Chapter 6
Ember later went to check on Sofia the next day as planned so they decided to go somewhere to have fun who knows they may not have the opportunity to go out that much since lectures are getting tougher, to study Medicine is not an easy job, to be successful one needs to put in hard work, commitment and consistency.
They went to Blackpool Pleasure Beach's Attractions which have 125 rides and attractions, and all ages are catered for, starting with the younger kids who'll go crazy for Nickelodeon Land. Blackpool Pleasure Beach has 12 fun-packed rides and a host of familiar faces like Dora the Explorer on her World Voyage, and the Rugrats' Lost River. They were lucky enough to spot Spongebob Squarepants!
"I will bring my aunty's kids here one day," Ember thought to herself as she crinkles her eyes in disbelief as to how that place was beautiful.
After having fun they thought it will be best to go chill in a restaurant before returning to their hostel.
The Restaurant they went to is a perfect place to enjoy good food alongside a dazzling sunset, it has a relaxed casual vibe the atmosphere of the restaurant is unbeatable and the services there are very attentive.
"I love this place and think we should be coming here more often" Ember suggested glancing through the menu.
"Yeah, I love this place too" Sofia replied as she nods her head in agreement.
"What would you like to order ma'am the Waiter asked as he waited patiently for their reply.
After going through the menu Ember ordered Milkshake and Chicken Tikka Masala while Sofia was confused about what to eat she later ordered orange juice, chicken and chips. Ember choose that particular food because she once read it somewhere that it was one of the UK's most popular dishes and it's an opportunity for her to give it a try.
They both enjoyed their meal and returned to their hostel respectively.
"See you in school tomorrow," Sofia said giving Ember a warm hug.
"Buy See you too my dear," Ember replied.
They meet each other in school on Monday and she introduced her new friend to Alex.
"Good morning Alex," she said as she moved closer to him and said I would love you to meet my new friend.
"Alex meet my friend Sofia, Sofia meets my friend Alex she said and smiled.
"It's nice meeting you Sofia" Alex said smiling.
"It's my pleasure to meet you too," Sofia said smiling back at him.
After the morning class, Sofia was asking Ember where she knows Alex from.
"Where do you know this handsome guy from or is he your boyfriend," sofia asked in curiosity.
"No, he... He is not" she said trying to avoid eye contact.
"But your facial expression is saying otherwise, you know you can trust me," Ember said as she raised her eyebrow.
"Okay! okay, you got me there, he is my friend from secondary school trust me I had no feelings for him then, but I think I'm beginning to like him "she confessed as she covers her face.
Sofia tried to convince her to pour out her feelings to him but she didn't agree, because she's having a feeling that He just wants to be friends with her and nothing more, Ember told her that Alex is the talk of the class, almost every girl in this class are just drooling over him but he's ignoring them, she told ember not to allow the girls to take him away from her, that the earlier she tell him how she feels about him the better for her.
When they were done with lectures for that day Alex told her that he would like to take her out and she Accepted, she went to the hostel took a shower and wore her best dress, when she was done preparing herself she called Alex to come to pick her up.
Alex came to pick her up, As soon as he sighted her he was lost in thought on how can someone be this beautiful, Ember's voice sneaked into his thoughts, pulling him out of thought. "Hope she didn't notice I was lost in thought" he muttered to himself as he stepped out of his car to open the car door for Ember.
As he got back into his car, Ember asked him where he was taking her, he told her not to worry and that she will soon find out.
He took her to a forest, as soon as stepped down from the car the fresh air she felt made her take a deep breath as if she could see the oxygen that is been released by the trees. The leaves rustled in the trees and the trees sweat silently, making groaning heavy sounds, the twig crawled and snapped.
She asked Alex to join her as she meditated, and he said he would love to but don't know how to.
"Don't worry just follow my lead and you will be good to go?" she said trying to seat on the floor.
She Asked him to sit upright comfortably, breathe deeply, gently close his eyes, and slowly scan his body he will notice a sensation and should beware of any thoughts he is having when his mind wanders he should focus on his breath and gently open his eyes when he is ready.
Alex opened gently opened his eyes when he was ready Ember's eyes were still shut, he started staring at her in admiration.
As soon as she opened her eyes she was shocked to see him staring at her, he asked her why she was shocked after all she ask him to open his eyes slowly when he is ready.
Ember started chasing after Alex to hit him, he was running, away and teasing her in the process. When they were done he took her back to her hostel She told him she appreciated all he did for her and stepped out of the car and headed to her hostel room.