Meet my girlfriend

As I was wondering in Robinson last couple of months, I had to sit in a bench at the second floor. I massaged my thigh and leg to ease the cramp. I felt relieved when it finally gone. My bag has a notebook which I use to jot down notes whenever I saw something interesting. It became a habit since I joined journalism back then. At 3pm, I felt my tummy is starting to complain because I am really hungry. I found KFC at the lower floor and that's quite crowded. In fact, every fast food I saw was crowded.

I ordered three flavor shots and one chicken burger. I scanned the whole dining area to look for a vacant seat or table. My neck hurts a bit since I am searching every table. I spotted a vacant seat at the left corner, and hurriedly went over the seat. I didn't notice that there is a girl seating in front of the seat. I asked her if the chair is taken, and she answered it didn't. I sat and sighed with a relieved because finally I sat comfortably. The spot is just too perfect. The cold temperature and the chairs suitable for two persons.

When my order arrived, I noticed she was shocked because I had three flavor shots. Actually, these three flavor shots are ala carte. So I saved a penny from the beverage. I always chose water because I don't want to eat softdrinks. Though I can choose ice tea or pineapple juice, but it's not time for that. The table was full and I know she will be irritated. So I placed once flavor shot to the other one. Now, I have two plates and one cup of water.

I asked her name and smile. She didn't answer back. Then I switched my question to how are you? She bit her lips quickly, she thought I didn't saw it. "It's okay!", I said. She was so quite and I felt like I have no one in front of me. But I still kept talking and talking even though that's very unusual. After several minutes, she finally opened her mouth and speak. "I'm Kertin, and thank you for asking me how I am!", she said it fast. In fact, she said it in English. We had a good conversation until we finished our meal. She's not talking to me in Tagalog at all. Quite a challenge!

When I was about to stand up and grabbed my bag. She spoke again and said "hold on!". Then I sat to asked her why. She requested a favor if I can accompany her buying some stuffs because her mother's birthday is incoming. I didn't rejected her invitation since I have nothing to do too. To tell you the truth, she got a good smile. Her hair is looking soft, her style is in shape and how she delivered the conversation is too stunning.

I cannot imagine that day will be amazing. I am accompanying a beautiful girl and had meal together. I would say that was a highlight last January. My heart keeps poundint but I didn't expect something from her. She bought an sandal and a bag in department store. We went to bench because she wanted to buy new jacket and cologne. I'm very honest whenever she asked me if it suits her. I told her not to buy it because it contradicts her skin type from the jacket's color.

Kertin and I strolled in the second floor. Most of the food stalls and gadget stores can be found there. She is looking for a phone because her brother lose his phone last week. Since it is payday, she had enough money to buy one. Kertin asked me if I have some recommendation for her. I am not very choosy in terms of the brand, but the most important thing is the specs. We kept strolling to different stores and we found this gadget stores that offer variety of phone brands. I told her to buy the Samsung phone, I forgot its model. Its worth around 12,500 PHP.

After a few hours, we bid farewell. She was about to leave when I asked if I can add her on Facebook. Hmm. She did not give her Facebook name, but she gave me her personal number. So it's a win-win. Unfortunately, I am not loading nor registering to any promo. But for her, I did it. Later that night, we had a conversation. She's really funny. Her humour is contagious. Kertin called me early in the morning to say that her mom like the sandal. I don't know but I felt some connection with her.

Three weeks later, we decided to meet. I saw Kertin sitting inside at Starbucks. She was using her phone and ear phone was plugged in. I went over her place and tap her shoulder. She smiled. I ordered Matcha Tea Latte and Kertin is French Vanilla Latte. We had some doughnuts as well. We talked like a casual friends. I thought this last night over and over again to confess. I cannot believe myself to fall in love just like that. I only met her a month ago, and now I will confess. In the middle of our conversation, I stopped her from talking. I told her to read my message. She opened her phone and her eyes widen. She smirked. The first word she told me is "Really?". I told her so, yes.

"You are a good man and when a girl knows more about you. I think she will fall to you too. And that's why I did". That's the line is very assurance that she liked me as well. Ha! Finally, the first girl I confessed my feeling didn't reject me. I court her and we met from time to time. Until one day, she finally said yes. I cannot express my joy because I have been single for so many years. My heart beats for Kertin. I met her brother and parents not long time ago. I didn't felt shy, but I was nervous. They treated me well with tons of food and good conversation.

And all these things aren't real. I have no girlfriend. I have not fell in love. I have not met a girl. Happy April Fools Day! *kissed*

Thank you for reading!