Love at first sight

At the hospital

"Okay , I'm gonna ask you to bend your leg for me" "does that cause pain" "no it's fine" he replied still slightly giddy - "okay Mr Santos , we've done all assessments , X-rays and routine check ups and there seems to be no problem with your leg- however I could advice you to join our physiotherapy group here at the hospital" I smiled kindly and helped him change out of the hospital gown we gave him, he seemed quite pleased of his perfect abs " I don't think physio is for me Milena - how about walks?" He actually seemed serious for once other than giddy "walks are great if you can manage" I replied again with a smile "ok that's good, so what time shall I pick you up for our walk tonight?" He quickly replied and I sighed as the seriousness didn't last very long. I stepped closer to him "listen, Neymar" he seemed surprised that I actually knew his first name "I know exactly what kind of men you footballer's are , you think you can get any girl you want don't you? Well I'll tell you this once -and once only, I don't belong to any one and I am not a property that you can try to own like this - what do you take me for?!" When I finally stopped my rant I looked up and realised how far I'd just taken a simple question. Should I apologise? No - I'm far too stubborn to apologise , I never apologise. "Milena - I'm sorry I didn't mean to make you feel... Angry" he seemed drained of his giddy youthful energy and somewhat hurt which made my heart break into a thousand pieces.

"Listen Neymar, I didn't mean to react like that - it's just I've always been independent- I'm a perfectionist , I never EVER want to make a mistake..." I said trying to sound as sympathetic as I possibly could " you think I'm a mistake?" He replied sounding very hurt as I saw his lips slightly sulk and eyebrows move down "no - I don't think you're a mistake - but accepting to go out with you after- what? 4 hours? We met in a car accident and I hardly know you" the more I tried to defend myself the more I realised I was falling in love with this stranger.
It was silent - he walked to the window and stared out - he was thinking hard.
I was really confused as to why he was being like this - I mean I would personally never react like this to a person I only just met, especially for someone as ordinary as me..
He started to walk towards me looking slightly raged "why do you have to be like this - you're scared! You're just a scared little girl deep inside who fears imperfection - but listen to me Milena - you're never going to be happy if you don't stop this , I actually felt something towards you the minute I saw you.." I didn't know what to say , he was right and I felt awful- for the first time ever I realised how obsessed with perfection I was that I was missing out on happiness. He opened his mouth to speak again but shook his head and reached for his Nike hold-all and stepped towards the door of my bright spacious office , an urge pushed me to stop him and I helplessly yelled "stop!" He turned towards me looking agitated "what's that , have you got more to say miss perfect doctor" I could tell that i had broke his heart , I moved closer to him and raised my hand to his face "you see through me- you're right" a tear ran down my face because this was why I'd been partly unhappy my whole life , he put his hands on my face too with a warm comforting smile "I'm going to break all my rules for you" I whispered as he slowly moved my chin up to kiss me , and in that moment , we were the only two in the world.