Chapter 3

'Abbi, can we talk for a sec?' I stand in the door opening of her room. 'Sure, come in.' She's sitting on her bed reading a book. I sit down next to her on the bed. 'He's here.' 'Who's here?' 'My soulmate.' 'What!?'She shouts. 'That's amazing!' She smiles. I start smiling too. 'Thank you, I'm so sorry you haven't found yours yet.' 'It's okay.' I rub her arm. 'One day I'll find him.' Abigail says dreamy. 'Maybe, I can help you look.' She smiles. 'Thanks' She gives me a hug. 'I really need you tonight by the way.' I say 'Tonight? Going out?' She asks. 'Yeah, with Victor. He won the bet, because I fell out of a tree.' I say like it's the most logical thing in the world. 'Okay….' She doesn't ask. 'what did he win?' She says curious. 'Us going out like we were last night, but I can't even look at another guy.' She laughs. 'Good luck with that.' 'Hey, I'm not that bad.' I try to defend myself. 'With alcohol? Right? Luckily you can't see yourself, but you always drink too many.' Abigail says. 'Then help me with that tonight. At a certain point just make me switch to water or something. You'll think of something. You're creative.' I say. 'I'll do my best.' She smiles sweet. 'Thanks.' I smile. 'Am I really that horrible?' I ask a bit scared. 'You really don't want to know.' We laugh.

I'm busy turning my closet upside down. You just can't wear the same thing for dinner and going out. I think I'll just bring a second outfit. I dig to the piles of clothes and finally choose. I always want to wauw guys and I think with these clothes I can. I smile in the mirror one last time. 'Abbs, I'm gonna go. See you tonight!' Abigail opens her door. 'Wow, you look great and sexy without showing too much like..' She stops her sentence 'Usual?' I finish and laugh. 'Who knows maybe this will be my first real relationship since him.' 'Ullgh, that guy. I really hope so. See you tonight.' I give her a kiss on her cheek. Grab my purse and walk out the door.

The sun is still shining, but it's colder. I look at the address on my phone and start walking. It takes me about 30 minutes to get there. I lift up my dress when I step up the stairs. I stand in front of the door. I don't doubt a second and ring the bell. It seems like a really nice place from the outside. I look down at my black maxi dress. It has an open back and the top has lace over it. I'm wearing my purple heels and an matching purse. When I move you can hear my long silver earrings jingle. My hair hangs lose in waves. I'm checking in the window if my hair is still in model when Victor opens the door.

'Hallo.' He smiles. 'Hi.' I give him a kiss on the cheek and walk in.

It's a really nice place. It's only very clear a guy lives here by himself. Barely color or accessories.

'Nice place.' I compliment him.

He walks to the kitchen. 'Thanks, Dinner will be a few more minutes. Can a get you anything?'

'A glass of water?' I ask.

'Don't trust yourself around alcohol tonight?' He laughs.

'No, I'm just trying to be healthier.' I lie.

He raises his eyebrow while he walks back with a glass of water.

'Can't you just look on the bright side of life, of at least look for my bright side.'

'I'm a realist.' He explains.

'Clearly not a optimist.' I roll my eyes

'And you are?' He asks sarcastic.

'Yes, you just don't know me. You think you do because you always see right through people with those prying eyes. You think you know people, but please tell me what have you seen of the world? And I don't mean your pessimistic world, but the real world.' I stand up and grabs the glass from his hand.

'I've seen more than you.' He says convinced.

' How would you know what I've seen? Like I said you don't know the first thing about me.' I take a sip while walking around.

'You're a party girl. This is the only moment in your life you know you'll be on top so you make the best of it. You try to make it last as long as it can. So am I close?' He asks.

I smile. 'Not even a little. You're so predictable. This is what every stranger would see. Sometimes you have to look closer. People aren't always what they seem at first side.' I walk to the kitchen. 'So what's for dinner?' I ask changing the subject.

'You know I never would have thought that you could cook this good.' I smile. 'I would have licked my plate clean if I didn't think it would look weird on a first date.'

I see a little smile coming up around Victor's mouth. 'So any other situation you would have licked your plate clean?' He asks surprised.

'Except for in a restaurant.' I laugh.

He laughs along.

'So what's a no go for you at a first date?' I ask curious.

'Usually I try not to say anything negative about my date and at least give one compliment.'

'Oo than I'm still waiting on my compliment.'

'Give me some time to think. It's really hard.' He winks at me.

I throw my napkin at him. He laughs.

'Just kidding. You're the most beautiful, stylish, independent, fierce, stubborn girl I've ever met.'

'Now I see how you usually get a second date.' She smiles. 'So you have found a new opinion about me in just an hour where the first ten minutes you barley said three words.'

'What about me have you changed your mind?' He asks.

'I'm not sure yet. I would love to see you out en about tonight. I hope I can get you lose. So tomorrow I'll tell you if I changed my mind.' I start clearing the table.

'Can't wait to hear it. You'll see tonight.'

'What will I see?'

'Me.' He says while grabbing my hand.

'Then I'd better pay close attention.' I say while holding his.