Chapter 10
I was sitting at a table in a restaurant. I was going to kill myself. Why? I was on a date with Aiden. He was sitting right across from me. Staring at me. Evaluating my every move. It was creepy. The restaurant was very fancy. With a fountain and all that crap. I hated it. It even had a dress code so I had to wear something elegant and pretty. I wore a green dress that went down to my knee and he wore a suit.
"Oh my god, please stop!" I yelled.
"What did I do?" He asked.
"Your face is creeping me out!"
"Wow, thanks for telling me that." He said.
"You are welcome."
He sighed, "Well, how's your day?"
"Why do you care?" I replied.
He rolled his eyes. He was losing patience. Good. Maybe he'll finally leave me alone.
"So… What do you plan on ordering?" He said as he pointed to the menu.
"Food."
That's when he lost it, "Oh my god! What is your problem!? Are you a bitch to every friendly guy you meet or is it just me? Like for fucking sakes what happened in your life that could make you so cruel!?"
I stayed emotionless, "You want to know? My dad was shot by a drunken man when I was eight. My mom committed suicide when I was twelve. My only friend died when I was sixteen." My eyes teared up. "That's what happened in my life."
His face instantly changed from anger to regret, "I had no clue…"
I grabbed my purse, "Yeah, well, have a nice day." I walked out the restaurant and out to the street.
He pushed his chair back and followed me instantly, "Wait! Wait! Please! I'm sorry I had no clue! Give me another chance!"
He grabbed my arm and I turned around, "Why me?"
He seemed confused, "What?"
"Out of all the skanks and whores that work in the bar, you've decided to stalk me. Why?"
He hesitated, "Something about you attracted me to you."
My eyes watered up and I turned away, "Forget it."
"Wait! I don't know, ok? I just have this feeling that you were different from all those skanks and whores. Turns out, I was right. You never wear make up. Your hair is constantly a mess. You always seem uncomfortable when you wear those skimpy outfits yet… You managed to catch nearly all of the guys' attention. It caught my attention."
I stayed emotionless, "Nice one, bud."
He laughed, "So, is that a yes?"
I paused, "Fine. You better make up for it."
He scratched behind his head, "No problem. I got the rest of the night planned."
"Mmhmm. Let's get this over with." We walked into the restaurant and sat back down.
I stopped being so mean to him and we talked. I had to admit; he's not as bad as I thought he would be. He's kind, funny, and overall a good person, but something about him pissed me off.
"That was really yummy." He said as we left the restaurant.
"It wasn't bad." I nodded in agreement. "Well, I guess that's the end of our date."
He chuckled, "Eager to leave?" He smiled, "No, it's not over yet."
I swore, "Crap! I was really hoping it was over!" I lied.
He grinned, "Well, you are free to leave. I hope we can do this again."
"Don't count on it." I said as I turned around to walk away.
He laughed, "Good night, Malerie."
I whispered to myself, "Good night, Aiden."