Encounter

Chapter 5

Forth's pov:

After getting out of the car, i happily walked into my apartment. I was in a really good mood. I haven't had that much fun in years.

I took a shower and changed into some comfortable clothes. After lying down i stared at the ceiling with a contented smile on my face. I couldn't sleep because i was too excited. So i scrolled through the pictures i had transfered to my phone from Beam's.

I blushed when i remembered the pictures he had taken without me knowing.

Maybe i should take a chance. He looked like he really meant what he said.

I was pondering about whether i should take a chance or wait.

I fell asleep without knowing with my phone in my hand.

Flashback:

"You useless piece of shit! Say something!" My father screamed at me.

"Why can't you talk?! Huh?! Your mother left because of you worthless shit! You shouldn't have been born! Just kill yoirself! No one loves you! You're just a wortheless piece of shit!" he punched and kicked me over and over again until i couldn't even scream.

When he finally got tired, he just went into his room and slammed the door closed.

I curled into a ball and hugged my knees while crying silently.

My whole body hurt. I was bleeding. But the part that hurt the most was my heart. Knowing that my own parents didn't want me.

End of flashback.

I woke up to the sound of my alarm ringing.

I quickly turned off my phone and got up. I brought my hands upto my face and realised i was crying.

It's been so many years and yet those memories are still fresh in my mind. No matter how much i try i can't forget them.

I wiped my face and went into the bathroom to do my morning routine.

I got ready and headed to the café. I had just stepped into the café when i received a text.

Beam: hey when are you free today?

Me: My shift ends at four.

Beam: ok i have classes until five. So how about we go out for dinner?

Me: sure.

Beam: great! I'll pick you up at 7.😘

I couldn't help but let out a small chuckle at the emoji.

My mood improved a lot just by receiving a few texts from him.

I don't know why but i felt comfortable around him. I could be at ease when I'm with him. I feel like i can trust him.

It's weird because i only met him like three days ago. But i can't help but be happy that there was someone who really cared for and wanted to hang out with someone like me.

"Someone's happy."

I looked up when i heard a voice. It was Sun.

"Finally got a girlfriend?" He smirked.

I shook my head.

"Owh? Then a friend?"

I shook my head again. Honestly i don't know what to call our relationship. Are we friends? Are we dating? I don't know.

It's complicated.

"How is it complicated?"

Umm... Don't we have to open up the café?

I tried changing the subject.

Sun narrowed his eyes at me. "Fine. But you are staying behind and explaining everything to me after your shift ends."

I wanted to refuse but i knew he wouldn't listen. So i just sighed and nodded.

After the end of my shift, Sun dragged me to his office on the second floor and sat me on one of the chairs.

" Ok now explain."

He said he loved me.

" You two are dating?" he yelled.

I quickly shook my head.

"Then?"

I asked him why me. I mean there are a lot better than me. I tried convincing him to give up on me and find someone better. But he wouldn't budge.

In the end, we agreed that he would get to know me for a week then decide if I'm worth his love or not.

Sun sighed. "You have really low self esteem don't you?"

I looked down at my lap.

"Forth don't you have a mirror at your place? Look at yourself. You're every girl's dream. Or in this case every guy's dream." He said.

But i can't even talk. What would people say if they saw him with someone who can't even utter a single word?

"So what if you can't talk. There are many mute people who are happily married and have their own children. It doesn't define who you are. You are what you make of yourself." He pointed at me.

"I'm not saying you should accept him immediately. But open your heart. Get to know him. Use this one week to know him and then ask yourself. Do i want be with this person? Is this person the right one for me?" he said gently. "And if your answer is no then tell it to him straightforwardly. But if there's still some doubt then share it with him. You two need to work together for this. A relationship works two ways. If only one person gives all the time, it won't last."

I listened intently to what he was saying. After contemplating everything in my mind, i nodded.

When i went out of there, i had found the answer to the question i had been asking myself.

I'll take a chance.