Author's Note: What pushes two people to act on their feelings?

Turn the lights off in this place…

And she shines just like a star…

And I swear I know her face…

I just don't know who you are…

(Closer)

Chapter 4: Sudden Calls

I walked back and forth in my apartment holding my phone tightly. I don't know why I can't call that green eyed woman and fulfill my promise of dinner to her.

What is wrong with me? I just simply need to ask her to have dinner but I don't have the courage to that!

We had been messaging each other lately, but I always seem to forget to ask her name and the same goes for her also. It's like whenever we have our conversations, we are simply immersed in them. I jumped a little when I felt my phone buzz.

Green eyed woman: Well it has been a long day for me. Meetings could really make me exhausted. How are you? I hope I do not disturb you from writing.

It has been a week since the last time we saw each other but I could tell that I already miss her. It had been also week since I started writing the next novel I wanted to write. Lorna, my agent, was pleased to know about my writing habit right now.

Piper: I'm fine. A bit exhausted from all the typing that I did but I can manage. I hope you didn't skip any meals during the meeting. Definitely you are much appreciated distraction from what I'm doing.

"Wait! Did I just really flirted with her?" I asked aloud in my apartment.

Green eyed woman: No. I didn't skip any meals during the meeting but absolutely I need to go to the gym to burn some fats I acquired from the disgusting food we eat. I think my buddy is playing with me again. She ordered almost all the meat and less veggies. I bet you cannot concentrate anymore in typing because I'm occupying your mind. ;)

"Oh my god is that a wink? Is she flirting with me?" I asked aloud again in my empty apartment. If Polly could see me right now, she will think I'm losing it. I took a deep breath before typing my answer. I'm acting like it is the first time someone has flirted with me.

Green-eye women: That's good to hear. I think you need to remind her of your eating preferences or better yet tell your secretary to order for you. Yeah. You are definitely occupying half of my mind.

I hit the send button even before I regret typing that message.


I can't believe what I'm reading from my phone.

"Is she flirting with me?"

It has been a week since we saw each other and it is now a common occurrence for me to message her during my free time. It's like even a simple message from her could complete my day. I know I'm acting like a teenager but I can't stop smiling whenever I get a message from her. Even Nicky is getting puzzled from my behavior but I can't tell her unless I want to ruin my chances with the blue eyed woman.

I typed her number and hit the call button. We only call each other once a day. It's like an unwritten agreement between us that we will only call if we think it is the perfect timing and I could say it is working for the both of us.

Alex: Hello.

Blue eyed woman: Hey yourself.

Alex: I hope I'm not wasting your time by occupying half of your mind.

Blue eyed woman: Not really. It's like you are my muse in writing.

I don't know why but I blush when I read that I'm one of her inspiration in writing.

Alex: Oh. So can I finally know your name since I'm your source of "powers" in writing? And what are you really writing?

Blue eyed woman: I can't really tell you what I'm writing. It is against my rules. I want it to be finish first before I tell someone about it. When the right time comes, you will know my name. (laughs)

I could listen to her voice and laugh all day long and never get tired of it. It is like her laughter is soaked with honey that could tame even the wildest bear in the wild.

Alex: How about I tell you my name, so you are forced to give me your name for politeness?

Blue eyed woman: I don't think you will do it. You are too kind to do it. (laughs)

Alex: Oh you don't know what I can do, milady. (lower voice tone)

I heard a gasped from the other end then a heavy sigh.

Alex: I'm only joking, milady. I will not force you to do anything you don't want, I hope I'm not intruding but why don't you want to know my name or give your name?"

I waited for a few minutes. I thought she ended the call but the breathing I can hear from the other end is telling me that she is hesitating to answer me.

Alex: if you don't want to answer it, it's fine. I'm just curious, that's all.

Blue eyed woman: Actually, I'm having a social experiment. I hope you will not be offended by it.

Alex: No. And what are you trying to prove?

