I walked up to the kitchen.
"Wh-who are you?"
He looked up. His eyes were reddish, as if they had not known rest for days. His lips were dry, his skin pale. He was rough by appearance.
"Cool down kid, just chill", saying this, he grinned. His voice was deep and he sounded frank. He seemed to be a middle-aged man.
By then I had gained much courage and confidence to carry on with the strange meet. I realised that the man was hungry and so,I pulled him by his arm and took out all the edibles from the cupboard and refrigerator. I stood at the corner of the kitchen while that man hungrily ate whatever he liked out of all the stuff on the table. Then he asked for water.
I was still doubtful regarding him. I pushed the water jug towards him. I quickly picked up a stick from the floor which he didn't notice. I was ready for an attack at any suspicious motion.
That man drank all the liquid in the jug and paused for a moment.
Then he spoke up,
" I am James Leo Naynson."
"Okay and why are you here Mr. Naynson?" I asked.
"I am here for you! Haha.." he laughed at his own joke and then continued, "Listen, they are chasing me. Those guys, you don't know them, they are engaged in criminal rackets. Please let me stay here for tonight, I assure you that you won't face any trouble..."
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ParallelMinds
Mystery / ThrillerNarrated by a young unnamed girl, the story about her life, an incident that changed her life, the past being a contrast, her present being the light but what was written on her part for the future? A strange meet, one companion, and determination...
