Mum, I'm hungry. Naomi jumped on the stairs as she came down the stairs with her phone in her hand. Good morning dear. Her mum said. Sorry mum. Good morning. She greeted as her mum gave her a tight hug. How's my angel doing? She asked. Quite great. Thanks for asking. Naomi said smiling as others came down one after the other. What a sickening sight of mother and daughter duo. Sandra said. She's jealous. Cynthia muttered as Naomi giggled. Gosh, I'm so hungry. I think I drank too much yesterday. Melody said. You took the words out of my mouth. Sonia said. When is the damn food getting ready? Sandra bellowed. Haven't you guys heard the saying that the old shouldn't drink or do anything that's meant for the youngsters? Nelly asked as all four women glared at her. Oops, just kidding. She said as Marcus snickered, while Emily rolled her eyes. The food should be ready any minute from now. Cynthia said as a message pinged on Naomi's phone. It was from Ardi as she hurriedly checked it.
A= come outside.
I hope it's not what I'm thinking. She thought going outside. Where are you going dear? Her mother asked. I'll be back mum. I won't take long. She said going outside the gate only to see Ardi there on top of his bike grinning at her. He looked so handsome sitting on his bike and when he smiled at her, it melted her insides. She was so in love with this man but it was risky him being outside her gate. What y you doing here? She asked. I came to surprise you. He said. I am surprised but you shouldn't be here. I know and I would leave only if you come with me. He said taking out a spear helmet. What? I can't do that. I didn't tell my family I was going out. She said. It won't take long. I promise. Just come with me. He said persuading her some more before she finally agreed. I can't believe I let you talk me out of this. She said as he smiled. It's one of my many charms. He said. You wish. She said as he zoomed off.
*******************************************************Ardi, I can't believe you let me come this far with you. What happened to it won't take long? She asked. Ok. I lied but that was the only reason you'll agree to come with me. I'm so grateful I sent my mum a quick text. She said folding her hands. So where are we? She asked. We're in cape May. He answered as she rolled her eyes. Obviously, I know that. Why are here? She asked. Yesterday was the festival and I couldn't spend it with you. So I was hoping I could spend it with you today. He said looking at her as she was surprised. You want to spend today with me? She asked to be sure. I thought I already made myself clear. He said as she rolled her eyes laughing. Can't you just be straight with me? She asked as he chuckled. I really want to spend today with you. He said as she sighed. I can't believe you usually pretend to not want to be around me. She said as he placed his hands around her shoulders. You should know I love you. He said as she tensed and he went mute as he turned to her and removed his hands from her shoulder. Um… you know what I meant right? He asked trying to explain as she nodded. I understand what you meant. She said as he scratched the back of his neck as he shakes his head. Ok. Come on. We have lots of things to do. He said as she smiled. So to be precise, when I'm I going home? She asked. To be honest, not anytime soon. We have so much things to do but first we have to get you breakfast. He said as she giggled clapping her hands. Yes, please. I'm really starving and I'll need to eat. She said as he held her hand taking her with him. I know the right place. He said.
*******************************************************Ardi, isn't this place expensive? She asked as they sat in an expensive restaurant. What, you think I can't pay? He asked. No. I didn't mean that. I just… look, Naomi. Don't stress yourself. I wanted to spend today with you, so everything would be on me. I don't want you to worry about anything. I gat you and I want to you to feel special and loved today. He said as she felt loved. I don't know what to say. She said smiling. Then don't say anything. Just go with the flow. He said as a waitress came. What would you like to order sir? She asked Ardi ignoring Naomi. Naomi felt angry and somewhat jealous at the way Ardi was smiling at the waitress. Here I was thinking that there was a connection between us. She thought folding her hands and facing somewhere else. You can ask my woman. This trip is about her so she has to decide about what we are eating. Ardi said as Naomi turned to him as he winked at her. She blushed liking the way he said the "my woman". She didn't know when she grinned as she turned to see the waitress looking upset. She was so close to saying "ha…in your face," but she held herself and picked up the menu. Ok, I think I'll order schweinshake, Bavarian weisswurst alongside two glasses of German beer. She ordered as Ardi raised his eyebrows looking at her. What? She asked. Beer? He asked. You said what I wanted and this is what I want. She said as he just chuckled while shaking his head. You heard the lady. Get everything in two's. He said as she left. Aren't they supposed to fire her? She's not suitable for the job. Naomi stated matter of facts. I think she's doing her job well. Ardi said as Naomi scoffed rolling her eyes. Of course you would. Men and their weird taste in women. She said as he smiled. So what should my taste in women be? He asked smirking at her. Well.. well a good looking, passionate, intelligent and a considerate woman. She said. Like you. He said as she choked on her water. What? She asked. If you being my taste means weird, then I don't mind. He said as words couldn't come out of her mouth. She was speechless as she drank her water.