lection state. When I opened the door, it was my mom. How come mom always arrives at the wrong time? She then informed me that someone sent me flowers and she handed me the bouquet of white roses. At least this time mom brought good news. My heart skipped a beat. Who would send me flowers? I said thanks to her, excused myself and closed the door without waiting for her reply. I hurriedly detached the card taped to the bouquet and read what's written in it. Before I can take a glance at the first word, mom unexpectedly entered the room without knocking and motioned me to come closer to her. I put down the bunch of flowers, and listen to whatever she has to say. "Anak, I just want to remind you of the rules that we had talked about with your Dad", she said. I just nodded without expression and eventually she left.
             There she goes again. Her words kept ringing in my ears. Nevertheless, I continued to read the note, and here's what it says, "Hi, I heard white roses are your favorites. Anyway, hope you had a good time last night. I would just like to invite you for a dinner tomorrow. Say, I'll pick you up at around 7:00. Love, Neil." I can't believe it, the roses are from Neil, and you know he's the guy I've been talking about. We danced last night, now he's inviting me for dinner and take note; he signed the card with "Love, Neil". I can't wait to tell this to my fiends.
             I reached for the phone that was atop the table beside my bed and dialed my best friend's number. As soon as she answered the phone, I started talking blah, blah and blah. She practically shouted at me to make me stop chattering. I asked her if I should turn down the invitation or accept it. She said that if she were I, she'd accept the offer. Besides, I really like the guy and this is the instance I've been waiting for. I asked her again if maybe it's too soon. She just told me t...