I received a text from Rima informing that she just got home from the bar. She was feeling a little drunk and that Toni drove her home. After a few exchanges of text messages and a quick call from her, Rima dozed off.
The next morning, I was awakened by the shrill ring on my phone. Rima's name flashing on my screen. One eye open, I pressed answer. "Morning to you too."
Rima's giggle was one like an excited school girl on her first date. "Hey babe, good morning. I was wondering if you would like me to pick you up on your way to the office?" She asked.
I checked the alarm and found out I missed the first alarm thirty minutes ago. "Holy cow. You did not wake me up!" I don't want to be late, but it seems like I already am. "How long have you been calling me anyway?"
"I just called. Don't worry. I was just thinking why you haven't left the house yet, so I called. I am already outside so if you may want to peek through the window?" Without giving her time to finish what she's about to say, I ran out my room to check if it was real. Viola, she is indeed outside with her windows down.
"Ten minutes. Give me ten minutes to take a bath." I waved by the window to alert her that I have seen her already. She nodded, and I hurriedly went to shower.
When I got into the car, I leaned in for a morning kiss. "Are you going to be my service every day starting now?" I kidded.
"Uh-huh. But you better not be late next time or else, I will let you fetch your own ride." Laughing, she started the engine and drove the fastest she can to bring me to work.
Since that day she has always been my driver. She also was true to her word that she will leave me to my own ride if ever I woke up late. Fortunately, there were a few instances that I missed my alarm. She would call me to alert me, but she will not come around to pick me up. I will resort to my Uber ride. That taught me a lesson on punctuality. She would often bring me coffee in the morning if I hadn't had breakfast and we'd both have breakfast in the car on our way to work.
Rima is working in a lending company in the center of the city. She works ten minutes away from my office that's why she still tries to have lunch with me every now and then. At first, it was beyond my imagination that we would last for a long time, let alone a year and a half. She was very spontaneous. Aside from being my driver, she is also my caregiver. She is very caring that she took it as a responsibility to make sure I am well fed. I am almost afraid I gained some weight from the time she claimed the label as my girlfriend. She is never clingy. Tia and I still have our Friday sleepovers. I still go out with some of my friends, aside from the friends I already had with her. A year and a half have proven me that I made the right choice to be her girl. I just don't have the chance yet to show her off to Blake.
I thought Blake and I would be spending a lot of time, but I was proven wrong. She did not try to contact me after the text she sent the day after. I sometimes wonder if she is mad at me. She could also be giving me time alone after she learned that I already found myself a girlfriend.
So many months before, I was worried. I hoped Tia approves of Rima. It would really mean so much to me that she approved. Aside from her being my best friend, she knew me well. She would know if Rima would be good for me. I would want her opinion of her. Not that it will affect my decision but somehow it will give me peace of mind.
I was glad that Tia agreed to come with us to dinner one Friday night. Ever since that day, we often go out together, the three of us. Tia not minding being the third wheel. We would see movies, hang out at home, or just eat out. Just like today, we invited Tia to watch a new film with us.
