Moira

VERENA

"WAIT!" He shouted
I opened my eyes and turned around. He was....what people would call a 'pretty boy' long black hair,earrings and a piercing gaze.
I continued crying, I wanted to say something but there was a big lump in my throat

"What's the matter? Is life being unfair to you?" He asked
Normally I used to hate these kind of questions, the sympathetic looks people have me and most of all responses like "ohh you poor thing " I hated that people pitied me...But something in his words made me trust him...its as if he knew what I was going through

"I am just so sick of life " I said it came out like a croak

"Oh so that's the case....don't cry anymore...because I will get you out of this mess. Hold my hand and let me help you." He said while holding his hand out

He made me feel like I could tell him anything I wanted. Is this what having a friend feels like ?

"I-I people call me a worthless piece of shit because I am an orphan and t-t-they say that it would be better if I....just disappear. I broke down again..I hated how these words controlled me I just...I just want to end this

"Did the world change after thier opinion ?"
"Now if you'll give me your hand...my arm is about to fall off." He said while massaging his arm

I smiled..it was the first time I smiled since...ever
I gave him my hand and he caught me in an embrace

What....what's this feeling I never felt before? There was a wierd sensation in my stomach...maybe 'butterflies in my stomach '

He whispered in my ear while holding me "Remember, don't ever give up on life, no matter how hard it gets because everyone is destinied for something big.....don't give up you know you are beautiful and you can do it."

The last line made my heart beat so fast...I was afraid he might hear. Man...he sure know how to make people feel better. I started smiling instantly.

When he finally let me go, he asked "I'm Zayden and you are...?"

"Verena"
"Verena....thats a unique name..."

"Lets go somewhere else and talk "he said
"Sure."

We sat side by side on a swing in a nearby playground. He brought me a drink and some tissues.

"Thank you....if it weren't for you...I dont know what would have happened to me today." I said

"Hey....lets not get emotional. And remember what I said, dont give up no matter how hard it gets. "

"By the way....you are really good with words...you should be a councellor." I said

He laughed and then said "No No.I am not even that qualified...I just dont want other people to be like me." His voice got quieter at the end....so we had this one thing in common.

"Anyway the past is in the past" he checked his watch and then said "Alright hope you're fine now...I have to go now."

I was a bit disappointed but I didnt want to be a burden so I said "yep fine......we...we will meet again right ?" I asked I was surprised at myself at how I even managed to say that.

He smiled and said "I am sure we will...if we are destinied."
I saw one last glimpse of him before he dissapeared into the dark......