YANA POV
Everyone is having a great time, and the night is getting deeper.
Mitch is enjoying her conversation with Megi on the side, while Butch is engaged with the acquaintances he knows at the party.
She felt slightly tipsy, even though she had only consumed one glass of alcohol. She excused herself from Mitch and Butch, telling them she needed some fresh air and a short break.
Tristan had been sticking close to her earlier, although she knew there was no ulterior motive. When he got busy chatting with others, she decided to step out onto the condo's terrace.
Megi's condo was spacious, indicating a comfortable lifestyle. The design was beautiful, and the living room was expansive, making it feel spacious even with many people around. She breathed a sigh of relief as she saw that the terrace was empty.
The surroundings were filled with towering buildings illuminated by bright lights, and the noise of cars filled the air. She closed her eyes and savored the gentle breeze brushing against her face.
"Hi there! I hope I'm not interrupting anything important," a familiar voice said from behind, causing her heart to quicken. It was Kiel.
She had been feeling uneasy about his gaze all evening, but she had pretended to be busy and didn't let it show.
"Not really, I just wanted to come out here for some introspection," she explained as he moved closer, maintaining a respectful distance.
"I was so happy when I saw you earlier," he said with a smile.
"I just realized 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. she 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," he confessed.
She laughed at what he was said,
No problem, as long as it doesn't happen often, we're okay. she answered.
They started talking about our subjects and had a good time.
"You look even more beautiful when you laugh, Yana , he interjects.
Yana swallowed hard and averted her gaze from him.
"I've been wanting to kiss you for a long time," he added.
She looked at him for a few seconds, and she noticed he swallowed nervously when their eyes met.
"Why not? she asked him with a slightly shaky voice.
Then he took a step closer. The surroundings fell silent as they locked eyes.
She closed her eyes, waiting for his lips to meet hers. Her heart was pounding with intense anticipation.
However, instead of a kiss on the lips, he greeted her with a gentle kiss on the forehead.She opened her eyes and felt a bit embarrassed because she closed them, thinking that he was going to kiss her on the lips. She 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
She can feel the sincerity in his voice." She couldn't speak and she didn't know how to respond. I also have feelings for him, but it's still too early to answer his confession.
"I'm not rushing you, and I will patiently wait for your answer,. He cleared while smiling
"Alright 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.
She saw a spark in his eyes as she spoke. She wants to try being in a relationship with the man she like. She had a crush on Kiel for a long time, and she's happy when she's with him. Maybe it's not a bad idea to give her heart a chance to be happy.
"Can I offer to take you home later?" Kiel immediately asked
"Hmm,Okay , are you starting courting now?" she playfully asked.
"Yes, I will start now," he replied.
"And I would also like to have dinner with you tomorrow and in the coming days," Kiel said.
She chuckled as she 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," she replied with a laugh.
The party ended, and some guests started to leave. She noticed that Butch had fallen asleep on the sofa. She quickly looked for Mitch to invite her to go home as well. She saw her with Megi, and it seemed like they had become closer as they were holding hands. She 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, she 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 guys a ride," Megs offered.
"Oh, Kiel already offered to drive us home ahead of you, Megs. I apologize," she informed them that they're heading home.
After Kiel dropped them off at their dorm, Butch and Mitch entered ahead of them. Butch was a bit drunk, so they assisted him in entering.
"Thank you for the ride, Kiel," she bid him farewell outside the door.
"No problem, as long as we have dinner together later, right? Are you just staying at home 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," she explained.
Kiel agreed and said his goodbyes, but before he left, he kissed her on the forehead, just like what happened earlier on Megi's terrace.
Yana couldn't help but smile at his actions.
"Alright, you should leave now, it's almost morning, so we can get some sleep at least," she told Kiel.
As she entered inside, Mitch was still awake. They exchanged glances, as if they both had something important to share.
"You go first, tell me your story, girl," Yana encouraged her.
"We're together now, me and Megi, even though we just recently met, I already felt that strong connection," Mitch said with a heartfelt look.
Mitch was an intelligent psychology student, particularly skilled in matters of relationships. Yana trusted her judgment when it came to matters like this.
"How about you and Kiel? How's that going?" Mitch asked 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 him," Yana added, her emotions swirling with uncertainty.
When Yana woke up, it was already past 1 PM. She noticed that her companions were no longer there. She had only gotten a few hours of sleep since they had arrived home in the morning after Megs' party.
Yana decided to take a shower before having her meal. While she was eating, there was a knock on the door. She stood up to open it, and there was Kiel standing in front of her.
He was wearing a brown polo shirt and black pants. Yana was taken aback by his handsome appearance, especially with his attire. She blurted out the food that was still in her mouth.
"Hmmm, Kiel, I thought we were going to meet for dinner? Come in," she invited.
He flashed a handsome smile.
"Excited maybe, go on, don't mind me yet, finish your meal first," he assured.
"Sure, wait for me," Yana said.
She started cleaning up and washing the dishes. Then, she turned on the TV to divert Kiel's attention a bit while she finished her tasks.
The church service ended, and they needed to find a place to eat. Kiel brought her to a French cuisine restaurant, which had a spacious ambiance and served elegant dishes. Yana felt a bit nervous. She was just wearing a simple floral dress, and she was starting to regret not taking her mom's invitation to go shopping for nicer clothes.
She looked around and noticed that only wealthy-looking individuals were dining nearby. Dining in such a place reminded her of the times when she used to go with her dad, so it had been quite a while since she had experienced dining in such establishments.
"Kiel, I thought we were just going to have a simple dinner," she asked him, feeling a bit out of place.
Kiel 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."
Yana felt touched by his thoughtfulness and appreciated the effort he put into making the evening memorable. She could feel Kiel's sincerity in his courtship.
Their first date with Kiel was enjoyable. Although she had initially told him that she didn't want to eat at expensive restaurants because they were both still students, he agreed with her decision.
Their first date with Kiel was enjoyable. Although she told him that she didn't want to eat at expensive restaurants because we're both still students, he agreed with her decision.