Chapter 8: Chapter 5, Part 1: First Date, Checkmate
Alissandra Cadence
Friday
I just woke up and already started my day. It's Friday and we don't have school today for some reason. I took a shower as soon as I got up and ate breakfast. I don't have anything else planned today but to hang out with Elijah later. Yeah, I like calling him Elijah, it seems better that way and it suits him pretty well. So I just laid down in my bed again and watched some movies and laze around. I checked my phone and there's literally no messages at all, wow. I was just checking my social media while watching and Elijah just texted me. I renamed his name in my contacts into Elijah since I like that better.
(8:49 AM) Elijah: Hey, don't forget about later okay? See ya ;)
I somehow felt excited, not gonna lie. And I had this feeling that - I'm starting to like him? Ugh, I don't know, this ain't right. Then I rapidly slapped myself lightly. It ain't my fault to fall in love, isn't it? Ugh! I just reminded myself about the exam right before the prom. The prom is next Saturday, the exam will be on Friday next week. I don't feel like studying today so I guess I'll just review at dawn just like what I normally do. And trust me, I ace my exams because of that. So I decided to watch one more movie.
"Christina! Don't do this to me. Is he the one? The one that took my place in your heart? That someone new that took away all the years I've been with you? After all these years we've been together? Are you seriously gonna surrender?"
"Ethan, I'm sorry. It's just our fate that is playing with us. My family doesn't like you, but I loved you. And I also love my family. And they want Jason for me, and I've started to like him just for the sake of what my family wants, and also for my future... "
Of all the names out there? Seriously, girl?
The girl moved closer to the guy and touched his face "I'm sorry, this is how far it could only be." and then the girl left while crying.
The boy suddenly ran to the girl and kissed her passionately then said "It really hurts so much, but I'll accept it. To make you happy, and to love freely."
"There's someone better for you, Ethan. You deserve someone better, let me go..." then she walked away completely.
I just wiped my tears and blew my nose then I checked what time it is and -
"JEEZUS IT'S ALREADY 12:41?!"
I turned off the TV real quick and already went in the shower. I finished showering after a while and prepared myself already. I wore a nice maroon dress because I'm just feeling myself today for some reason. I just put some makeup on and I'm good to go now. It's currently 1:34 PM and we're supposed to meet at 2 so I don't know. Maybe I got too excited? I'm so freaking early. My phone just buzzed for a sec and I checked it out,
(1:37 PM) Elijah: Hey, how are you?
(1:37 PM) Me: I'm good. I'm all ready though, tbh.
(1:38 PM) Elijah: Oh that's good, we'll have more time together then since it's pretty early. Haha.
(1:38 PM) Me: Yeah, I guess so haha.
(1:38 PM) Elijah: Look outside your house.
I looked outside the window facing our front yard and I saw - HE PARKED IN FRONT OF OUR HOUSE?!
(1:40 PM) Me: HEY GET OUT THERE MY PARENTS WILL SEE YOU!
HONK!
And he suddenly honked, WHAT THE FUCK? Jeezus, I literally cannot with this man. I rushed downstairs and -
"Where are you going? Huh? And who's that freaking man parked outside?" mom asked.
"He's my friend, mom. And we're hanging out with our other friends."
Lie.
She looked at me from head to toe "Hanging out? In a dress? Seriously, Alissandra?" she said sarcastically then raised her eyebrow with her arms crossed
"You're definitely going on a date, aren't you? Hmm?" she added.
"Naaaww mom! It's not like that, I promise we're just hanging out." then I kissed her on the cheek. "I'll be home before 9 PM, I promise."
"Okay, miss. Go forth and multiply!" she said sarcastically and I already walked towards the door.
"And I'm telling you, Alissandra. I don't wanna be a grandmother yet."
"MOM!"
I left already and mom closed the door. And he's still parking there like ugh - I had to lie just because of this. We just met so I'll just act cool about it because I don't wanna get such an impression. I'm already walking towards his car and he just rolled down his car window.
"Hey there," he said and lowered his sunglasses then stared awkwardly. I saw him wearing a maroon suit and a tie. His outfit is really attractive as hell, not gonna lie. Our outfit literally just matched coincidentally like, what the hell?
"Hi," I said and gave him a half-smile. He suddenly went out of the car and walked to the other side and opened the door for me.
"Thanks," I said as I went inside. And he also went inside already.
"So, where do you wanna go?" he asked.
I looked down for a sec "I-I don't really know. You? Where do you wanna go?" I asked.
