over again
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it's 3 am all over again. i lie awake on the bed staring at the ceiling of the room. i picked up my phone and scrolled through the contacts. should i give him a call? but it's already so late or rather early in the morning. on the other hand, i promised to call if i couldn't sleep. after much thought, i clicked on the call button and decided to let it ring for three times and i will just end the call so as to keep my promise. the pone rang the first time, second time, third time, i cut off the phone immediately. i let out the air that i didn't even know i was holding onto. i scrolled through the phone to play some games, then christ name appeared on the screen. oh shit.
hello?
yes, what are you trying to do? hanging up after the third ring.
nothing i just didn't want to disturb your sleep. i said timidly
you're right.
there was an awkward silence. then he said something that shocked me.
excuse me?
if you want i can sing you to sleep.
what? you can sing?
yeah. i used to work part time at a pub. i sing there.
okay that sounds nice.
but don't laugh if i sing out of tune.
i'll try not to. i giggled.
when the oceans rise and thunders roars, i will soar with you above the storm. father you are king above the clouds. but i would be still know you are god. find rest my soul. in christ alone. cover me now. under your mighty hands. when the oceans rise and thunders roar, i will soar with you above the storm. father you are king above the clouds and i will be still know you are god. when...
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i woke up to the blaring sound coming from my phone. why the hell is my phone on my ear? oh right, i fell asleep while talking to christ last night. shit, christ! it's wednesday. he was supposed to come over and pick me up at eleven and as usual, i am late. i rushed over to my closet and randomly picked a dress. quickly, i brushed my teeth, washed my face, put on my mascara and wore the dress. just then, my phone rang. i picked it up and looked at the screen, christ.
hello.
morning sunshine.
sunshine yourself.
i am here already, in a wig and a dress.
why a wig?
cause i am embarrassed.
i can lend you my hat and sunglasses, if you want.
just the hat will do. i've got my sunglasses.
okay, got it. coming down.
i put on my wedges and headed towards the door. each step i took downwards, the anxiety increased within me. how is he going to look like in a dress? what kind of dress is he wearing? is he wearing slippers or sneakers? questions filled my mind like a light bulb about to ignite from the volts entering it. finally, i reach the ground level, his car just in front of me. i peeked inside, he was in a blue dress that has spaghetti straps with slippers. i opened the door to look closer if that is really what he was wearing and it was. i burst out laughing while entering the car. accidentally i knocked my head against the roof of the car.
ouch..
serve you right. urghh why do i have to do such a ridiculous dare.
he then points to himself, this is a torture.
well, it's an entertainment to me.
fine. where to? for lunch.
where are we watching the movie?
what movie are we watching?
how about i decide on what to eat and you decide about the movie?
deal. how about vampire academy? at sunshine mall? he replied.
what's with you and sunshine? then why not we just have lunch there?
sounds good. i love the sun by the way.
whatever. let's go.
soon, we arrived at the mall's carpark. it was deserted. beside me, christ let out a sigh of relieve. he's probably glad that there is no one to stare and laugh at him like i did. well, it'll be noon soon, which is the break time for office people. i turned and look at him from head to toe. spaghetti strap dress, slippers, hat and sunglasses. he look hilarious. he walked towards me and lead me up the stairs.
hey, can i ask you something?
yeah, what?
are you wearing any pants underneath that dress?
no. just my boxers.
you serious?
yeah. i was lazy and late. thanks to someone.
oops.
we headed to the ticketing counter first then went down to scout for the restaurant. by then, it was already noon, the mall was slowly packed with people. chirst was like the centre of attention.despite the wig and sunglasses as disguise it could be easily seen that he is a guy. eyes followed him wherever he goes. sometimes i would purposely avoid him or keep a distance so it would seem like i don't know him. but every single time i attempt to do that he would hook his arms around mine and start talking to me. from lunch to the end of the movie, to him sending me home, the conversation between us never stopped. it's like we had endless things to talk about. in the end he cooked dinner over at my place. we chatted till it was near midnight yet it still seemed like the time was not enough. i had a tiny wish to myself that this would never end, if only i could have a little more time with this man.
okay, this is for today, i got to go. he said suddenly.
yeah. i'll send you to the gate.
thanks.
it was funny how the conversation never died between us. but now, only silence hangs.
yeah, so i see you tomorrow?
yupp, see yah.
he took a step towards me and gave me a big hug. unconsciously i returned the hug. then, he walked towards his car started the engine and left. it was a cold night. the wind was strong, yet i felt the warmth inside. it's like a small flame that had grown bigger somehow. with a smile on my lips i went back to the apartment. thinking, today is a good day.
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hey midnight bunnies
here's the super late update.
hope you like it!!
nights!!
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