KISMET: Into Love

Chapter Eight: Bear Hugs and more

"And at times, making dream a reality just require two things - people who believes in you and a chance to make it."  - CLIO

- C L I O -

'Shoot.' I hid behind the wall the moment Levi noticed me. 'not again.' I thought to myself, feeling embarrassed with the thought that I was peeking, yes, peeking at Levi's class.

We were taking a lunch break from our shoot when I accidentally pass through this area. It was quiet along the place so I thought nobody is around. As I went through the hallway, I heard a familiar voice in one room. It was Levi's. He is speaking to a number of kids, somewhat like a class. I don't have any plans to eavesdrop or whatever but when he started telling the story about the eaglet, I got curious. I decided to stop and listen for a while. It was too late for me to realize that I was already so engrossed to the story same as the kids. I decided to stay some more.

Levi was amazing. I, myself is so caught up in his story that I stayed too long. His actions, his intonations and facial expression got me carried away. The same effect it had with the kids. I even reacted when he ended the story badly. I felt bad as well and I smiled with gladness when finally the eagle rose above and discovered who he really is. A great story. And a good story teller. I swear I could see his eyes sparking with every words he says. Well, he is surely good at what he does.

I hear footsteps coming near me. I took a deep breath as I reclined the wall beside the opened door.

'No turning back now.'  He already saw me so it's useless.

"Hi!" He greeted me as he reached my position.

I slowly faced him as I smile reluctantly. I still feel embarrassed.

"How long have you been there?" He asked.

'Do I really have to answer and add up my embarrassment?' I thought trying not to lift an eyebrow. "I'm actually leaving now." I said instead, trying to escape the scene.

"No wait!" Levi hold me back. "Let me introduce you to my class."

"Nonono."

But Levi insisted, "Please.."

I didn't answer.

"For them.." He then turn his class. "Do you want to meet her too?"

"Yes, teacher!" The kids answered in unison.

The next thing I knew is I'm already inside the class, standing in front of dozen of students.

"Class, this is Ms. Clio and she is an actress." Levi introduced.

"Hi Miss Clio!" Once again, the class is in unison.

"Wow, she is so p-pretty." One of the boys commented.

"She looks nice."

"What does she do?"

"I like her already!"

"I want to be like her!"

I can't help but feel overwhelmed by their innocence as I stand in front of them. Their cheerfulness is somehow contagious. I smiled gleefully in front of them.

"Hi everyone!" I greeted.

"Clio, we have been talking about dreams and ambitions. Can you share us yours?"

I looked at Levi. I'am not sure if there is anything I can say that would be worth sharing. I doubt it. As much as I'm not sure if I would be willing to open up and say anything.