The Day We First Met...

March 31, 2011: Met Up For The First Time.. ❤ 

Over Coffee...

 

And some Yogurt.

It was March 31, he was already back in Manila after his 3 day Photo Workshop in Cebu. And I was just back from Boracay myself, after our Earth, Wind and Wild event with Miss Earth Foundation. My Manila trip was actually just a side trip from Boracay before going back home to Cebu. It wasn't even planned ahead that we'd be meeting that day.

On that day, I was comfortable enough to meet him, especially after knowing from the very first day that his sister-in-law is my friend. I also told my friend and room mate, Michelle, that I'll be meeting him for the first time. It was funny though, because she was surprised I'd be going on my own, since we're always together whenever we go out. Then I told her he's a brother-in-law of our friend. It was cute as well because she gave me a lot of reminders and stuff. (n_n)

So I got ready. And after some time, I received his call and he told me he'd wait outside. I went out of the house. We didn't even see each other right away since there were two gates. Then I saw him walking from the other gate, bringing a Pomelo fruit from Davao. On the side of the fruit, I saw he wrote my name.

Then we walked towards his car, he opened the door, and assisted me inside. (I know in my heart that he's really sincere and a gentleman, and I very much appreciate when he always puts me first before him. Like opening doors for me, letting me go ahead, offers to carry my stuff, and everything else.. even up to now.)

We didn't really plan ahead what we were gonna do or where we would be heading to. He asked if I wanted to go for something to eat. But I was full, and I'm not that much of a foodie. So we eventually decided to go to Trinoma and find some place to go there.

Upon arriving, we just strolled around the mall a bit at first, then decided to go to Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, which is one of his favorite coffee shops. He's a coffee drinker (I used to be also, but I started cutting it down, since I was having way too many servings in a day). I couldn't decide right away what I wanted since I was full, and shy as well.  So he got me a drink he thought would be the safest choice for me, some fresh fruit juice. ;)

We talked. And talked some more (oh, I meant, He talked, I listened. :P Yes, because I'm the silent type, but I really like listening). I was also a bit nervous by then, because I realized, it was actually my first time to go out with a man alone. But he also made me feel at ease because he treated me with much respect, gave me personal space to not feel uneasy :P and all those other positive stuff..

We didn't notice the time with the continous conversation. It was starting to dim outside. He asked me to go to dinner with him, but I didn't wanna eat at that time. We strolled around the mall looking for yet another place to go to. Upon passing by several stores, I couldn't resist stopping by one of my favorite stores, Frozen Yogurt! :D Yes! I've finally decided on somewhere to go! By that time, Frozen Yogurt was the trend, before all the Milk Tea (which is also my favorite!).

So we went inside and got ourselves some huge servings of frozen yogurt. We sat and continued our conversation. After some time, not fully aware of the time, it was already almost mall closing hours. It was funny because the salesmen in the store were probably just waiting for us to leave. We apologized for not noticing the time right away and we thanked them for their nice service.

We walked outside and saw people were going down the escalators now, probably from the movie house. Oh! By the way, we didn't go watch a movie also, because I was never used to watching a movie with a man alone. :P

We went down the escalator and then headed to the parking area. Most parts of the mall were already lights off, aside from the top most Cinema area. So we walked to where the car was parked, he opened the door (yes again, it's part nature to him), and I went inside.

He drove me back to the place where I was staying. It was cute because he tried the short cut at the back, but he's not used to the area there since he's from the north part of Metro Manila. We got a little lost, but he eventually was still able to find the right way. He said he used to bike the area before a few times, but during the day. There's really a big difference passing through that area in a car at night and on a bike during the daytime.

So I'm finally back home. He parked in front of the gate. We got out of the car, I rang the door bell, and he stood with me while waiting for the gate to be opened. I gave him a hug and said thank you for the time spent. I had a really nice and fun day. The gate then opened, I walked inside, and thanked him again before finally closing the gate.

I went up to our room. Michelle was there, and she asked me why I was out till night time. She's really cute. Then I told her how the day went. After which, I changed in to my pajamas, got ready for bed, held the phone, and sent him a thank you message, as well told him to take care while he was driving back home. After a minute or two, he called; he said he was already near home since there was no traffic by that time. We had just a short conversation because I didn't want him to be on the phone while driving.

After some time, he sent a message to tell me that he was finally home and safe. It was already late by that time. He just got ready for bed also. Then we messaged each other a good night and a nice sleep...

Yes, thus the name Coffee and Yogurt. It was the day we first met each other, had the so called, 'First Date' (in which I used to think and say it's not a date, just a 'get together' or a 'meet up with' thing). But my friend, Michelle, would always say, If you're out with someone, a man in particular, and it's just the two of you, then it's what you call a date. :p

- Kirstie Joan -