A week passed by. Things were still the same, because of both of them failing to make any further move.
It was Saturday, and Sanem mustered up the courage to try and ask Jam if he wanted to go out again. She knew he'll most likely, but she decided to try anyways.
After cleaning up the dishes they just had for breakfast, she walked over to him in the living room and sat in the couch across from him.
He paid no attention to her.
"Jan...." she called his name quietly.
Of course, he didn't answer.
"...can we go out today?"
He didn't reply.
Sanem sighed. "Then will it be ok if I go out with Aiyhan again-,"
"I'll go." He interrupted.
Sanem's eyes widened. He'll go? "You...you'll go out with me today...?"
"It's better than you hanging out with them again." Sanem wondered why she always asked to go out with her friends. It was like...asking him first was an excuse just so she could bring them up. He knew she would pick her friends over him anytime. He knew she missed them, wanted to spend time with them, and wanted an escape from this marriage...but he wanted to progress further. He really wanted to at least spend time with her alone, go out on dates, before he mentioned the divorce. He wanted to work on their communication, which he knew was partly his fault for being so anti-social.
"O...ok...I'll go get ready, then..." Sanem muttered before getting up and going upstairs.
Jan took a deep breath. They've gone on "dates" with Jan's business meetings, but this would be the first time they were on a date alone. He wanted to at least hold her hand today. Hopefully, it'll happen.
After a few moments of waiting, Sanem came back downstairs wearing a simple white dress that came just above her knees and small cardigan to cover her shoulders. "Let's go."
Jam glanced at her. It was only a few times that she's ever worn a dress...and he cherished every moment of it. The dresses she wore were so casual, but she made it look so elegant and beautiful on her. Without saying a word, he got off the couch and walked passed her to the door, slipping on his shoes. "Where do you wanna go?"
Sane. went outside and put on her white gladiators. "Um...wherever you want, Jan."
Jan took the keys and locked the door before walking past her again to the car. "If you don't tell me, we're gonna stay in the car and not go anywhere."
Sanem blinked and quickly followed him, going over to her side of the car. "Then let's go to the outdoor outlet...they have one every Saturday..."
Jan didn't reply and just got in the car.
They walked around, with Sanem gazing at every jewelry and clothing store. It's been so long since she's bought any new stuff, and she'd like to have a new shirt or ring or something.
But she didn't want to annoy Jan to wait for her just to try on some clothes or jewelry.
Jan glanced at her and noticed her looking over at two heart necklaces. The heart was split in two, and if you put the necklaces together, the heart would become one again. Probably a couple's necklace.
But why would she be staring at that? Why would she want to share a couples-necklace with him?
Sanem wanted to buy it, but she knew Jan would never wear it so she just averted her eyes from it.
Jam realized her eying some more stuff, but she wouldn't stop to buy it. Was she that scared to just ask him? Was he that intimidating? When Sanem gazed over at a white jacket, he suddenly turned and walked over to it.
"How much is this?" He asked the cashier standing next to it.
"25 dollars." The cashier smiled. He pulled out his wallet and handed the cash to the cashier. The cashier took the jacket and stuffed it nicely into a bag before giving it to him.
Sanem's eyes widened when Jan turned around and handed it to her. "You didn't have to-,"
"If you want to buy something, just ask me." He replied.
"I...I don't want to trouble you-,"
He just put the bag in her hand and started walking off before she could finish replying.
She quickly followed after him and looked down at the jacket in the bag. A smile appeared on her face; wow, he actually bought her something.
They walked around for a few moments and Sanem was noticing alot of couples holding hands. She and him never held hands. It was weird just walking this close to him. But she really, really wanted to. Taking a deep breath, she walked just a bit closer to him until their shoulders were almost touching. She flinched when their hands slightly brushed against each other.
Jan glanced down at her, wondering why she came closer.
"It's too crowded. Sorry..." Sanem quickly made up an excuse.
He really didn't mind. When their hands brushed against each other, he had the urge to just hold her hand. But seeing how she flinched, she was probably scared. Damnit, he was probably not gonna get to hold her hand today.
Sanem looked over to a clothing store and she hesitantly pulled Jan's sleeve. "Um, can I buy something there really quick?"
To be continued in the next part.......
