And Then I Met You

4: Persistent That Lead to A Friendship

" Hey, can you slow down a bit ? I'm having a hard time catching up with you, you know. "

She stops for a while, catching up her breath as her eyes follows his figure who seems to just walk away, completely ignoring her whines.

Wow ! What a gentleman.

" Can you at least help me with this ? I can feel that my arms starting to get numb. "

And again, he just keep walking causing Joy to heave a big sigh.

" Please ... "

That surprisingly had stops him.

Does it work ?

It did anyway. He turns and walking straight towards her who's looking back at him in confusion.

" On one condition. Stop talking to me until I'm the who initiate one. "

She nodded hesitantly even when she knew that's the hardest part for her to do since she loves to talk even to some random topic.

He noticed the pouts on her face but ignored it afterwards, holding onto her luggage and just walk. He didn't know where does his feet will brought him to and with this lady along just only make it worse.

He have to think of her safety as well. So he end up onto a decision, look out for a safe place for her to stay until the day come. So he lead and she just follow.

After almost fifteen minutes of walking they finally saw what might be a little town and he just know that this will be their last meeting. He will find her a place to stay and his responsibilities on her is over.

" I believe there's a motel around there. "

She nodded unsure.

" You can talk now. "

" Gosh ! Thank you ! That was the hardest thing I've ever did in my life. Please, please just let me talk after this. I swear I won't hurt you with my
words. "

She did a peace sign, while grinning at him.

" What's your deal ? "

" What do you mean ? "

" You've been following, well, walking with a stranger since thirty minutes ago. If you think back, you could have reach your destination by now. So what's your deal ? Do you know me or
something ? "

" You seems like you need a friend. You look so lost that I feel like maybe there's something that I can help you with. "

" I don't need anybody to be with me. "

" Of course, that's what you think but to others, you need one. "

" You. "

" Huh ? "

" Only you who think that I need one. "

" Well, maybe I'm a bit more observant than others."

" What if .. I'm not a good guy. Don't you ever think of your safety ? Is it that easy for you to talk to some stranger ? "

" You're a good guy. I know it. "

" What makes you so sure ? "

" Because I trust you. Ever since we met, I have a feeling that you are not a bad guy. "

" You and your positive thoughts. Sometimes, you can't trust anyone that much. In the end, they will  let you down. "

" Aaaahhh, so someone has broke your heart. "