Nate.

Chapter 6 - Fall of July

End of July.

The rest of June, I don't even think about 'Nate'. Only a few hours after I met my friend who made me feel so dumb from nodding my head.

When July started, I lost in my own world of designing for my family. I made money from this thing. On pre-university break, I had income as much as how Fifth Harmony VIP Meet and Greet ticket upgrade. Yup, that much. Design is fun.

Middle of June, I met 'Nate' and his friends at that restaurant where we met for the first time. Everybody was talking to everybody. So, nope, we didn't talk, I mean two of us. I'm kinda happy about it.

During this week, we've met several times, I think we can't say "meet/met" because everything was coincidental in this context. Met at the restaurant, bookstore, grocery. Unplanned meeting.

Those unplanned meetings didn't affect my daily life. So, my life keeps rolling and flowing as usual. But, not until yesterday.

His friends invited me to brunch tomorrow since I declined the dinner one. So, I'm heading to the usual place with Uber. But, this time the ride feels so short and super quick.

When I enter the restaurant, I spot that guy who ruined my days with no particular reason. He looks at me. Don't ask who. You do know who. Should I turn around and go home?

Yes. Go!

No. You're hungry.

Ye....No! Go take a seat.

So, I'm scanning the whole room to find myself a seat. There it is. I'm heading to my seat which is next to a girl named Dianna. I've met her once, she's friendly. This restaurant is freakin crowdy. I guess there's no chance for 'Nate' to walk across the room just to talk to me. If I'm him, I will sit comfortably and sit like a lazy dog.

I ordered Cheesy Beef Spaghetti with Extra Cheese. Sadly, I can't order a ninja mask to hide my face from him. Oh yeah, I talk a lot with Dianna, she's funny and fun, AND TURNS OUT she's my kindergarten buddy.

I'm too amnesia to remember my childhood friends except Leah and East. We've been friends since the water broke. So, my food is in front of me now.

I pray a little, yeah a little. Why? This restaurant is super crowdy. Some people are already waiting for ages to eat. Their foods haven't ready yet. So, there's a possibility they'll take mine.

First bite.
Second bite.
Third bite.
Fourth bite.
.....
I lost count of how many bites. All I know, I'm full now and my plate looks super clean. I look super ready for second round, maybe that's what people are thinking. But, actually, I'm so full and I'll be showered with my own sweats if I eat again.

Take one deep breath and let it out. Dianna already starts talking. I'm okay with it. This time, Jaden, Harry, George, Bella, Julian, Annie join our talk. This convo becomes much more interesting. But, unfortunately, the interest stops when my phone bursts out crying.

"It's Leah!"

"I know, my phone still has your name, bish, what's up?"

"East, Raisy, Rhonda, Locah, Vaness, Airene, and Trace asking if you're still up for tonight, I bumped into East this morning while jogging,"

"Of course, duh! Okay, you have fun with your mom doing errands, I'm sorry to hear that, hahahahahaha!!!!!"

"Evil bish, I love you. I'm out!"

So, I decided to head home early because I need some nap times like babies do. I order my Uber and continue speaking to people I talked with before the phone call.

Within 10 minutes, the driver says he's here. So, I say goodbye to these people and heading out. But, something holds my hand. I turn around. Oh, someone's holding my hand.

Freakin 'Nate'.

"Ya?"

"You forgot your purse,"

"Thanks, I'm out!"

I take my purse out of his hand. I hop in the Uber I've ordered before. The whole ride I'm thinking.

How does he know what I forget to bring with me? I don't even know. I don't catch him eye-ing me and my stuffs. Creepy. Just a little.

I've arrived at my house. I'm going to take a nap maybe for an hour then bath time then take off.

[skip nap time & bath time]

Right now, I'm on my way to a restaurant near East's House. I think it's called Hot Q-South. My guess is the restaurant is full of hot peeps, I'll be one when I arrive. In a second, I'll be hot, dangggg!!!!

Six minutes to seven thirty.
I'm here bicassssssss!!! Hot Q-South is dope. The front decorations are so fancy and so teeny. Ooo, I'm inside the restaurant now. This feels more like a strip club to me. Not that I have been there before, but this is so dark and lights are categorized as minority in this restaurant.

My friends are waving to me and calling me to the table. After I greet everybody, I take a seat next to Locah. We're talking about almost everything. Boys, hot guys, university majors, music, everything.

I decided to order Hot Wings with French Fries. Some of my friends order Lemon Chicken with Rice. East orders Hot Dog but the vegan one. My menu sounds so unhealthy.

I think I'm going to skip the dinner talk. So, here I am, waiting for my Uber to arrive. Ups. I feel some vibrations. Bzz...bzzz

My damn phone is vibrating. Feels like a dream.

No name, just the phone numbers.

Hi, Rita! Save my number!
:) -Nate

I freeze a moment. What in the world is happening right now? "Hi" is okay, save his number?? I'll think about it. The smile? Better if you remove it, right?

Ya, maybe I'll do it. How did you get my number?

Moment of silence.

Doesn't matter how I did get it, Rizzy. Just save it, who knows you'll need it someday.

What the fruit?! Rizzy? This is the first. I'm trying not to sound judgy right now.

I like that nickname. I will.

Oh gosh, I sent it. I feel so stupid and dumb and regretful. I tried not to sound judgy but I sound flirty. Good move Rita, I sarcastically say it to myself.

I'm inside the Uber car right now. I don't even remember to tell you that the Uber have arrived a few minutes ago. I decided to put my phone on Airplane Mode. Avoiding any further conversation.

So, I'm out.

Hey, guys! I'm sorry if this chapter is a little boring and much longer than previous chapters. I'll post next chapter asap.

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Marjorie