Our Confession

I can't sleep so I decided to open my data and scroll on Facebook. After a while, I received a message from someone I don't know yet. His name is Aiden. It's somewhat familiar.

Aiden: Hi!

I don't know but his message made me smile.

I'm hesitant to reply. Should I say hello?

I'm typing a message when I received another message from him.

Aiden: Good mornight? Yeah, good mornight, Belle.

I laughed a bit. I haven't sent my message yet. Now, I'm gonna send it.

Belle: Hello. Good mornight too. What do you need?

Aiden: You. I need you. */hemmed; Kidding. I just randomly pick an online person on my friend list to chat with. Your name and profile picture caught my attention that's why I messaged you.

I smiled after reading his message. How did I even become friends with him? Anyway, never mind.

Belle: Really huh? Is it beautiful that it caught your attention?

What did I just typed? I can't believe it!

Aiden: Yeah but —

I raised my eyebrow. What but?

Belle: But?

Aiden: You look sad in your photo even if you're smiling.

I don't know what to respond. He's right.

Belle: Kinda.

Aiden: Hmm. Why are you still awake?

Belle: I can't sleep.

Aiden: Why?

Belle: I don't know.

Aiden: Is there something that's bothering you?

Belle: Maybe?

Aiden: Hmm. Care to share?

Belle: I can't.

Aiden: Okay! Hope you'll feel better soon. You should try sleeping again.

I looked at the time and it's 3:45 AM.

Belle: I'll just stay awake til sunrise.

Aiden: Woah. Aren't you doing something important later?

Belle: There's none.

Aiden: That's a wow. By the way, can we be friends?

I smiled.

Belle: Sure. Thank you.

Aiden: Nice! Thank you too.

I reacted heart to his message. I wonder why he's still awake.

Belle: Why still awake?

Aiden: Honestly, I just woke up.

Belle: Okay. Good morning then.

Aiden: Good morning too.

I smiled again. We continued talking until sunrise. Since then, he always message me. He keeps on asking if I'm okay. It lasted for months.

I was busy scrolling on Facebook when I received a message from him.

Aiden: Hi, Belle. I have something to tell you.

I got curious.

Belle: What is it?

Aiden: I like you — no, I already love you. Can I court you?

My jaw dropped after reading his message. My heart beats fast. H-He loves me?

He messaged again.

Aiden: I know, it seems a bit early but I really do love you.

I gulped.

Belle: I have something to tell too.

Aiden: What is it?

I took a deep breath and typed my message.

Belle: Actually, I love you too.

Aiden: R-Really?

I smiled.

Belle: Yes.

Since the day of our confession, he really did court me. After a year, he got a yes from me. He's so happy. He visited me at our house and introduced himself to my family. My family likes him and they support our relationship.

“Why don't you go in? It's cold here.”

I looked at Aiden. We're currently in a hotel right now. We went on a road trip this morning til afternoon.

“I know.”

He sat down beside me then hugged me. “Is there something that's bothering you again?”

I smiled at him. “Nothing. I just want to stay here for a bit.”

“Okay then I'll accompany you.”

“Thank you!”

“You're welcome.”

Few seconds later, he started singing a lullaby. I feel a bit sleepy and that's the time he carried me going inside our room.

“You need to sleep now, Belle,” I heard him say before I finally fall asleep.

I woke up when I heard an alarm.

“Good morning, Belle. How's your beauty rest?”

I smiled at him and pulled him closer to me. I hugged him and say, “It's fine. How about you? How's your arm? I make it as a pillow again.”

“Honestly, it hurts.”

I chuckled. “Sorry. I love you!” I said then kissed his cheeks.

He pouted. “How about my lips?”

I raised my left eyebrow. “Why would I?”

“You're not gonna kiss it?”

I shook my head.

“Okay then. I'd rather be the one to kiss you.”

I was about to speak when his lips finally touched mine. I respond to his kiss.

He stopped the kiss and looked at me. “Your lips is really soft. Can I kiss you again?”

“Enough! Let's do it again next time.”

He pouted again.

I just laughed.

After that moment, we ate breakfast and now we're at the terrace of the hotel.

“Aiden, can I ask?”

“Sure.”

“How did I become your friend in Facebook?”

He smiled. “Don't you remember?”

My eyebrows met. “What do you mean?”

“I commented on one of your Tiktok video asking for your FB name.”

I think for a while and finally remembered that moment.

“Oh yeah. I remember now,” I said smiling.

“You know what —”

I looked at Aiden. “Hmm?”

“I been admiring you for years before I got the courage to message you. I always saw your Tiktok videos and you really are beautiful. The name Belle suits you. Also, you're kind-hearted.”

I smiled at him.

“Another thing, I thought you already had a boyfriend and I felt jealous back then. I want to confirm if you have a boyfriend that's why I chatted you.”

Seriously? He wanted to confirm if I have a boyfriend back then? “Really? So, you lied on our first conversation on messenger?”

He smiled shyly and nods.

I chuckled. “You're cute! Anyway, at least now you know exactly who my boyfriend is.”

“Who?”

I raised my eyebrows and looked at him. “You don't know yourself?”

He hemmed. “Ah... Of course I do know me!”

I laughed again then hugged him tightly. “I love you.”

“I love you too, Belle,” he said and then kissed my forehead.