"I... I saw it from the outside, and it is tall, and we were on the roof top..." I murmur, the side of Kristoff's lips rose up. "wow!" I exclaimed, realising how high Kristoff is. I can't help, but be proud for him.
And a realisation, bang on me. Kristoff is a Billionaire, while I'm just....poor. My whole body felt heavy.
I pull myself together, and washed that thought away. I kind of think this date like I was on a Book. That I am the Protagonist that has the most handsome Prince of all. Ilove I love to imagine my life, sometimes. I imagine my life living on a simple house, with my Husband and our kids. But that imagination broke when I found out, something about myself. And I don't ever want to have it. It's sad, and I want to live my life long. Longer—
"ALYSSA?"
I blink and blink, when someone called me. It was Kristoff. He's facing me. His both hands covering my face, while staring at me worriedly.
"Hey, Your spacing out."
"S-sorry."
He smiled at me, then hang the strands of hair I my ears— that came out of nowhere.
"It's okay, Let's go? I'll take you home." I just nod.
He pull me gently, out of the elevator. Then we walk through... Anywhere. I don't know.
We walk through a Revolving door. I'm amazed how Kristoff manage to just push it, then it turns. I'm sounding kinda ignorant, haha.
He just pulled me, while walking. Then when we were outside, I saw a Black Audi R8 Spider. Judging by it's looks. I know some of cars, because I read them on books.
I was confused when Kristoff walk closer to the Audi. Then realisation bang me! It's his Car After all!
He guided me towards the Passenger seat, and he slid himself on the driver seat. "It's yours, huh?" I commented. He smiled.
"Well, My brother–Kristian–Loves competing with me. Were also competing of How many Cars we have." He said smiling. "And the price is, all of the car collection we have, we have to give it. But luckily, I win. I have more Cars than him." He said, getting Happy that he wins. I smiled to.
"And what collections do you have? Such as?"
"Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita, Lamborghini Veneno, W Motors Lykan Hypersport, Mansory Vivere Bugatti Veyron, Ferrari F60 America, Koenigsegg 1, Aston Martin One-77, Pagani Huayra and I also have Bugatti Centodieci."He said that, I'm speachless. All those? Those? Expensive Cars?! "Well, I kind of follow some companies who Sale Cars." He scratch his neck a little—feeling kinda embarrassed. I think. He's so cute. He looks like a kid, who bought too many toys from the toy shop. And I like him being kid-boyish.
"Well, There's still a lot more." He grins his boyish grin.
"Oh, I wish I could see it all." I said, I really wanna see his collection of cars. Too bad.
"You really wanna see it?" he ask, I nod. "Ready your Clothes for Friday, I'll take to to the place where I grow, and where my Cars are." He said. My forehead creased.
"You mean, your cars aren't here?"
"Yes, All of it are in Philippines. Because when I order the bugatti I kinda think that, i won't be here always. So I decided to deliver it to my own House."
I nod. Wait, does that mean—"What you mean about Ready my clothes, do you mean..." He just smile. I felt joy, I really wanna travel, and this is my time! Kinda embarrassing 'cause he' ll take me to philippines, just to show me his cars.
"So, Let's go? I'll see you in Friday evening, if you want to include your brother, he's free, to come with us." He said, I just Smiled at him widely. Ear to ear. No one can suppress my happiness, all my entire life, I have been dreaming of traveling.
HE TAKE ME HOME and we bid farewell, after. I walk towards the doorstep. Then open the door knob. I was shock when I saw two people. My brother and a Lady I don't know.
Then the Lady turned to me, then smile. A brunette girl, with sapphire eyes, as elegant as she is. Kristhen.
"Hi, Ali-One-chan." she greeted.
"H-hi."
She smile, then look at my back. "Where is my, brother?" she asked.
"He left, already." I said, her sapphire blue eyes, widening.
"Oh! For the love of god! He left without coming for me! I texted him to come get me here, and he just left!"
"May I ask, what were you doing here, Kristhen?"
She noded. "I was in a medical mission here. If my brother hadn't told you, I'm a Pediatrician. I helped those kids who's in need. And for some reason I was summoned here—"
"Tss. Too noisy." My brother complained. Kristhen arched a brow.
"I was not!" She defended.
"Yeah, You are Nois—"
"I am not!" Kristhen exclaimed.
"Oh, For the sake of Saint Peter! Shut your mouth!"
"And who are you to talk to me, like that?! Annoying Bastard!"
"Oh, says the 'SWEETEST' girl! Maybe your just like that, because you like me, huh?"
"Oh, Fuck that shit up! I already have a daughter and a Son, why would I like you, if I love my Husband?!" because of what Kristhen said, My brother seemed to lost his voice. I chuckle.
*Clap*Clap*Clap*
I stood frozen when I heard a clap. "That's enough, Princess." Says the familiar voice.
"Your late." Kristhen said with crossed arms.
"Sorry, I jus noticed your text. Hi again, Ali." I turned around and saw Kristoff.
"Hi."
I faced the two who just finished fighting. I saw Andrew's forehead creased, looking confused, who the man beside me.
