Make Me Yours

Chapter 6 - Chance Encounter

The passage of time seemed to slow as Laura drove back to her apartment, her heart still racing from the unexpected encounter with the mysterious stranger. The whirlwind of emotions that had been unleashed that night left her simultaneously elated and vulnerable. The memory of his strong arms wrapped around her, his kiss that had fended off danger, played in her mind like a slow-motion movie, every detail etched vividly.

In the days that followed, Laura found herself unable to shake the image of the man who had stepped in to protect her. Grateful for his intervention, she couldn't help but replay the scenario in her mind, feeling like every moment held a deeper connection as if they were caught in an intricate dance of fate.

Unbeknownst to Laura, the mystery man was none other than Ralph Sullivan, the very man she had married but never met. Ralph found himself captivated by the memory of the girl who had kissed him with such boldness. Her actions stood in stark contrast to the carefully orchestrated world he inhabited as a CEO.

Driven by curiosity, Ralph decided to delve further. He called his brother, Troy, and tasked him with discreetly uncovering information about the girl who had caught his attention. Little did Ralph know that the enigmatic girl he was inquiring about was none other than his wife – Laura Welps.

Fate, however, had its own plans. A few days later, Ralph found himself back at the same bar for a client meeting. Coincidentally, Laura was performing once again, her voice filling the air with Dua Lipa's soulful melodies. As the music washed over him, Ralph was transported to a different world, the demands of his corporate life momentarily forgotten.

"In the beginning... God created Heaven and Earth...For what it's worth, I think that he might've created you first...Just my opinion...Your body is the one paradise that I wanna fly to...Every day and every night..." 

Laura continuously sang her heart out "I need your love... And I'm dying for the rush....'Cause my heart ain't got enough...I need your touch...This is getting serious...Tell me that it's not the end of us...How can we go back to the beginning?... How can we go back to the beginning?... Without you, I've got no air to breathe in...How can we go back to the beginning?" (Genesis by Dua Lipa 2017)

After the heartful performance, the crowd applauded Laura's god-given talent of singing, her angelic voice just simply pulls the heartstrings of anyone who would be lucky to be able to listen to her performance.

Seeking a breath of fresh air, Ralph stepped into the alley, only to spot Laura in distress once more. A group of men were pursuing her, their intentions far from innocent. Driven by an instinct he couldn't explain, Ralph stepped in once more, his arm wrapping around her protectively, sending the men retreating.

Alone in the alley, surrounded by the remnants of the confrontation, Ralph turned to Laura, his eyes filled with genuine concern. "Are you alright?"

Laura's cheeks flushed, and she looked up at him with a mixture of gratitude and vulnerability. "Yes, thank you... I'm sorry for dragging you into this."

Ralph's smile was reassuring, his voice gentle. "No need to apologize. It was quite the spectacle."

Their eyes met, and time seemed to slow around them, the world narrowing down to just the two of them. At that moment, Ralph felt an inexplicable connection to the brave girl before him, and Laura found herself drawn to the man who had twice come to her aid.

As Laura drove away that night, her heart still fluttering from the events, she couldn't shake the feeling that she had met this man before. There was an uncanny familiarity about him, a sensation that she was missing a crucial piece of the puzzle.

On the other side of town, Ralph was left grappling with his own thoughts. He was a married man, married to a woman he hadn't seen since their unconventional wedding. The realization hit him with a force he hadn't expected. The name Laura Welps, a name that had been mere business until now, gained a new significance.