The First Date: Part 1

Yesterday was a very wonderful day. I can't believe that Sophia is finally my girlfriend and that everything that I have dreamt of is finally coming to life.

Today is our 1st day and we're having our first date at my sister's birthday party tonight. I feel so excited to see her today. I wonder how she is preparing for today.

I promised her that I would meet her by 10:30 so we could do some last-minute shopping and preparations. I wouldn't want her to prepare alone especially since her parents aren't around and she'd have to do everything by herself.

So I immediately got up from my bed, got changed into a blue polo shirt and black jeans with my favorite white sneakers. I also took out the things I'm going to use tonight. I'll just get changed at Sophia's house since we're going there together.

On my way out, I saw Mom and my sister in the living room looking very busy preparing for tonight, I guess.

"David! Are you going to Sophia's place already"? Mom asked

"I am. We're going to do some last-minute things and I'll be going to the part with her since her parents aren't around".

"Oh okay. See you later then". My sister said

So I headed to my car then drove immediately to Sophia's house.

I clicked the doorbell and waited for her.

A few minutes later, she opened the door and I followed her inside.

"Welcome to my house. I didn't expect that you were coming this early". She said

"Thanks. The earlier the better so we have more time to prepare and do everything".

"That's true. What should we do first today"? She asked

We have quite a few things to do. Maybe we should go shopping first as she might have things to buy too.

"How about we go to the mall first? We better get there early so we could come back to prepare immediately".

"Sure then. I'll go get changed. Feel free to look around if you want. Give me 20 minutes". She said

"No rush. Take as much time as you need".

So she ran up to her room and I waited in the living room. I couldn't help but feel so amazed by the interior and the photos around the room.

I got up and went closer to see the pictures and it really shows how Sophia was growing up through time. She has really become a really wonderful woman because of her parents' love and support.

15 minutes later, she came down looking very beautiful in a white collared shirt and ripped jeans.

"You actually finish faster than me".

"Not really. I just got that prepared beforehand". She said

"Oh okay. Let's go"?

So we headed outside and got in the car. I drove on the way to the mall while she was listening and singing along to the music on the radio.

Like always, Sophia always needs her boost of coffee. There wasn't a day where Sophia did not have coffee in her hand.

So I drove by her favorite coffee shop to pick up my orders since I called earlier today.

"Love, I'll just go get something. Give me 5 minutes".

"Okay". She said

Thank God she didn't notice where we were. She is so into the music that she was enjoying her time very much.

5 minutes later, I came back bringing two cups of coffee and a few snacks since we haven't had breakfast yet.

I got in the car and she was still singing her heart out.

"Love, for you". (handing the coffee and snacks)

"OMG! Thank you so much, I am really hungry already". She said

"I know that (laughs). I haven't had breakfast either so I decided to order for the both of us".

"Thanks". She said then takes a sip from her coffee.

One energetic and fun car ride later, we arrived at the mall.

"So, what are you going to buy first, Love"?

"Well, I'm thinking of buying your sister's gift first". She said

"Okay, I need to do the same too".

"Should we go together or separately"? She asked

"Of course, I'd go with you. I'd like to get your opinion on it".

So we went to a stationery store which is beside a music store. She went to the stationery store while I went to the music store.

I went straight to the guitar section when I saw the limited edition guitar in the rack and it has the signature of my sister's favorite singer. I should get this for her as a way of thanking her for the one she gave me.

"What would Sophia think? I should take a photo".

So I took a photo of the guitar then sent it to Sophia.

Less than a minute later, she replied that it was an amazing gift for her. She also sent me a video of a journal notebook with her name being embedded in it.

"Her gift looks so special. I am so lucky to have a girlfriend like her who cares for my family as much as she does with her own".

A while later, I bought the guitar then had it gift-wrapped. After that, we met outside the stores carrying our gifts.

"I love your gift. It's amazing".

"So is yours. I'm sure she will be more than grateful to own one of those limited editions". She said

"So, where to next"?

"I need to buy new shoes that would match my dress for tonight. How about you"? She asked

"Same here. I need to get a new pair of leather shoes and pick up the suit I ordered two weeks ago".

"Oh okay. Let's go to yours first. I can't wait to see yours too". She said

"I can't wait to show it to you too".

So we went to the tailor shop where my dad and I usually order suits from.

I went to the front desk then I claimed my suit and my shoes.

"Let's go buy your shoes now"?

"Sure. Let's have lunch after then we should head to our appointment at the salon for hair and make-up. Then we head home to get dressed and whatnot". She said

Wow, she prepared everything in the span of hours. Girls really do make sure everything is prepared beforehand.

"Okay. We better get going then".

So we headed to the store, she went around while I decided to stay outside and looked for a restaurant.

A while later, she came out after buying her shoes.

After lunch, we headed to the salon where she set an appointment.

We sat down beside each other and she was scrolling through her phone looking for the hairstyle she wants.

A few minutes past and she still hasn't decided on which style she wants.

"Love, do you need my help"?

"Yes, please. It's so hard to decide. I just want to look good at your sister's party. It's a special night for her and I want to look well". She said

So I started looking through my phone and tried imagining which hairstyle would look good on her. There was one hairstyle that I imagined fit her really well. I'm sure she'll look stunning tonight.

"Love, how about this"?

"That's nice. I'll go with that. Thank you, Love". She said

A while later, we finished our hair and she finished her make-up. We are on our way home to get prepared.

When we got home, we decided to take a rest since we have about five hours left.

There was something I was really curious to ask her about the photos I saw this morning.

"Love, did you ever want to have siblings? You look quite happy in those photos but didn't you wish that you had siblings you could spend time with since your parents are busy often".

"To be honest, I wanted to have a sibling at first since my parents are busy often but they've been really busy often. I really enjoyed all the hobbies and interests that I got involved in. It made me become less lonely because I met many people and made many friends. It even gave me the opportunity to meet someone wonderful, it's you my Love". She said

She truly is a special girl. She used the years of being an only child to become a wonderful and beautiful woman. She is truly blessed and gifted in every way possible.

"Who would have known that being an only child could bring so many blessings to your life? You have friends who you enjoy being around and someone who loves you and cares for you, me".

"I didn't know that life would go this way. Growing up, I never thought that I would receive so much love from other people. I am very blessed to have them around but the more I am because I have someone like you who knew me more than anyone else. Being lonely isn't a bad thing, it could be the journey to meeting people who actually care, love, and appreciate us for who we are". She said

She never fails to amaze me with her words. She makes me so happy and that's why I love her more each day.

A while later, we decided to get dressed and prepare for the evening.

I couldn't help but imagine how beautiful she would look.

I dressed up not knowing