AMY

The Guy in the Park

I smiled at Alfonso and then we sat to eat. "Ana, I will be going to the park after here" I said. "Can I drop you. I will be going back to the hospital. My lunch break will be ending soon" Alfonso said. "Thanks Alfonso but I would like to walk. It's not that far from here" I replied. He didn't seem too happy with that.

I did what was almost half an hour walk to the park just to sit and reflect on my life and then I see a gang beating up a guy. I run closer but they left immediately I got there. The guy was seriously injured. He didn't look conscious so I decided to take him home. I hailed a taxi and in less than ten minutes we were home. I called the hospital and they sent a nurse to come and treat him. She gave me a long list of instructions to follow and then left.

I went to Ana's room and she wasn't there. I searched the whole house but she was no where to be found. I then decided to go back to the guy. When i went he was awake. "Who are you?" He asked. "I rescued you from those robbers". I replied. "They are not robbers." He asnwered. "They sought after my life. Please can you keep me here and make sure no one finds out please. Not even the person you live with." I kept looking at him. And there was this feeling in my heart. Was this love?

"Of course you can stay." I answered. By the way was looking at me, I could see he had also fallen. I felt someone hold me. I looked and he held my hand. Chills run through my spine. "Thank you". He said."You are welcome" I answered and went out.

When I got to the kitchen, I saw a note Ana left me.

Amy,
I have gone out to get things prepared for your wedding. There is enough food in the microwave. Just heat it and eat. I will come late.
Ana

I opened the microwave and there was lasagne, my favorite but I had a dying man in my house. I heated the food and went on to give it to him. He ate it beautifully and then afterwards went to sleep. I locked the door and took the keys along. I then went to my room to think. I needed to get rid of my old phone in case Samson looked for me. I threw it in the trash. Just then I heard the phone beep. I checked and there was 55 missed calls and 13 messages. All from Samson. I then threw the phone back into the bin.

I went back to his room, he was awake and looking around the room. "What's your name?" I asked immediately I entered. "Renato" he answered. "I am Amy. Nice meeting you. I hope you get well soon". I said and then went out.

I went to the phone shop and got myself a new phone and a new Sim. I went back home and took my address book. I dialed Mrs. Agatha's number.

Me: hello
Mrs. Agatha: hello. Who is this?
Me: Amy
Mrs. Agatha: Where are you? You are being searched for seriously. Your picture is everywhere. On TV, news papers, billboards cars, shops and malls. Your name is being mentioned everywhere. Brooks is desperate. He has been coming here everyday to look for you. He left not long ago and said he will be back.
Me: Mrs. Agatha, please no one must find out I called you. I am somewhere safe. I will be back soon but not soon enough bye.

I said and then hung up. My eyes began to fill with tears. I broke down crying. Just then a hand was on my shoulder. "No one deserves your tears" I heard the person say. I turned and saw Renato. "Aren't you suppose to be in bed?" I asked. "I was going to get a glass of water and then I heard you crying". He answered. "There is nothing wrong" I answered. "Tell me anything. I am a good listener." He said. My heart was beating very fast. I looked into his eyes and they were locked. Our heads started drawing closer until our lips clashed. It was so good. His lips were soft and sweet even with the wounds on it.

We were kissing for a while until I noticed what I was doing. I pushed him back and said. "It's not right" "why is it not. We are both single and in love" he answered. "Do you know what love is?" I asked him. "Of course I do" he answered. "I don't think you do. How can you meet someone on the first day and claim to be in love and then want to do what lovers do" I asked. "Love at first sight" he answered. "Please leave my room or you'll end up leaving my house. For your information I am getting married next Saturday" I said.

He went sadly to his room. I could hear him weeping. I can't deny the fact that I have fallen in love with him but it is too soon. I also need to protect my baby.

I'm home, I heard someone say and that someone was Ana. I went to meet her. "Where have you been?" I asked. "Getting things ready for your wedding" she answered. "You are so enthusiastic about the wedding more than I am" I answered. "Who is that?" Ana screamed. I turned and saw Renato. I looked at Ana and started smiling.

She stood there frozen. "That's Renato. I saved him from a gang who were beating him up." I said. "And you are going to keep him in this house?" She asked. "Yes. Where else?" I replied. "What will Alfonso say?" She asked. "He won't say anything as long as he remains your distant cousin" I replied. "When is he leaving?" She asked. "I dunno. I hope never" I replied. "Don't tell me you like him" she whispered. "Is it that obvious?" I whispered back and we broke out laughing.

"Alfonso will be coming over for dinner to officially propose" Ana said. "Okay. Thanks. Then I have to go and get ready. " I said and then went to my room.

I took my bath and wore something simple yet beautiful. I also told Ana to tell her cousin everything he is suppose to do and say and get ready.

Hope you guys enjoyed this chapter. It took long for me to update because of school. When we are on vacation, I will make sure to write a lot of chapters. Love you all. Please recommend to your friends and vote if you like it. Not forgetting to give feedbacks by commenting. XOXO.