Jasmine's eyes drifted while her mind took the last picture of two people staring at each other. She knew that the guy she had set her eyes on will be taken away by Alex. Her eyes started to well up but shook her head with a thought of never giving up. Her life was great and she needed something to spice things up when she met him.
The guy that made her heart beat like a drum and her legs jelly.
Since that day, she went from doing research on him and stalking him. She just found out that he was related to his brother's friend. She looked at the user names and she came across a picture. It was familiar to her since she can recognize the background and then a view of his profile reflected on the glass. She suddenly followed him and saw more pictures of him. She had seen him on the Café and the picture matched the date he was there too. She was lucky to have such connections. His uniform matches the school his brother attended. She was lucky enough to know he is schoolmates with his brother. She was elated with the news. Not only was her brother in the same school, she can visit him and steal glances with him since their classrooms were neighbors. She would also not miss a time checking his profile on social media. She was kept up to date and was around wherever he is.
There was this one time she had a close encounter with him on a restaurant on that summer night. She knew he was there for the summer break and she wanted to see him.
There were many students enjoying their break from school that time. There were bonfires on the beach. There were a lot of parties around and business was booming with lights and sounds all around. She spots him inside a restaurant chilling by himself. She wanted to get close to him and that was a chance she wanted to take. Despite the crowd, she made her way to the restaurant.
Upon entering the restaurant, it was intricately designed rustic under yellow lighting making the place cozy and had those exquisite white panelled windows with 2 4x5 squares showing the view of the sea. There was also a patio outside to dine alfresco with wooden floors and the cool breeze making the experience tropical. A few people were dining and were caught on their own world.
She took a seat and savored each moment. It was relaxing. The ambiance was warm and the breeze was cool, making the sea sing with its splashing waves. On the round mahogany table, there was a rose scented candle lit in a shot glass with a bouquet of lilies and orchids nicely arranged in a wooden box. The chairs were made with exquisite taste and the fairy lights lit around the patio bringing in a very subtle and romantic vibe. Her dress was a summer pastel pink organza with flowing drapes making her dress flow with the wind. The straps were making her shoulders broad and collarbone show. She had a pair of slip ons to pair the whole look. She had her hair up in a messy bun. She had been under the sun these past few days making her tan. She had made her simple makeup with ulta beauty collection palette on her eyes. She used But First Coffee on her lids as a transition shade. Next, she used Rush Hour on her crease line. Then, she added City Lights and Wanderlust on her lids. She added a brown eyeliner to settle for a subtle and simple look. She topped it off with Better Than Sex mascara and MAC Matte Lipstick in Mehr. She finished it all with her UD all nighter finishing spray. She also applied Jo Malone Cologne Mimosa and Cardamon to finish her whole look. She made sure that she can catch his attention for this night.
Simple but elegant.
She called for a waiter and ordered appetizers for the night. She opened her aldo purse and checked her phone. She has no notification on her phone at the moment and kept it back. She scanned around the restaurant and spots his back turned at her. Her heart started to thump erratically when she stayed glued in her seat. Her eyes lingered on his figure rehearsing herself what to say to him.
"Hi, I'm Jasmine. I uh..." Her mind went blank.
"Hi, May I join you uhm..." I sounded desperate, she thought.
"Hi, do you need company?..." Too obvious.
"Hmmpf..." Jasmine felt frustrated when she looked at his figure. She massaged her forehead, feeling the cringe on her face.
She imagine each scenario in her head and felt embarrassed with it.
She noticed he was in a white polo shirt and khaki shorts. His wrist watch showing the spotless brown leather and the simple design making him look polished. He has his glasses on his shirt tucked in his pocket and his sandals giving him a sophisticated look. He was seated on the bar area of the restaurant while typing on his phone. Her eyes lingered on him when she noticed the waiter approaching at her table.
He placed her appetizer which is bruschetta. Her mouth watered at the sight of it. The grilled bread with tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and basil.
The waiter left and attended to other tables when she picked one and took a bite of the bruschetta.
She felt the texture of the bread in her mouth. It was moist and the tomatoes were juicy and meaty. The basil's overflowing sweetness and minty flavor exploding in her mouth. The garlic adding more of the unique taste to the dish making it more savory in one's mouth.
"Ohhhh, so heavenly!!!" She sighed with delight.
She had a hearty meal and asked the waiter for a glass of water. While waiting, she heard her phone's notification tone. She puts out her phone and checked who had texted her. She smiled when she saw who it was.
"Where are you?" The sender asked.
"I'm at the restaurant 5 blocks from our hotel." She replied.
"Oh, did you find him?" The sender asked.
"Yeah." She answered.
"What are you texting me for then? 🤣" The sender teased her.
"You asked. 😝" She laughed.
"Better tell me the details later. See you in a bit! 🤭" The sender replied.
She shakes her head disapprovingly while smiling.
The waiter arrived just in time when she felt parched. She gulped the water down that shocked the waiter. He did not utter a word instead he offered to give her another glass which she happily agreed.
While waiting, she decided to go to the washroom to relieve oneself and fixed herself too.
When she entered the washroom, she glanced at the mirror and took one cubicle for herself. Afterwards, she washed her hands on the sink. Then, she looked at herself in the mirror and fixed her hair. She took her mini Laura Mercier Translucent Powder to freshen her makeup. When she felt satisfied, she left the washroom and headed to her table.
