~Leon & Pob~ #makeittillwedrop

Pob

The accident brought back memories of my really traumatic experience whilst working in the rural areas. I had almost died then and best part, there had been no way of telling anyone. If I had really died then, it would have been my biggest regret.

I heard someone coaxing, hugging and comforting me. I was put in a car but was just too overwhelmed by the whole experience to be even fighting it. I finally snapped to reality when the car stopped and I found myself at a familiar area. It was the same apartment building as my previous dorm. However, it was no more student dorms but rather apartments. That's when I finally turned to look at my savior and realised it was Leon!

"Leon! What, why?  How come its you?" I stuttered. Leon laughed seeing the look on my face.
"Don't mean to laugh at you Pob but your face was just priceless. How are you feeling now? I brought u to my place instead as I didn't know where you stayed and you barely spoke earlier. Are you OK? You seemed terrified earlier..." His voice drifted out seriously.

I wanted to confide in him but I decided to hold back. There was no point in me trying to confide in him. It will bring us nowhere. And when I thought of Leena, ugh I shuddered a little.

I smiled at Leon wanely and assured him everything was OK. "I should be making my way home now. As it is, it's too late already. I am OK. And will be ok. Thanks Leon".

I was about to get out of the car when Leon held onto my wrist. "Please, just stay here for the night. Its so late as it is. And you did terrify me earlier and I am worried I may have hurt you. I got a spare room". He stated earnestly. I could not say no to him. I said yes, braced myself for what Leena was going to say and made my way up to his apartment. I realised that his apartment was my previous dorm. Obviously there has been remodelling done given that the apartments looked big, like 2-3 rooms being put together.

I stepped into a dark hallway, Leon switched on the lights and I saw a tastefully decorated hall. Simple but minimalist. Colours and choice of decorations seemed like something I would totally do. I was wondering if Leena and I shared similar tastes.

"Will Leena be ok with me coming here?" I asked hesitantly. "Leena stays in her own place downtown. This is my own apartment and where I stay. So feel free to make yourself comfortable" . Leon stated it as a matter of fact and went off to prep the guest bedroom for me.

Different apartments, really what were these two on about? I really wanted to ask but I kept asking myself if I had any right to do so. Leon came back with a towel and gestured me towards the guest bedroom, motioning me to make myself comfortable. I took a warm shower, came out to see a pot of tea on the dining table. I looked around and found Leon smoking at the balcony. When did he start this habit?

I went over and tapped him on e shoulders. "You are done. Was everything comfortable? I made tea for you, your favorite. Help yourself. I be there shortly.".

I stared pointedly at the cigarette. He smiled at my facial expression but continued smoking. I was tempted to snatch it away but then again, who was I...

I walked away, nursing a cup of tea and wondering what exactly went on in the last 3 years?