Thorns and Roses

13.

Staring at the mirror one last time, Sameera adjusted her scarf, gently pulling it back, showing her curly hair which was laying perfectly on the edge of her hair and the two strands that fall by each side of her face.

Her simple white long sleeved gown with pink tiny bows all over complimenting the white scarf and handbag. Kohl perfectly popping the sharpness of her eyes and the colorless gloss shining on her lips.

She slid her feet into a pair of white heels and sprayed perfume as the final touch.

Her phone chimed, it was a message from Nurrain.

I am at the parking lot.

A small smile formed on her face, she reached out to close the windows before stepping out and her eyes spotted him leaned on his car towards the passenger's side. Dressed in all black, his perfectly ironed long sleeved office shirt with the first two buttons open, a matching black trouser and a clean shoes. His whole look complimenting the bouquet of pink and white flowers he is holding and patiently waiting for her.

She quickly darted her eyes off and pull the windows close. Nervously, she walked out of her apartment after locking it.

Nurrain stood patiently waiting for Sameera to come out, his eyes moving on and off from the entrance of the building. He couldn't help the increase of his heart's rhythm.

The click of heels on the ground got his attention and there she was, walking towards him and looking effortlessly beautiful.

"Hello. Good evening." Her soft voice came through but his conscience was long gone.

"Excuse me." She said taking a step again.

"Ye...yes. Sorry." He stood firmly and smile.

"I just couldn't process the beauty you carry. The name Nora fits you perfectly."
She blushed as his statement, slowly moving her hands to collect the flowers he was handing over to her.

"I am not sure if these will be perfect for you but I hope so. If not, we can always stop at the flower shop."

He said and opened the door for her.

"Thank you." She said and entered, the smile on her face not fading.

Seconds later, he entered the car, the scents of their perfumes marrying into each other and complimenting the scents of his car. 

He reached out to the android control panel using his fingers to swipe on the screen until his phone is finally connected to the Bluetooth.

"So I created the playlist folder, you can add in your comfort songs and we listen to them yeah?" He said passing his phone to her.

She turned the phone, white colored iPhone 16 promax. It's looks new and nothing is in it from the looks of it.

"Is this new?" She innocently asked.

"Errr..." his hands rubbing the back of his neck. 
"I wouldn't want any interruption when we are together so I kept my phone at home." He informed starting the engine.
Sameera placed her hands on her tummy, she read a lot about butterflies when you are flustered but not about dragons.

She smiled and played 'Anyone by Justin Bieber'. And in silence they drove to the location he had in mind.

The place was quiet and beautiful, the stars shining above and the moon staring down at them. He didn't turn off the car, it was on, and the song 'Lovers by Taylor swift' is now playing. Parked in the middle of an empty land,  the whether seems to be in support of their date because it's slightly cloudy with tiny beads of shower.