Everyone is having a great time, and the night is getting deeper.
Mitch is enjoying his conversation with Megi on the side, while Butch is engaged with the acquaintances he knows at the party.
I feel slightly tipsy, even though I only had one glass of alcohol. I excuse myself to Mitch and Butch, informing them that I'll just go to the terrace of the condo for some fresh air and a short break.
Tristan has been sticking close to me earlier, though I know there's no malice behind it. When he became busy chatting with others, I decided to take a breather on the terrace.
Megi's condo spacious, indicating a comfortable lifestyle. The design is beautiful, and the living room is expansive, so even with many people around, it still looks spacious.I breathed a sigh of relief as I saw that there was no one around.
The surroundings were filled with towering buildings, illuminated by bright lights. The noise of cars filled the air. I closed my eyes and savored the gentle breeze that brushed against my face.
"Hi there! I hope I'm not interrupting anything important."
I heard a familiar voice from behind, and my heart started beating faster. It was Kiel speaking.
I've been feeling uncomfortable with his gaze ever since we arrived, but I pretended to be busy and didn't let it show.
"Not really, it's just that I wanted to hang out here and do some introspection, I explained to him.
He moved closer to me, creating small distance between us.
"I was so happy when I saw you earlier entering through the door," he said with a smile.
"I grinned, realizing that perhaps it's good to experience moments like this before our college life comes to an end. I'm grateful for the opportunity to have this kind of experience. I said to him .
"Don't worry, next time I'll always invite you to these kinds of occasions. I want to invite you, but I'm afraid of rejection and finding out that you're not interested so I guess Tristan got ahead of me.
I'll be the one to personally invite you next time. He said .
We started talking about our subjects and had a good time.
"You look even more beautiful when you laugh, Yana , he interjects.
I swallowed hard and averted my gaze from him.
"I've been wanting to kiss you for a long time," he added.
I looked at him for a few seconds, and I noticed he swallowed nervously when our eyes met.
"Why not? I asked him with a slightly shaky voice.
Then he took a step closer.
The surroundings fell silent as we locked eyes.
I closed my eyes, waiting for his lips to meet mine. My heart was pounding with intense anticipation. However, instead of a kiss on the lips, he greeted me with a gentle kiss on the forehead.I opened my eyes and felt a bit embarrassed because I closed them, thinking that he was going to kiss me on the lips. I smiled at him to hide it."
"I have wanted to court you. I have been waiting for an opportunity like this. I really like you Yana''.
Kiel confesses his feelings
I can feel the sincerity in his voice." I couldn't speak and I didn't know how to respond. I also have feelings for him, but it's still too early to answer his confession. Let's just play it coy for now."
"I'm not rushing you, and I will patiently wait for your answer, Yan. He cleared while smiling
"Yes I allow you to court me. I just want to know if you're sincere with me, but it doesn't mean we're already together I want to make that clear."I answered
"I'm already happy with that, even if that's all for now," he said with a smile.
I saw a spark in his eyes as I spoke. I want to try being in a relationship with the person I like. I've had a crush on Kiel for a long time, and I'm happy when I'm with him. Maybe it's not a bad idea to give my heart a chance to be happy.
"Can I offer to take you home later?" Kiel immediately asked
"Hmm, are you starting now?" I playfully asked.
"Yes, I will start later," I replied. "And I would also like to have dinner with you tomorrow and in the coming days. I'm excited," he said.
I chuckled as I saw the excitement in his eyes, like a child eager about something.
Okay, okay, You'll be the one to give us a ride later, I replied with a laugh.
The party ended, and some guests started to leave. I noticed that Butch had fallen asleep on the sofa. I quickly looked for Mitch to invite him to go home as well. I saw him with Megi, and it seemed like they had become closer as they were holding hands. I called out to Mitch, teasingly looking at her after seeing the hand-holding
"Mitch, we need to head home now, and Butch is already asleep on the sofa, I said, interrupting the two of them.
"Oh, it's already late, Megi. Happy birthday! We need to go home," Mitch said to Megi.
"Maybe you would like me to give you a ride," Megs offered.
Oh, Kiel already offered to drive us home ahead of you, Megz. I apologize to Megz and informed them that we're heading home.
After Kiel dropped us off at our dorm, Butch and Mitch entered ahead of us. Butch was a bit drunk, so we assisted him in entering.
Thank you for the ride, Kiel. I bid him farewell outside the door.
No problem, as long as we have dinner together later, right? Are you just staying at home in the whole day? he asked.
"No, I'll be attending a church service around 5pm. Let's meet somewhere else afterwards because I might not be coming back to the dorm after the service"
Kiel agree and said his goodbyes, but before he left, he kissed me on the forehead, just like what happened earlier on Megi's terrace.
I smiled at what he did. Alright, you should leave now, it's almost morning, so we can get some sleep at least, I told Kiel.
As I entered inside, Mitch was still awake. We looked at each other, as if we both had something to say to each other.
"You go first, tell me your story, girl. That's how I began with her.
"We're now together, me and Megi, even though we just recently met, I already felt that strong connection.I looked at her with understanding.
Mitch is an intelligent psychology student, and when it comes to relationships, she's an expert. That's why I trust whatever decision she has regarding this matter.
"How about you, how are you and Kiel? she asked me in return.
Hmm, he just asked for permission to court me. That's all for now. I didn't know how to react because I also have feelings for that person, I added.
