Eighteen

Mitch and I exited the apartment together. I need to borrow a car because it's embarrassing when I invite Mitch out and there's no car.

"Let's wait for a motorcycle that can be ridden right now so we can get to where we're going; I'm sorry that I joked with you."

Mitch burst out laughing.

"Don't mind me. I'm fine as long as I'm happy with you. I won't be chosen to ride where we're going, so all I want to say is thank you," Mitch said as she kissed my lips. 


I was stunned for a moment before returning to my normal state. His kiss surprised me. 


"I wasn't expecting it.  "What's the point of that kiss?"

 Mitch became embarrassed.


"Isn't it obvious? I like you a lot, Zander," said Mitch.

"Me too, so it means we can be or I'll court you first," I asked.

"Both."

So we both laughed. I hugged her.

"Thank you, because you agreed." You know, I'm so happy today. This is the happiest Valentine's gift I've ever received. " I told her.

Why should we prolong it if we feel that way? We're both single, "said Mitch.

Then the motorcycle stopped in front of the two of us. Before I got on, I helped Mitch get on.



I cuddled Mitch, the reason for the driver looking at us. I just let him look. I am so happy now.

"Where are we going?" she asked me.

"Don't ask many questions, Mitch. You'll know later. " I said as I kissed her head.

We stopped at a place with a beach. We both went down at once after I paid. The place was neither dark nor quiet because couples were having a party. Someone is grilling fish. And there are still lights on the poles.

"I didn't know there was such a thing here?" Mitch asked.

"Even me, Duke just told me so too, so I tried to go." My answer.

"Maybe the cottage here has a fee, right?" she asked me.

"Come on,"

The two of us entered the gate together. And there was a man on guard wearing a heart-shaped hat. I paid, and then we went inside. It turns out that dating in this place won't make you hungry because someone also sells something to eat.



Mitch and I no longer took the cottage. But we just sat there on the sand by the beach. As we held hands, staring into the darkness of the night,

"What are you thinking, Zander?" Mitch asked me out of nowhere.

"Nothing. I was overwhelmed with happiness because we already had a relationship. "

Really?"

"Of course,"

"Ah, I see. We'll get out of the city. I'll take you with me. Elodie wants to meet you. When you're not on duty at school, of course," said Mitch.

"Why does he want to meet me?" I asked.



"Because he wants to see you in person. I want to show him that my boyfriend is handsome, "she says.

I'm laughing.

It's ugly to listen to. It's like you're making her look like you're the only one who has the right to find a handsome boyfriend. " I said.

"She understands, but I'm just kidding," said Mitch.

I was just curious about Mitch's best friend. I know her by name, but not her attitude.

I was sweating with the driver, but we had not yet arrived at our destination, while the nine women with me were busy on their phones. The others seem to have fallen asleep.



"Are you sleeping there yet?" I asked.

"No, Miss. We just looked around. It's dark, it seems scary, "said Devora.

"I hope you thought about that before you decided to go home tonight. There will be many tomorrows. Because your jaws will be hard, "I said.

"I'm sorry, Miss, we're excited now," said Genie.



"You mean you're excited about seeing your ex-boyfriend with a wife?" I said, causing Genie to wince.

They all laughed.

How long have you lived in the city? Haven't you ever met a rich, handsome man there? " I asked them.


"We don't want to be like Devora who was left by a man after getting pregnant. Those beautiful and rich women will even be hurt. How can we be the only ones who are beautiful to be proud of?" Laica said.

I laughed. My tiredness will go away because of these women. Even if I seem to have lost my bum in the seat.

"Why don't you practice driving a car? I'm sure tomorrow I won't be able to get up from the extreme pain in my body from driving today." I said.

"I'm sorry, Miss. Let's go home to the city. Let's practice driving. Because we're ashamed of you. But now we'll bother first. By the way, how is that Chinese man flirting with you?"



"No, I don't want to be in a relationship right now. I haven't seen the man for me yet. Maybe I think he hasn't been born yet. " I joked with them.

They both laughed.

"If you keep waiting for that person, you will grow old and be unable to get married," said Nina.



"It's okay, at least I'll wait for the right person," I said.
"There is no right person right now, Miss Elodie; the men are very transparent; it's good at first when you've been with them for a while, but they'll suddenly leave you and make you cry," Devora explained.

I know what she went through with her son's father, so I understand how she views men.


"Not everyone; your experience with your ex-boyfriend indicates that you're not really for each other," I explained.

She gave a nod.

"Right now, all of you should find someone better. When that happens, I will be happy for you, " I said.

"Where are we going to look, Miss?" Genie asked.

"Maybe your ex-boyfriend will come back to you, then the one he exchanged for you will also leave. It doesn't matter if karma is real, " I said.


They laughed.



"I will not swallow again food that I have already spat out. That's just like a person. I will not go back if I leave him." Genie said.

"You're right. But everyone who is hurt and left behind deserves to be happy again." I said.

"Yes, but what's with the man no one else loves? Because it's hard to get hurt over and over again."

"There are still many men in the world. We are not running out." I said.