On a sunny weekend afternoon, at the age of 38, I sat in the corner of a café, waiting for today's blind date. As a veteran programmer, my life is stable, but it's a little less colorful. My parents were always worried that I would be lonely for the rest of my life, so I kept arranging various blind dates.
To be honest, I didn't expect much from this blind date. After all, I've been on a blind date countless times, and the results are all the same - no eyes, no speculation. But this time, when I saw the blind date, I was still taken aback.
He was tall, dressed in sportswear, with short hair and looked in good spirits. What's more, his face was strikingly similar to my PE teacher in junior high school! For a moment, I felt as if I had returned to my youthful school days, and my heart beat involuntarily.
He also looked surprised when he saw me. He came over and sat down across from me, smiled and said, "Did we meet somewhere?" ”
I smiled awkwardly and muttered to myself: This is not just seen, it is simply familiar and cannot be more familiar. But on the surface, I tried to keep my composure and briefly introduced myself.
In the rest of the chat, we gradually got to the point. He told me that he is a junior high school physical education teacher who usually likes sports and has a fulfilling life. I also shared my work and life, but I couldn't get rid of that awkward feeling in my heart.
From time to time, I unconsciously think about the bits and pieces of my junior high school days. Those memories of physical education class seemed to be awakened and came back to my mind. I still remember that he always encouraged us to actively participate in sports, and every PE class was full of laughter.
And now, he has become my blind date, which makes me feel both embarrassed and funny. I tried to keep my emotions in check and tried to make this blind date go smoothly.
However, things didn't go the way I expected. When we were talking about hobbies, he suddenly grabbed my hand and said, "Actually, I've always thought you were special. I had a crush on you when I was in junior high school, but I never had the opportunity to express it. Now, I have finally found you, and I hope to give you a chance and give myself a chance. ”
I was stunned, not expecting him to say that. A mixed emotion welled up in my heart—embarrassment, surprise, and a hint of inexplicable emotion. I tried to break free of his hand, but he clenched it tightly, as if he didn't want to let go.
I took a deep breath and said as calmly as I could, "Teacher, I appreciate your liking. But there is a gap between us for so many years, after all, and the situation is a bit awkward now. I think we'd better start with friends. ”
He listened to me and seemed a little disappointed, but let go of his hand anyway. The rest of our chat got a little awkward, and we were both trying to find a topic to talk about, trying to lighten the mood.
Finally, the blind date is over. I stood up and said goodbye to him. He looked at me with a hint of reluctance in his eyes, but he smiled and nodded.
The moment I walked out of the café, I felt a sense of relief. Although this blind date was not successful, at least I bravely faced my embarrassment and memories of the past.
Nowadays, whenever I think about that blind date, I feel a burst of amusement. That junior high school PE teacher may have been just an episode in my life, but his presence made me re-examine my life and my past.
Perhaps, embarrassment and memories are not always a bad thing. They can make us cherish our lives more now, and they can also make us more courageous to face the challenges of the future. And that blind date was undoubtedly an unforgettable experience in my life.