The 1:00 am confession !

That face

My heart paced a bit faster, I knew no one here. Who could it be?
I turned around to see a tall stranger say about 5'8", he was fair, and had brown long shabby hair, he looked adorable honestly.
*Reminder- it's really hard for me to find someone attractive at the first look, I mean for me it's usually 'will I like them at first sight' kind of theory.*
But he was different. He was comforting.

I hadn't realized that my tears were still dropping until he handed a tissue to me.
"Umm, thanks. But who are you?" I asked.
Oh how stupid of you, You should've said hi instead. I heard my inner voice speak.
Urghhh. I hoped I wasn't making a fool of myself.
"Hi ! I'm Ryan. I've just shifted into an apartment here and I live on the 5th floor of the first building. I thought I'd make some new friends about and found you." He answered.
His voice ! Oh my god ! I could listen to him speak whole day long.
*Reminder- I over think and so this had to happen. I didn't ask for all the information, why did he need to share? Fine! I was now judging *
And wait did he say that in one whole breath? This was again my inner voice !
I had a faint smile on my face and again felt stupid.
"Nice to meet you Ryan, I'm Naina . I'm new to this place too," I said.
I didn't want to give him my entire address.
You should've added this is the wrong time to meet me Ryan, don't you see I'm crying? Inner voice problems.
I didn't want to sound low and so I started talking about the weather.
*Reminder- I loved this season! It was winter !!!*
I then told him about my reason coming to Bangalore and he told his.
He started, " I'm a software engineer and had started to work with Wipro last month. They liked my work and transferred me as the head of Dept here in Bangalore. So I start my work from next week" he ended.
Wow! A software engineer, struggle he had seen, I knew for sure.

I was thinking about to leave but just then he asked me, " can I ask you something if you wouldn't mind?"
"Sure," I said.
I knew what was coming my way.
"I haven't yet known you and we haven't yet become really good friends but Why were you crying?" He asked.
There I went , what on earth should I tell him ? I was confused!
*Reminder- I preferred the truth and spoke it and I had to trust him, he was already so nice *
I told him about how Neil and I broke up and narrated the entire incident of today evening.
He was shocked to know what my situation was and asked me to be patient at the moment. He told me he'd help me out and asked me not to worry.
How I wished my dad to be this way and mom to be alive!
Life is just uncertain.

We parted ways and decided to meet the next morning for some workout together.
*Reminder-I love staying fit not to look slim and slay, but to sweat and burn the calories*

I was smiling. I was dreaming. I was asleep but still awake. I had forgotten I cried last night. I had forgotten those thirteen messages. I just had that face on my mind.
Neil's?
No, it was Ryan.
He was comforting then and now too.

When I got up I realized the sun was up already and that meant it was about 7:00 and I had to leave by 7:30 , I hurried and brushed my teeth, freshened up and got into my black track pants and a white sweatshirt, I tied my hair into a high ponytail and picked up my bag that had a towel, a pair of clothes and water. All I needed.
That was quick I said to myself and waited by the park bench where we met yesterday.
A car was waiting by the gate, I saw a hand wave from it and immediately rushed towards it.
Weren't you supposed to go by walk? The gym is just 1 km ahead, isn't it?
I shushed my inner voice before I reached the door and sat beside Ryan.
The car smelt really good, that of cocoa beans. I loved the smell.
He drove quite well, no speeding , seat belt worn, soft music playing, it was perfect . I looked out of the window seeing the trees pass by, and just then the car came to a very sudden hold that I was saved by almost hitting the glass In front of me by just two inches. I swear, just two inches! Phew !
As Ryan got down of the car I followed him too, to see what the cause was.

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Oh gosh!! Is that how a car is driven ?
I was just saved.

Wasnt that a perfect time we were having?
What just made Ryan hit the brake?

Well you'll have to read ahead to know the cause.

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