"Drew, This is Kr—"
"Kristoff Smith." My brother murmurs. Oh? He know?
He walk towards our way and stood in front of Kristoff. Drew is just the same height as Kristoff's eyes.
"Nice meeting you, Sir." My brother said, He held out his hand, Kristoff took his hand and shake it.
"Same here. Andrew, if I'm not mistaken."
My brother faced and gave me a Let's-talk-later-after-this-look, I just smile.
"Oh, shoot!" Kristhen Exclaimed startling me, the three of us faced her. She has this worry in her face. "Oni-chan! , ikou! Ayesha To Klyde wa mada ie ni inainode naite imasu! Isoge!" Kristhen spoke, I don't understand her. But I seemed to heard names, Klyde and Ayesha, I think it's her babies.
"Nani?! Ikou! Reika, Anata no sei de kurushinde imasu, kanojo wa shigoto kara tōchaku shita bakari de, hitoride wa dekinai to iimashita, kanojo wa zen no tame ni mitsugo o motte imasu!" Replied Kristoff. They seemed to be worried about something or someone.
Kristhen faced me, and gave me a kiss on the cheek. "Watashi wa ikanakereba narimasen—oh sorry, I should get going, Bye Ali Oni-chan." She said. I waved at her.
"I'll see again, Ali." Says Kristoff. I just smiled at him. He then stood in front of me, then... He kissed me!
"Bye, Ali." Kristoff said and turned to the door.
I blink, and blink again, and again. Still surprised he kissed me in front of my brother.
I looked at my brother. Brow's furrowed, Eye's were like a dagger, Mouth parted. My brother is angry. Yup, he's angry alright.
"What....the hell was that?" He said, calm as he can be. "Is Kristoff Smith, the one you were Dating, Sis?" I pursed my lips as I nod. His eyes grew bigger.
"Ali, I already told you, to not date a wealthy man. All of them are all Bastard's. They date the girl, fucks them then that's all. They'll leave 'em." He spat.
"Andrew, Kristoff is not like that." every word I said has gentleness in it. "He's a good man. Don't worry It's just dating, No fucking and relationships. Just... Dating." I said and bit my lower lip. Knowing what I just said, it was dangerous, I know being with him all the time was risky. But I already said yes, there's no turning back. Once I make the decision I always do it, even if it is risky.
"Okay, I'm not that worried for him leaving you. It's you who'll leave him—"
"I know, I know."
"Okay, just make sure you will tell him."
I just nod and smile. Then I turn to my heel and walk, then stop halfway. "Oh?, I forgot to tell you." I faced him, he arched a brow. "Kristoff is inviting you to come with us, to Philippines." I said. And then go straight to my bedroom.
I just took a bath, then I'm off to bed. I sat on my bed when I was done taking a bath, then flashbacks from what happened this evening dawned on me. I grin from ear to ear as I remember when Kristoff kissed me on the lips. I touched my lips as I savour the moment his lips landed on mine. I close my eyes as if, he was still kissing me, toridly.
I lay down on the bed, and cover my whole face because it's heating up! I'm blushing!
Until I heard a Tik somewhere. Then I look at the window. Someone's throwing pebbles on the window!
God! Who might that be?
I slowly got up my bed and walk towards the widow, I was surprised when I saw who it was. As far as I can remember, I was just thinking about him, then now, he's here?
Is this what they say: Speak of the devil and they will come after you?
I smiled, when I saw Kristoff looking up—me. He smiled when he saw me. He waved at me and motion me to open the window. So I did what I was told. He then smile at me again. He motioned me again to back off a bit. So I did, even though I don't know what he'll do next.
My eyes grew big, when I saw him out of nowhere! Jesus! Did he just jump?!
He climed off the window then, look at me. "Hi."
"Hi." I said "How did you—"
"Back when I was elementary, I joined at a Running competition, then I win at Jumping Hardle's, then when I became junior high. Well, me and my friends kinda jump off the wall of the campus to skip class. You know, boys hates boring class."
"Wow!, I didn't know you hate boring classes." I said.
"Well, That was back then." He said smiling proudly, he looks proud saying he skip classes. While I was on junior high, I always wanted to be the best, and I sometimes hate lesson's—Math lessons actually. It's kinda complicated for me. No matter how many times I try to understand Math, I still can't. Even Now!
"Where's Kristhen?" I asked, didn't he take Kristhen home?
"She said, she'll be at the hotel where I'm staying 'cause, My niece and nephew were there. And the hotel is just close here." He explained, I nod. Well that is the reason why I choose that hotel to look at the stars, it's close here, So I don't need to take a Taxi. I can always walk my way home.
"Okay, ahm... Don't take this in the wrong way, but Why are you here anyway?"
"I'm here to see you." He said as a matter of fact.
"Why?" I asked again, then he come close to me. Closer, closer, closer. Until our face' were inches away. He lean closer to me–to my ears.
"Because, I miss you." He murmurs. That sends chills down my spines, my stomach seemed to have butterflies in it, my heart felt like it was on my mouth, My breathing became heavier, my knees were shaking also my hands. I felt his heavy breath on my neck.
To be continue...