How A Kiss Changed My Life

Chapter 7: Geram and The Plan

Janie's POV

The night at Galleria with Eljay was really fun. Eljay's not so bad. He still has some sense inside him. Here I am sitting in my bed, while watching the kids play in the fountain from my window. The atmosphere around me is good. Everything looks so peaceful. The silent, constant run of water in the fountain, seems serene. And the clean, and fresh air around me. I'm sure this day's going to be perfect....Err.....Who's that? A black, shiny car parked in front of our gate. The car door swung open, and out came a person. A boy. He's not that tall like Eljay, but his height is still ok. He wore a blue poloshirt, with greenish shorts, and grey colored shoes. He rung the doorbell? Does he have some appointment with one of my family members living here? Better not. I ran downstairs, and peeked at the guest room. He was there, sitting calmly. My father showed up. He called  the boy 'Gerhum' or maybe 'Gerium'? His name sounds familiar. They started talking and a minute later my dad called me. I slowly walked downstairs, to the couch sitting with a proper posture and cool look. "Janie, this is Geram." So Geram was his name huh? Ok. "Hello Geram! Nice meeting you. Umm....Dad? What's the transaction between Geram and I?" My dad cleared his throat and began to spoke. "You see....You're getting lonely in your life. You're always stucked up with books at home, and same friends at school. I want you now, as an adolescent to slowly step in the lovelife world. So, I've chosen Geram to be your crush." What? Am I dreaming? I hope so. "Hi Janie! Y'know. My family lives luxuriously. You need not to worry about your projects, or your fashions. I could provide all your needs." I smiled at him nervously, and began to reply. "Umm.....Yes, but Geram. I'm not yet ready to be in love with you. As in, not ready. So, I guess we have to be friends." Geram was a little bit astonished. But he still managed his coolness, and said "Umm......You may. But, from my eye view. You're the one for me Janie." Woah! Really? "Come on Janie, Geram ca----" Geram interrupted him. "It's okay sir. We'll get used to our relationship soon. So, I guess I have to leave, for I still have many things to do. Thank you so much sir, for letting me meet your beautiful daughter. And Janie, nice meeting you again. Bye!" Then, he left the house. Oh yeah! Friendzone mission accomplished! "Janie." My dad called out my name seriously. "Why didn't you accept Geram? Tell me. Do you have a boyfriend?" My heart throbbed with a little pain. "No dad! No. It's just that, I'm really not ready to go inside lovelife. Please give me time to remove my innocence about love." "*Sigh* Okay. But if I found out you already have a boyfriend, you'd be toast." My dad said calmly and went inside their room. What should I do? I need a plan to be out of this trouble. Ummm..........I know! I need to temporarily stop the relationship between me and Eljay. I need time to adjust. Woah! Things do happen faster, especially when you're in love. *Sigh*

At Janie's Room...............

*Ring* *Ring* The phone rang. I wonder who is it? Maybe Geram? Wait. Why am I thinking about him? I'm not interested in him. I picked up the phone slowly, and a lovely voice greeted me. Wait. No. Not so lovely but, I think partly-lovely. "Hi Elj! How's life?" "It's okay. Uhh....Hey Janie! I want you to go with me on Monday to a beach." "Uhh......Beach? What beach?" "You'll know. I just want to have a special bonding time with you. So could you give me the chance? There's no class on Monday, so I took the opportunity to bond with you." "Umm......S-sure! See ya there on Monday!" "Thanks Janie! Love ya!" *Beep* The conversation ended. What did he say ? Love ya? Or am I just hearing something wrongly. But I'm sure it's Love ya. How sweet. Hehehe. It's my first time to be so in love with Eljay. But I wonder what beach were going to? Hmm.......I love beaches! Especially if the water is blue. The color of a peaceful life. I'd show him my swimming skills. Y'know. I'm good at swimming. Slight. Hehehe. I wonder what should I wear? Of course a swimsuit. But, I'm not gonna go all the way there wearing swim suit. I hate being the center of attraction. Oh silly me. What has gotten into my mind? I'm getting distracted. Geez. The tall pile of reviewers is staring at me right from the desk. Lots of studies, this month. I tell ya students! It's hard to keep your grades high. It would be really shameful for me, if I ranked down as a 3rd honoree. So shameful.