When Universe Conspires

14 - Superman

(Lisa)

I just dropped a big bomb earlier. I was expecting the silence. Because it's the most reasonable thing to do. We can't technically tease or slap each other like what we normally do. We're 8000 feet above the ground, it's best that we're in our best behavior. And she's probably overwhelmed because she didn't see it coming. That list is a bit intimidating to be honest.

When we landed safely back to where we came from, I decided to end the silence.

"Heyyy", I started. Before I can continue what I'm about to say, she slapped my shoulder, hard. Ouch.

"You have a lot of explaining to do miss Manoban! Aka Pranpriya Manobal!", she reprimanded. She really did hold back on the slaps during our flight. I knew it!

I laughed then pulled her so I can put my right arm over her shoulders. She smiled and snaked her left arm behind my back. We walked towards the mansion smiling.

"Oh dear! I guess everything went well?", Mira said clapping her hands together when she saw us entering the house.

"Yes Mira. It went better than what I expected.", I answered.

"Great! Do you guys need anything? Are you hungry?", she asked.

"Are you hungry?", I asked Jen who's still in my arms.

"No. I'm fine. Still.. Floating like the clouds. Maybe I need a bit of rest", she said still holding that beautiful smile.

"Alright. We'll just rest for a while. You can go ahead and eat dinner Mira. I have plans for tonight anyway", I said giving her a knowing wink.

"Oh! Yes! How can I forget. Everything's ready. Just go with it! Good luck! I'll leave you two now", Mira excused herself.

Jen looked at me like I'm hiding a big secret (which I am somehow).

"What's that about? What's ready?", she asked.

"The second part of our date duh!", I said confidently.

"What? We're not done yet??", she gasped.

"Nope! We have to have dinner of course. But first, we go swimming. Pool's heated so you don't have to worry about being cold. The weather's perfect for night swimming. I asked the universe to give us a perfect weather today", I joked.

"You and the universe conspire! So...am I finally going to see what's under that shirt?", she said smirking. And she has to ask that. I blushed.

"Don't be too excited. There's nothing much to see", I said shyly.

"Are you kidding me? I already had a feel of your toned abs remember? When I felt your heartbeat", she said raising her eyebrow smiling.

Oh. Yeah. I remember. When I froze like a statue.

"You had to remind me of that huh? Oh well, you'll find out later. Or not.. If I change my mind maybe I'll swim wearing sweatpants and a hoodie", I said to annoy her.

"No you're not! Or else you're not gonna see what you're missing out this whole time", she challenged.

She's right. I don't want to miss that. I'm dating a top model for crying out loud. How lucky am I?

"See! You're already imagining things. Let's rest first. I think I need to get more energy for tonight", she said.

"I wasn't imagining things! I was thinking about what you said", I countered.

"The same thing. You and your excuses. Anyway, let's take a nap please? I'm a bit tired", she requested sweetly.

"Sure mi'lady! Let's get upstairs", I said lifting her bridal style. She gasped in disbelief.