Well, of course, because I have a lot of things in my room she said giggling.
i didn't Praise her But the has that proud look on her face ... Is she coming here to brag about her life or her home in front of me ? I regret leading the conversation now.
She was standing and moving here and there so I offered her to sit on my study chair but she went towards my bed and sat on it. She doesn't bother to sit there for a second. I have given up and sat on the study table looking towards her.
You want something to drink ? Is milk ok ? I will quickly boil for you . I said
No thanks
So what is it, what was that about? I questioned
What are you thinking about? She tilted her head in confusion as if she didn't know what I was talking about so I tried to explain to her what I meant
A few minutes ago you were saying something about coming here at this time to be my wife.
Oh, yeah. When do you want to do that? With an understanding look
she replied
Do what? I questioned
Register our marriage. I don't mind doing it at any time. I can't wait to go look at the venue and stuff. As she was saying this her voice was rising bit by bit in excitement.
To reaction on sudden marriage proposal I get up
What ? Wait a minute wait. I don't understand what's going on. What are you saying, being a wife or marriage registration, or venue, we haven't even seen each other in years. I said
That's true because, someone is avoiding me this whole time with a calm manner she said and looked towards me as if she was saying take-a-seat.
I slowly get back on my seat
Well that's..... I stop at my words
Well that doesn't matter anyways and she continued with don't you remember when we are in 2nd grade , I said when we became adults , make me your wife , and you said sure , that was your answer to my proposal she holds her hands close to her chest like it was too romantic and heartwarming story
I feel like I remember something like that but ..... I try to interrupt her
Yeah and then, you said after that, well then, 20 old. When we both become 20 years old. Let's get married. And that was when I decided, that when I turned 20 years old. I was going to marry this boy, you. And today is your 20th birthday. Isn't it? So I came here to pick you up. She said reminding me of my childhood memory and the promise I made with her without intending to listen to me at all.
I am pretty sure this can't be the case but are you actually waiting until I turned 20? I asked
Yeah she replied quickly and confidently.
But weren't you always talking about all of the celebrities and singers that you were hanging out with? people who know country wide.
But it's normal to hang out with your friends, isn't it? Oh, or are you against stuff like that, yonathan. In that case, I'm sorry. I won't hangout with them anymore.
No it's not that but aren't you really popular? I want to confirm the fact so I asked.
I mean I guess I am a popular model.
So you do know many handsome guys, with a lot of money and they have way too high standards in society. A perfect ideal type for every girl. I said
That's right
So, then why me? You have way better options than someone like me who's in college. You can live a happy life with them if you marry them. I said the fact with reasonable thinking.
How can you decide that I can live a happy life with them when I don't know them well? Ideals are ideals they aren't reality. And it seems like you don't get what I said earlier? Throughout I just explained it all to you just now. She said that but I am still confused. I don't get this confused in my life up until now. I want to puck my hair right now.
As if anyone would understand. What year are you talking about, when we were in 2nd grader? I try to explain things to her in a calm way.
Oh, I don't have any intention on listening to your opinion.
When I heard those words I unintentionally let out
Huh....? She doesn't want to listen to my opinion.
No matter how many years ago it was a promise is a promise. So, you have to keep it. So, To begin with, why don't we move together? I don't think two people can live here. So come over to my apartment. Oh, and that reminds me. Your mom is the one that gave me the address to this place, so I've already informed your parents and finished the formal greetings. I was so nervous, when I asked for their son's hand in marriage.
Huh ? My parents already know about this ? So why don't they tell me ? I don't want to ask this. But what did my parents say?
i asked
They said please take him.
I bet that they were super excited when they answered straight away. I can already see that. How can my mom be the one who betrayed me first?
Anyway yonathan that's that, so let's get married. She said with strong determination.
I knew my childhood friend better than anybody, and I knew that once she decided on something, she would never back down.
Night turned into morning, then afternoon. I was shown into the apartment that Rhea was living in. And my jaw dropped to the floor. It was a fancy room, the type you can see on TV when they visit a celebrity home. When I enter her apartment.
It's so big; I can't get comfortable saying that I sit in a corner of her big apartment. I just feel gloomy all of a sudden.
You'll get used to it, don't worry Rhea try to cheer me up by clapping her hands
I don't know if I will.