He just smirked "Fine, leave it to me." and he started driving.
Our trip is way too quiet since he's really focused on driving and I don't really know where he's taking me. Because of boredom and awkward silence I just grabbed my earphones in my bag and just decided to play some music. I just plugged my earphones and put my playlist into shuffle. An hour has passed and we're still on the road and he's still not talking to me.
I've been hoping ♫
Somebody loves you in the ways I couldn't ♫
Somebody's taking care of ♫
All of the mess I've made ♫
Someone you don't have to change ♫
I've been hoping ♫
Someone will love you - ♫
Let me go ♫
"Nice voice."
I quickly removed my earphones "What?" I asked.
"Nice voice, I said." Wait, what? Did I just sing along to my music?
"Oh, yeah. Thanks?" I said and put my earphones back in my bag.
I am so freaking embarrassed, not gonna lie. I thought that I was just lip-syncing along with the song.
"Are you into music?" He asked while driving.
"Well, I love listening to music but I don't really sing at all."
"How come? You have an angelic voice though, to be honest."
"Thanks."
"What's your most favorite song?" He asked and he looked at me for a sec.
"Hmmm... Probably Wildest Dreams by Taylor Swift." I said then looked out the window.
"Oh wow, I also love that song haha." then he shook his head. Really? A guy that looks like this is into Taylor Swift songs?
And the awkward silence came back. I'm just checking my social media and suddenly -
"Can I lay by your side? Next to you, you."
He's actually singing like oh my God, his voice makes me tingle. I just looked at him and it looks like he's really into it. He kinda made me nervous for a sec since he's closing his eyes when he sings, and the fact that he's also driving right now.
"And make sure you're alright. I'll take care of you" then after that I decided to sing along with him.
"I don't wanna be here if I can't be with you - tonight" we sang in chorus.
"We make a great team," he said then chuckled.
"Yeah probably haha." then I looked outside, where are we?
"We're here." then he parked the car.
We just arrived at a...PRIVATE RESORT? I checked the sign outside and it says Le Montreal Beachside Resort
"W-why are we here? I thought we're just hanging out?"
"Yeah we are." then he smirked wickedly.
He then reached me and whispered, "I've got everything planned." Oh, Lord. Please don't tell me I made a mistake.
He went out of the car and opened the door for me.
Are all boys the same?
I then went out and we walked by the street and we passed the resort.
"A-aren't we going there?" I pointed at the resort with my hands shaking.
"What? Do you seriously wanna stay in a resort?" he said then smirked along with a chuckle.
"We're just having some food at that restaurant." then he pointed out the restaurant beside the resort.
I felt relieved for a moment like I thought he's gonna make me stay in a resort with him. We just walked and then reached Le Montreal Beachside Restaurant
A lady came up to us as soon as we walked in "Welcome sir, did you have any reservations?" the waitress said.
Elijah looked at his phone "Uhh, yeah it's...0418." he said to the waitress.
"Oh, okay sir. This way," she said then smiled broadly.
We got to our table and he pulled the chair out for me. "Oh." I was about to sit down "Thanks, Eli-"
"Call me Lij." he cut me off and smiled at me.
"Okay, Lij," I said in a nice tone then smiled back at him.
We're currently sitting at the corner of the restaurant beside the window that is facing towards the beach. The view is so amazing like hell, the sand is so white and the beach is clear blue and yet beautiful. I just put my hands on my chin and stared at it in awe. He then handed over the menu to me.
"Here, pick anything you like," he said then gave it to me with a smile.
What's wrong with him?
I just looked throughout the menu to see if there's something I'd like. I just ate earlier so I guess I'll just have salads and chose Caprese Salad.
"Uhh, I'll just have one Caprese Salad." I said then gave back the menu "What about you?"
"I guess I'll just have the same." wait, what the frick?
"Wait, are you sure?" I asked then raised an eyebrow.
"Yeah, don't worry. I like salads and I'm also on my diet by the way," he said.
CLAP! CLAP!
"Waiter!" he shouted. And the waitress came to us.
"Yes sir, what can I have for you?" she asked politely. I looked at my phone for a second and it's currently 3:14 PM.
"Uhh yeah." he pointed at the menu "We'll have two orders of this, and this."
"Is that all sir? Don't you want any side dishes? Desserts?" the waitress asked.
"My salad is enough."
"Yeah, same," he said.
"Oh, okay." and she wrote it down "Two orders of Caprese Salad coming right up!" she just smiled and left.
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