I was walking hastily to catch my bus. It was fourth time this month but luckily I managed to board the bus just in time but today it seemed almost impossible. I walked past all the buildings without thinking of anything else. When I was near the bus stop I could see bus stopping by, passengers going in and out. I accelerated my pace but it was futile to put any efforts, my legs were already quivering with exhaustion of running after a long time. At that moment I regretted giving up on exercise. Only If I hadn’t been that lazy, I could have run faster right now. Only when I was few metres away from the bus I saw bus’s door close and it started moving away. My all efforts were a total waste, I missed the bus.
I knew my mother would be so angry of me to miss the bus and also to miss the class. Going back home was inviting death of my own, I didn’t wanted to face my angry mother. I looked around to find a way somehow, I knew it was the last bus and nothing could have been done but giving up that easily on challenges were just not my style. Only exercise was the exception and a big hole to my stubborn attitude.
A new idea lighted up in my mind. I decided to take the short cut to reach the next bus stop and catch the bus as soon as possible. I had to cross a lake, the lake which was famous for it’s legend of harboring various water spirits and creatures. But what could a water spirit do at this hour of the day unless it really wants to get in trouble?
I headed towards the lake and to my shock, the area around lake was abandoned and untouched of any human residence. I gulped hard. I fidgeted my fingers in nervousness. I knew what I am going to risk but the danger of going back and facing my angry mother was even bigger.
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I tried to calm myself and started moving with small paced steps. Not far from the lake did I saw an old man fishing in the lake. I finally breathed out in relief that there is someone around here and it’s not really lonely and scary anymore. My pace gotten normal naturally and I was more comfortable than before. I crossed the old man just when he called me “what are you doing here child?” I turned back to look at the old man who was talking while still looking ahead at the river. “Umm sorry but did you just talked to me?” I leaned forward to hear an answer.
“You shouldn’t be coming to a place like this, just run away from here”he growled.
“Ye-yea” I spoke bleakly, he was quite intimidating and I shouldn’t get myself involved in a strangers word. I decided to ignore him yet kept his words to ‘Go Away’. After taking few more steps I looked back to find him standing inches behind me and he looked so scary.
“What’s wrong with you ajjhussii?” I half shouted being scared of what he is trying to do. He was literally following me. “Since you made a mistake, I wonder what should I do with you, you shouldn’t have come here” he spoke in a deep, growly voice. For some reason I feared, I feared of this old man. I started running to the other side of the lake where I could clearly see the road. It felt like I was running for my life.
I occasionally looked back and forth to ensure that he wasn't really following me. I was about to reach the road but hit my head with a solid thing, it was as hard as a rock. I stopped instinctively and massaged my head to lessen the impact of the things that just happened with me.I looked up to find a handsome and pale man standing in front of me. His beauty was mesmerizing and I forgot how to speak.
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“Are you okay?” he looked concerned and his voice brought me back to the reality. “Yeah, I guess” I responded, my cheeks were turning red by just standing near a guy like him. I tried to cover my cheeks with the strands of my hair, I didn’t wanted him to look my flustered face. “Why were you running?”
"I was…I… there… I was followed by an old man and it was scary"
He looked around and assured it that it’s fine. I was still reluctant to feel at ease so he offered “Do you want me to give you a company?"
“Well, yea, yea sure” I immediately accepted his offer. He was just too handsome to say no and I was just too tempted by him. He gave a comforting vibe which was again a plus point.
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