Friday, April 20, 2007

9th October 2001, 2.30pm

I chew down my last fries still eager to know the important thing that leads to this meeting. Sha, enjoying her lunch showed no signs of starting a conversation. Her pink baby-tee and khakis combination made her look outstandingly beautiful. And her long wavy hair looks perfect with her sun glasses tucked a little bit above her forehead. And watching her in person like I'm doing right now would be a memorable experience.

She took a sip at her wine and looked into my eyes. "Is there anything odd with my clothes?" Her question brought back my senses since i was admiring her beauty.
"No, not at all. I was just wandering why would someone like you asked me out on a lunch date and leaves me hanging with an important thing she wants to tell me." That came out perfectly. I'll be embarrassed if she knew i was away from my place for a while.
"About that. Actually there's nothing that important. I just want to have lunch with you. Someone told me you wont agree unless it's something important and makes you interested." She had a point there. After all that brought me here.
Since she gave me a hint, I started at my own pace. "No doubt you caught my interest. And I think this will lead to something. My curiosity is way deep now. And if given a chance I would like to explore the important thing myself."
As I expected, she started blushing. It started light pink and grew to a mere red on her cheeks.

She tried to hide her face but I can see it clearly. She took another sip at her wine."You have any plans later?"
"Actually I need to show up at this recording studio. You remember Fred and Gary? We are working on an album at Mr. Lennon's studio. He is Gary's dad. Why don't you come and join us?"
"Sure, why not? But before we go I want to give you something." She took out a small box wrapped in glittery papers and handed it to me. "Happy birthday. It's nothing but I hope you like it."
I open the wrappings slowly, trying to hide my eagerness. Something I'm saving my money to get lies inside the box. A Bretling Navitimer-fighters watch. I take out the watch and wear it straight away. "Thanks. It's so nice of you. I've been wanting this watch all along. And how did you know it's my birthday?"
"I did a little stalking of my own. I hope you are not angry at me?" How can I be angry when she gave me the sweetest smile I've ever seen.

I arrived in front of Gary's house with Sha following behind. Gary is by the pool with Fred. We walked in towards the pool and saw Trish coming out from the pool house in her bathing suit.
"Hey, I thought you are coming alone." Gary and I do the special handshake we invented. Then Fred and I did the same.
"You guys remember Sha right? I hope you don't mind."
"No, not at all. Have a sit. My dad's still in the basement editing a few songs. He'll be out in an hour. In the meantime, we are going to soak in the pool. There are a few beers and cokes in the icebox. Help yourselves." Gary and Fred headed to the pool house to change. Trish invited Sha to join her at the bench under the tree. I don't want to disturb girls talking so I grabbed a beer at sat by the pool.

It is indeed an amazing day today. I hope it will be an interesting start of a new chapter in my life.