I checked for umpteenth time, the hair was curled perfectly and my red lip tint highlight the bow on my upper lip and I didn’t look that bad compared to my daily appearance. I wore a grey off shoulder dress that tighten on my waist and drop in wavy form stopping inches above my knees. I have woke up early today just so I get plenty of time before my date with Aswin, we have been dating each other for months now.
And today, I will made him proud. I will look beautiful, appear confident and be the self he could finally tell his friend, that he is dating me.
The coffee place was a little bit far so I took the cab, as I couldn’t risk my hair getting misplaced or my makeup ruining before I met him. I am not that good with make up and it shows whenever I try, Ashwin only laughs and point out how hideous I looked. I never tried to made this effort before him, but I want to show him that I am worth his time.
I was a little early so I quickly went to the washroom inside the cafe to do a retouch and finally settle down in a corner to get the better view of the door, so that he could easily spot me when he come. My smile grew when I finally spotted Ashwin, he was looking handsome as usual. His hair styled in short cut and his biceps on full display with his t-shirt giving a nice cut. He has the face of a model and I couldn’t believe my luck that he choose to date me.
His eyes roam over the entire place before settling on me and he gave me a tentative smile. My hands got sweaty as I patiently waited for his response as he sat on the chair opposite me.
“This place look nice. I am really hungry. Let’s order something good.” He said and my confidence deflated. But he didn’t said I look horrible or I am looking ugly so I will take it as a compliment. He looked up from the menu and his gaze strayed as usual to the girl sitting nearby us. I followed his eyes, try to see what he appreciate.
On one girl, it stops. And he gave her a smile when their eyes met, I felt the ugly jealousy burning inside me. I tried to find the flaws in the girl, who got his attention but she really do look beautiful. Her curly hairs, her dress hugging her figure beautifully and her big doe eyes. I take note of each of her accessory and how she is sitting for later use.
The girl’s eyes strayed at me, and she looked between both of us then frowned and turned away. I shouldn’t have been part of their moment, Ashwin would have been mad. But Ashwin’s eyes are now on the menu and he calls the waitress.
I look over the menu as well, it’s okay. I should have gone for that facial before this date instead of spending all the money on this stupid dress. If my skin would have been better, the makeup would have look good and he would have liked it. I would do better next time, maybe I will start saving from now only. I could just walk my way back home. I was contemplating the ideas to save money when I realize the waitress is waiting for my order, Ashwin frowned at me. And I tried to smile but it was a grimace.
I said the first thing that pop in my mind and the waitress wrote it down on her notepad and was about to go back when he stop and turn back to me when I dropped the fork from the table and he picked it up.
“It’s okay. You look absolutely gorgeous.” She squeezed my hands under the table and placed the fork and went away without a back glance and the air got easier to breathe.