in our wildest dreams

CHAPTER II

CHAPTER 2

-make hay while the sun shines-

Procrastination. I was starting to believe that was my talent, I never got things done on time, I always saved it to the last minute. But not today. I needed to go shopping; my shopping list was so long now due to my constant procrastination.

I deliberated on what to wear to the mall for a solid 20 minutes then I finally decided to wear a pair of blue jeans and a pink sweater with sneakers: basic, I know but I was literally just going to the mall.

I arrived at the mall in no less than 4 songs (yes, I just used songs to count time). I checked the first thing on my list and it was party supplies. Shoot! Esmeralda's sweet sixteen was coming up in 2 weeks and I had nothing planned.

"What type of sister am I?" I asked myself.

"The type that forgets her sisters sweet sixteen" my subconscious remarked.

I needed to get a ton of stuff for Esme's birthday and I needed to get her a present. She loves writing so I decided to get her a cute green notebook that came with a matching pen and a signed copy of her favorite book.

After 2 hours, literally I was done with shopping for party supplies so, I went to food court. I ordered the pink drink from Starbucks then I made my way to Aéropostale. As soon as I walked in, I saw a really cute pair of mom jeans. It was the last pair and it was in my size so I snatched it off the rack and went to try it on (yes, yes, I tend to get violent when I go shopping).

I went to the fitting room and I tried on the jeans. They didn't fit. They clung to my body oddly and I looked like a walking potato in them. I stepped out of my stall so I could get better lighting.

"The jeans would look much better if you lost a few pounds." I turned back and I saw an employee smiling at me sympathetically. I knew she was right; I had gained a lot of weight in the past few weeks and I was starting to regret eating all those junk foods.

*ding* I looked at my phone and it was a text from Mariah. She informed me that literally everyone at home was craving my Bulgogi with Bibimbap and stir-fried Kimchi. It was a Korean dish that I loved cooking. So, I headed to the grocery store in the mall to get a few things.

I went to the aisle of radish. I needed it for my dish, it was my little special ingredient. The brand I usually bought wasn't available so I spent the next 45 minutes doing research on all the available brands to see which was the best.

"Old barns" I heard someone say. I looked up from my phone and I saw a guy standing beside me. "Huh?'' I asked

"Oh, my bad, sorry. I meant you should get old barns; their radish is the best." Stranger guy said with a smile. "Ohh, right. Yeah thanks." I responded

"What dish are you planning on making?'' stranger guy asked

"Bulgogi with bibimbap and stir-fried kimchi." I told him

"Woah, that's a super complex dish. Well not really complex but I mean for someone who isn't Asian that may be a bit challenging" he said.

I scoffed and looked at him in disbelief.

"Shit! I didn't mean to sound racist. I just meant it was a hard dish to cook, I'm really sorry if I came across as rude. That's the least impression I'd want a pretty girl to have of me" he replied.

"Well played and its fine" I said with a smile.

"I'm John Jun by the way" said Mr. stranger.

"Nice to meet you John Jun, I'm Amarissa."

After the brief introduction we parted ways and I went to pay for the groceries. It was currently 6 pm so I had about 2 hours to prepare the meal. On my way out I saw John Jun and I walked up to him.

He smiled when he saw, "well, well if it isn't the pretty Mexican lady"

I raised a brow at him. "Your accent gave you away" he confirmed my suspicion.

I just rolled my eyes, "I was wondering if I could get your number so I can tell you how the bibimbap turns out?" I asked.

"How can I say no to that face" he replied with a smile. We switched phones and I put my number in his phone saving my contact as 'Mexican Mami😍🥰🥵' .

I handed him his phone with a sly smile on my face just to see that he saved his contact as 'My Asian Love❤😉😏'. I burst out in laughter and said '' we are officially the cringe masters.''

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A trillion hours later, dinner was ready and I took a lot of pictures to send to John Jun. after dinner everyone thanked me for the meal and then I headed to my room. I sent John Jun a text with the picture of the food attached.

He replied immediately.

My Asian love: I hope it tastes as good as it Looks 🤩

Me: I'm pretty sure it does. I am a good cook if I say so myself😎

My Asian love: cocky, aren't you?

Me: nah, I prefer confident.

My Asian love: if I could re-arrange the letters of the alphabet, I'd put U and I together 😅

Me: are you a parking ticket? Cause you've got FINE written all over you 🥰

My Asian love: 🤣🤣🤣 I officially crown us as queen and king of cringe 👱‍♀️🤴

Me: who would have thought, you and I as royalty😏

My Asian love: you are something Amarissa😅 so spill the tea, tell me all about you boo (I just had coffee so kindly excuse my sudden burst of energy).

Me: hmmh... there isn't much to me. I love cooking, singing and just music in general. I love to sleep and eat😪 umm... I am the first of 2 kids, my fav color is PINKKKKK, I'm 19 going on 20 by April 10, I'm half Jamaican and Mexican, my fav sport is basketball and I speak Italian and Spanish fluently.

My Asian love: what?!!? And you literally said there isn't much to you. You are a life-sized ball of talent and specialty.

Me: awwn omg thanks. Stop making me blush now and tell me about you.

My Asian love: it has been noted that I John Jun Sung mad the one and only queen of cringe Amarissa *insert your last name* blush

Me: my last name is Fermina and I believe I asked you to tell me about yourself

My Asian love: your wish is my command. I'm 20 going on 21 on the 13th of November, my fav color is blue, I love fashion and music, I'm currently study computer engineering in college, my fav sport is tennis, I'm half Korean and American and umm... I speak fluent Korean.

Me: not to pry but why are study computer engineering if you're interested in fashion and music

My Asian love: that's a story for another my queen😫 and on that note I think it's my bed time 😊

Me: oh alright, I'm sorry if I was prying and I'm actually quite sleepy as well

My Asian love: no worries love. Buenos noches😴

Me: you speak Spanish?????

My Asian love: not really, I only know a few words

Me: 👍 Buenos noches

After sending the text I put my phone off, said my prayers and I let sleep consume me.

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Hey, I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter. I put a lot of time and effort to make sure the chapter was long enough and not boring. Kindly vote and leave comments on what you think.

Lots of love, Eni