Destined Love

Chapter 8- Enzo

I ordered a latte for myself and her along with a Nutella cheesecake. I wasn't sure what she was like, but then I remembered assorted chocolate bars peeking out of Lisa's bag back at the hospital, so chocolate was my safest option. I wanted to wait for her before I ordered anything, but I wasn't sure if she'd stay. I wanted this meeting to linger so I could analyze things, and ordering in advance was the only option I saw; otherwise, she might leave.

I was scrolling on my phone and it was getting irritating every minute. Waiting had never felt so excruciating. I rolled my eyes, irritated when I finally spotted Lisa at the entrance. I had no idea how long she'd been there, but the moment our eyes locked, she took a deep breath and started walking towards the table. I never thought I'd be so captivated, but I couldn't take my eyes off her. Sure, she looked good in scrubs, but this? Her hazel brown eyes were fixed on mine, and her long black hair, tied back in a ponytail, cascaded past her lower back.

My mind was knitting scenarios I shouldn't entertain when I realized Lisa was standing beside the table. I stood up and pulled out her chair

"Thank you for coming", was all I could think of to initiate the conversation

So, what is it you wanted to talk about?", Lisa asked while adjusting herself

That's what I was afraid of. I can't expect her to play all nice after our encounter at the hospital, but what on earth have I done to deserve this? Although my only goal was to learn the part about my past that involved her, it seems like that's just the beginning.

I inhaled all the air my lungs could hold and laid everything to her about what I'd experienced- from the accident to the memory loss and her visions. She seemed quite in shock. I gave her time to process everything because I knew the weight of what I'd just shared wasn't easy to bear. 

"So, how do you remember me?", she pried

That was the question I wasn't prepared for. I expected her to be curious about every event and also throw questions my way but the visions...

To be honest, I don't know how to answer her. I've been seeing visions of her and those meant something. I mean they meant so much when I saw them, but I don't remember them exactly the moment I'm awake. Sometimes I'd get visions of her in the middle of the day, but I got zoned out at that time and when I returned to reality, it was the same. The only thing that remained was the urge to see her, to meet her, and to talk to her. To have her!

I gave her the details of my search for her but said nothing related to what she enquired about. I just wasn't sure whether it was right or not. Or maybe I was too scared of her leaving or rejecting or reacting perhaps.

Before she could ask another follow-up question, our order was served. And judging by the expressions she passed to the women serving us, I think they both knew each other quite well.

I tried asking her about how me wet or how I knew her but the answers were convincing. I'm not saying that she's lying, but she's definitely hiding something. But why? What is it about us that she doesn't want me to know? I've checked up on all my links and mutuals, but she's not even related to a single person I know and yet she's claiming that we just knew each other through mutuals and there wasn't much to know! How can someone not remember how they met someone or at least how they know each other? I don't believe that she was just a passerby in my life. I have a feeling she was more than that. A lot more than that! Her asking about my order, specifically about the latte heightened my curiosity. What could be associated with a cup of latte? One thing is for sure this woman sitting across from me is full of mysteries and I'm having a feeling that I might also get a lot of surprises from her. Surprises as in her revealing herself. I know there's so much hidden behind that calm, introverted, pretty woman I'm having my coffee with. The moment I saw her walking in made me forget everything and everyone around me. My anxiety vanished like it never existed. I feel at peace around her, which I haven't felt from the moment my eyes opened after my accident.

"I want to know you, Lisa!" I blurted out without calculating the pros and cons

The coffee cup nearly fell from her grip and her big, brown eyes were depicting fear more than shock. Fear? Of what? Why would she fear being known to me?

She avoided me and my existence once again. The existence I've been dying hard every day to make it known to my own self! She's denying me that damn right!

The only option I'm left with is to play safe. I'm not ready to lose all of my cards here when I know that I can definitely find something out of it. So I offered her to be friends and that'll give me a peek of her and maybe my past. Our past! Or maybe you're just finding excuses to be around her already because you cannot get your eyes off of her from the moment she walks in!

"Of course!", was all she said but it was enough hope for me. I know I won't be regretting this!

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Hey readers!

Let's just see how their friends go... I wonder if Enzo would find out anything or if he's just overthinking this whole situation. 

What is it that Lisa is hiding from her if she is according to him, and why?

Let's just wait for another Monday to find out where this is going...

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