INSECURE (On Hold)

Chapter 4

'I gave you my heart and you crushed it with the rubber soles of your shoes.'

Ayani

It must be another bet.

The words took me back to the present. My smile faltered and my eyes narrowed, searching his for any signs of lying or pretence.
Instead, I found amusement and kindness.
I was at a loss for words.

'Yes. You can.'

I replied, my voice small and faint. He must have impeccable hearing because as soon as I consented, he was pulling the chair out and sitting down.
He introduced himself as Neil while removing his backpack. I told him to call me Ayani and he looked surprised.

'That's a very rare name. I've never heard it before.'

I didnt reply and continued my observation of him as he took out a laptop and started typing furiously.
He must have felt my stare burning his skin but he chose to ignore it. For his benefit or mine, I'm not sure.

Why did he sit with me?

Maybe he didn't want to be alone?

Then, why did he ditch his friends?

He must have a girlfriend. Why didn't he bring her?

He is so beautiful. Hot too.

My conscience was having a war inside my head. While they were all sensible inquiries, I didn't think the subject in question will be happy with being interrogated especially, on such a personal level.

Deciding to bring an end to the awkwardness I felt, I took out my phone and started watching youtube videos I had downloaded just for these type of moments. I made sure I plugged my earphones in. I didn't want to disturb the fine specimen called Neil.

So, we sat there.
Two strangers on opposite sides of a table.
One busy trying to discipline her wayward thoughts.
One busy trying to finish what probably was an assignment before the deadline.
I was surprised at the serenity I felt. I might have just met him. I might just know his nick name.

Yet there was a voice inside me.

Telling me that there was more to him than just a pretty face.

I just wasn't sure I wanted to find out.

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