A Stranger's Smile

Have you ever fallen in love just because of a simple smile from a stranger?
A stranger's smile that makes your world stop spinning for a moment.
A voice so angelic that it pauses time itself.
A presence that makes your heart race every time you see him.
And in just a few seconds, you realize-you've already fallen for him.

Well, that's exactly what happened to me. I fell for a stranger.
I never even bothered to know his name, nickname, address, favorites, hobbies, or anything about his life.
To me, he was just another passenger in a jeepney-nothing more, nothing less.

But there was one thing that made me want to know him more-
My feelings for him.

Feelings I couldn't deny.
Feelings I couldn't control.
Feelings I wanted to shout out loud in front of him.
Feelings that screamed how much I love him.

But how? Every time I gather the courage to confess, fear and anxiety take over.
I'm afraid of rejection.
Afraid that he won't feel the same way.
Afraid to find out that he already loves someone else.

And because of that fear, I end up frozen-just staring at his back as he walks away.
When will I have the courage to tell him I love him?
When will he notice that my heart only beats for him?
And why is he so oblivious-so unaware of how much he means to me?

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And this madness all started the moment...

Author's Note:

This short story was written by me 11 years ago, at ngayon ko lang na-publish since nahihiya ako hehehehe. Ito'y kathang-isip lang ng may saltik na author. Kung may pagkakahalintulad man sa ibang storya o sa totoong buhay, hindi iyon sinasadya. Pasensyahan nyo na po if there's any grammatically incorrect. Likes and comments are highly appreciated. 😊