Unexpected Love

chapter 4 - activty

Thursday night, taking an uber, I went to the nearest grocery alone to buy the items needed for tomorrow's event. It was a last minute shop since I was busy with schoolworks for the past few days that I totally forgot to buy stuff for the org.

It took me around two hours to find the cheapest and good quality products from my list to be able to save money. It was around 11pm now and the store was closing. I think I was even their last customer. But, it was worth it though. All the items I got together was within a reasonable price.

Took my grocery and I was trying to call an uber. Cancel after cancel, I was desprate to go home. It been over 30 minutes and still no ubers were available.

I tried walking to my place but it was a 40 minute walk and it was quarter to midnight. I was just wearing a hoodie and leggings.

It's been 15 minutes since I walked. Crossing roads, creepy stares and getting chills all over me. I can't do it anymore and it has been only for 15 minutes. It was my first time to walk in this hour and I was scared as hell.

Tried calling my parents, friends, even neighbors but they weren't answering. Until, I passed by someone who was pulling our his car keys and he then called my name.

"Lisa?" He said.

"Oh shit! Timothy?" I half-yelled.

"What are you doing here? Walking alone?" He concernly asked.

"I- I was buying stuff for the event tomorrow and I only had time tonight and I didn't expect that I would spend hours shopping. I tried calling an uber but every single one cancelled. I even tried calling people but it was no use. Now, I'm walking home." I rapidly said.

"Dude, breathe. Give me that" He said taking my two heavy bags of grocery.

"No, it's okay really" I said slowly taking back the bags.

"Oh, c'mon you're clearly struggling" he mocked my statement before and laughed. I did too.

"Wait, why are you here huh?" I suddenly asked.

"I was getting something for my mom since she "badly" needs it and forced me to go but whatever"

"Phew, luckily she forced. If she didn't, my legs would die"

"Who said that I'd take you home huh?" He jokingly asked

"Dude come onn. I'm dying over heree" i begged.

"Fine, come on come on. You're a lucky girl"

"I know hehe" I said walking beside him.

We walked for a bit and he took me to his car and insisted to take me home since we literally live in the same village.

"Hey, does your grocery contain all the stuff we need for the event or do you have some personal items there too?" He asked

"Um, that's all for the event. I didn't have enough cash with me soo yeah" I smiled.

A few minutes later, we stopped at 7 11 and he parked.

"What are we doing here? You gotta buy something?" I suddenly asked.

"Yeah and buy something for yourself too" he said

"Dude, I just told you that I don't have enough cash on me" I said

"Don't worry. It's on me so get something you want" he said entering the store.

"NO WAY REALLY?" I said following him at the inside.

"Yeah, pick anything"

So, I did. Leaving him alone, I took a bag of cheetos, iced tea, and some candies to go with. I then went to him and asked if it was okay to buy the items I showed him.

"Timothy, will these be okay? Cause if not I can return some or replace it with cheaper items so don't worry tell me the truth" I panickly asked because I'm not used to letting people pay for my stuff.

"Yeah, chill. That's okay. You can even get more if you want to." He chuckled.

"No no no, I'm okay with these. Thank you so much!" I happily said and placed mine items on the counter with his.

"You're only gonna buy a drink?" I asked.

"Yeah, I was just thristy" he said.

We went back to his car and I immediately opened my snack and ate it like it was my last.

"My gosh, I love thesee. It's been forever since I ate cheetos. Legit thank you though. Want some" handing him the bag.

"When was the last time you ate these?" Picking up one.

"I don't know like last 6 months ago?" I unsurely said getting another chip.

"What?! Are you legit?" He shockingly asked

"Yeah, I don't really go out and I barely order food delivery which was okay I guess cause whenever I get out it kinda makes it special."

"You gotta point but your kinda missing out though"

"Yeah, but I'm not comfortable with the people who invites me to stuff like parties since I didn't really know them and I kinda have to sort of act plastic around them if I went."  I explained.

"I get your point" he said starting the car and drove home.