The Journey Series

The Date-Fipa

I woke up today and felt quite sad since it will be our last day/night here. We have to go back tomorrow morning. I had a short morning call with Nana and I freshen up to make a quick run.

I put on my trainers and went out of the room and set my workout playlist on Spotify.

Belle is still sleeping soundly so I just leave a note to tell her I’m out for a run and we’ll be back in an hour.

I’m almost half my track when I saw Keith, he’s a little drenched from sweat. Gah! What a sight to behold. He still looks so damn sexy, you know, sweaty and all. My mind screams… Add to cart! Mine 1, please!

“Hey, Keith! Fancy seeing you here! Good morning!”, I greeted him.

“Hey Fips! Mornin’! He responded.

Dammit! What’s with this guy? I mean seriously, those pearly whites and deep-set eyes will be the death of me. Rest in Paradise, Fips! Reason of death: Keith Fischer Intoxication

“You’re early?” I asked him.

“Well, yes, kinda.. Ahmm kinda intentional ’coz I want to catch you up running since I want to ask you something’. I was wondering if you’re free tonight to have dinner with me? please?”.

“Ahmm well I don't have anything planned yet and Belle will have dinner with Henry so why not? What time?”, I asked him.

“Yes! That’s awesome Fipa! Could I pick you up around 7?” 

Damn those doe-shaped, yes, I can't breathe.

Belle is already up when I got back from my run. 

“Hey! What’s that weird smile on your face Ms.Koreana?! I teasingly asked her.

“Besshyyyyy, I had a long talk with Henry last night while you were in slumber and I think, me and him, you know? I think there’s something.”

“Belle, Keith asked me out for dinner tonight at 7’, what should I wear?”.

“EEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!”, is that for real? Well, don’t you worry, O gotcha!

We both do some pampering in preparation for our date tonight, Dang! My cousin is the best girl scout alive! Haha Kidding aside, she has all those Korean products and I must admit, it does wonders on my skin. It feels refreshing and my skin is so soft.

I just wear the simplest dress in Belle’s stash and pair it with my white low-cut Jordans. What?! Don’t judge me. I would never sacrifice my safety, I mean there’s a very high tendency I might fall or slip for wearing high heels and I didn’t even know I would have a dinner date! Duh? I've heard enough from Belle already.

I went out first before Belle and I’m kinda surprised to see Keith in front of our suite waiting with the cutest set of sunflowers on hand. Le sigh!

“Oh! I’m quite surprised you’re here!”, I smiled at him and savored his boy next door get-up and I think I could smell a fresh cologne.

“Err yes! I have to pick up my lovely date for tonight! I actually ahmm rent a car because we will go somewhere tonight and I really hope you’ll like it.

We were settled inside the car when Keith reached out back and then gave me a bouquet of sunflowers. A song suddenly played into his playlist.

“What’s the title of this song, Keith,” I asked him.

“ When God Made You by New Song’,  

“When God made you, he must have been thinking about me………………”

“Woah! I didn't even know you can sing, where are you hiding that?!”

I was really quite surprised to discover this guy could sing. 

“BTW, Keith, where are we going?”

“It’s a surprise Fips, but I’m sure you’ll like it there”, he responded.

“You know, these are all new to me. I like to see the different sides of you. I mean, I’m really happy, Keith”.

The dinner went well and we have had a lot of things to talk about including his upcoming game when we get back to the Uni.

The sky is so dark and the moon and the stars illuminate the sky. Looking at it makes me calm. I gave a long sigh and I feel someone is behind me.

“What are you thinking, Fips?” he asked.

“I was just savoring the moment. I can’t remember the last time that I’ve seen thousands of stars like this. It feels home.

“I wanted to ask you something Fips, I’ve been meaning to ask you this. Ahmmm can I court you?”

Think about a bomb exploding, that’s how my heart feels the moment he asked me that question. It feels so unreal and I don’t know if I was dreaming or not. I couldn’t believe that my childhood “What-if” is finally unfolding to come true. I can still clearly recall the innocent promise we made in our school before. He gave me a small flower and asked me to be his “wife” and he kissed me on the cheek.

“Fips, do you still remember our little promise from before? I want to fulfill that. All these changes all these years, you know? That memory keeps me holding on. Keeps me praying that I hope destiny will find its way for me to meet you and be with you”.

“That is exactly what I’m thinking right now! Oh my gosh! Well, let’s give it a try Keith”. I told him.

We decided to be together, it might sound too fast but it turns out we’ve been missing a lot of years of not being in touch and I guess we are helping Mr. Destiny into his job. Here are two people who can’t help thinking of each other. Who might have thought that as our first memories were during our toddler years in Chicago?

I can’t even fathom the happiness that I’m feeling right now and knowing back in school, Keith is so damn popular while I’m just a plain-looking girl. Insecurities screaming right there! Can you relate?