Ice Cream Date
899 Words
Yuni was eager for the ice cream, but she also wanted to know more about Anésio. Emma even noticed her anxiety.
"You're all excited, Yuni."
"I'm nervous too. If my mother finds out, she'll be furious, Emma. She already said that guys like Anésio only want one thing, to deceive naive girls like me and get intimate with them."
"Just don't let yourself be deceived, Maya. You know what usually happens, you're educated. Anastacia and I will help you. If he wants intimacy, just say no, it's simple. But if Anésio wanted a physical relationship with me or most of the girls at school, we would accept it. I'm not telling you to be intimate with him, no, because losing your virginity and other things are important to you, but just take care, don't be intimate, but kiss him. The most handsome boy in school is chasing after you. Stop being so shy."
They were at school, sitting under a leafy tree in the corner of the courtyard, a quiet place where they could talk without being disturbed.
Yuni felt butterflies in her stomach; after all, it was her first date with Anésio. Her heart beat faster as she thought about what might happen. She tried to control her emotions, but the anxiety continued to grow inside her like a whirlwind.
"Do you think all the things he said are true, Emma?"
"I don't know, honestly, Maya. Boys often lie, most of them, but Anésio seems different. He's been here for three years, and I've never seen him with a girl. They tried to get close to him, but they couldn't, so I think it might be true. But you can only decide if you can trust him. Talk to Anastácia, she's two years older and very sensible."
"I will talk..."
Emma could sense Yuni's agitation and tried to calm her with her words.
While they waited for Anésio, the minutes seemed to stretch endlessly. She nervously fiddled with her fingers, trying to distract herself with small gestures as time passed.
"Maybe he won't come."
"Of course, he will. He's still in class, its exam time, and there are still five minutes left until the agreed time. We left earlier." Emma explained.
Finally, Maya saw Anésio approaching. Her heart skipped a beat and a mix of emotions took over her. She stood up, trying to stay calm, but her legs trembled slightly. This was the moment she had both awaited and dreaded. She hoped her mother would forgive her, but she wanted to at least know if she could trust him.
Anésio offered his hand to Maya. She stood still for a moment, but Emma elbowed her.
"Holding hands won't lead to anything serious, Maya. Your mother can't kill you for that."
They walked hand in hand to the car, and Emma followed.
"Is the car your dad's?" Emma asked.
"No, it's mine."
In fact, his father, whom Anésio had no idea who he was, had left a kind of trust fund for his car in his name, and another trust fund was for him to use when he turned eighteen. It was a good amount of money. If Anésio was wise, he wouldn't need to work for anyone; it was about managing what he had.
And the boy was wise. He bought the car and never spent a cent of what his father left him. He would only spend it when he got married.
***
Ice Cream Parlor...
While Anésio watched Maya savor her ice cream, he felt a mix of passion and enchantment.
She smiled at him.
He had been polite, opening the car door for her and for Emma, and now they were there, enjoying the dessert together. Maya smiled shyly as she overcame all her initial fears.
When he saw Emma trying to pay for her own ice cream, Anésio intervened. He wouldn't allow it.
“I invited you both, I'll pay.” He said.
“You invited Maya, you brought me because without me, she wouldn't be here.” Emma countered and Anésio laughed.
“True, but I invited you too.”
“In that case, I'll get another ice cream.” Emma said, getting up.
Maya looked at Emma, the fair-weather friend, who was leaving to let them be alone.
Maya was about to get up, but Anésio held her hand.
“You make me a little nervous.” She told him.
“Maya, be honest, did you come because I wore you down, and you want to get rid of my pestering? Or are you here because you like me too?”
“I like you, but I've never even kissed anyone,” Maya replied.
“That's good, come spend a few minutes in the car with me, while Emma eats her ice cream and plays football.”
Emma had found a boy to play with.
“In the car...?” She asked skeptically.
“I just want to kiss you, but first I want to ask you to be my girlfriend. Tomorrow before school I'll talk to your mom.”
“She'll be furious and rude” Maya said.
“No problem, I'm young, but I'm a man, I'll do it the way my mom taught me. Come to the car with me.”
Maya got up.
Emma signaled for her to wait and gestured for her friend to be sensible.
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