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Chapter Five: The Concept of a Real Date
It was already 9:00 am. The raven-haired daughter of the Daidouji Co. was checking herself on a full-length mirror. A maid behind her was attending to her long hair – combing her lustrous strands from root to tips. The wavy end of her hair dangles flirtatiously up until her waist. She was wearing a thin yellow band around her hair. Her tall figure reflected on the mirror. She was wearing a chocolate brown cloak-styled dress which she considers as one of her favorite designs. She paired it with a bright yellow leather bag and black open-toed stilettos.
She stared at her face and smiled weakly.
From the reflection of the mirror, she saw another maid entered her room.
"Ma'am, Shui-sama has arrived." The short-haired maid who entered the room bowed and said. "His car is already waiting in front of the main door."
"Thank you, Setsuna-san." Tomoyo answered as she faced the maid.
She took a small glance at the mirror before turning her back and going out of the room. At the grand hall of the Daidouji mansion, the employees of the house lined up at the side of the red carpet. Each of them bowed as the only daughter of Sonomi Daidouji passed by. The butler of the mansion opened the main door for her.
Tomoyo instantly saw a luxury car parked in front of their main door. It was a black Lamborghini Gallardo and waiting outside the car was Warren.
"That's a nice car, Shui-san." Tomoyo complimented with a smile as she approached the gentleman in a blue Ralph Lauren classic polo and beige slacks paired with a brown leather shoes. He wasn't wearing any glasses, which made him look younger.
"Call me Warren." He smiled back as he opened the front door of the car for her. She gracefully went inside. He gently closed the door and went inside the other front door of the car. He sat on the driver's seat and started the car.
"When you called me a while ago to inform me that you'll be picking me up at my home, I wasn't expecting a luxury car like this." Tomoyo said in astonishment.
The car was in a good shape and as if it was really being taken care of. It's as if it was brand new.
"Well, people sometimes need a little bit of indulgence." He laughed as he focused on the road. "This is a little reward for all of my hardworking in our company."
"These must have cost a lot for such a 'little' reward that you're talking about."
"The way you have reacted, it sounds as if you can't afford this but in fact, you can buy one like this anytime you like."
"That's not true." She took the joke seriously.
"You're a Daidouji." He continued. "You can easily have anything."
"That is so not true." She repeated, reiterating the word 'so'.
"You sound so bitter." He lightened up the topic. "You sound as if you never had a boyfriend."
"Actually, that's a fact." She answered as she opened her bag and took her shades. "I never had a boyfriend."
"Really?" He asked. "A Daidouji like you never had a boyfriend for her entire life? I think you're joking. It's impossible."
"Believe it or not, sir." She wore her shades and looked at herself on the reflection of the side mirror. "I'm a certified NBSB."
He parked the car outside the main entrance of an elegant French coffee shop. He rolled down his tinted glass window and a valet wearing a red uniform greeted him with a smile, "Good morning, Shui-sama."
The valet then, looked at Tomoyo and smiled politely, "Good morning Daidouji-sama."
"Ohayou." She answered meekly. She took off her sunglass and put it back inside her leather bag. Warren got off the car and opened the car door for Tomoyo. She gracefully got off the car.
Warren gave his car key to the valet. "You know where to park it."
"Yes, sir." He nodded as he took charge of driving the car to the parking area reserved for Warren Shui. "The usual place."
"You seemed to be popular here." She admired.
"This is a family friend's business so our family is regular here." He answered softly as he guided her inside the coffee shop. "I usually dine here. They offer not only the best coffee but also gastronomic food as well."
The interior of the coffee shop was serene. Well-known people in the industry of entrepreneurship lounge themselves comfortably. Few people turned their head to Tomoyo. Some of them hushed comments with their companions.
"Ohayou gozaimasu." A young woman greeted them enthusiastically. She was in a black slacks and white polo topped with a red vest. "We've been waiting for your arrival, sir. The usual?"
"Yes. The usual." He answered plainly as he scanned the surrounding. People buzzed around as they took glances to the couple.
The young lady ushered them to a table on the corner. It has divider which made them semi-private from the prying eyes of the nosy people. He pulled the chair from the table for Tomoyo and sat on the other chair in front of her.
A perfect gentleman. He reminded her of Eriol.
The young woman handed them a menu and left.
"Are you bothered?" He asked as he had noticed her uneasiness.
"Not really." She answered weakly.
"Probably they're shocked."
"Why?"
"Well, you've rejected several sons of entrepreneurs and you're asking why. You are an item in the world of business." He laughed as he scanned the menu. "They haven't seen you in a date for a while, I guess."
"This is a friendly date, may I correct you." She replied firmly. "I barely even know you."
