chapter 25

It was a Friday afternoon around 2 o'clock when Gerald was walking on the sandy ocea  beach with the wind in his hair and the sun turning his skin a bit darker by the hour. "Their she is running along the blue blue ocean with her slim body yust flawless."

"Am I seeing right is it not my imagination" Gerald thought by himself but then it was as if Cupid had arrived in time becaus it was at that moment he realized that he had bumped into her and quickly falling to the ground. "Are you oky did you get hurt? I am so sorry that was reckless of me."

"I am oky yust full of sand I am Cindy by the way and you?"

"Oh thank God I am Gerald nice to meet you. I  feel so bad I would like to make it up to you maybe go out for a drink or a coffee if you're interested."

"I don't know I barely know you and besides I am fine yust full of sand."

"But Cindy right I would like to take you out for a coffee or a drink to make it up to you and I will not take no for an answer thats finale I bumped into you so it is on me."

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"Thank you Gerald it was wonderfull here's my number we should hang out more I want to know you better you look like a real gentleman."

"Thank you Cindy and I would love to hang out more with you and to build a good friendship."

So they went their separate ways into the milky night. As Cindy came home she had a voicemail from Gerald and it made het night. "Cindy tonight was so lovely you made my dsy so much better and sorry again for bumping into you earlier it was not my intention to bump into you but I am glad I did".

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Gerald called Cindy the next morning and had woken her with the 15 missed calls. "Morning Cindy I hope you have slept well,woulf you like to go to the movies with me around 1 am this afternoon and then afterwards we can get something to eat if you're interested." Cindy agreed to Gerald's invitation and was very excited about it.

Gerald went to the mall to buy Cindy a little present to say thanks for agreeing to go out with him. Gerald have arrived at the mall and walked into the jewelry store where he had arranged with the manager the night before to go and see if he has something beutiful. At the main entrance the selling agent welcomed Gerald right away. "Good morning sir I am Studler and I have been order by Mr.Greenfield to assidt you in any way possible." 

"Thank you Studler that is so generous of you." Gerald replied very politely. "If you can please show me your finest women jewelry that will give a good first impression please Studler."

"Certainly sir pleas right this way if you please." Gerald was really amazed by Studlers great assistance and was curious about the prices.

"We have the gold plated necklace with a five carat diamond for five thousand dollars and then we have the ten carat pure gold necklace with an eighteen carat diamond for twenty thousand dollars."

"What is that one's price the one with the ten diamond in the center?"

"Ahh yes the twenty carat pure gold with ten eigt carat diamond in the center with the value of sixty thousand dollars." 

Gerald thought that one is very pretty and will look gorgeous on Cindy. Gerald had decided to buy the necklace for Cindy and told Studler that he is going to pay with his card. "Studler put a little something for you on as a tip from me and the swipe my card,and remember Studler no one can know my identity please keep it quiet."

"If you would please put in your pin sir we can start the transaction,and sir don't worry I will not tell a single soul If I do you can beat me to death,thank you sir havea nice day and enjoy your afternoon."

"Thank you Studler enjoy your afternoon and be save my friend."

Gerald took of and went to a local cardealer and saw this beautiful second hand car yust standing their for sixty thousand dollars.

"Good afternoon sir how can I be at your service today and put a smile on your face."

"Afternoon if you would be so kind to please tell me what is wrong with this beautiful car and is its service plan up to date?"

"Yes sir everything is perfectly fine with this car and its service plan it up to date it had been serviced yesterday and it is reliable and is a get in and go."

Gerald bought the car and filled in all the papers and took of to Cindy's flat to pick her up and then they went to the movies got the tickets and popcorn,they went in and Gerald took the little box out of his pocket and handed it to Cindy."

"Thank you Gerald but what is it and whatever it is it must have been really expensive?"

"It is something special for a reall special lady in my live and the price does not matter what matters is that you like it that is all."

Cindy opened the little golden box and gasped of surprisement and asked Gerald to put it on for her and gave him a hug and a small kiss on the cheek.

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They went to the nearest restaurant to get something to eat. They've spent houers chatting and getting to know each other they laughed a lot and when the night was finally getting to an end Gerald had paid thr bill and took Cindy home to make sure she was safe he then walked to her front door with her.

"Thank you Cindy tonight was really fun and it was fun to get to know you a bit more and I wish you a wonderfull evening further anf a good night's rest."

"Gerald I must be the one thanking you because you bought me this wonderfull necklace that I am never taking of again and you have been so nice to me ever since we have met and I am grateful for that and you must drive safe home and have a wonderful night and get a good nights rest."

Cindy gave Gerald a small kiss on his cheek and waited for him to enter his car so that she can lock her doors. Gerald took of and Cindy felt as if she was floating on clouds bit she realized that she gets butterflies when he's around and that he is a real gentleman.