When I woke up, it was already past 1 PM.I noticed that my companions were no longer here."I had just enough sleep because we arrived home in the morning from Megs' party.
I took a shower first before having my meal. While I was eating, there was a knock on the door. I stood up to open it, and there was Kiel standing in front of me. He was wearing a brown polo shirt and black pants. I was taken aback by his handsome appearance, especially with his attire. I blurted the food that was still in my mouth,,
"Sorry, I thought we were going to meet for dinner."
Come in, join me," I invited. "I had Butch's cooked food. Let's eat together.
I just woke up because I had a really restful sleep.
"No problem, let's leave early and grab some ice cream while we're at it," he suggested.
I smiled and replied, "Sure, wait for me. I'll Take time to prepare."I started cleaning up and washing the dishes. Then, I turned on the TV to divert Kiel's attention a bit while I finished my tasks.
The church service ended, and we needed to find a place to eat. Kiel brought me to a French cuisine restaurant, which had a spacious ambiance and served elegant dishes.
I feel a bit nervous. I'm just wearing a simple floral dress. Honestly, I'm regretting it a bit. My mom always invites me to go shopping, but I often decline and feel bad about spending money on clothes.
I looked around and noticed that only wealthy looking individuals were dining nearby.
Eating in such places reminded me of the times when I used to go with my dad, so it had been quite a while since I had experienced dining in such establishments.
"Kiel, I thought we were just going to have a simple dinner, I asked him.
He smiled and replied, "I wanted to make this evening special for you. I know this place may be a bit expensive, but I thought you would appreciate the ambiance and the quality of the food. You deserve to be treated in a special way."
I felt touched by his thoughtfulness and appreciated the effort he put into making the evening memorable. I can feel Kiel's sincerity in his courtship.
Our first date with Kiel was enjoyable. Although I told him that I didn't want to eat at expensive restaurants because we're both still students, he agreed with my decision.
Every day, he visits the dorm to have dinner together, He's also the one who always volunteers to cook dinner for my roommates, which both of them really enjoy when we're all together in the dorm.and sometimes he even waits or hangs out there if I'm not around yet. He puts in so much effort and is genuinely serious about what he said. Perhaps it's time to give him my answer. The only thing missing now is my response.
We already spend so much time together that it feels like we're already a couple.
Kiel, it has been a month since then. I have seen your efforts and sincerity, and although it might still be too early, I'm going to say yes. I told Kiel outside the building of our dorm that he came from inside and paid a visit
Yes, it means "yes" as in "Are we officially a couple now? joyful moment indeed show on his face .Kiel hugged me tightly, and I could see the excitement and happiness on his face. I would like us to celebrate this as well. It seems like I don't want to go home anymore, as expressed by him. Hey, there's still tomorrow, and we have obligations to attend to, so you should go home now. I said with a chuckle.
Kiel approached me and looked into my face. You have no idea how happy I am right now that the woman I love is officially mine, he said, his eyes sparkling and a smile on his face.I couldn't help but feel giddy as I engaged in a staring contest with him. Kiel, who stood tall at 5'8", made me slightly tilt my head upwards to meet his gaze.
I love you , Yana. He said it in a soft but affectionate tone, filled with love. He gently kissed my lips.Even though it was brief, it felt like an electric current surged through my body during those moments. Kiel has already left, but the smile on my lips remains. I find myself gazing at the ceiling, My mind whispered, "He's finally my boyfriend, my first boyfriend the one I've had a crush on for so long." I remember back when I was in my first year of college, I saw him with his group of friends at a school event. I was with my classmate, Butch, and we ran out of seats, so we ended up standing on the side of the auditorium.
But Kiel had his friends stand up to let us and two other girls standing on the side sit down. His companions scratched their heads, unable to do anything. That's when I first noticed him.
There were many more occasions where I saw him doing kind gestures, but I would just observe from afar, knowing that he wouldn't notice me among the other beautiful girls who were always around him.
Tristan POV
I'm in the dorm alone, drinking alcohol and smoking, even though I don't usually smoke. But at this moment, it felt like something I wanted to do. I am hurting, not because Mariel and I broke up, but because it seemed like Kiel and Yana were getting closer. I've had a secret crush on Yana , ever since she was in her first year of college. She was always with my cousin, Butch.
I invited her for a date and court her, but she didn't pay any attention to me. After that, I met Kiel's group and had some flings with some girls, which made me forget about her for a while.
However, in the past few months, my feelings for her resurfaced. I know she likes Kiel. But I still hold onto the hope that one day she might develop feelings for me too.
I invited her to Megi's birthday to spend time with her.But it was Kiel who accompanied her, I saw her happily spending time with Kiel on the terrace of Megs' condominium.I was hurt in a way I couldn't quite comprehend. What chance do I have against Kiel?
l remembered when Marlon hacked Yana's laptop, and the gallery was filled with pictures and videos of Kiel. She really loves Kiel, and I recalled that incident.
There's an idea brewing in my mind.
I quickly went to Megs' condo and asked her to borrow her cellphone. "Megs, can I borrow your cellphone?" I greeted him, he complained, "What the fuck, man? You woke me up for that?" However, he eventually handed me his cellphone.
I hurriedly searched for the videos where Kiel and are had a bet about Yana. Maybe they had forgotten about it. I saved it on my phone ang delete it to Megs phone . I should to show it to Yana, so she would know that Kiel wasn't serious about her.