(Central park)
Rin is sitting on a bench, she looks nervous, she plays with her fingers and sighs resentfully.
-It's been a month already.... tomorrow they will come to collect the money I owe for the cafeteria and I don't have what I agreed...
I'm not even close, little Daniel has been handing out brochures but it hasn't helped much....
it's so stressful.
-Rin said to herself as she ran her hand through her messy hair.
-Maybe it's been another one of my great failures in life....
Could it be that I am destined to just live cooped up at home cleaning the house and getting a husband to work?.....Bah.....That sounds ridiculous, I wouldn't want to just do nothing for myself.
Suddenly she notices Xavier arriving at the place who is dressed very elegantly in a white suit while smiling and bringing flowers, she snorts at seeing him like that and simply looks at him with disinterest.
-You know I agreed to come because you wouldn't stop texting me at night, right?
Rin growls softly at his words while the man just laughs softly and sits down next to her to answer her.
-How rude, first you say hello then you can say the rest.
-Why are you doing all this, is it because of the day is the date? You mustn't feel guilty, I'm not spiteful, just... Why do you keep on insisting on this lie? In wanting to go out with me if at the beginning you didn't even care about meeting me... do you have any specific intention?
Xavier remained silent, his face stoic for a few seconds before sighing and speaking in a calm voice.
-What do you say we go on a date first, and then I'll answer your questions?
Sure, if you promise to answer mine too....
Rin rolls her eyes But she takes this as an opportunity to distract herself knowing the inevitable fate of her coffee for tomorrow.
-Okay then. .... Where are we going?
Rin watches the man who gets up and she follows in his footsteps.
I prefer things to be a mystery asia eu just follow me and maybe I'll surprise you.
He started to walk at a calm and confident pace followed by Rin who goes by his side with faster steps to be at the same speed of the man.
-Well, at least this time he's not rude, though I won't trust someone like him, I still don't know anything about who he is.
She watches as Xavier's hand slowly approaches hers, she watches him with narrowed eyes and a frown.
-What are you supposed to be trying to do?
He laughs at her discovery and then mine as he continues to take confident steps.
-Oh, come on last time it was you who held my hand in the cafeteria so why don't you let me do it?
-That day I wanted to take some advantage of ..... "Your influence?" I don't know who you really are but Mrs. Devra is someone I owe money to and since you were there I decided to secure the game and make her think we had something so she would give me more time to pay her back....
-Confessed Rin Although it seemed more like a lament, Xavier saw her curious by her expression.
-What do you think if we go there? -pointing to the big mall in front of them.
-The mall? You have a strange taste in dates but well....I'll let you "Surprise me".
He smiled and walked into the place followed by rin's quick steps, She notices how he pulls out a book from his jacket and started reading quickly which made her raise an eyebrow in confusion and curiosity.
-Mmh what is that you are reading? -She asked approaching the man to see what it was a book of dating and tips to fall in love, and did not avoid laughing.
-E...Hey don't be gossipy ..... It's...it's just that my father advised me some things from a book, that's all.
Confessed the Man reluctantly hiding the book behind his back, she approaches with a mocking smile.
-Whatever you say, son of a daddy.
But tell me, am I your first date so you don't know how to treat a woman?
He puts his fingers on Rin's mouth to stop her from asking.
-Hey, no questions, we said it would be at the end of the date.
Rin doesn't avoid a small complaint but nods in agreement.
The man enters towards an arcade game area, she is rubbing her forehead at the sight of where he is leading her and is a little embarrassed.
-I can't believe I'm going into an arcade area with this man, I can tell he's never dated a girl.
-was the only thought Rin had while following him who also looked confused not knowing what he should do in the place.
-Hmm well, this place I guess it looks nice, doesn't it?
Xavier said looking at her with a nervous smile not knowing how to react.
-Tell me at least have you ever played on one of these machines?
-Rin questioned while looking at him with a raised eyebrow.
-Heh?...I...well....
He didn't say more than that, it was obvious to Rin that he had never tried any arcade game or any attraction.
-What did you do in your childhood? I suppose everyone as a kid tried one of these games at least once. .... But since that's not the case I guess we should both learn.
The embarrassment Xavier might have felt disappeared when he heard her say that she didn't know how to play on those machines either.
-Really? So come on, I want to see if we are old enough to leave this to the youngsters or we still have years to learn new things.
Rin approached him with a smile but quickly frowned.
-Hey, the only old one here is you, I still look like a flower at its birth.
He stares at her, seeing every detail of her face and smiles.
-Yes, you're right...
-Rin notices the way he is looking at her and is very embarrassed so to get out of the awkward situation she steps forward with quick steps.
-Come on, don't lag behind, we must learn how to use these things.
He comes out of his reverie and follows her quickly, but smiling at Rin's embarrassment.
They tried some games like the machines with different video games, some racing games, some combat games that they played in teams and some horror games, but they opted to leave them aside because Xavier could not stand the scares every time a monster jumped on the screen.
-Hahahahah I can't believe you were scared of that thing, how old are you?
Rin shrieked with laughter for having seen that arrogant and cold man fall from fright more than once with those video games.
-In my defense..... is the first time I've ever tried anything like that.... I didn't know those creatures would jump on the screen just because.
Said the man turning his head away with his cheeks red with embarrassment.
She kept teasing him as they walked out of the place to an ice cream stand and bought a couple each.
-I'm ashamed that you pay for me too, I'm supposed to pay for my share. ....
-Rin demands but he firmly denies.
-It wasn't me who asked you out so I'm paying, maybe the day you decide to invite me I'll let you pay.
She licks her ice cream and moans but quickly focuses on the ice cream.
-..... I'm surprised you accepted my proposal to go out with me, you usually avoid me from day one.
Xavier confesses catching Rin's attention who sees him and licks her lips before speaking.
-Well, I'm not going to deny you that....from the first day you didn't give me a very good first impression.
Rin's answer was direct and simple, not afraid to speak her mind.
-But....today I learn two things, first that men who try to look cool are scary with horror games and that you really aren't as much of an idiot as I thought you were.
She said as she turned around for sure eating her ice cream, he looked at her with an incredulous face and offended by her mockery.
-Ouch that hurt, at least I wish you could see more than just what I am.
-I'm sorry, but that would be hypocritical, as soon as you decide to respond to my answers I will only see you as a man who is pretending since you act differently than I've seen you act before when we met.
-Rin demands as if she wants to know his true intentions.
Xavier inhales and exhales deeply.
-Well it's late .... I think you're right we should, I'll answer your questions if you answer mine.
Rin smiles broadly.
-Okay, so are you ready to answer?
Why I have many doubts about all this....