Beyond the horizon

Chapter 5 : stranger

stranger. /ˈstreɪn(d)ʒə/
noun
noun: stranger; plural noun: strangers
a person whom one does not know or with whom one is not familiar.
a person who does not know, or is not known in, a particular place or community.

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Who the heck is this dude and why is he so darn cute. He just lands here and blows up this place , i officially don't like him.

"So , this is your place huh ?" He asked while picking up the tools on the floor

"Yes but all thanks to you , it doesn't feel so safe anymore " I said with a bit of sass

" and who's the handy man , there's an awful lot of tools in here " he sneaked a peak at me and I could see a hint of curiosity in his eyes

"Ah , no one you should know "I said a bit disappointed at the stereotyping but also a bit consoled that the next time he thinks of coming up here, he will think there's a man.

"Emm I think you've done enough , you should get going " I said standing up to pick up the rest of the stuff still lying around.

He didn't get up to leave , he just continued working.

I was a bit worried that my friends will walk in anytime and have more than enough questions hauled at me.

"Mister, thanks I'll finish up packing the rest " I said while taking the pack of screws in his hands. My fingers brushed up against his palm and I felt electrocuted. I paused for a second and I felt flutters in my stomach .butterflies! I recalled from one of the crazy boy talks I had with my friends

I cleared my throat and rushed over to the box of screws on the side of the room . I threw them in there with a bit of force . What was I mad about now ?
Somebody needs a nap

I heard a gasp and I just knew it had to be jazz. I turned around and awarded myself with another round of whiplash. Man, I need to chill.

"Um.... you can go now like I said , I have help " I said gesturing towards mr tall and handsome.

He wanted to say something when Jazzy interjected " he doesn't have to leave on our account, we can leave you two to , you know, finish your little business " I was rubbing my neck from a mix of embarrassment and to soothe the pain .

"No he was just leaving. Don't worry about the door , the 'handy man' will handle it "

"What handy man? " May quipped with a questioning look.

"Umm , you know , the handy man ." I said trying to signal my friends to let it go for now.

Jazzy and May just starred at me with raised eyebrows and I slouched a little , here I was thinking they had my back , they'll pay for this.

" ooo-Kay ! I'll be on my way " tall and handsome said.

" again , I'm very sorry " he walked backward to the door , eyes fixed on mine.

I heard a throat clearing and I broke out of eye contact to look at jazz . Who was now smiling and ogling at me. Does she see pizza on my face ? Speaking of pizza , we should totally get some.

Tall and handsome was internally shocked at my creeps of friends . In my heard I was saying ' well I did tell him to leave before it was too late '

He rushed out and never looked back and I laughed a little just thinking about what just happened.

May was the first to ask " and you ,what is with your silence about the cute boys in your life "

" slow your horses, he's just a stranger " I said defensively

"Stranger you say , the looks you guys shared looked so synced like you do that all the time , maybe you know him from another life " Jasmin mocked me

I pouted before throwing a pillow at her , which hit her square in the face

She gasped and threw it back and I could see May blow out some air while rolling her eyes at us .. she's the mature one in the group . She mumbled something only to be swatted by a pillow from behind her.

"Jaaaazzz! She screeched ." She looked furious and that's when jazz ran and hid behind me. She knew not to mess with May.

May came towards us and tackled us to the ground and started pinching Jazzy who was laughing and crying out at the same time . I just stood up and watched the scene in amusement.

A few moments later we were laying on the bed couch still catching our breaths

Out of nowhere May says " that boy was really damn fine though "

We all laughed at how random that was .. then the laughter died down so awkwardly and we all internally agreed with her

"I've never seen him around " I said

"But you have the hots for him , you can't even pretend " jazz said

"No , I do not ! "I exclaimed with a higher than normal tone , which caused me to clear my throat .

"Nice try Nahi " May said " you really can't even pretend , you're really whipped " she chuckled out.

"You know I've never really had hots for anyone "I said " I only have eyes for papa bear and cute little Mason.

"Add handsome stranger to the list " May and jazz said at the same time .

I face palmed my head and stop up " I want to hear all about May's trip " I changed the subject " should we be expecting some wedding invitations ?"

She squealed and I thanked God I successfully changed the topic

"I met so many cute guys , heck I don't even know which one to choose !"

"Prateek did cook cook for me , maybe he's the one." May went on

"Here , that's him." She said , handing us her phone .

There was a picture of an Indian boy with short curled hair , his skin was flawless and he had dark eyes . Stranger had tighter curls and his were long .

"Umm Nahi , earth to you child ." May said

Jasmin just laughed and I didn't realize I spaced out for a bit . Oh gosh , what was happening to me.

" the girl is whipped." Jazz said mockingly

I covered my face with a pillow while jazz and May continued to talk about the food in India . I could hear their conversation but it was mixed with my thoughts , tall and handsome thoughts .

We spoke all night while clearing up the space . Ordered some pizza boxes and stayed up half the night talking about anything and everything that came up . May fell asleep first given that she hadn't had much sleep for a hot minute. Then we joined in soon after .

I closed my eyes and I saw flashes of earlier , when did a stranger ever occupy so much of someone's thoughts . Ever

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