"You didn't have my background check?" He paused and dropped his menu on the table. "What if I'm a son of an illegal recruiter agency?"
She opened her mouth in disbelief. He immediately laughed and took back what he said, "Just kidding!"
"But I had your background check before this date." He continued.
"What?" She was shocked. "Am I a criminal who needs to have my background checked?"
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Amethyst: Yeah, I know. He's weird.
Cerulean: LOL.
Amethyst: He even knows my favorite brand of toothpaste.
Cerulean: Atleast, you know that he's a fan!
Amethyst: Err… It kinda scared me a little. He researched every bit of me.
Cerulean: Atleast, he made efforts to really know you. He's that into you.
Amethyst: That's what freaked me out. I mean, what if he found out things more than those he needs to know.
Cerulean: Like what?
Amethyst: Err… Private things.
Cerulean: Like your menstrual calendar?
Amethyst: Yeah, things like that.
Cerulean: So, are you up for a second date with him?
Amethyst: FYI, sir. The first one is not a REAL date. It's a getting-to-know-you date.
Cerulean: your getting-to-know-you date and my concept of a real date is quite the same. Please do enlighten me of your concept of a real date?
Amethyst: A real date involves chemistry between two people.
Cerulean: LOL. That's a weird concept of yours. So what will be the next date with him? Will it be another one of your getting-to-know-you-better date or a real date?
Amethyst: Probably a friendly date. Just to get to know him better. I mean he's nice.
Cerulean: And?
Amethyst: He's good-looking especially with his glasses on. He dresses well. He acts in a gentle way but protective. He just freaked me out every time he would pop some trivia he knew about me.
Cerulean: LOL.
Amethyst: By the way, he's Intelligent. He finished his bachelor's degree in Oxford University. He plans on taking over their business here in Japan.
Cerulean: Quite old for you. You're still in high school and you're dating mature guys.
Amethyst: Does it matter? I'm already in my last year in High School. I'd be entering college by next year. How about you?
Cerulean: What about me?
Amethyst: You're still supposed to be in high school. How come you're already in your first year in college?
Cerulean: Accelerated. Didn't have to take my last year in high school.
Amethyst: Is that possible?
Cerulean: Yes.
Amethyst: Dating anyone, as of now?
Cerulean: Do you think I'm dating anyone if I'm planning to become an exchange student just to see a girl from other country?
Amethyst: Are you really sure about the exchange program? Isn't it quite shallow to be doing that just for a girl?
Cerulean: Oh no. That's a side agendum only. I'm really looking forward to become an exchange student again. I was also an exchange student in Japan back then. I think it would be really helpful in my academic career.
Amethyst: I see. :) It's fun to have an exchange student! They're amazing to be with. Their culture. Their views.
Only one person came inside her mind – Eriol. He and his views. He and his culture. He and his whole entity.
Cerulean: Seem to be that you're comfortable with foreign strangers.
Amethyst: Kind of.
Cerulean: LOL.
Amethyst: Hey. You never told me anything about your relationship aspect of your life. Have you ever had a girlfriend?
Cerulean: Girlfriend? Had one. She's older than me. Things didn't work out between us.
Amethyst: Is she the girl you're talking about?
Cerulean: No. The girl I like never became my girlfriend. I haven't even confessed to her. LOL.
Amethyst: I think it's just a crush. You're still young when you met her.
Cerulean: I think so too.
Amethyst: Then why are you planning on going back to Japan just for a crush?
Cerulean: I already told you that I just want to see my friends back there and it would make my academic career look good too. Besides, you're the one urging me to pursue her. LOL.
Amethyst: LOL. I'm just afraid that you'll blame me when everything went wrong.
Cerulean: I'm not going to do that. Yes, you suggested it but the final call was done by me. I made the final decision so if I'm going to blame someone, that would be myself. Besides, I'm looking forward to meet you, A.
Amethyst: ROFL. Not a chance. I told you, I don't do those kinds of things.
Cerulean: Just kidding. I'm not pressuring you to meet with me.
Amethyst: LOL. So, how's your research break?
Cerulean: Pretty much done.
Amethyst: Defense in first year of college?
Cerulean: Just a mock defense.
Amethyst: GTG Cerulean.
Cerulean: Why? Have any appointment?
Amethyst: Just going to meet with my bestfriend. We have this pair homework. She's my partner. We're going to work at their house.
Cerulean: Take care.
Amethyst: Yes, I will. Take care too.
Amethyst: Gonna leave you an e-mail before I go to sleep later.
Cerulean: I'm going to wait for that. :)
Amethyst: Ciao.
Cerulean: Ciao.