The Date

Doris’ POV

Never have I ever been this excited to meet someone in my 25 years of existence. I don’t know why Camilla has such a strong effect on me, all I know is that I have to know her. I feel like I want to protect her from this cruel world but who exactly is going to save her from me? She is just too innocent that I am feeling so guilty by involving her in my screwed-up life. I will be engaged in a few days but still, this fact is not just strong enough to keep me away from her. I don’t even know her that well but still, I feel like we go way back. So what if she can’t be my girlfriend, she can still be my friend.

“Yes, we will just be friends, really good friends nothing less and nothing more.” I tried convincing my heart, though I know very well that the moment I see her, I will not be able to control the thought of kissing her and making her mine for eternity. Just when I was about to enter my car my phone rang and Camilla’s picture spread on my phone screen, my heart skipped a beat. I urgently pressed the answer button.

“To whom do I owe the pleasure of this call Princess?” I asked playfully.

“My best friend! I called to ask if I can come with her as well. Please don’t take this the wrong way it’s just that I have never been on a date before and……I hope you understand but if you don’t I will totally understand your choice as well.” She spoke with such a shy small voice at the end. Trust me when I say I was so shell shocked to hear her say that she has never been on a date before, just how come haven’t anyone asked her on a date before? Or she just declined the dates but still, this is such a big city with a lot of handsome bachelors, just how come she wasn’t impressed by any of them? Unless she is not from here but then where exactly is she from?

“Doris? Are you still there?” she asked with uncertainty

“Yes, Princess and you can bring your friend with you if that will ensure that you will be comfortable enough. You know what, how about I bring my best friend as well that way your friend won’t feel like a third wheel.” I suggested

“That’s a very good idea, see you in 30 then.”

“Okay, see you!” I hang up and I decided to text Jack to come to my rescue.

THE TEXT MESSAGE CONVERSATION

D: I need your help it’s urgent

J: This better be good Nathanael now shoot

D: Meet me at Betty’s restaurant in 20 tops. You might as well need to clean up because there will be Brittanies.

J: Shut up! Forget about 20, will be there in 15

I shook my head and chuckled, you can never change Jack Thanes. I jumped into my jeep and drove to Betty’s. When I got there Jack has already ordered our beer.

“Start spilling man, what’s this about?” Jack asked me while sipping his beer,

“It’s about a girl,” I smirked

“A girl? Are you insane brother? If the old man finds out he will flip and Tia will go nuts. You will be engaged in 8 days for goodness sake Doris, where is this coming from now? Jesus!” Jack argued while running his hand in his hair.

“I know brother, trust me I know. I just can’t stop thinking about her ever since I met her. It’s like I have known her all my life.” I explained while holding my head between my hands.

“What? Who is this girl and when did you meet her to be all ganger about her already? Wake up Doris, This is Windhoek, who wouldn’t want to go out with the Robson’s only heir to the multi-billionaire fortune? She is after your money man.” Jack said in frustration. I do get where he is coming from, he has been played way too many times by girls who were just after his money.

“That’s the thing though, she didn’t know who I was until I told her and I don’t think she knows that I am a billionaire either. Besides the background check that I run on her shows that she wasn’t raised here. She just came here months ago. Can you at least just wait and meet her first?” I pleaded with him. One thing you should know about Jack is that he is so hotheaded and stubborn.

“Okay, I will just meet her this once though….whoa! Who is that brother? She is so smoking hot and seems too………. innocent?” Jack said with a wide smile and his eyes were full of mischief.

“Shut up Thanes! That’s her.” I said while raising my hand so she can recognize me.

“That’s Camilla? Oh no! This is such a bad idea brother, you are going to hurt her.” Jack said petting my shoulder.

“I knew you would like her, now behave,” I said while shooting her a threatening glare.