Blue eyed woman: Well if two people could be at ease with each other even if they don't know each other's name. And also I want to know if there will be a chance that we will know each other name's even if we don't tell each other our names.

Alex: Undeniably I'm at ease talking with you and I hope we are on the same page on this. On the second one I think it will be impossible for that to happen as you know I have limited time in here. (sigh)

Blue eyed woman: (sigh hard also) Yeah I feel the same way. I felt at ease talking to you about anything except our work and names. Well the second one has time limit.

Alex: And when is that, if may I know?

Blue eyed woman: The day before you leave the town. Is that a deal?

Alex: Fair enough. I think it will be exciting to extract your name from you.

Blue eyed woman: What?

Alex: Well if you are having your little experiment, I think it will be fair enough if I have my own.

Blue eyed woman: What will be your "little experiment" consist?

Alex: What it will take for you to tell me your name.

Blue eyed woman: I thought you will not force me to do anything against my will!

Alex: Yeah. It still stand.

Blue eyed woman: So how will you do it?

Alex: I have my ways, milady.

I heard a gasped and a stopping from breathing then a high pitch squeal. I can't stop myself from chuckling. She really could lighten my mood even from a tiring day.

Blue eyed woman: Are you laughing at me now?

Alex: No, milady. I think you are too adorable for my liking.

I heard another squeal. I don't know why she is squealing but its fine cause I find it too amusing to be stop.

Blue eyed woman: I think you are laughing at me. Seriously now, do you want to have dinner with me on the Wednesday night? It's okay if you are too busy or too tired to come.

It's my time now to stop breathing and let out a high pitch squeal.

Blue eyed woman: Hey are you alright? It's really okay if you can't come. I know that there are too many on your plate.

Alex: No! No! No! I mean I'm free on Wednesday night. I just have one meeting in the afternoon then I'm free all night.

I could hear a sigh of relief from the other end. Why would she be relief from asking me to dinner? Did she think for a second that I will refuse to accept her invitation?

Alex: Even if I have to clear my whole day just to spend time with you, I will do it in a heartbeat.

Did I really just said that to her? What the fuck is wrong with me? Damn it woman! What are you doing with me? I heard a louder gasped and stopping of breathing. I expected her to end the conversation but I heard she cleared her throat before speaking to me again.

Blue eyed woman: Me too. So it's a date then?

Alex: Yeah. So can I pick you up?

Blue eyed woman: I don't think that is necessary. It is part of my experiment. (laughs) Let us just meet in the coffee shop we last meet. Is that okay?

I groaned from her answer but didn't protest. If she wants to play this game then so be it as long as I get to see her and spend time with her.

Alex: Fine but I will be the one paying for the dinner.

Blue eyed woman: Nope. It is my gift for you for returning my book.

Alex: No. I don't think a reward is necessary. Besides it is logical to think that I will be paying the dinner for you if this is a date.

Blue eyed woman: Why is that so?

Alex: Because I want to pay for it. Besides it is our first "official" date.

Blue eyed woman: (Sighs) I didn't know you are one stubborn woman.

Alex: There are more things you don't know about me. So I hope it is now settled who will pay for the dinner.

Blue eyed woman: Fine. But next time I will be the one paying for the food.

Alex: It is nice to know that even if don't have the first date you are already looking forward for the next one. (yawns)

Blue eyed woman: (looks at the clock besides her and was shocked to see that it is already midnight) I think you need to sleep now. It is really getting late and I know you had a long day and you will have a tiring day tomorrow. Good night. Sweet dreams.

Alex: (yawns and looked at the clock beside her) I didn't notice that we are almost talking for hours now. You're right. I need to rest and have some sleep. I just wish that you will also retire early tonight. I know you are writing non-stop since early in the morning. Good night milady. Sweet dreams and please dream of me.

Blue eyed woman: (chuckles) Dream of me too. (kiss)

Beep…beep…beep…

Did she just kiss me through the phone? That was the last thought before sleep takes over my consciousness.