430 Picnic? Or Date? (2/2)

”Dylan...” Cali shook him a little to get back his attention. ”I asked if it hurts?”

”Oh, no. Not at all,” said Dylan in a reassuring way. ”It doesn't hurt anymore.” He smiled handsomely at her saying, ”Seeing your smile, I think it was all worth it. Just as I knew this hike will be worth my sweat.”

Cali looked at him strangely, ”You already have my heart, what are you after now?”

”You,” said Dylan without any hesitation at all. ”I'm after you now.”

”Smooth, Mr. Flower boy,” said Cali while taking a bite of the egg rolls.

”Do you know what 'flower boy' means?” asked Dylan.

Cali nodded her head as she replied, ”Xiu told me it means playboy.”

”Of course, it's Xiu as always,” sighed Dylan out. ”Why am I not even surprised?”

After that Cali silently enjoyed her early dinner as she looked at the sun that had almost disappeared but since it was a full moon tonight, she could clearly see everything under the star-laden sky.

She really had to give the props to Dylan for actually managing to find such a beautiful place. Instead of a fancy restaurant, she preferred this simple and yet meaningful date with him. That made her think how exactly did he find this place?

”How did you find this place, Dylan?”

Dylan pursed his lips and seeing the way she looked at him, he gave in, ”I'll tell you the truth only if you promise not to laugh at me.”

Just hearing that was enough to make Cali laugh but she stopped herself and nodded her head, ”I won't laugh.”

”You see that top?” Cali nodded following the track of his finger as he went on, ”Dazi bought land over there. He even has a house built there.” Cali was surprised to hear that but didn't voice it out while he continued, ”As you can already guess, I lost my way when I first came here. And I still have no idea which idiot told me there was no road leading up the hill which led me to actually walk and lose my way.” Cali really wanted to laugh now at him but she continued to bite the inside of her cheek to stop herself. ”Well, that's how I found this place.”

”How did you find the way back?”

Dylan took a long pause before adding, ”After I thoroughly meditated in this beautiful place, my phone rang and I realized that I had my phone with me all along. And the signals are perfect here.”

”Pfftt!” Cali couldn't stop herself this time. How could she? It sounded so ridiculous and yet it sounded so much like something he would do. ”I can't believe I love you.”

”I also can't believe,” murmured Dylan as he stared at her face and she stopped laughing abruptly.