The date

Today I woke up happier than usual, it had been three months since the accident and I still didn't remember, but that didn't stop me from having a good day; even more so when I knew that today was the day of my first appointment with Eros.

I hurried to do my things, made my bed, put on my sports clothes and went for a run.

After a few laps in the park I went home, took a shower and had breakfast with my parents.

- Okay, why are you so happy today, did you manage to remember anything? - said Mom, putting the soda on the table.

- No, I just think today will be a great day - I said, thinking about the date I would have today - by the way, can I go out tonight? - I asked.

- Yes, of course, with whom? - asked Dad, as he read the newspaper.

- With Eros - I answered enthusiastically.

- I like that boy, I can tell he loves you, daughter - said my mother as she finished frying the bacon.

A song began to sound that said: "I lost my memory when I met you, only you I could not forget... even if I tried, I assure you, that I will not forget you..."

I thought it was a bit of a cliché, because I couldn't forget Eros, even though I didn't remember everything about him, I remembered him.

Could it be that destiny wanted me to try again with him? I'm not sure, but I don't regret that the accident happened to me. I had the opportunity to get to know him again and this time, to do things right.

In the course of the day I ran some errands for my mother, I had to help out at home so that I could completely earn permission to go out at night and not be told anything.

It was already 6 p.m. and I was just starting to get ready, what should I wear, Eros never mentioned where we would go tonight, would we go somewhere formal, for a walk, to the movies, what do you do on the first date? - These were the questions that flooded my thoughts.

I decided to take a second bath to get rid of all the fears that were running through my body. When I got out of the shower I still didn't know what to wear.

- Hi, I wanted to know if we were going somewhere formal - I wrote to him.

- No, don't worry, dress as you feel best - he replied.

It is as if he had read my mind, he knew exactly why I had written him that, I was more and more impressed by the power he had over me.

I chose a casual and comfortable outfit, something that would allow me to do many activities while still being decent for the first date, I admit I had to Google many outfits.

It was 7:55 p.m. and my doorbell rang.

Was it him? did he arrive earlier than agreed? well, it wasn't much time either, but I was still surprised by his punctuality.

- Valentina, Eros is here! - shouted my excited mother.

- I'll be right down! - I responded by shouting, just as excited as she was.

I went down the stairs and there he was, dressed in a torn jean, a cream T-shirt, modern slippers, apparently he had gone to the hairdresser's because he was wearing a new and very cool cut, his look was perfect; he was perfect.

- You look beautiful - he said, staring into my eyes.

- "Thank you, you look very handsome too" - I answered shyly.

- You say that to make me feel better, but your beauty makes me feel dull - he replied in a loving tone.

I looked into his eyes as I felt him blush.

I must admit, I was already falling completely in love with him.

- Shall we go? - he said, holding out his hand to me.

- Yes, of course - I said, coming back to reality, I had lost myself in his beautiful honey colored eyes.

- I'll bring you back a little before midnight at the latest, ma'am, don't worry - he said, reassuring my mother before she started asking questions.

Why was he so perfect?

We left my house and outside was his truck, a gray truck by the way, very elegant for such a young person.

- I didn't know you had a car, much less that you could drive - I exclaimed in surprise.

- Sorry, I forgot to mention it again, that was something you already knew - responding to my surprise.

- I know I didn't pick you up from school in a car, but it seemed better if I went without so we could talk more quietly as we walked, I hope that didn't bother you - he added.

- Don't worry, I'm glad you appreciate the time you spend with me - I said, as I blushed.

- I've always appreciated the few minutes we can spend together - he said, smiling at me, stretching his arm around my waist, and hitting me with it.

I thought he would kiss me on the lips, but he only gave me a warm kiss on the cheek.

- I won't kiss you on the first date, much less if you're not willing to do it - he whispered in my ear.

I looked him in the eyes and gave him a little kiss on the cheek.

- You can kiss me, you have my permission - I said, looking deep into his eyes.

He smiled.

- We'll see about that in the course of the night, beautiful - he said, winking at me.

We got into his car.

- Where are we going? - I asked curiously.

- You'll see, my pretty curious one - he answered, kissing my hand.

Half an hour later, I saw a beautiful beach, the water was very calm and clean apparently.

He parked his car.

- What are we doing here? - I said very surprised.

