"I'm right here! Why don't you see me?"
I heard the words as I browsed the discounted games at a local bookstore that was temporarily closing for renovation. I spied a young man with his back to me, his phone to his ear, looking out the huge plate glass window at the end of the aisle. We were on the second floor with a clear view of the plaza below.
Among the people enjoying the spring sunshine, a young woman, also on her phone, paced the promenade, craning her neck left and right in exasperation. I could not hear her side of the conversation, but I was sure she was who he was talking to.
"You are wearing your school sweater," the guy laughed. She looked down at herself and then sat in one of the Adirondack chairs. "Why are you just sitting there? " he taunted her. "I'm waiting for you!"
She stood and scanned the area again, never once looking up. Then, she turned on her heel and headed the other way.
"No! Wait!" said the guy. "I was just playing!"
She never broke her stride, but he took off for the escalator, and a minute later, I saw him tap her on the shoulder. I didn't need a phone to understand what she said when she turned. "Asshole!"
What a tantalizing bit of story! I want to know what happened to the two of them after. I love how you crafted it.
ReplyDeleteYes, great storytelling. And he thought he was being so funny.
ReplyDeleteThis captured my interest right away, and I could picture that poor girl searching and searching. I wonder if they are still speaking to each other.
ReplyDeleteHahaha, he tested her interest and found he tested it too far! Great report on a good eavesdropping session.
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