H.I.M

1

Sunday, 19:00

Dark, cold and windy. That's how it is in New York, Washington to be specific. There's barely even people roaming around the streets, only gangsters around the corners, beggars here and there and a few people

My name is Thalia Mbalienhle Parker. I'm sure you're wondering how do you even pronounce the name 'Mbalienhle'. Its a South African name that means 'beautiful flower'. I don't know how to break it down for you but go search it on Google then you'll hear the pronunciation

For my South African readers, call me Mbali for short ;) Okay back to the introduction, I was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa. My mother is Greek and my father is proudly South African. I'm 22 years old and I moved here in New York because I got a scholarship in med school

Back to the story, I was busy looking for a coffee shop nearby that I even forgot I was getting colder and about to die. Sheesh, so much drama?. Luckily I found one nearby and I got in as if I was being chased by thousands of zombies. Anyway there was no one in the cafe, only 3-4 people in there glued to their coffee like there was no tomorrow

"2 Latte's please" I held out a 20 dollar bill on the counter

"I'll bring it to you" said the old Asian lady in her squeaky voice

I sat by a single table and rested my head on it, gathering my thoughts I heard a bell ring by the door and quickly lifted my head to see the person who just entered

Well I didn't see much detail on the man/woman who just got in cause of their hood was on their head. Mm, sounds creepy

"Double espresso with no milk" the creepy stranger said

Well I heard a very deep, hoarse voice so I'm assuming the person is man or a woman maybe who has a manly voice? I wouldn't wish that voice upon myself. Imagine me with a hoarse, squeaky voice"I am Thalia-

"Here you go" the old lady brought my order which I've been waiting for more than 10 minutes or am I being dramatic?

"Thank you" I said giving a small friendly smile and she returned behind the counter

I drank the first latte and I must say I'm impressed, its not bad at all. I was so focused on my coffee that I didn't even see the stranger sitting a table in front of me. I found that creepy normal cause he was staring at me and I couldn't even see his face due to the darkness outside and the bad lighting that is in this cafe

Well maybe he's just looking at me because I'm also looking at him, maybe if I just look down. I took out my phone to check any new messages and yes, there was a new message from Dom, my neighbour

Dom:hey. I wanted to check if you're home cause I saw your room is dark and locked- not that I wanted to break in but I never saw you return to your room today after class. Call me if you saw this

Dom, just an average person:) He's practically my neighbour in this apartment that we live in and he's got them hots for me but I'm not even gonna go there

Me:hey Dom, sorry I can't call but I'm alright, no need to worry about me. I'll be home just now so you can go to sleep

I press send and switched off my phone. The stranger was now looking at his phone and that made me happy. Okay not happy but I'm glad he managed to remove his eyes and look somewhere else. It was currently 19:15 pm and I needed to go home. Mind asking me what am I doing out here at this hour in the streets of New York? Well I'm relaxing

I got my bag ready and carried my second latte as I stood up, the stranger also stood up to leave. He picked up his side bag and left the building ladies and gentlemen. I shook my head as I got disturbed to leave and I saw something really shiny lying on the chair he was sitting on. His watch!

He left his watch! Go get it you fool!

I quickly ran to the chair and grabbed his watch before sprinting off. I saw him a few blocks in front of me with his hands in his pockets and I ran behind him

"Hey!" I yelled the first time

"Hey"is he ignoring me?

"HEY!" I yelled and he turned quickly

"What?"how rude!

"Don't be rude, I just wanted-" I said but he interrupted me

"Stop following me" he said and kept on walking leaving me stunned by his behavior

"Hey" I said again

"Stop following" he warned

"I'm not following you" well practically I am

"Then stop calling me out and following me" he yelled and I became furious at his actions

"I wanted to-" I said but stopped when I heard a growl from him

"I won't be repeating myself" he said before turning into a dark corner where his shadow disappeared. I stood still, shocked by the whole situation that just played in front of me. Oh well, I'll keep it since he was rude enough to reject my help. It's time for me to go home and celebrate my wonderful, beautiful gift this man has granted me

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