- The old you told me once that you did not like the sea, so, as you do not remember, I decided to bring you here, so that you could see that just seeing it could bring you peace, besides I wanted to do what everyone else does, I want to write our names in the sand, and let the sea take them away - he answered me.

- But if the sea takes them away, won't it erase them? - I was very gullible.

- No, it will take them away to keep them in the infinite, and thus they will last together in time - he answered.

He was very romantic, he was not like the ordinary boys, those who are louts, he showed me the love he felt for me, and without any shame, despite all I did to him in the past.

He is perfect for me.

We got out of the car and started walking, both of us had taken off our shoes and socks.

In the distance I saw a table with some lit candles.

- Look at that! Someone left it there, they can take it away. - I said to him, very surprised.

- Do you like it? - he asked.

- Well yes, it looks very romantic... wait, did you do that? - I said shocked.

- Let's say I collected some favors that were owed to me - he said.

- It's very beautiful, you really know how to surprise a woman - I said as a compliment.

- No, I only know how to surprise you - he said.

He chivalrously slid the chair over so I could sit down.

He sat down.

Suddenly a man appeared, looking like a butler from a very expensive restaurant, one I would go to the day I made enough money to pay for it.

Here I bring you the letter, I will wait for your order - said the butler.

- We will both order the special dish, the one recommended by the chef - said Eros, as if he knew about these places.

- You know a lot about this, don't you? - I said.

- Not really, but I pretend to - he said with a laugh.

We ate something very tasty, I don't remember the name of what we had for dinner, but it tasted delicious.

After the delicious dinner we had, he got up, came over to me and started tickling me, I couldn't stop laughing.

- What are you doing? - I said between laughs.

- You didn't like it, did you, do you want to tickle me? Then... Come on! - he said challenging me.

He started to run and I followed him.

We started running all over the beach, as if we were children; at one point he grabbed me by the waist and stared at me while smiling...

- Valentina... (sighed), is it possible that I have fallen in love with you again? - he said, staring into my eyes.

- I don't know, I'm not the same as before, have you fallen in love with the new me? - I exclaimed.

- Well, that's the thing, I fell in love with you as you were before, and I've fallen back in love with you, the new you; it's all confusing, but, I'm only sure of one thing (sighed), I am in love with you as a whole, as you were, as you are, as you will be in the future. - he answered.

I hugged him tightly.

He loves me no matter what.

- Is it possible that what you said about falling in love with me again, I've thought about it before? Because I have fallen back in love with you without even remembering our past. - I wrote down.

He kissed me, for the first time, he kissed me.

He said that we had never kissed before and now it is happening.

- I thought you didn't kiss on the first date - I said to annoy him.

- I remind you that you gave me permission when we barely left your house - he said with a laugh.

- So, now you're listening to me - I replied.

- I always have - he said with a laugh.

I didn't mention it to him, but, when he kissed me I started to have little memories of my life; could it be that his kisses make me recover my memory, I didn't know whether to kiss him more to find out and recover my memory, or, to enjoy the moment.

I decided to enjoy the moment, I didn't want to remember that 'I' who treated him badly, who didn't show his love.

After the wonderful evening we spent together, Eros couldn't think of a better idea than going for some ice cream.

Once at the ice cream shop, we bought some ice cream and started walking; for this, we had already left his car at a nearby parking lot.

We started talking about life, about the plans he had, he told me some plans I had before the accident, and some study stuff.

Among his plans were to do a master's degree abroad, to travel to different countries to learn about different cultures, he could even stay in one of them to live.

I was definitely not among his plans, and that made me sad.

- Hey, let me tell you, if you're serious about this, I don't have a problem with both of us planning a future together - he said, looking at the horizon.

There it is again, reading my mind, how does he do it?

- You're telling me that you would change all your plans for new ones with me - I said, questioning what he had said.

- Well, if that makes you part of my life, yes, because my happiness is where you are, Valentina. - he answered.

I still don't understand how this man can love me enough to change his plans for the future.

He is like a pandora's box, I will never be able to finish understanding him.

We arrived at my house.

At the door of my house...

- I had a wonderful night - I said.

- I love you - I added in a whisper that was lost in the strong breeze.

- I had a great time today too - he said.

Apparently he hadn't heard my whisper.

I was taking the keys out of my pocket to open the door to my house, and he was heading to his car, when...

- By the way, Valentina!... - he exclaimed.

- Yes? - I said.

- I love you too - he said.

I blushed.

I walked into my house.