Imaginary Lover

It's a Date!

While returning home, we stopped near a big grocery store to buy some stuff. Mateo got out and asked all of us to go inside the store. Sakshi also got out. Terence looked at me, gave me a sign, and said, 'Let's go.' I politely refused, saying, 'You all go; I would like to stay here for a while, please.' He then politely asked, 'Is it okay if I accompany you in the car?' Hearing that, a beautiful smile spread across my face, and I nodded yes.

Mateo and Sakshi went inside the store, giving them some time to bond.

*Car Scene*

T: Hey, is everything alright? You sound a little sad. *concerned*

M: Yeah, I want to apologize. *regretful*

T: For? *raising one eyebrow*

M: *looking down* For what happened in the café. I misunderstood everything. I thought you were inviting me for a hug and later realized that you were showing me something. I feel really embarrassed about what happened. *embarrassed*

T: First, look at me. Second, don't feel embarrassed. It's okay! In fact, due to this misunderstanding, we got a hug. *wink*

M: *shy* Yeah! *bursting into laughter* So, you're not mad?

T: No! Not at all! *reassuring*

We both fell silent for a minute.

T: *He slowly held my hand in his.*

M: *My face turning red.*

T: Mansi?

M: Yes, Terence!

T: Would you like to go on a date with me this Saturday? *hopeful*

M: *looking at him, with a low voice* Yes! I thought you would never ask!

T: And why wouldn't I? *curious*

M: Because wherever we go, we all four go. Even at home, we don't spend any time alone together. It's not like I'm complaining. I love it. We all bond so well together. I really enjoy my time with them; it's just you and I, we never get any time together so...

T: So?

M: I thought maybe you didn't want to spend any alone time with me. *vulnerable*

T: I was just giving you some time to get settled with us. I wanted you to get comfortable first. Didn't want to rush into anything. Of course, I would take you out! Not just once but thousands of times. I want to get to know you.

So, date? This Saturday? 7:30 pm?

M: Yes! *with hearts in eyes* Yes, please. I'd love to go out with you. I want to get to know you as well. *excited*"

And then he gives me another small hug.

Then we saw that Mateo and Sakshi were coming back, they come and sit in the car. And they start telling what happened in the store. Just then Mateo's gaze falls on Terence's hand, and he looks at Terence in the middle mirror of the car, and Terence looks back at Mateo, Mateo praises him in gestures like 'OMG' and Terence simply smiles back.

I thought Terence would let go of my hand upon seeing them approaching, but no, he's different. He proudly holds my hand and we head towards home.

So, on the way home, Sakshi mentioned that they saw a couple in the corner of the store, where the woman was giving a BJ. Terence was like, 'Really?' Mateo replied, 'Yes, people are so bold these days. And there I was, all confused about what BJ meant. So, l hesitantly asked, 'What is a BJ?' Terence smiled but refused to answer at that moment.

Mateo said, 'You have no clue what a BJ is?' Sakshi covered for me and said, 'Yeah, she's innocent. She doesn't know anything about this. She doesn't even watch porn, so it's normal that she's clueless! And then I googled it as nobody was ready to explain it to me! I saw some images that disrupted my mind, and I became speechless. Terence looked at me, he laughed a little, but chose not to mock me. Mateo then asked, 'So, you never tried anything? I didn't answer that question, but my silence did, and then Mateo patted Terence's shoulder and said, 'Good for him' Terence is just smiling, not answering anything.

Thank god we reached home, and now I could avoid this awkward situation. So, I entered home and rushed to my room, met Sakshi, and told her about my first date with so much excitement.