Waiting for Jhoyz

one

I was so confused and sad when I arrived at school that day. My father just told me that he already agreed to my grandfathers request to marry me to his friends son.

Ill be graduating in two months.
I took up business administration because they want me to be in charge of the company. Then all of a sudden this news.

Iwas really bummed out and I dont want to attend class but I dont want to stay home either. Mom was sympathetic but theres nothing she can do about it.

Instead of going to my class I wenr to the track field and sat on the bleachers. I look out to the grassfield and let my mind wonder.

" here..." I heard a voice said and I look up. The guy must be in his late twenties. He is wearing branded shirt and jeans. I look from his face to his hands and saw that he is offering me a handkerchief.

He squat in front of me and wipe my cheeks with his hanky. I was surprised. I touch my face and its wet. I wasnt even aware that Im crying.

" are you hurt? " he asked me and I shake my head. Then I let out a sigh.

" oh..can you tell why youre here alone and crying? " he asked with concern in his voice.

" im ok... I just sat here to think.." I answered him and look down at my hands.

" well you shouldnt do that everytime you want to think. See there are people who could hurt you and take advantage of you.." He said matter of factly and I look at him.

" are you one of them? " I asked but I already know the answer to that. He doesnt scare me. Though I just saw him today, I felt safe with him.

He smiled at me and shake his head. Then he sat next to me and we pass the time like that.

I look away and watch people jog around the track oval. I was looking at nothing in particular and just wanted to pass the time with a blank mind. I dont want to think. Even if its just for today. I let my mind wonder and I was surprise when I felt him holding me hand.

I look at him. " its almost noon. Lets eat.." He said and pulled me up.

I snatch my hand from his.
" Sorry, but I dont even know you.." I told him.

" Yonghwa..." He said.

" Yonghwa what..?" I asked confused.

" thats my name. Im Yonghwa so now can we eat? Im hungry.." He said. He smiled and pulled my hand again and walk towards the cafeteria.