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Lisa POV
I went home and started dressing ready. I wore a short red off-shoulder dress that had a slit at the right side. This will be my first time wearing such a short dress. But I am happy that I wore it because Kelvin loves girls in short dresses and high heels. So I decided to please him. Since today is his birthday.
I applied some mascara, eyeliner and red lipstick. I put on my newly purchased red hills and took my black bag and put the ring in it. I stood in the mirror and looked at myself. I was good to go. O how I wish that Claire will see me right now. I don’t look like my normal self.
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I arrived at the restaurant and made my way to my reserve table feeling proud of myself. This is the best restaurant here in country A. Only the elite usually eat here. I have to use up the money I am supposed to pay for my house rent to make a reservation but I'm not regretting it at all. One day, I will tell the story to your children. How much I have sacrificed for our love and for us to be together.
“Hello ma, are you ready to make an order?”. A waitress asked me.
“No, I am waiting for my date!”. I politely said. It has been ten minutes past seven and there was no sign of Kelvin. Maybe he got stuck in traffic.
After another ten minutes, another waiter walked up to me and asked if I would like to make an order. I decided to order some wine to ease my nerves.
It was till forty five minutes past seven before Kelvin got up.
“Sorry, I'm late!”. He casually apologized.
“It’s fine. Am sure you must have been stuck in the traffic or busy in the office”. I tried making up excuses for his late arrival.
“Anyway, happy birthday to you my love!” I screamed, making people from other tables close to us to look at us.
“Thanks!”. Kelvin gave me a one word answer.
“Have you noticed my outfit and the makeup?”. I stood up and turned three sixty degrees before taking my seat with a big smile on my face waiting for his reply.
“You look great!.” Kelvin complimented casually. Okay something must be round somewhere. I noticed how uninterested he has been since he came.
“What’s wrong? Your mind doesn't seem to be here at all.” I questioned him.
“Nothing!”. He replied suddenly looking nervous.
“You don’t sound or look like anything. Tell me what’s wrong.” I pressed on.
After about two minutes of silence, he finally decided to talk. “It’s just that I have something to say and I don’t know how to start.” He replied back looking more nervous than before. What is making him act like this? Maybe he wants to propose and he doesn't know how to start. That is definitely it.
“You can start from anywhere”. I told him with a big smile on my face. Who would have thought that all these while, he was planning to propose to me. To think that I already bought him a ring
“Well..” he started before he stopped.
“Yes..” I said encourage him to keep talking.
“I..I honestly don’t know how to say it!.” Kelvin sighted. This could only mean one thing that he actually planned to propose but don’t know how to. So I decided to make things easier for him.
“Yes I will”. I shyly said.
“You will what?.” Kelvin asked, looking confused.
“I will marry. Isn’t that what you want to say?.” I asked him, looking confused.
“What! No!”. Kelvin screamed as if he was disgusted at the idea of proposing to me.
“Then what?.” I questioned because I was beginning to get annoyed.
“Well the thing is Lisa, you are actually a very amazing and lovely person. Every guy will be very lucky to have you. But…”
“But what?”. I cut Kelvin off because I do not like where this conversation is going.
“But I don’t think we are compatible anymore.” Kelvin silently whispered with his heart's vows.
“What? What do you mean we are no more compatible?.” I screamed out loud causing the tables near us to turn and look at us.
“Please stop shouting!.” Kelvin embarrassingly said.
“How can you tell me something like this and expect me not to shout?.” I kept on with my high pitched voice.
“Pardon me, please this is a five star restaurant we don’t tolerate rowdy behaviors moreover the other guest are complaining.” The assistant manager walked up to us and reported. I apologize and promise to keep my voice down.
“Please why are you breaking up with me? What am I doing wrong? I promise to change.” I cried to him.
“I am sorry, I can’t. You are so clingy, you won’t allow me breath for a minute. I feel so suffocated!”. Kelvin pointed out.
How dare he? After everything I did for him. He has the guts to say that I am suffocating him.
“Wow! I never believe that a day will come that you will say this. This is truly the reason why you are breaking up with me or did you meet another woman?”. I asked and Kelvin kept quiet to confirm my suspicion.
“It’s another woman right?” I let out a bitter laugh. I can’t stay here any longer.
“You are a bastard. I pray you rot in hell!.” I stood up and poured my glass of wine on him. And with the little dignity I have left me, I took my purse and left the restaurant before I was kicked out.
I left the restaurant and stopped my cab.
“Where to Mam?”. The cab driver asked.
“The nearest bar please.” I replied to him with no hesitation.