Emir never did call me back.....
Two nights later I went out with Imran. He came all the way from KL to Cyberjaya for our date.....He picked me up at eight o'clock as I summoned the guard to let Imran through. I took a flight of stairs and waited on the foyer....He brought my baby home...
I didn't wait for him to get out of the car. Instead I walked calmly to the car and let myself in. I lean towards Imran and gave him a kiss on his cheeks....he was caught by surprise by my reaction. "Hello there.....wow.....I missed you too very much....", he replied and kiss me back. He squeeze my fingers. He smells so good.....Eternity by Calvin Kline....rustic but contemporary. I smiled broadly.
We went to The Steakhouse at Shaftsbury for dinner. As we were seated, the server left us with book of menus. We sat opposite each other. "Wow, this is fancy.....ada special occasion ke?", I asked and smiled at him. "I would just settle for fastfood...", aku mengusik Imran.
He laughed. "Of course special occasion.....I love spending time with you...I have never stopped loving you, Q".....He looked directly at me. I lift my hands to reach for his. He have a light squeeze.
"I know....", I said and looked directly in to his eyes. Aku tunduk malu.....
Dinner was good and the food is exquisitely presented. I had Trio Ribs which was cooked 3 ways while Imran had Steak with mushroom and mash potatoes on the side.
Half way through dinner Imran started a more serious conversation about our relationship.
"I would like to meet your parents one of these days.....can you introduce them to me.....?", he asked.
"Seriously....?", I was a bit surprised with his request. "Yeah sure.....I like that....very much....but...", I answered.
"Oh oh.....there's a but.....", he responded to my unfinished line.."You think it's not the right time....? I understand....", was his immediate assumption.
"No that's is not the issue.....the truth is.....I have this one other matter. Once I dah resolve this matter I will introduce you to my parents. By the way, they like you.....I 've told them about you and shown pictures of you. I don't see any objection from their side....of you and me....", I explained. "Nothing to worry about.....", I added.
Imran laughed...."What do you mean mean I have nothing to worry about....? Of course I'm worried.....nanti orang lain masuk line and terus pinang you....I yang gigit jari nanti.....", he relied. Aku hanya tersengih sahaja...
"....and you showed them pictures of me....?", his laughed changed to giggle. "Segan pulak rasanya....", he said.
"Showed my mom the ring you gave me. She said it's gorgeous and, I might add...she asked when can they meet with you?", I told him....That made him smile.
"And this other matter you said......does it involved Kasyaf?", he asked. "Look at me.....Q,....Is it Kasyaff....?", he asked again.
Basically I have two matters and not one. Kasyaf being one of it. The main issue which has been lingering in my mind was the conversation I heard between Imran and Mak Jah. Is that something I should bring up tonight......?
"Imran....that is something I have to deal myself. Kasyaf is my problem. I don't want it ended as a cold war. I love him, Imran. But as a brother. I want you to understand that....I have no other passionate feelings towards him.....THAT he needs to realize too...", I replied.
"I may have misled him in some ways sampai dia boleh ada perassan cinta towards me....All this time he was the only guy I trusted and reply upon. I always hangout with his group of friends,...with him of course. I never push him went he grabbed my waist or when he kissed me. He will always be there wherever I go....until....I met you....", lagi sekali aku avoid eye contact. Aku tunduk memandang tangan aku yang aku genggam rapi di atas peha.
"Q..., look at me....", he said. I looked up. Imran got up and came over to my side and held my hands. "Understood.....I don't want to loose you ever......I want to be the first one to tell your parents that I am in love with their daughter and I come asking permission for your hand in marriage." he finished.
I was still looking at Imran. Aku tiba-tiba sebak dengan kata-katanya....dengan tidak semena-mena air mata aku mengalir di hujung mata kiri.....Aku pantas mengelap airmata dengan jari. "I'm flattered.....and touch by your words....that means a lot to me....", I replied. Imran hands cupped my face....while his thumbs caresses my soft cheeks. "I LOVE YOU...", and he whispered.
I immediately grabbed his arms....I would have kissed him there and then.....I could. I stopped myself when I saw the server came toward us with our dessert. The server left soon as he has placed the plates in front of us. "I love you too, Imran...", I whispered back at him. He giggled. I lightly bush my arms against his arm.....to hide my embarrassment.
"Come let's finished up our dessert and I send you back home.....I wish to take you home with me for good the next time we meet.....", he suggested. I replied,..."Imran....", dengan memukul manja on his arm.
That was a wonderful dinner. Imran's friend, Lokman picked him at my place. He thanked me for the lovely evening and returned my car for good. The feeling was mutual.
Malam itu sebelum aku tidur, Imran message aku.
Imran > thxs 4 d lovely evening. Let's do it again.....<
Me > love too....<
Imran > good night my sayang..😍😍<
Me > love you Imran....good night.<
Credit to stripesuit and You Tube
I had to smile. Indeed it was a lovely evening.
Note : Pictures and images are for illustration purpose only and are sources from Google. Pictures of food are from my own private collection.
