Bucket List

Chapter 14 Finding Her Soulmate

It was something new ready for Alliah to wake up every morning and sleep every night with a smile. She felt that it was her high school time once again.

Every time she and Jam exchanged messages and he called her, they were almost youngsters giggling with each other.

Jamiro then decided to visit Alliah at her residence. She still couldn't go out then since she was recovering.

Alliah was surprised when her mother told her that someone was waiting for her in their garden.

A respectable gorgeous man wearing casual khaki pants and a white polo shirt was smiling at her with a white bouquet in his arms.

Seeing Alliah for the first time after 30 years, Jamiro's heart beats so fast. The girl he dreamed of being his girlfriend way back before, was in front of him already. She's more beautiful now that she has matured a lot.

"Hi how are you?" he immediately approached Alliah while she was slowly walking towards him.

Alliah's heart was almost jumping with excitement. Seeing Jam in person right now quite surprised her. She wasn't expecting him to be this gorgeous in person.

Alliah smiled at him when he greeted her.

"I am okay. Thank you," Alliah replied while accepting the flowers he gave to her.

"You looked so mature and handsome Jam," Alliah could help herself but praise the gorgeous man before her. She indeed didn't expect that he was in front of her right now.

Alliah's cheeks reddened as she felt a bit embarrassed about how Jam stared at her.

Jamiro is quite controlling himself not to hug Alliah. His heart was pounding with joy seeing this beautiful lady in front of him. He wanted to hug her so tight and kiss her lips right now. He could smell the sweetness of Alliah's scent, a typical lady's scent.

"Hey," Alliah waved one of her hands in front of Jamiro, who seemed to forget that he stared at her a lot.

"Whew! I am so sorry Alliah. I can't believe that you are in front of me right now. If only your mother was not around, I would like to hug you so tight and kiss you so badly. I've missed you," Jamiro confessed to Alliah and started to hold both her shoulders.

Alliah was stupefied. She wasn't expecting that Jamiro was quite so bold now. He deliberately spoke his heart out. He wasn't like this when they were young. She walked slightly backward as she was surprised by Jamiro's presence.

Jamiro felt that Alliah felt awkward about what he had done.

"I apologize. I was just so excited to see you. Please don't be afraid?" Jamiro pleaded with Alliah. He doesn't want her to feel bad about him. It's their first meeting after 30 long years and it should be one of the best moments for the two of them.

Jamiro seemed to realize that he was a bit too fast with Alliah. He remembered that this girl was aloof way back then and he should be very careful to treat her the first time they meet not. It's still their first meeting and he doesn't want her to feel about him.

"I am okay. I was just adjusting. Mom doesn't know anything about us yet. It is our first meeting and it is pretty quite awkward for me," Alliah honestly told Jamiro. She could believe how fast Jamiro is really. She had a trauma in her previous marriage and it is her first time encountering the opposite s*x again.

Jamiro put both his hands up and said," I am sorry Alliah. I am just too excited. I won't touch you for now. I just missed you," he said.

Alliah nodded but she seemed to feel a bit guilty knowing that they are now boyfriend and girlfriend.

"I am sorry too. I know that we are no longer teenagers, but just give me enough time to know you better first okay," Alliah smiled.

"Alright. Thank you Alliah. By the way, how are you feeling right now? Is your recuperation alright?" Jamiro set his eyes on Alliah's tummy who was still wrapped with a body binder. He wanted to touch and caress her.

"I am alright now. I can move but not that too much. I only walk here in our home and our garden," she said.

"Would it be alright if I invite you for a lunch? I will take care of you don't worry. I won't harm you," Jamiro emotionally asked her. He wanted to make it a formal date for her woman now. It seemed that they were still in high school, he felt.

"I will ask Mom firsts," Alliah is a bit excited as well as this will be her first time to go outside and with Jamiro of course. She still wanted to know him well too.

Alliah went to their kitchen and look for her mother who is busy preparing their lunch.

"Mom, Jam is asking me out for a lunch. Will you allow me to go out with him?" Alliah asked her mother.

Alliah's mother stared at her daughter and asked her, " Is he asking for a date with you?"

Alliah nodded with a smile.

"Oh well, I will give my blessing to both of you. Just be careful, especially with your movements and you know what to eat already. You are still on an intensive diet okay," Alliah's mother reminded her. It was a rare fact to see her daughter smile and Alliah is all out smiling right now. Her daughter is happy and she doesn't want to ruin her happiness.

"I will come with you outside and talk to him okay," she said to her daughter.

"Thanks, Mom. I love you," Alliah was so grateful. It was so rare indeed that her mother doesn't nag her and allowed her to go outside, especially with the opposite s*x. Perhaps it's also a factor that Jamiro happened to be her sisters' friend when they were young.

"I will allow you to have lunch with my daughter but please watch out for her food as you know she is still under a restrictive diet after her surgery. I trust you Jam that you will take good care of my daughter," Alliah's mother told Jamiro.

"Well noted on this auntie. I will take good care of Allah. I won't ruin your trust in me. Thank you," Jam kissed Alliah's mother's cheek as a sign of respect to the elder. Besides he used to do this when he was young before.

"God bless," Alliah's mother said.

Alliah then excitedly changed her wardrobe and come along with Jamiro. Both were smiling as they will be having time for themselves.

Jamiro was so very careful with Alliah helping her ride in his car and driving too slowly.

"Hey, do you want me to drive?" Alliah knew that he is protecting and taking care of his driving so as not to harm her.

"I am just being careful so your surgery won't be hurt," Jamiro said and held Alliah's left hand while driving.

Alliah didn't refuse as she felt that she wanted to hug him too a while ago. She just smiled at him

"Thank you," she said.

"I love you my Soulmate," Jamiro looked into her eyes and confessed before driving again.