Chapter 9: First unofficial date

Zharia was being dragged for almost thirty minutes, and her hand was numb because of Dyren's tight grip. She doesn't have any clue where they will go. They're just walking on the mall trying to find something, and worst of all, they're still wearing their uniforms.

"I found it!" He found what? Zharia said to herself. She's tired and hungry at the same time.

They entered a clinic for eyes. Zharia said that maybe Dyren had a problem with his eyes. Maybe he'll check in there. But she is the one who needs a checkup. Dyren taught her that she needed to remove her eyeglasses, which is why she brought her there.

"Good morning, ma'am and sir. What can I do for you?" the doctor politely said to them.

"I'd like you to make a contact lens for her." Dyren said, and Zharia just looked at him.

"Okay sir. This way, ma'am."

She gave a questioning look to Dyren before she left the waiting room of the clinic. He just shrugged at her and told her to go. Dyren patiently waits for the doctor and Zharia.

The doctor was very familiar with the face of her patient. She said that she saw her before, but Zharia doesn't remember her. Maybe it's a coincidence. The doctor also asked her if Dyren was her boyfriend, and she immediately said no.

The doctor and Zharia got out, and Dyren was amazed with her contact lens. It matches the color of her eyes. Didn't I tell you that green is the color of Zharia's eyes? Dyren adores her because of the color of her eyes. Green is his favorite color, supposedly.

Dyren was the one who paid her bills because it was his idea. Zharia was dragged again after that. They are walking and walking on the mall, and her stomach is growling desperately.

"I'm hungry." Zharia blurted out.

"You didn't tell me. I'm sorry!" Dyren apologize.

"You didn't even ask me. I'm really hungry." "Can we eat first?"

Dyren was almost passing out from the cuteness she was showing him. She was pouting while massaging his stomach. For Dyren, it was one of the sides of Zharia he would never get tired of.

"Why are you always dragging me?"

He couldn't stop himself from hugging Zharia, which tortured him because there was nothing he could do but drag him. He wants to respect her and has proven to her that he likes Zharia. That is why he avoids doing anything that might jeopardize her trust in him.

They entered a restaurant, and by the smell of the food there, Zharia was drooling. She hasn't eaten her lunch yet, and it's all because of Dyren. The people in the restaurant are looking in their direction. For some reason, Dyren was smiling, so maybe they noticed them and thought that they were couples.

The waitress gave them the menu. Zharia was so focused on what to order that she didn't even notice that the waitress was literally flirting with Dyren. The waitress also asked for his number, and Dyren was very pissed at Zharia for not taking him from that girl.

"I want some fried chicken, buttermilk pie, and smoothies." Zharia stated that she imagined the foods in her mouth. It was yummy.

The waitress just listed down her order, unable to focus on her direction. Dyren just ordered the same food she wanted and asked the waitress to leave their place.

"Hey Dyren, where are we going next?"

"To buy some clothes."

Zharia noticed that he was not looking in her direction. He is also frowning, and he looks mad. She wants to ask what's wrong with him, but food has arrived, and Zharia was literally drooling at the food. She ate like there was no tomorrow. She's hungry, and no one can stop her from eating that way.

Because Dyren was not very hungry, he just watched Zharia eating like a child. He was astounded by how that small body could consume so much food. He even gave her the food he ordered because it was not enough for her.

"Why are you taking pictures of me without my permission?" You can't even understand what she is saying because her mouth is full.

"I don't need your consent." Dyren said before he put the phone back in his pocket.

Zharia was a fast and heavy eater. She can finish her food within a minute, and that is one of her hidden talents. if you can call that a talent. She got up from her seat and immediately left the restaurant. Eat and run!

"Hey, pay your bills!" Dyren shouted at her, but he was too late; she was already out.

He has no other choice but to pay Zharia's bills.Eeven though he doesn't even eat a piece of the food they ordered. It was also his fault; he had caused Zharia's hunger.

