10 HES ENGAGED-2 (1/2)

”What do you mean, that's where I come in? Elaborate a little, please! I'm a little slow when it comes to love life. Hehe!” Alexa was trying to make Ramon feel at ease. He looks like someone that's about to have his head cut-off.

Ramon looks at Alexa from the corner of his eyes, trying to get the feel of the situation before replying. ” Well, it's a long story like I said earlier and it's best if we talk about it over food. Hehe!” He scratches his head unsure if Alexa would agree.

”Well, I haven't changed much. When it comes to food, I will listen to your story even if it takes forever. Especially if it's my favorite food, we're talking about now.”

Ramon's face brightened when he heard Alexa's reply. ”So... Would you have dinner with me tonight then? I know this perfect place that has all your favorite food.” He eagerly awaits for Alexa's reply.

”Oh... Not tonight though, I have an appointment with my future manager, and I don't know what time it would end though.” Alexa's eyes filled with regret as she looks at him straight up.

”It's alright! I have all the time in the world so I could wait for you no matter what time you finish.”

”Really? Well, if you can wait for me no matter what time I finished; then yes! I would have dinner with you tonight.” She replied excitedly with a big grin plastered on her face.

”It's a date then, you better not change your mind. I will take you to your appointment and wait for you until your done. We can then go from there and have dinner. Let me assure you, this place is a must. You will love it; the food is to die. Hahaha!” Ramon's laughter was vibrant; he's thrilled to the max.

While they were busy talking, they reach their destination without knowing. When Ramon stops the car right in front of their little house, the neighbors were curious, and they all poke they're head out of the door to see.

Ramon was quick to get out of the driver seat and went around to open the door for Alexa.

Alexa laughed at his action and teased him in turn. ”Whoa! When did you become a gentleman, opening the door to a woman? You make it look like we just came from a date. Hahaha!” She banters.

Ramon's face turned scarlet red from what she said. What's wrong if the neighbors think they just came back from a date. He's a man, and she's a woman, and they are both young and single. At least that's what he thinks, and he's sticking by it.

”Come! Come, let see if my grandmother would still remember you. It had been what? Let see, you left when I was seven years old, and I'm almost 19 this year. So, it had been 12 years long years. I want to see this.”

It was a bummer though because her grandmother wasn't at home. She's playing Mahjong at the neighboring street. ”Well! Grandma's not home; she's probably out playing mahjong. Maybe she would be home later after dinner.” Alexa apologetically explained the best she can.

”It's all right! No sweat, I will be in the country for a while, we will more chance to meet in the future.”

”Cool! How about you make yourself at home, give me a couple of minutes to take a shower and change, then we can go. Alright!” She didn't wait for his reply; she took it for granted that he agreed.