The Stranger

He's Determined

Usually Immersed within her own world, the young woman became distracted by the frequent appearances of an unfamiliar man. The man eventually dared to approach her and extended an invitation for a date. She politely declined his request, she was not looking for a relationship and was not interested in entertaining the thought, at least at that particular time in her life.

Undeterred by her refusal, he continued to advance his pursuit, regardless of any consequences. His determination was intense, he had a clear vision of what he wanted and refused to accept defeat without exerting every effort. He began to frequently position himself at places she would typically visit, putting himself into her line of sight.

He believed making himself more noticeable at locations visited by her could potentially portray him as a determined guy who won't back off easily, thereby helping him secure acceptance, eventually. Despite enduring repeated rejection, he persisted stubbornly.. he assumed that perseverance would eventually lead to acceptance on her part.

Each time they found themselves in close proximity, he seized the opportunity to engage her. Far from dismissive, she participated in these exchanges, whilst being conscious of his possible intentions, she chose her words carefully.

Through their interactions, she rapidly realised that she was finding enjoyment in these, the attention he extended towards her was infused with humor and charm.

Despite a persistently underlying flirtatious glint in his eyes that might derail many other conversations of this sort, it did not obscure his authentic self for her. More importantly though, beneath his playful exterior she perceived a passionate desire, a long-standing yearning, for someone who would understand him intimately - beyond the surface level.

In due course, she acknowledged the inevitability of their frequent encounters and opted to accommodate it. As time progressed, they became more acquainted with each other. Their continual coincidental meetings lead them ultimately to an exchange of contact information.