"I Love You... As a Sister"

Chapter 5

Another ordinary day at work. I was about to serve a table when my phone rang. I stumbled due to shock, and maple syrup made me all sticky. It was gross! left the mess and went straight to the women's room. I wash my arms which were burning because of the hot syrup.

My phone was still ringing. I answered it and shouted: "What?!". The caller was shocked since he was about to tell me something first. "Woah! Chill out, babe." he tried to calm me down. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough to calm me. "How many times do I have to tell you not to call me 'babe', idiot" I mumbled.

If you were wondering guys, yes, I have an admirer. But now, he's my boyfriend. "So Danny, I was wondering: Wanna go out tonight for some dinner?" he asked. "Well, I was about to buy this video game that came out yesterday, but I won't have enough money to buy it if I'll buy another meal. Sure, as long as you're paying the bills" I replied.

"Great! I'll come get you after your shift tonight" he sounded so excited as if it's something exciting, which it isn't. I just giggled because I'm so glad I'm finally buying the video game I've been saving, then I hung up.

Time check: 6:40 - only a few minutes till my ride gets here. I look so stupid right now. Maple and chocolate syrup stains all over my uniform. And in a few minutes, I'll be going somewhere fancy in 'this'. I wonder why Luke won't let me go home and change first before going off.

BEEP BEEP BEEEEEEEEEEP!!!, a car honked just outside the diner. With that beeping pattern, I'm guessing, I'm off. I quickly ran toward the front door when a yell stopped me. "HEY, YOUNG LADY! Your shift ain't over yet. Get your ass back here and wait the tables!" yelled Tommy - my pea-brain boss. "Try learning how to read time, eh?" I yelled back. He stared at the clock at the center of the diner for a few moments and realized his mistake.

Outside the diner, an Audi R8 GT was parked. The driver - wearing a suit and tie, got out and opened the door for me. I can't believe I'm saying this, but Luke looks kinda hot. "Nice ride!" I said. "My dad let me borrow it for one night. Now, get in" he replied. "Rich kids" I mumbled. 

"So what's the special occasion?" I asked curiously. He stared at me as if he wasn't expecting to hear those words from me. "You seriously don't know what today is?" he said. "Today's the 20th. So what?" I am totally clueless of what's going on right now. Why would he ask me to go get some dinner, but dress up like he's going to a ball or something and go to a really fancy restaurant if we're just going to get something to eat?!

He handed me a black paperbag. "Here. Go get dressed" he instructed. I stared at the paperbag and glanced at the window. "Don't worry. The car's tinted". I looked inside the paperbag and saw something blue. I held it in front of me. "This is a dress. There is no way I'm wearing a dress" I complained. "At least it's not pink, right" and with that, he annoyed me even more.

"Look, the leggings you forgot when we went to the resort are at the back seat" [His family invited me to their family resort. Don't think of anything else] I grabbed for my leggings at the back and wore it first. I removed my dress. Good thing, I always were a tank top inside, not like other people. I managed to put on the blue dress. Unfortunately, it's a sleeveless. Fortunately, the dress comes with a blazer.

It really feels good to get rid of all the stickyness out of you. Okay... that sounded a bit wrong. It's because of the maple and chocolate syrup, OKAY?!  

"We're here!" he announced. Luke opened the door for me, again. Seriously, I don't get it: why do guys like to do stuff for girls. Like, opening a door for them. We have hands, you know? Though, it's still an advantage. We don't have to waist energy on pulling or pushing doors, especially when it's really heavy. The streets were full of lights in different colors. So it's hard for me to clearly see things around me. I managed to get out of the car, but soon, I lot my balance because I closed my eyes when I stepped out of the car because the lights were flashing.

If you wear glasses or if you have problems with your eye sight, you'll get it. Luke held my forearm, as if he's really worried about me. "You okay?" he questioned. "Whatever" I answered. He stared below, studying something. "Why didn't you wear the shoes I gave you? They were heels, and they're worth a fortune. I thought girls like heels" He asked. True, I he did gave me shoes. Obviously, he still doesn't know the fact that I can't walk in heels. I always lose my balance and I like to run.

He is totally mad at me right now. If he wouldn't make things so onstentatious, he wouldn't be so pissed off. 

As we ate dinner, we didn't talk at all. Every once in a while, he glances at me. I hate it when he does that, because it feels weird catching me while I'm munching a mouthful of meat. Once he finished eating, he dropped his utensils, "Happy anniversary, in case you forgot". I'm a pathetic girlfriend and that's a fact. I barely even remember the date to day is. "Happy... anniversary, I guess" what else can I say? "Thanks for the dinner, and the anniversary gifts, though" I thanked. Finally, I made him giggle. But I seriously don't know what's funny.

"Look, you don't have to love me. I know you still have some feelings left for Joe-"

"Luke, stop! You're suppose to help me get over him. Not to remind me of him. I am SO close to forgetting him" 

"Yeah , you are. And changing classes will help you? You still see him everday."

"And that's why I'm dropping out of school"

"No! I won't let you"

"You're not my dad to tell me what to do"

"No, I'm not. But YOU asked me for help, right?"

Touche. I did. We started a relationship (which was his idea). We acted as the cutest couple in the world, and I did my best. I thought that it'll get his attention.

"Admit it"

"Admit what?"

"That you still like him"

"I won't"

"And why?"

"Because I don't like him"

"Liar!"