[Squaredsoft]

Not really. But anyway, this is meant to be a pretty serious topic.
Here goes.

I'm sure everyone agrees that communication is a big part of a relationship, correct? Well, my relationship is being jeopardied because we no longer have any of that.

Problem is, I only have her two classes and lunch, and can rarely see her any other time. Well, she has concluded that out TAG (Talented and Gifted [college level]) classes are too strenuous for her, so she got out of them. As a result of her new schedule, our lunch meetings have also been compromised, as she has first lunch and I have second.

I tried to convince her before to stay in, and I told her anyone she asks would bend over backwards to help her, especially me, but there was no changing her mind. And since this is her decision, I will respect it, and I won't hate her for it. Besides, who COULD hate THAT face?

Anyway, moments ago, I just returned from my date with her - possibly my final one, too. I'm afraid that one of us will be forced into termination of the relationship soon.

I went into tonight knowing this quite well, but I still took time out to set things up perfectly for this meeting. I told her to dress real nice, and I picked her up from her house and took her to her favorite restaurant to eat and talk with her. Everything was quite classy, and we briefly discussed the situation, and then had some laughs and whatnot. A wonderful time, really.

We then proceeded to a friend's place (of mine), although she didn't know it. I had him set everything up real nice and romantic-like, too. I had her close her eyes and I popped on the lights. Placed two same boxes in her hands, and told her to open them.

She opens them, and to her suprise, there was a pair of two golden ruby and diamond earrings, along with a matching bracelet. She loved them.

This evening set me back over 500 dollars, and although you all may think it was stupid, I felt it was all worth it, especially when her face lit up as she saw the gifts I'd gotten for her.

When I took her home, I walked her to her doorstep, and before ringing the doorbell, I gave her a kiss and wished her the best on her future endeavors, then watched her graceful movement as she entered her house.

And now, I'm home, and I feel good about what I've done.

The plain way to see it is that I just wasted $500 and some change on a girl I may or may not ever even see again in the hallways. However, that's not what I see.

You know what I see? I see myself making a wonderful young lady very, very happy, and allowing her a great night. As always, I did the best I possibly could, and gave her a night she'll never forget. I aim to please, and if anyone can ever make her happier in one night, then I wouldn't have done my job.

I did it all in the name of self-satisfaction, and in the name of respect and care for her. She's changed my life. She's given me great times, and made me feel good. I had to return the favor.

My question to you is, should I have done it? Or done something differently? Maybe I should have not even considered it? I want to hear your thoughts.