Getting to Know Her
1625 Words
After I asked for Emre's blessing I was enlightened. I should stand up and check her. Without hesitation I stood up and walked towards Skylia's bedroom door. I hold the knob then someone opened
I saw Skylia in an elegant blue dress which is two shades darker from her hair. I was captivated the moment I saw her
"Tell me how do I look" she asked as she shows off her dress
No words can describe the beauty she has. Her eyes sparkle like the stars in the night sky. Her hair resembles the clear sky during bright daylight and her smile is as soothing as a sunset
What a fine maiden if you ask me. I started to wonder if she had a boyfriend. I hope I am not too late. A lady which elegance and intelligence should not be put into waste
"Hey Ramon" Skylia said as she snaps her fingers
I shook my head and I am finally back to my senses.
"You look stunning" I compliment
"Shall we go now?" I asked
She then held my arm and we went to my room. I escorted her to her seat. I served her a plate of pasta
"Don't you have servants to do that for you?" She asked
"I don't have one" I said
"Are you serious? You're studying in the most prestigious university here in the region and you don't have a single servant?"
"Are you joking?" She said as if I was fooling her
"I told you that I am from the rurals. My father is just a simple farmer the only reason I tried the scholarship examination here is that it's free and I was hoping to find my mother her in the city" I said
She was shocked
"So your telling me that you didn't just ranked first in the entrance exam you also passed the scholarship exam"
"You young man is cursed with knowledge"
"You see the entrance exam here is tough only the well performing students are qualified last time I heard that some passed the scholarship examination is a very long time ago"
"Now tell me why don't you have any servants. Surely they have given you a staff and a driver" she said
"Well I turn them down. What you don't know is if I didn't meet the requirements I will going to pay every cent they compensated me" I said
"That was shocking. I thought that this university is pretty generous just like its sister school Folore Academy" she seems upset
"Can we talk about something else? I am seriously not in the mood to talk about my contract" I suggested
"So what do you want to talk about?"
"But before those seconds please, your pasta is superb. It's far way tastier than what they are selling in the cafeteria" she said as she hand over her plate
"Glad you like it" I said with a huge smile on my face
"Score!" a thought in my mind
"So tell me about yourself you asked me series of questions earlier now it's my turn" I said with a grin in my face
"Okay shoot" she said as if she knows what I am going to ask her
"Do you have a boy" I haven't finished saying my question but she immediately answered
"The answer is no. I don't want any romantic relationship at the moment"
"So if your thinking on making a move on me hold your horses" she said while staring at me
I felt awfully cold. Is it because I am already dumped before even trying. The room is then filled with awkward silence. I even loss my appetite
"Don't be too hard on yourself. I said AT THE MOMENT and not never. You can still try courting me but I warn you competition is tough"
"Are you up for it?" She asked
"Is she really this straightforward?"
"How many bachelors did she tell something like that? Should I ask her?"
"No! That would be silly" I am getting frustrated thinking
"Ahh!" I shouted
"I'll take that as a Yes" she said with a weird look on her face
"Do you still have more questions?" She asked
"Yeah, how did you get famous?" I curiously asked
"Before I answered your questions kindly get me a dessert please" she charmed
I stood up and brought a tab of ice cream. I gave her a scope. She gave it a taste then she started to shiver. She looked cute as she shakes. She then turns the ice cream container maybe she checked the brand
"I got famous because I am beautiful" she said as she flicks her hair
"Just kidding starting from grade school I was the top student all adored me"
"Starting in High School there is this guy naming Vermilion. He started taking the top rank but I strive harder to take back my rank since then we are fighting for the top spot"
"That's why I got well known and until know I am striving because he ranked second while I ranked third" she said with teary eyes
"Don't worry you don't have to chase after him anymore because he is no longer the top student" I said
"You're right I should be chasing after you" she seems motivated
"That's the spirit" I cheered
"But who is this Vermilion guy anyway?" I asked
"He just board next door the room in between us" she said
"Deym! That's Vermilion he looks hardcore" a thought in my mind
"Why do you know him?" She asked
"How did you read my mind? Are you physic?" I asked
"No silly you just say it out loud" she said giggling
"Yeah I ran into him yesterday. He looks pissed" I said
"Let me guess you are trying to sneak up on me aren't you?" She seems getting an idea
"It's not like that I promise"
"I was looking for my room and I was on his way so he shoved me away" I said as I made gesture that I didn't done anything wrong
"I am sure you are" she said as she rolls her eyes
"Ramon sit right next to me so we can take a selfie" she said as she pulls out her phone
"Selfie?" I seriously didn't understand
"Let's take a picture" she rephrased
I lifted my chair and placed it right next to her. I sat down and we took several photos
"What is your social media account I must tag you with these cute photos of us" she said as she posted our photo
"Social media account?" I seriously didn't understand
"What even that you don't know. You are really a mountain man" she teased
"Fill up this form" she said as she hands over her phone
"What for?" I unknowingly asked
"So you can sign up for an account" her voiced raised
"Jeez you don't have to shout" I said as I answered the online form
I then handed it over to her.
"Smile" she said so I smiled she then takes a photo and made it as my profile
"Now we are friends in Instaglam"
"Now gave me your phone" she asked
I hand it over to her. She then saves my account, her phone number and our pictures
"There's my number so you can call me anytime you like just make sure not to tell anyone about it okay"
"See yeah thanks for the food" she said as she stands up
"Hey about this social media thing what else can it do?" I asked
"Figure it out yourself"
"I gotta go now bye" she gave me hug then left
I watch her as she walks our my room
"She really hugged me. I must be dreaming someone pinch me" I then pinched myself and it hurts I started scratching it
Then my phone vibrated looks like I have a message
"Open your account and check your notifications" from Skylia
I hurriedly opened the app but I seriously didn't understand a thing. Then my phone vibrates once more another message
"The notification button looks like earth" from Skylia
I then clicked the button. I was bombarded with these different words. I clicked it then I saw Skylia's post about us having lunch together. I scrolled down and I saw the comments section
I read them one by one and looks like they are saying rude things about me specially the boys
"I'll show you who is servant" I shouted as I read one of the comments
Talk about judging me based on my appearance. I thought everyone who lived in the urban area was civilized by the looks of it. My assumption was wrong. I have seen animals act more decent than them
I closed the app and gave Skylia a call
"Hello Skylia" I said
"Hi there Ramon, tell me how the online world feels like?" She asked
"It's a total waste of time. You didn't tell me that social media is created to judge people. They posted rude comments about me but they didn't say anything wrong. Why is that? I asked
"That's your lesson. The online world is like a battlefield. You should know your allies and foes"
"You can add anyone as long as they accept it and think of it as a treaty of friendship. You can also block them which you remove them from existence in the online world" she said
"You said we're friends right so you accepted my request?" I asked
"Yeah. Make sure to accept and add people you already know"
"Nice chatting with you I have to hang up now I still need to do something bye" she said then hangs up
I started wondering about my online world
- Writer
