Sweet Faith

The Day I Met You

Patrick's POV

I heard the door shutting and the voice of a woman;
„Good morning, may I sign up please? I booked my room last week. My name is Vera Farmiga"
- Sure, hold on I will give you some papers to fill, you can take a sit or stay here. Hand them to me when done.
„Sure, I will take a sit next to window, can I leave my suitcases here please?" - she asked softly
- No problem, whatever you find comfortable
„Thanks!" - she said as she started walking straight

Somehow I couldn't stop staring at her. She was so pretty. The sun shone through the window lighting up her wavy brown hair and I drifted away in my thoughts.

„Hey, i'm done with papers. Can I please get my key?"
I did a little jump and nervously responded;
- Yes, sure. You need to take the elevator to floor 4th. Your room is on the left right away. If you need anything just ask me or anyone from the staff.

In that moment our eyes met. I couldn't help but admire the beauty of her ocean blue eyes. It was like I almost could read her feelings through them. She was nervous, besides of it - she was hurt. She was deeply hurt and I felt that. I supposed she's going through difficult times and I wish I could do something for her but how would I sound? I'd sound like a freak... so I just told her to enjoy her time in here and let her go.

Vera's POV

- Holy shit!
I screamed as the elevator stopped going and the lights turned off.
- May anybody please come help me out or i'm done
I pressed the SOS button but it didn't work so I knew I was in a shitty situation. No range, no lights. Just me and the empty, broken elevator

Some minutes passed and I heard something. It was like someone's voice but I hardly could hear it. It could be anyone but I was so determined to get out of the elevator I started to scream for help.
The voice stopped and everything became super quiet. When I was about to give up the lights turned on and it started going up.
When I got on the 4th floor and door opened I saw this man. He looked so handsome and so sweet at once. The sunshine made his eyes so bright I could see my own reflection in them.

„Are you ok, Miss?" he asked
- Yes, I just freaked out a little but it's all good. Thank you
„Do you need help with your suitcases? I can carry them to your room for you"
I looked at him, smiled and replied;
- Yes please, it's very kind of you!

While he was taking the last suitcase our hands met. He blushed and it made me too. We awkwardly looked at each other and went straight to my room. He handed me my things, I thanked him and he went back to his working place.

I felt super unusual. It was like I have known this man since forever, I even had butterflies when he touched my hand by accident.
But what if it wasn't an accident? Maybe it was a sign?

- Oh god , Vera stop it. You're freaking out. Just get a nap and start thinking rationally.
I thought to myself and laid myself down to get a litte bit of sleep

*knock knock*
I got woken up by loud knocking on the door. I got up to see who it was and ... it was him. He asked if I needed anything.
- I'm fine, thanks
I knew something was off cause he kept standing in front of me and we were staring at each other's eyes for about 3 minutes.

- I-is something wrong? I asked awkwardly
„No miss, i'm sorry I drifted my thoughts away"
- You can call me Vera, just Vera please
„Alright, so by the way I'm Patrick"
- Nice to meet you... I guees
I flinched when I thought about how silly it sounded. I wanted to fade away in that moment

„So, do you mind going for a drink with me? We have a nice bar down here. I'll pay" - he nicely offered

I didn't know what to say, I got speechless. What if he was one of those guys that play with women's feelings? What if he was another one to hurt me? I never had luck in men, my relationship with ex husband ruined me and I was so afraid that it might happened again. I didn't want it but at the same time Patrick seemed so perfect.. maybe it's the time for me to finally trust someone?

- Uhm you know what? I'm so sorry but I don't feel well in this. If you want to play my feelings like everyone else just leave me alone. I know it's just a stupid drink but..

I broke down in the middle of my sentence and my eyes watered. I didn't know how to act and I felt so useless. Someone nice finally asked me out and what did I do? I freaking ignored him.