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My phone rings when I got out of the house. It was Zed who is calling me so I answer his call immediately.

"I'm going to the meeting place now," I said as I answer the call.

"Turn it to video, we want to see your look."

"Ok, ok." I click the button for the video call and his face showed up. Well, he is not alone. He is with Gab and Tobi.

"Hey, hey, dude. What are you wearing? Let us see!" Gab said with enthusiasm and I stretched my hand which holding a phone so they can be able to see what I am wearing right now.

I'm wearing a crumpled plain white polo shirt, there's a little rust on the net collar. A loose pants bottom and old shoes. I also didn't apply my morning skincare routine to look fresh and awake.

"How do I look?" I asked them after I showed them my looks.

"Good job, dude! You totally look unattractive right now. I can visualize her walking out when she sees you." Zed gives me a thumbs-up.

"Really? I can't wait to see her then." I smirked.

"And in case he doesn't walk out right away. Don't forget to follow the tips I gave." Added Tobi, reminding me.

"Yeah, yeah. I'm going now to finish it right away."

"Ok, ok, ok. Good luck, dude! We're cheering you from here!"

"Tss. Thanks. Bye." I ended the call.

Putting my phone inside the pocket of my pants, I walked towards my car. Yes, I can finally say that it's mine. I have been waiting for this!

Before I get inside, I rearranged my pants. It’s too loose for me so I have to make sure it doesn’t fall off. Tch. This is uncomfortable but I need to endure it.

Opening the door of my car, I saw an ID on the driver's seat. I took it and sat down on the seat.

This is my driver's license.

Wow! I can now call myself an adult, indeed.

I put my license in my wallet. I fasten my seatbelt, starts the engine, and drove my car away.

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After a few minutes, I arrived at the place where we would meet. I park my car in front of the building. Before I got out of my car, I first looked at my face in the rearview mirror, I messed up my hair.

"Let's see if you don't walk out when you see me," I said to myself, smirking.

I jump out of my car and walk towards the entrance door of the building.

"Good morning, Sir." The guard greeted me as soon as I entered the building.

"Good morning," I greeted back, then I walk towards the information desk, and ask the staff where is the reservation table for the special date today one of the staff guided me to the table.

A special date, my ass. Tch!

"Thanks," I told the lady.

"You're welcome, Sir. The food will be served for a few minutes."

"Sure. Thanks." I said and she excuses herself.

It looks like Daddy has really prepared for this day. Tch! But sorry, Dad, I can do anything you want, except this.

I check the time on my wristwatch and it's already 9:45 AM. Fifteen minutes to go before the due time. She must be on her way.

I can’t wait for this day to end.

I took the glass of water and drink a little.

Tch. What took her so long? Five minutes had passed already. Does he have the plan to be late?

Okay. Let us wait for a little bit, Jake. Since girls are always like that.

I drink water again. All of a sudden, someone sat down on the chair across from me. I looked up at the one who occupied the seat in front of me and saw a handsome guy in a midnight blue tuxedo, staring at me, smiling at me.

Wait, did I just say he is handsome? Geez. I'm more handsome than him. But anyway ... Who the hell is this?

I place the glass of water on the table.

"Excuse me? I think you are at the wrong table." I told him.

"No, I am at the right table." He said. His tone is so classy and calm. Looks like he came from a classy and wealthy family.

So what? I came from a wealthy and classy family as well. Tss.

A little laugh escaped my mouth. "I'm sorry, Sir, but this table is reserved for me. So, I think you are at the wrong table." I said, trying to be polite since he seems older than me.

The corner of his lips lifts because of a smile, it looks sarcastic. "Ah, you must be Jake Darrell Velez."

My forehead creased when he mentioned my name. How did he know me?

Who is this guy?

"How do you know me? Who are you?" I asked, bewildered.

"I'm Lukeweynn. Lukeweynn Ferrer. I am your date for today."

"What !" My voice raised a little bit in shock at what he said.

This punk... What the hell is he talking about ! Date, my ass!

"Are you joking with me?" I scoffed. "Date... You must be gone crazy, tch!" Shaking my head, I stood up and was about to walk away when he spoke.

"Harrison Velez."

I looked at him, my brows snapped together. Did he just mention my father's name?

"How do you know my father?" I asked him. Who is this guy, really?

He lifts his head and looked at me. "He told you to come here to date someone, didn't he? Me too. I'm here to date someone, and that's you."

I let out a sarcastic laugh at what he said. I think this man is going crazy. Doesn't he see that the one he's talking to is a man? And what did he think of himself, a girl? Huh!

Ah! Or maybe the woman I'm going to date sent him here to dump me? Unbelievable. She actually even called back up to dump me, huh? Tss. What did she think, I would like her too? Tss. Thanks to her and she did it so I had no more problems.

"Hey, Sir... Mister... whatever they call you. Tell that woman, or maybe you two are friends. Tell your friend that I'm grateful for what she did. Actually, I was really planning to make her dump on me because like her, I don't want to get married. No, I don’t want to marry her." I said, emphasizing the word married. Shaking my head, I was about to walk away again but he spoke.

"What are you saying?"

I scoffed, raising my eyebrows at him. Is he kidding me? Or perhaps, he pretends to know nothing?

"Didn't that woman send you here to dump me?"

He laughed a little but I could see his shoulders move with that laugh. "You know what, I am not in a good mood today, but thanks to your joke."

What? Joke? Huh! Does he think I am joking?

I tried to speak but he didn't give me a chance.

"I'm sorry, but your accusations against me are not true. I know it's hard to believe but, I'm really the one you're going to date here." He said. There was no sign of lying on his face.

What ! No way!

I mean... he's the one I'm going to marry?

What the?

“This can't be! I'm a man!” 

"Right, you are a man. And I am also a man. But we need to marry each other."

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