She stole a glance at him as she passed by him when someone accidentally bumped into her knocking a glass of water he carries on him and her. The impact was strong causing for her to fall on him. Gladly, he caught her and their eyes met.
He was seating quietly when he heard someone was bumped behind me and felt water on his clothes. He turned around in time when he noticed a woman was falling on her back. His reflexes were quick enough for him to catch her. He was relieved when he caught her in his arms.
Her eyes widened in fear and his eyes looked worried.
"Are you alright?" He asked her.
She was in a daze when her mind screamed, "He caught me!! HE CAUGHT ME!!"
Her heart started to beat furiously when she realized he was staring at her for 2 whole minutes.
She calmed herself and told him, "I'm sorry." She helped herself up when he guided her to stand.
Her face blushed as he smiled at her.
Her heart was now violently beating with nervousness and excitement. She looked at his shirt that has spilled water on it and felt guilty. If she could have been alert, this will never happen but she wouldn't have the opportunity to initiate a conversation with him if it weren't for that encounter.
She gulped when she saw his muscles behind that shirt he was wearing.
"His chest is so well build. He's so damn hot!!" Her mind ogling over him.
The heat forming in her whole body radiated making her blush more.
He noticed her eyes staring at his chest and he laughed. He did not expect her to look at him like that but he smiled at the thought someone was admiring him.
"I wish the girl I liked can look at me like this." He thought to himself.
Observing the woman in front of him, he felt awkward with what happened. She was still in a daze when he asked her, "Are you doing fine?"
His smile blinded her making her look at him in awe.
"Hey, looking at me like that flatters me but do you have a boyfriend that might get jealous by looking at me like that?" His voice sounded casual teasing her.
His words stroke her like lightning. This is guy is frank but she was attracted to his cool baritone voice.
Her eyes lingered on him warmly and she sadly replied, "I don't have a boyfriend."
The man was shocked. This girl who made herself pretty does not have a boyfriend. It intrigued him.
"I'm sorry. Are you here for a date?" He asked her.
"No, I am here all by myself." She smiled making herself calm.
He did not infer any longer but had one question in mind.
"Here alone. Are you waiting for someone or meeting someone?" His words rolled like the crashing waves of the sea.
Her ears turned red and her cheeks felt warm.
"Yes." She murmured a whisper where they can both still hear. It was a white lie.
He looked at her contently.
"Do you want to join me outside?" He offered her.
Her eyes lit up, hoping for the chance to officially meet him and know him was what she only dreamed of.
"Well, i just needed to dry up since there is wind outside." She blurted out.
They both laughed. He stood up on his feet and paid his bill. She did the same while the man waited patiently with her.
They went outside on the patio with those fairy lights illuminating the alfresco area. They stood facing the sea view. They spotted a table where they can chat.
He lead her to seat first making him gentlemanly.
"Points for that!!" She excitedly whispered as she took the sit offered to her. She was elated following his figure as he took a seat.
She looked at his eyes dreamily when he asked her out of the blue.
"What exactly are you looking for?" His eyes were indifferent like he wanted to interrogate her.
She was taken aback by his words. She looked at him like suddenly he was cold and heartless. She did not mind the challenge he placed on her. She was more determined to accept it.
A waiter offered them water and left.
She smiled and looked at him deeply making him raise an eyebrow.
"I am here to enjoy the summer night." She looked straight at his eyes. She took her purse and placed it on her lap. She glanced at the sea as the wind blew some strands of her hair.
"I was here to get to know..." Her eyes lingered at the sea when she suddenly closed her eyes. She turned at him and said, "You."
"This woman is aggressive." He thought but it piqued his interest towards her.
The waiter returned and brought their glass of water.
They thanked the waiter as it left them alone.
She smiled sweetly making him smile.
He did not expect her being direct and that amuses him.
"What do you want to know?" His eyes locked on her while his voice teasing her. He leaned back and clasped his hands on the table.
Her eyes lit up like a child given a candy as a reward. She did not expect a sudden shift in the atmosphere. She sighed with relief.
Her eyes fluttered like butterfly wings. She put on her model face at him that stunned him but he showed indifference in his eyes.
Her lips lifted into a smile and said, "Why dont you tell me who you are?" Her voice taunting him.
He looked at her with confusion in his eyes. His eyes curiously scanned her from head to toe. His mind was telling him this woman is hard to deal with.
"You came here looking for me and you want me to tell you abruptly? You have balls and I like that." He leaned closer at the table making eye contact with her.
"Does that mean I am interesting for you?" She leaned closer with her hands under her chin. She returned his gaze on him.
He chuckled while she laughed.
"Well, that's something." He concluded.
"And that's to knowing someone." She replied.
They both stared at each other and smiled.
"Hi, My name is Jasmine." She held her hand out.
"You may call me A." He shook her hand.
She felt jittery when their skin touched. His smile made her melt feeling his warm hand on hers.
"Really, just 'A'?" She asked him.
"Yeah, just A." He looked at her indifferently.
"This guy is making a hard time. He's tough and I like that." She thought.
She smiled at him satisfied while he just stared at the view before him.
"If only you were here with me, my love, I will take you here." His eyes went in a daze ignoring the woman his with. He hoped for her affections and his eyes turned gloomy.
Suddenly, Jasmine's phone vibrated in her purse. She checked her phone and lit up when she saw the caller ID. She glanced at him, stood up and said, "I have to take this call. Excuse me."
She took a last sip of water and left.
He was caught on his own world when Jasmine left him. She went for the washroom to answer the call.