"Let's go!" Zharia dragged him out of the restaurant.

She led the way somewhere else. They are searching for an apparel shop in the mall that will make Zharia hungry again. She really had a big food storage in her stomach.

"Atlas! Come on, let's buy you some clothes." Dyren said to her before they entered the apparel shop.

All of the products there are branded, and the prizes were unbelievable.

"It's too expensive! I don't have any money." Dyren pulled her when she was leaving the shop.

"I will pay for it, and you will buy it whether you like it or not."

Zharia had no choice but to buy some clothes; there was an authority to his voice that made her feel like she couldn't say no. She picked two pairs of clothes, but Dyren wants her to buy more. Zharia just shrugged in frustration. Dyren also bought some clothes and shoes for him to change his clothes. He is still wearing his school uniform.

They looked fantastic together. The colors of their clothes matched. Dyren planned it; he told the sales lady that she would give the clothes to Zharia for them to be matched. It was a pink couple's shirt.

Zharia didn't notice it because the sign was on the back of the shirt, not the front. She just paired it with jeans and shoes. She's more comfortable in shoes than sandals. Dyren paid all their bills and got out of the store.

The people are staring at them. Some are happy, and some are jealous. Dyren was very proud to be with Zharia and saw those boys staring at him with envy in their eyes. while the other is unaware of the eyes fixed on her.

"Where do you want to go?" Dyren asked while putting all the stuff in her car.

"I don't know," she said.

"Are you tired?"

"A bit. But I'm okay."

Zharia was tired. very tired, but she wants to be with Dyren more. Dyren drove the car somewhere else despite his lack of conviction. There was a place he wanted to show Zharia, a beautiful place, just as beautiful as she is. He drove the car to a roadside with a clear night sky.

Zharia was amazed. She was unconsciously smiling at the view. The stars and moons are perfectly synchronized with each other's beauty.

"It was beautiful, right?" Dyren said this while looking at Zharia's amazingly scarred face.

"Indeed." she said, "It was amazing."

Dyren photographed her while she gazed up at the sky. Zharia didn't mind it because she was too busy admiring the view.

"You know what. I prefer night to day because it symbolizes peace and freedom." Zharia commented, shifting her gaze to Dyren.

"Really? How come you say that?" Dyren was touched to hear that.

"I don't know. I just love it."

Now he knows one thing about her. Zharia was comfortable around him, and she doesn't feel wrong sharing something about her. She again shifted her gaze to the sky. But still, Dyren is looking at her. For him, there is nothing that can surpass the beauty beside him.

"Thank you, Dyren."

Zharia's abrupt words caught Dyren off guard. He didn't expect her to say that. His heart is beating irregularly once more.

"For what?" He asked trying to calm himself.

"On this particular day, you made me happy." She was really thankful to him for letting her become happy in just a day.

Dyren just smiled at her. He doesn't know how to respond. He could feel the sadness in her voice when she said that. But he is thankful that she appreciated his efforts in making her happy.

"Let's go home. I'm tired already." Her tiredness is too much to handle.

They got out of that place. Dyren accompanied her to their condo unit. It was already ten in the evening when they came back.

"Wait!"

Zharia stopped him from walking. She went close to him and stared at his eyes. Dyren has no idea what she is doing. She doesn't have anything to say. She's just staring at him.

*muah

She kissed him on the cheek. Dyren was surprised, and he doesn't know how to react to the sudden kiss. But one thing is for sure: he is smiling. Zharia said goodbye to him before she walked through their condo door.

"I will fetch you tomorrow!" Zharia looked at him, confused.

"I'm not a dog!" She shouted before she leaves angrily.

Dyren was also confused. He just said he would fetch him tomorrow. What is wrong with that? Until he realized

"Arggghhhhh, that girl!"

Zharia taught that fetch is the trick for dogs, when they catch the ball or something and not picking her up tomorrow.