Taking Chances

Chapter Six

I picked up the clothes and put them back in the closet, then I decided to just wear what I normally wear when I go out with friends, a plaid shirt with a hooded jacket, khaki shorts and sneakers

After getting dressed, I lie on the bed with second thoughts about going on this date, maybe I should just cancel but I know Elise will be disappointed if I do that…

After a few minutes of thinking to myself, I decided to call Elise and cancel our date. I’m just making myself look stupid by thinking this is more than a friendly date, so no point in fooling around right?

I was about to dial her number when my mom called, saying that Elise was already here, shit, too late

I sighed, grabbed my wallet, handkerchief and cell phone and put them into my pocket then went downstairs. My mom was going to my room to fetch me so we met halfway on the stairs

“There you are!” mom said “Elise just arrived, you didn’t tell me she was here, I should have baked her cookies!”

I smiled slightly “sorry mom, I guess I forgot to mention it”

Mom smiled “It’s okay, by the way, where are you two going?”

“We’re just gonna hang-out at the café and catch up”

“have fun then and call me if you’re coming home late okay?”

I nodded and went to the living room where Elise was waiting.

Once I got there, I saw Elise standing and happily looking at the photos that were displayed. She stood with a smile on her face, looking as beautiful as ever in her designed long t-shirt, bolero and gladiator shoes.

Elise saw and approached me “Hey” she greeted still showing that sweet smile “ready to go?”

“Yeah” I smiled back, this may only be a friendly date, but as long as it’s with Elise then i’ll go and have fun

Elise then led me to the silver Honda jazz parked outside my house

“Whoa, when did you get that?” I asked in amazement

“Last Christmas, Santa even had trouble bringing it to my house since it can’t fit through the chimney” she joked

I scoffed playfully and giggled

She smiled “it belongs to my cousin, I decided to borrow it earlier”

“You shouldn’t have” I said “I don’t mind taking the bus”

“Well I do” she then opened the door “although I like the idea of riding a bus with you, I think having our own ride is more appropriate this time”

I smirked and rode in the car, Elise then went to the driver’s seat, started the engine and off we went

“Where are we going by the way?” I asked

“You’ll find out soon” Elise smirked

Elise then turned on the radio and we started jamming with the random songs that’s playing on the radio, along with laughs and stories here and there.

After an hour and a half of driving, Elise parked the car at a place that’s unfamiliar to me then she went out of the car and made her way towards my side of the car as I was about to open the door

“Let me” she said and opened it

I smiled at her and went out. The cool breeze instantly touched my skin as I take a look at the place.