“Where is she?”, he thought. He looked frantically at his watch. She was running 15 minutes late for their dinner date. Truth is he is used to her being fashionably late.
The last six months was fascinating for him. He knew he wanted her way more than anything else. And he was the kind of guy who knew what he wanted; He fought for every inch to get what he desired. And she on the other hand was a downright stunner. She had long hair and the deep set black eyes that almost extended into infinity. She had long slender legs and pearly white skin that would make your adrenaline pump just at the mere idea of your skin touching hers. She was way more than an eyecandy.
Truth is he had been longing all his life. Longing for someone who can truly “jerry-maguire’s-complete” him. He had been through so many failed relationships, frustrations and broken dreams. This time, he was sure of it. As he held the diamond ring from tiffany’s, he knew she was all he wanted.
And then one of the restaurant guys opened up the door. It was like an eternity for him, as she stepped into the yellowish light that basked within the posh restaurant. She was wearing the crimson red dress he bought her. His heart skipped, his jaw dropped, and he would have fallen flat out on the floor were it not for the fact that there were so many strangers around watching him.
She was a head turner. Some women from the other tables had to shout to their men, just to make sure they remembered who they were with. She graced the floor like a prima donna in preparation of her great performance. She was a piece of heaven, in this desolate world. She was, as no other words can describe, majestic.
He walked up, like the gentleman that he was, and pulled the chair for her to sit on. He took care of the louis vuiton bag she had with her. He adored her. And she loved him. They kissed, not the torrid kind you would read on harlequin romances. It was just an affectionate short kiss. And everyone’s hearts in the room skipped a beat. They had just seen love bloom, spring into action.
A few moments later, he was preparing for the great proposal. He had already ordered the musicians and the waiters to wait for his cue. Once everything was set, he waived his hand as it was the gesture he promised everyone he would make when he was ready. Then the band took played Kenny Login’s “For the first time ….” in a soft soothing instrumental. The waiters then came up with all the loveliest flowers. Roses, tulips and by-god-knows-what-kind of flowers there were. It was like the yearly US parade of roses. And then there was silence.
“I have loved you, from the very first moment I met you. I have dreamed of you and hoped that you would come. I prayed every day and every night, that someone like you would come for me. I cannot express how much you mean to me and how much I adore you. “, he professed. And as he reached inside his coat’s pocket, for the one ring that would bind them, he felt he was the luckiest man alive. “All these years….”, he thought.
He opened the box, exposing a ring only the gods can afford. And in a kind, gentle, but firm voice he asked, “Will you marry me?” And the girl blushed, and burst into tears. For all the love in the world, she was dumbfounded. She suddenly sat still and fell quiet. Everyone was watching, probably even the lady bugs that were “unseparatable” with the flowers.
She inched her face towards him and gave him a kiss. For him it was a light warm, and gentle kiss from the lips of an angel. As their lips parted, she bowed her head and said, “I am so very sorry. I cannot marry you…. <silence>.”. One can almost hear a pin drop in the deafening silence that ensued.
… <silence> …
… <silence> …
… <silence> …
… <silence> …
… <silence> …
… <silence> …
“Lalaki ako!(I am a guy too.)” she said in a loud bellowing voice. And the guy dropped dead, he died of a heart attack.
PS: This my friend, is a love story. 
Just that it is not my love story 
It is one of my stupid nightmares. Thanks to alwyn for some story line improvements. Have a great day everyone
11 responses so far ↓
govz // July 8, 2008 at 12:28 am |
please comment if you have anything in your heads about the story above.
Thank you.
sutekidg // July 8, 2008 at 12:43 am |
kamusta namang panggising ito boss gauvz.. hehehe..
darkangelus // July 8, 2008 at 1:24 am |
tsk. tsk. mapapa-wow na sana ako eh. hahaha. kaso binawi nung dulo.
torralbatman // July 8, 2008 at 2:35 am |
This piece, bar the very predictable ending (because it has, one way or the other, brushed through any man’s mind), is really a good read. The words used to describe the “lady” and the longingness of the would’ve been husband were captivating enough to transport readers to the actual scene. I would have dismissed it as copied work, had I not known the author.
Looking forward to other nightmares.
andrea // July 8, 2008 at 3:32 am |
sir govz! .sabi na eh may catch ung story na un..LOLs..
nice nice..^_^
apir!
rose // July 8, 2008 at 6:01 am |
hay naku govz akala ko totoo na ito…sobrang nakaka kilig yun pala lalaki ang GF mo….hehehehehehe
143tatsumi // July 8, 2008 at 7:09 am |
cloud 9 na sana ung feeling, nawala pa.. ganyan ka ba talaga bosing pag In Love?
gian // July 8, 2008 at 12:41 pm |
galing! nakakatuwa
eto po ba ung “dream” proposal mo ? 
) pero bitin! nagising ka na siguro nung narealize mong… na-kiss mo ung GUY! hihihi
Nico // July 8, 2008 at 3:05 pm |
HAHAHAHA This guys in love with you pare!!! hahaha
Jojo // July 10, 2008 at 4:01 pm |
Ngaaaaahahahah! Magigising ka talaga jan sir! haha Nakakatakot na tuloy tumingin sa mga ganung tao.. lalo na dito sa bansa kung san tayo nagtatrabaho
) ..waw, magkaRhyme hahaha
don // August 18, 2008 at 3:15 pm |
ok. now i know why you said sorry. its ok. wala naman un… di ako affected. ok, here’s what i think of the story, characterization was AH-mazing. you have a different perspective of how to describe people and how readers would actually love them. setting was i think, uhm, sort of like an exerpt from a “breakfast at tiffany’s” way. i was actually insinuating more of a sweeter setting. something that people have not yet sensationalized. like uhm, i dont know. sa house cguro. ^_^ its going to be challenging to make that sweet but if you do, its going to WOW the readers more. moreover, the choice of words blended well with the mood of the story. uhm, how do i put it again? … parang puto’t dinuguan. they work together so well. the ending was madugas. HMP! pero it is so much better from the other writers who would end the story na dream lang pala. over all, its a refreshing satire i havent had in a long time… ^_^