Our Forever Sunset

Chapter 31: Sunset

Carla Robinson

After the incident at Lizzy's best friend, Amelia Miller's wedding. I haven't really talked with Xander, we came back home together but I chose to not say anything to him. I also ignore all the texts from Anthony, sometimes I really want to block him from my contact list.

I know it is not right that I blame the situation on Xander when he hasn't done anything wrong. Still, I'm not happy that he chose to declare his courtship in the midst of an argument with Anthony. Xander tried to explain himself by dragging me out of the venue but I shut it down.

All my exams finish and I'm just lazing around in my room. Although I live in the same house with Xander, we rarely see each other. I tried my best to avoid him, Xander is busy with work maybe he's also trying to give me space.

*knock knock*
"Yes, come in" I shouted, probably Victoria because she is also on school holidays.

"Carla, this is Xander. I won't go in, can you come to the door?" I think Xander probably come to talk about what happened. I can't keep evading this topic forever anyway. It just looks like I'm playing a victim when the actual victim is him. I opened the door revealing Xander standing there and looking at me with his dark blue eyes.

"Hey, what's wrong?" The man standing in front of me right now looks so dejected and restless. It's as if he hasn't relaxed or rest in a while.

"uhmm... I come to ask if you want to go out for a change of atmosphere or go somewhere with better scenery than this house" It is very unusual to see him being so nervous and timid while he always looks so in control and composed.

Rather than staying home and getting clam up in my room, it is better for my mood if I go out. After all, I haven't rewarded myself for finishing that gruelling exam paper.

"Sure! but i need time to get ready. If it is alright with you, I would like at least 30 minutes to prepare myself" Compare to other girls, I'm sure 30 minutes is too little for them to get ready and be out of the house. However, I hate being tardy and letting people wait for so long. All I have to do is shower and get changed.

"You can have as much time as you want. I'm not in a rush, take your time. Come to the living room once you're done" After Xander walked off to his room, I rush into the shower and start getting ready. I'm still an amateur when it comes to makeup so all I apply was a little blush and lipstick. Then I apply some perfume and grab my shoulder bag.

As I got to the living room, Xander is already ready in a casual outfit. He wore long greyish pants and a white button-up shirt. The sleeves are both rolled up till his elbow reveals that fine muscular hands. Why don't I get to see more of his casual fit compared to his work uniform? But this still can't beat his image in a tuxedo, heavenly.

"Shall we go for brunch since both of us haven't eaten anything till now?" I got in Xander's car and buckle my seat belt.

"Let's go, you can pick the place. I'm sure you already have a place in mind," I said looking at his side profile. Xander smiled and it was the cutest smile I've ever seen, I wish he would smile or laugh more around me.

We went to a brunch place that have an outdoor sitting and flowers on the walls and ceiling. It is a place that is so instagramable, I can't believe Xander's know a place like this. Then we went to the open market that have food stalls, fruits and vegetables, jewelry and other stuff as well.

The day went by very quickly, so Xander's decide to drive us to the beach to catch the sunset.

"Did you have fun?" Xander is sitting next to me at the back of his car facing the beach.

"Lots of fun, I can't believe you know that gorgeous brunch place. Oh and I also love the open markets, it's very lively but fun. Thank you Xander" if he didn't ask me to go out, I wouldn't be smiling and enjoying myself like this. I would be all gloomy and bored at room, doing practically nothing.

"Carla, I have been thinking this over and over before I decide to say it to you. I've never been a type of guy that like to date for the fun of it. Hell, I never even date anyone before. I used to get ask by girls but I never ask a girl to become my girlfriend. This is the first for me, so I'm sorry for the mistake I make. But I seriously consider a relationship with you. Will you be my girlfriend? You don't have to agree now, I'll ask you again when you're ready" I reach out my hand and place it over his hand. This cause Xander to look at me in the eyes.