I felt a light shake on my shoulder, I slowly open my eyes then saw Jace.
"Goodmorning sleepyhead."
"Back off Jace, its too early." I said trying to close my eyes again.
"A.. a.. a.. its already 9am young lady."
"So? Its sunday, I have the entire day to sleep."
"Let's go shopping. I need to buy stuffs." He said trying to pull me off the bed.
"Why so annoying Jace! Shop alone okay!" Im pissed.
"You know I can't shop without you." He plead.
I looked at him pouting, I remember I'm run out of stuffs too.
"Please Ae. It's been ages since we last shop together." He coaxed.
"Fine! Let me fix myself first."
"Okay, I'll wait for you downstairs." He winked.
"Annoying!" I got up from bed then throw a pillow on his face.
He's about to catch me but I already reach the bathroom.
I took a shower, I'm glad my head didn't hurt. Oh my! I remember last night talk with Anthony, and again I fell asleep, sure thing he lift me and bring to bed, again. What a shame! I shook my head, I don't know how to face him. After shower, I blow dry my hair let it down, I didn't put make up, then put into my ripped navy jeans and white V top, paired with white sneakers. I took my black hoodie and sling bag. Put some perfume then set, I headed downstair.I saw everyone is in the living area, I'm bit shock when I saw Anthony wearing the same outfit to mine. He look more handsome in casual.
"Woaahhhh... coupling." Jace teased.
"Nonsense!" I rolled my eyes.
He smirked then I saw Anthony smiled.
I kissed mom and dad then bid goodbye.We drop by to McDonalds to eat, its been ages since we last eat here. The whole time Jace keep on teasing me, Anthony didn't say a word, just smiling. Then we went to the book store, Jace buy some magazines and stuffs, I also buy mine. After paying, Jace received a call.
"Okay, I'll be there in a minute." Jace said then hung up.
"Something came up, I need to go now, I'll left the car with you. Thanks Ae." He said giving me kiss on forehead then throw keys to Anthony.
I was about to say a thing but he already rode in a taxi.
Now its just me and Anthony, I dont know if I will go home instead, but its early and I need to buy other stuffs.
"Mind if I accompany you?" He asked inviting.
"Ah.. will it be okay with you?" I asked timid.
"No worries." He said smiling.
Gosh! He looked more and more handsome when he smiles. I felt butterflies in my tummy.
"Let me take this." He said while reaching for the paperbag.
"Oh... thank you." He's very thoughtful.
He just smiled at me then we roam around the mall.We talked the whole time, I felt more and more comfortable to him. I never saw him impatient while I'm buying stuffs, and he also suggest some things that I liked too. He's a better company than Jace, I admit.
I notice that he's distant with others, barely speak nor smile, but his aura change into cheerful and gentle one when his with me. I felt my liking towards him grow more.
We ate lunch together, still talking about things. I realized he is 2 years older than me, I thought he and Jace are alike, but things between us seems to match. We both hate parties, we don't do dating, we both love to paint, the only difference is he's amazing cook while me is just a heavy eater.We have the whole day together, we went to park to go cycling. I felt like I'm relaxed, that I'm alive. Just being happy and not pressure with loads of work.
He bought me ice cream, a chocolate- strawberry while his in mint chocolate.
We're sitting on the bench watching people around.
"How do you know its my flavor?"
"Ah.. I just notice." He said while rubbing the back of his neck. I think he's ashame.
"Silly. So you like mint, huh?" I said teased.
"Yeah.. Kyler and I used to buy this flavor." He smiled.
"Oh, you wanna try this?" I said referring to my ice cream.
"Sure. You can try this too." He smiled then reach his spoon to have my ice cream then I have him too.
"No wonder you like it, it taste good." He said, his smiles never fade the whole time.
"Yeah, its not bad too. I know Kyler used to have this because he's hot headed." I chuckled.
"Yeah he is." He chuckled too.The sun almost set when we decided to went home. I felt awkward because its the first time that we're alone in the car.
I saw him smiling, I can see in his eyes that he's happy. Happy with me? Oh my! What am I thinking. I shook my head in the silly thought. He's focused on driving, the whole ride is in silence. Im happy being with him today.
We arrived at home, everyone is in the living area seems waiting for us. Yeah Anthony became part of family's hang out and Im okay with that.
"How's your date?" Jace outburst.
"Where not dating!" I exclaimed.
"Not yet." Jace keep on teasing.
"Annoying!" I rolled my eyes. I saw mom and dad just smile same as with Anthony.
" I'll go get change." I said while getting my stuffs to Anthony then storming to my room. Date? Well I can't consider it date, we're just hanging out.
I changed into my home clothes then headed to kitchen, just the usual dinner.
After dinner I went back to my room. I fill my tub then soak, I felt my body releases today's stress, I came back to the moments ago. I started thinking that being with him is different, like something is special. I smiled at the thought of him.
I washed then put in pj's, I lay in bed with happy thoughts. I felt that sleep is inviting.
Then my phone ping. I have a message. I checked and its unknown, I opened it...Thank you for today. I really enjoy a lot. Good night.
-A
I felt butterflies in my tummy. How did he know my number? Oh well sure thing, it got it from Jace. I message him back...Me too. Goodnight.
Then I closed my eyes, when your in deep thoughts, its hard to sleep. But when you're happy, you'll have a sweetdreams.
Caleb✍🏻
Today is one of the best. I can see it in her eyes that she's happy and comfortable with me. Steps closer and closer...
Happy thoughts means sweetdreams...
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