My Destined Romance

Four

I saw a small stand that is selling cheap shirts, hats and luckily. Hankies and towels. PERFECT!

"Hey buddy! You see that man sitting over there? He is selling towels and since you are soaked and wet. We need to dry you up." I patted his head and with his tongue hanging and tail wagging. I pulled him along with me.

"I'll get the yellow towel Mr., How much for it?" I grabbed for my wallet and waited for a reply from the vendor but got nothing. I glanced at him and he was wearing a disgusted face towards the dog. He must have sensed me looking at him when he looked at me and started processing my question.

"$2.15 but since you have pond water all over yourself I will throw in this tank top for free." I can tell he was happy with his offer. I would normally sing-sang a Thank You. NOt!

I grabbed the towel and throw a $5 bill and walked away but said something first.

"I am certain you saw what happened to the dog and the CREATURE that was chasing him. I'd be freightened as hell too! But really Mr? You could atleast show a bit of sympathy But NO! Since buddy here is wet and dirty . You can easily show that- that insulting expression?!" The man's disgusted expression triggered me to just loose it and let my mouth run wild again. No breaks and all.

With a shocked expression, I didn't wait for him to talk so I walked towards a bench further away from the guy. Further, further away!

I grabbed the 2 liter bottle of water inside my bag that I always carry with me everyday and poured it on the muddy parts of the dog before drying him with the towel. Since the sun is slowly sinking in. It made the park a bit colder and I noticed him shiver. Poor boy! So I continue to dry him off. A bit faster this time.

"Almost good as new! Except for the stench but still you look presentable! Let's just wait for your lady owner to come get you then you are good to go." I patted his head while looking around the area. I am still sitting at the bench and the dog is at my feet. Resting his head on his feet. He must be exhausted from all the running. So I let him be and rest for a while.

I was about to grab a book and continue reading but I noticed someone waving her hands at me.

I gasped!

"My ice cream!!! Come on boy! We will look for your mommy later. I need to rescue my ice cream!" I hurriedly stood up and so damn serious to get my ice cream that didn't hear someone sneakered behind me. As I walked further, with buddy in tow. A determined mind to finally have a taste of my ice cream. I walked faster and with longer strides. I must have looked, uhm.. Weird?

I didn't mind so I continued walking. After a few more steps I heard someone laughing, I stopped walking and look for the cause of it.

Sitting at a bench a few feet away from me, hands on his stomach with a flustered face. Laughing his lungs out that made him look... Crazy. A crazy, handsome man at that.

What the?!! I shrugged the stupid thought and continued to look at him. He must have noticed my serious expression that he steadied himself and took a deep breathe.

"I never had a good laugh for ages!" Was he talking to himself or was he mocking me?

"Excuse me?!" With hands crossed on my chest, a foot tapping at the ground and trying to look intimidating.

He stood up and walked towards me with hands both in the air.

"I am sorry. You might think I am a creep but I sure am not. Anyways, you sure are interest miss..?"

Holy cricket! is he for real? He just insulted me then wants to know my name!

"Stranger danger." I blurted out the words that caused him to smile. Well, About to laugh actually but I glared at him.

"Fine, my name is..." But he stopped talking. He just stood there looking at me. And me, being me. I just stood still. Let the staring contest begin!

For a rude guy, he sure is handsome. too bad! But, I can tell he is a descent type. He is wearing a yellow abercombie and fitch polo tucked in to his khaki knee length short with a white espadrille. Simple.

Simple.

I like that word.

Wait what?!

I shrugged the thought of the guy and looking at him with an amused face. I raised my brow and waited for him to talk.

"What?!" Was what he said. He broke the silence first.

"What? What?" I said with a serious tone but then wore a confused face.

What did I just say?

I must have looked stupid plus with an appearance smudge with pond water and dirt that he smiled before gathering himself again.

Great!

He studied my serious expression for the last time before squatting down. "Come here boy!"

The sudden pull startled me and almost made me fall. I luckily gained balance and wanted to know why I almost fell. Then I noticed the leash I was holding was gone.

"I see you made a friend Max. And a pretty girl at that?! And she even cleaned you!?" What I am seeing right now is such a sight to see that made my anger vanished into thin air.

The guy was giving out a smile full of love towards the dog that made my heart throbbed. What can I say? I was always a sucker for such interactions.

Since my mouth has a mind of its own. I say the weirdest words again.. "You sure adore him.." What I said was a statement rather than a question.

Hearing my voice made him look at me and said "He is my life partner so yes, I ADORE him.." He was still smiling but I can sense a mockery in his voice so I just rolled my eyes.

I was about to talk but I stopped and went to dig something in my bag and went closer to them and squatted down.

I was so busy placing the shirt on the dog that I didn't noticed the close proximity me and guy have. His face is inches away from the side of mine that Just when I was almost about done putting the shirt on he blew air in my ear that startled me.

"Ahhh" I almost landed on my butt but always thankful for my quick reflex. I balance myself with both palms on the ground.

"Are you crazy!!" I whisper yelled at him but NO! Instead of being apologetic he just laughed at my flustered expression.

"So immature!" I said with a glare then stood up. Dusted my distressed jeans, glanced at Max then I patted his head before walking away.

I can hear shuffling and footsteps towards me but it stopped and is replaced by an annoying voice.

"There you are! Let's go! I still have my hair appointment in 20mins!!"

I blocked their voices and had one thing in mind. I am so Ready to satisfy my ice cream cravings. Perfect timing, I need it to cool down my boiling temper.

"Thank you! And Sorry back there! I acted out of impulse." I said to the ice cream lady while grabbing my double scooped cookies n' cream ice cream.

"It's ok. Good thing the lady after you got the same order so I gave her your order instead.." She smiled while I just nodded.

I went inside my car and I was shocked at the time.

"Shiiit!!! It's 30 mins past 5. Betty will grill me for sure!" I hit the gas pedal and went straight to Bettys place.