Jake ? , I called his name in surprise and he looked at me .I never thought that I would meet him again especially like this. I thought that my father chose a guy whom I"ve never met in my life .
The last time I saw him was on that day , the day when he was punched by Austin after that Jake never appeared in front of me . I wish I didn"t know him in the first place .
He got up from his seat to greet me and gave me a flower which I took it from him since I had no other choice .
I"m happy that you still remember my name , he said .
Gave him a half smile hesitatingly instead of replying him in words . I would"ve surely forgotten his name if I didn"t write his name in my diary . I know nothing about him other than his name.
I took my seat and looked around , the restaurant was empty , only we both were seated there .
Firstly I want to apologize for the thing that happened when we were in school , he said which grabbed my attention .
I still don"t know what was written on that letter . I was listening to him attentively and waiting for him to tell what was written in that letter but he was interrupted by the waiter .
What would you like to order sir ? , the waiter asked .
What would you like to have ?, Jake asked me after he gave me the menu .
I turned the pages and chose randomly.
Béchamel pasta , I said to the waiter and pa.s.sed the menu to Jake for him to choose his food .
He took it from me and gave it back to the waiter and said , two Béchamel pasta .
For some reason I felt awkward . When he ordered the same dish .
I started eating after the dish was severed .
You became more beautiful than you were before , he said .
His compliment made me choke .
Thankyou , I said after drinking water .
I never thought I would get a chance to confess you , I loved you in twelfth cla.s.s at that time and I feel happy that I finally got a chance to tell you now , he said .
I had mini heart attack after listening to his words .
To be honest I liked you when we were in school , after that I was busy with my studies and then life just went on .
I felt that he indirectly told me that he liked me only in school and not after that because he was busy with his life .
I gave a nod and looked into my plate because I had no words . I didn"t know how was I supposed to react to his sudden confession .
Thankyou for coming and meeting me , he continued to talk , I felt that it would be better if I tell him my reason to meet him today without any delay .
I hope you understand what I"m trying to say , I"m not ready to get married , I finally said.
His smile slowly faded .
Was this the reason why you came to meet me ?, he asked me .
Yes , I said .
There was moment of silence between us .
Can I know the reason ? , he asked me politely .
The thing is I like a person , I said .
Does he like you too ? , he asked me .
No ..... I don"t know , I replied .
Dose he know that you like him ?
No , I shook my head .
Can"t you try dating with me ? , he asked me .
I already told you that I like a person ...
You would expect the person you like to give you a chance to prove your love , wouldn"t you ? , he asked me .
What are you trying to say ,tell it clearly , I said .
Just like you want the person you like to give a chance to prove your love , I want you to give me a chance to prove my love , he said .
I don"t want to , I said curtly .
You don"t have to do anything , just let me allow to try from my side. he said.
No matter what you do , I might not be able to accept you and I don"t want to hurt you , I said .
Let"s see , what happens , he said . There was a confidence in his eyes which made worry .
I understood that he won"t listen to my words and hence I had to agree with him .
Do what you want , I said and got up from my seat to leave .
Let me drop you to your house , he said .
No , I brought my car , thankyou , I replied and payed for the food we had .
You don"t have to pay , he tried to stop me .
No , I want to pay , I said and payed .
I knew I was being kinda rude to him even though he was being polite but then I couldn"t stay silent and agree with him . I felt that if I stay here for a second I might loose my temper and I didn"t want that to happen .
I seriously don"t understand his intentions , when I told him that I like another guy why can"t he step back . What am I supposed to do now , I thought .
I"ll see you next Tuesday , he said when I was leaving .
I turned back and gave a faint smile but he had a bright smile on his face .
I had a severe headache by the time I reached home .
I received a message , it was from an unknown number .
" Let"s meet on Tuesday "
I ignored the message , and went to sleep .
The very next day while I was having my breakfast .
So , do you like him ? , he asked me .
No , I said .
But why ? , he questioned me to give him reasons for rejecting him .
Because I didn"t like him and that is the main reason and dad you told that you won"t force me so please .....
After that he didn"t ask me anything .
Days pa.s.sed and I was busy preparing for my fashion show . Its Tuesday already and the show starts by evening .
Rachel was very excited for my show till yesterday but she couldn"t come to attend my show because her mother , aunt Clara fell sick and was hospitalized .
She called me yesterday and she continuously apologized me. I felt bad but I understood her situation .
None of my family members were free to attend my first show . They were busy with their own work .
I was depressed thinking that none of people I wanted to come are not coming but the person whom I don"t want to come is coming to watch my show . It"s not like I hate him , I"m just afraid that I might hurt his feelings unknowingly and I can"t let that happen . I"m afraid that he might have hopes for me .
Everybody were busy , they were running here and there , the place was a total mess .
The president is coming ? , are you sure ? is he coming here ? , I heard someone talking as I was walking .
President ? , I thought and I didn"t bother about it much .
The show started sharp at nine in the evening . The models who were dressed in the clothing which I created , walked the catwalk . The clothes were obviously of ASA . I mean they are of Sanchez , Sanchez is also known by the name ASA . They were other designers just like me whose designs are being shown to the people through the models . The theme is summer spring . This fashion show is conducted by Sanchez to show various designs made by the designers in their company to the people . After the models , it was the designer"s turn to walk . I was super nervous as it is my first time . I could here people giving a round of applause but I wasn"t looking at anyone . I just walked straight and bowed , I didn"t even look at the people who seated in front of me .
After the show everybody congratulated me .
I was packing my things to leave before Jake could find me .
Long time no see !!!
I heard a voice which came from behind , it was a man"s voice , his voice made me froze for a second . It was the voice which I"ve been longing to listen . The voice which I could never forget in my life time .