Bab 3: Dilemma (Part 1)

We're in same class(economics), Naomi and I. We're pretty close so much that I know everything about her and her boyfriend.

Nonetheless, I still feel some sort of chemistry between us. Every time I hold her hand for instance! My heartbeat starts racing. I try to look for opportunities to lock her palm into mine and she loves it when I do just that. I can see how she smiles, it comes from her eyes. She doesn't let go of my hand. She likes to have me around, that's given!

But, what I don't understand is, why is she still going out with that guy? Okay I understand, he's a gym person. He's got abs. Also he's got a job, he has a four wheel ride whereas I am still unemployment and on a bike.

He can talk the sugar talk and I can't. But, he's not me! How can she still go on with him?

My point being, I know I'm the guy for her but what I don't know is why can't I bring up the courage to talk to her about it.

It's Friday night, we are going to a party at our senior's place! It's a college tradition that seniors hold Friday night parties for their department. It is huge, both the fun and the madness.

I was excited because Friday night means Naomi and I, dance all night!

I'm at the venue waiting for Naomi to arrive. Just when I look at her grand entrance, oh! I'm almost swooned.

She looks stunning with that off shoulder dress, her hair parted sideways with loose curls. She has the calibre to make people fall for her just by her looks.

I take her hand and we walk inside. She is emitting a whole new vibe today, it's a killer vibe! Her moves are also different, energetic but sophisticated at the same time. I just can't put a pin on it but she feels like a different person today. Probably a magnified version of herself.

We danced for almost an hour before heading to the drinks section. The senior is known for her sass and her bold personality. We got something unexpected, well booze is a given at Friday Nights but this is high on alcohol.

We had a couple of drinks before heading off to dance floor again. Earlier, we were with the entire group but this time we ditched them.

The energy was high and we were not tired in the least bit. We grabbed our drinks and went around the house because Naomi wanted to use the ladies room. At Friday Nights, it is considered a safe bet to navigate with somebody by your side. Considering the probable events which can occur, we both sick to our group or at least in each other's company.

I was waiting for her outside the washroom just when a hand grabbed me from behind and pulled me closer. It was Naomi! There, we had our first kiss with each other. It was a fulfilling moment as it was all I could have asked for. For her to see me as a guy she can date. Every minute the intensity of it got higher.

Our make out lasted for about 20 minutes.

I was over the moon that night and couldn't sleep for the entire night. I have yet to propose to her. I planned in detail about a proposal in the morning and a surprise event in the evening.

Early in the morning I went to book a café for my evening surprise and instructed them for the decorations and food. One of my friend actually works part time at the café so it made me cut out the hassle part. Then I went back home to take a shower and get ready. I wore the clothes which Naomi helped me pick. Then I went to a bakery and picked up a tiny raspberry cake. Afterwards I went to florists shop. I've been planning for this day for a long time now. So, I made them work around my imagination. It turned out pretty well though. In the bouquet purple orchid was mixed with purple calla lilies with baby's breath around it. It was a tiny bouquet but conveyed my true feelings.

I went to her place to propose to her and there he was, her boyfriend. I couldn't figure out one reason why he should be here, today of all days!

'Oh! Flowers and cake, what's the occasion?' he asked me.

Am I supposed to tell him that these are the prerequisites for a proposal? Or the fact that I'm going to propose to his girlfriend using these flowers and cake!

I wonder how will he react when Naomi breaks up with him. Or he is made aware of the fact that she came to me first and not the other way. I was on cloud nine just by imagining all this.

Just then Naomi came out, 'Hey guys! What's the occasion?'