You will , you will
I looked around more closely, the apartment was so big so I asked rhea
Don't tell me you have a maid and cook as they show in television shows.
I don't. I was saving money you know, for marriage and babies and much more stuff. She replied. I think I asked the wrong questions that triggered her marriage mode again. but Slowly but surely I realized that no matter what I said or tried to cancel the idea of marriage rhea wouldn't accept it, I needed more time so I decided to suggest an alternative option.
Instead of getting married, we would start as a couple first of all, I was a college student. There was no way I could get married. I don't even have a job yet . I said
Rhea seemed dissatisfied so I persuaded her, but even after that she said no then I literally started begging her after numerous times she said a big N-O. Now I am thinking what the point of begging her is. okay so time like this I need to use my alternative mind to resolve this matter.
Don't you think it would be fun for us to enjoy being a couple before we get married? You want to experience that too right? Going on dates, holding hands, going on trips as a couples it's going to be more fun right.
i said this is my last ray of hope.
Did you really mean that ?
Of course why wouldn't I
Okay let's become a couple. She said with sparkling eyes. She was easily convinced by my words. Then I moved to the next step that cancelled the living together thing. However, when it came to that, Rhea refused to budge.
She said, how many years you think it's been and then continues saying, that if she turned away, then I would probably try to run away. I couldn't say anything in response to that so the second strategy back fires and Rhea made me to move on that very moment and that's how I ended up moving into Rhea's apartment.
Rhea called taxi because I don't have much stuffs to move so
Rhea and I go back to my room, pack all the clothes and college stuff and move into her apartment.
2
As we came back Rhea showed me my room This is going to be your room, yonathan, it's a little small sorry. Rhea said . The room was next to her and the view from the room was stunning.
I kept my bag and all laguage on bed and looked around.
No, it's still bigger than my current room I said
Use it as you wish.
So what about rent and living expenses I asked looking at her because I am a bit concerned about that this is my first time living in such big apartment.
Don't worry about that, I'll take care of it myself. Said Rhea
But that's not acceptable. Let me pay I said it's not like I am going to pay my parents are the one.
Well, then how about you can pay me back when you get a job. You are not going anywhere and I am also still staying beside you from here on forever. By the way, let me show you the bathroom.
So this is a shower Rhea said showing me how to operate hot water and cold water.
Let's get in together she whispered the last part in my ears, I quite didn't understand.
At least go to the bathroom by yourself. You're not a little kid anymore or you are still scared to go to the bathroom by yourself? I said
That's not what I am talking about. I meant by baths.
What! That's embarrassing I shouted in embarrassment, my heart skipped a few beats.
If we're a couple, you shouldn't be embarrassed. Because we are going to be doing even more embarrassing things eventually. Rhea said with bright red face
WH.....what! I want a pure relationship between me and you. There is a line where you can cross and not.
.... You are serious as always. That's what I like about you she whispered.
After she gave me all the information about the rest of the house, we went to the living room.
I sit on the sofa.
I guess that's all there is to explain. If there is anything you don't understand let me know. She said and goes towards the kitchen and takes out a box from the fridge.
Sure I said
And then, this is today's main event. Showing a cake Rhea said.
A cake?
Yeah because it's a celebration. She took the cake out of the box and placed it on the table.
I never heard of eating cake as a celebration for moving in.
Rhea started to place candles on cake
as she said
What are you talking about
What do you mean?
This is to celebrate your birthday. So happy 20th Birthday, yonathan. She lit up the candles and said
When she said that I felt those words deeply in my heart. And I felt my eyes start to get wet. It was my 20th birthday and I was planning on spending it all alone. I thought that I was past any feelings of loneliness or sadness about that. And yet I was genuinely happy that there was somebody who wanted to celebrate the fact that I was born. I felt like I might melt from happiness, so I panicked and pulled myself together.
Oh! Are you crying? Are you touched? Rhea said
I'm not crying it's just my eyes are sweaty I wiped my eyes
You sure , you're welcome to cry , I'll let you lay on my chest to tell you the truth , I've got some pretty good proportions . Rhea said pointing to her body.
No thanks I said how can I think about her body when I am getting emotional ?
Darn it. Suit yourself.
Hey, Rhea I called her
What
Thank you
... You're welcome She has an emotional tone of voice I can see a tear in her eyes too and just like that , my life began with my childhood friend again.