She sighed annoyingly. After a while, he asked for her phone with the excuse of sending her the pictures he took from the zoo. She gave him her phone half-heartedly and started searching for ways to coax her friend.
She thought of negotiating with her friend's husband. Amy was already 3 months married. She always boasted about how loving, affectionate, and caring her husband was.
Amber didn't appreciate her friend's husband that much because she didn't know him. He was always being secretive.
While giving her back her phone, Jason told her "I sent the pictures to you via Bluetooth and also saved my phone number in your Google account and finally, took yours. And...stop parting your lips in the name of disbelief because I know you are waiting for me to kiss you. But as I told you before, be patient Love."
Amber wanted to strangle this man to death. How could he comport himself as if they were in a relationship for a long or as if they were childhood sweethearts? She just couldn't and wouldn't understand.
On the other hand, Jason felt extremely happy to see that murderous look on her face. He was sure that she was the one fated to be his wife.
He had confidence in himself that he will train her into a heartless being just like he is. And not to forget, heartless with everybody except family and very close friends.
The waiter came back with their order and served it gracefully like the professional he was. While Amber was wondering why Jason didn't disclose anything concerning his life, the waiter opened the bottle of red wine and served some in their glasses. Then after that, he left.
When Amber wanted to start serving herself, Jason was quick to take her plate and started filling it with portions of many healthy foods. He cut her steak into small pieces and poured her fruit juice. He then gave her back her plate and proceeded with his.
They started eating while engaging in another conversation "Love, I want us to get married in 7 days. I know it may be a decision taken in a hast but I really want you to be mine." he tried persuading her. He knew she may refuse but he still wanted to try his luck. "7 days? Yours?" she scoffed and then continued slightly raising her voice.
"Who or what do you take me for? Firstly, my marriage must be a dream-like one. And you think 7 damn days will be enough?!! Marriage is one in a lifetime for God's sake! And secondly, I am not an object or a property for me to belong to anybody and most importantly yours!!!"
She didn't like where the conversation was heading to. He looked taken aback and had a cold look on his face. His gaze alone got her nervous. She could hear her heart thumping as if a demon was pursuing her, but she tried her best not to show.
"Don't act recklessly Love! Can't you see that if you marry me, not only will you gain power and status, but also affection and care? I know you are scared of heartbreaks so I will do my best to love you first." he assured smiling sweetly.
She thought for a while and said "Love? Did you think we were going to love each other like normal couples do? See, love isn't a joke! Listen, I don't want to know or care about the number of girls you fuck or kiss daily. Okay? But remember that, if you want to seriously be in a relationship with me, then you have to bend to my rules."
"I will never be unfaithful to you. And yes even though I slept with many girls already, it was because I didn't know you then. And I seriously want you to be my one and only partner." he started promising her in order to appease and persuade her.
"Listen, I have many dark secrets but I can't reveal any to you now. It's not something easy to divulge. But I will share it with you one day. As my partner we shall share our burdens together." she said smiling cutely in order to lighten his mood.
Then she added "And yes I finally accepted the fact that we are soon getting married. But that doesn't mean I agree with the 7 days thing, so I shall think about it. Do you have a problem with that? And stop giving me that surprised look!!"
"No no, it's that I got emotional about all you said and a little surprised. That's all no big deal. And also because you...*sigh* Nevermind." he wanted to figure out his feelings first before coming to a conclusion.
Since that day when he saw her in that yellow sundress, he couldn't stop thinking about her, and that's why he offered a marriage proposal to her father. He wanted to disclose his feelings to his heart's content, but after long thought, he decided to procrastinate.
Just like Amy, she hated being kept in the dark. She wanted him to continue what he had the intention to say because she couldn't fathom any additional stress.
She was the curious type and the problem was that her motto says 'Always finish what you started with a greater determination'. He started the phrase so he must finish it. She wanted to reprimand him but was scared of the outcome.
She was still intrigued by the whole story because she knew nothing about him apart from his name. The others were her mere guesses.
"So Jason, what theme should we use for our wedding? I thought of 3 themes so you can choose. There is flower, purity, and a mixture of flower and dark." she decided to change the subject to their marriage in order to avoid the awkwardness and to later facilitate their wedding planning.
He pondered over it for a while and then replied "I think the third one is the best. A mixture of flower and dark, is it?"
Amber was happy because not only she had his attention but they also opted for the same theme. She somehow started liking him.
They finished their meal and went out. Amber didn't notice that Jason didn't pay the bill and just walked out. She felt happy about how her first date ended and wanted to go to many more ones.
At the entrance, Amber saw a familiar silhouette and when she tilted her head to check on the person, he was nowhere to be seen.
On the other hand, she could swear that she saw that particular figure. She shoved off the idea and got inside the car and they drove off.