The period of conquest is always something sweet and delicate. Even if we have taken some shortcuts and skipped certain steps, in the end, starting with a solid foundation always brings more stability. It's like a building, the steel beams must be sturdy and strong, because they are will support the structure over time.
With our relationship, we are taking it slow, as we agreed.
Yes... Since the first night we started dating, we have had nothing but affectionate moments, although sometimes I can hardly resist the urge to grab my little love. Sometimes, when things get heated, we end up just hugging and holding each other so as not to cross the line.
"Save the sweet for after the sour."
We repeat this phrase as if it were a mantra to protect our patience, especially since we both crossed certain boundaries before making our relationship official. But it's interesting; I had never courted someone like this, and Arun hadn't either.
Now it seems like we're in a competition to see who can surprise the other the most.
And there's a reason I mentioned the metaphor of the building's structure. The development where Arune rents space is actually a project in which my father has a stake.
"Would it be a problem, Dad, if I asked to buy an apartment in this condominium at cost price?"
I asked, shifting my weight a little awkwardly. Dad looked at me, a little confused, when I handed him the brochure.
"Since when were you interested in an apartment?"
"Right now!"
I answered, with a charm that I knew he loved, and it made him smile, because he loves it when I make that spoiled girl face.
"Talking so nicely, but saying you're going to buy it? Usually you just ask."
"I want something that I can earn with my own effort. Something that comes from my own money."
"But isn't the money I would use to buy it my own?" 😅
When I heard that, my smile immediately faded, making me lose my spirit a little.
"That's true..."
"Then why don't you just ask? It saves you fees, transfer costs, all that. It's okay, I'll give you an apartment! I'm too rich, I can't take it anymore! Rich, too rich!"
Dad said loudly as he turned on the TV.
"But why is there never a Mew commercial? How boring."
"If Dad likes Mew so much, you could invite her to be a poster girl for some product. That way, you could watch the recordings as an insider."
"No, no. This fan passion is what makes me feel younger. The feeling of liking something without owning it is more satisfying than having it. I'll keep that feeling."
Wow, my dad is really in love!
"Then, Dad, hire Mew as a poster girl, but without having to go backstage. That way you can see her on TV often."
"That wouldn't be good. I'd be spending money in a kind of irresponsible way. And anyway, whenever I see Mew in competitors' commercials, I feel proud."
"How are you proud of that, Dad?"
"Well, I feel proud because even the competitors recognize Mew's value. Even without needing my help to boost or support it."
What kind of logic is that...? But okay, I guess if Dad thought like everyone else, he probably wouldn't be so successful today. It's not something I understand, but I'll try.
