I went around the library hunting for books that seemed to be able to help me to write; good stories or good history reports. Basically, I am just searching for something to add into my knowledge vault. This way, when I go for the internship tomorrow, I wouldn’t be a disgrace to my mom; or myself.
Reminder to self; “dress appropriately, speak when needed, don’t blab, behave yourself, mom does not own the company, do tasks when asked to or when needed, do not just sit there like a flower vase; and most importantly show the people there that you are able to do your work!" Satisfied with the books that I have got, I went around the library to look for a spot which was comfortable enough to get me started on my work.
I guess, luck was shinning on me, I had managed to find a cozy spot in the library. It was a cushioned seat by the window with a rather huge study table. I was rather surprised that they did not add a few more chairs to that table, seeing that it could easily accommodate up to 4 people. Curious but grateful, I snuggled down to the seat, turned on my Ipod, put on my head phones, reached for the first book within my reach with a pink pencil in my hand and a note book laid open before me.
“Good”, I thought to myself, “I am all set and ready to work my way through this pile of books! Let’s get down to business.”
“Okay, Hitler wanted to establish a New Order of absolute Nazi Germany hegemony in Europe....”
It was very surprising that I did not feel bored doing all that heavy reading. I mean, the books I had gone through were things like “the rise and death of the Nazi regime ”,“ Nuclear Arms Race ”,“ The Potsdam conference ”and “ Winston Churchill and the Iron curtain speech”. These were the kind of books that I would not read even if someone paid me a million bucks to do so. Now, I totally have no idea what possessed me, I managed not only to read through those load of books without actually falling asleep and what’s more, I had all the main points written out! Amazed with myself, as well as pleased and smug about it, I was smiling to myself and was doing a happy dance in my head.
“Whee! Ha-ha! I did it! I finally DID IT!!!!!!” It was fun while it lasted, until, HE came long and destroyed my happy thoughts.
“Hey, can I borrow that book for a sec?” A deep masculine voice breaks the silence in the library like shattering glass.
“Sure!” I looked up only to find the most piercing brown eyes staring into my eyes. The guy was a real stunner! If he wasn’t right before my eyes, I don’t think I would have believed that such a person existed! He was at least 5 feet 9’, jet black hair that looked like it fell into place on its own, a sharp dignified nose, and high cheek bones, utterly kissable lips, high arched eyebrows and the most attractive part of him, electrifying brown eyes that would make any girl go gaga over. He was so tall and his body so well-built that you would think that he was an actor or a model.
He bent over me, glanced at the note book on the table, gave me a very smug look and said “Well I think you should study beforehand in future. Don’t you think so?" and laughed as he pushed his hair away from his eyes.
“Mugging now will get you nowhere. Looks to me like you have a lot of catching up to do.” Smirking at me, he said, “Good luck, I think you will need it badly. I will return this to you in a bit." With that, he winked at me and left.
He walked off, ever so smugly. All I could do at that moment in time was to stare at him as I was dumbstruck and didn’t know what to say. It was almost as if the words were stuck in my throat and were unable to come out through my mouth! Somehow, he seemed to have sensed me staring at him. He turned, winked at me and blew a kiss in my direction.
Typically of me, I just sat there; glared at him with my cheeks burning red. I felt the surge of fire within me, “what nerve that guy has! He does not even know me! What right does he have to judge? That ass!” I muttered under my breath heatedly. I regretted being too superficial and awestruck by the appearance of the guy that I was unable to give him a proper tongue lashing and tell him exactly what I had thought of him. Grumbling to myself, I decided to leave.
My perfectly excellent mood was ruined thanks to that JERK, I stuffed my things into my beaded bag, grabbed the books by the armload and as I was walking towards the bookshelves to return them, having my vision blocked by the pile of books that I was carrying, I bumped into someone on the way, causing the books to crash onto the floor.
“Sorry, I didn’t see you there.” I bent down to pick the books up as I apologised to the person whom I had collided into.
“Wow, you are eager to see me aren’t you?” A smug deep voice replies, "or are you eager to bump into me?" he said with a smirk on his face.
I look up only to see the same annoying pest smirking at me. "OOOH HOW I WISH I COULD WIPE THAT SMIRK OFF HIS FACE!!" I thought as I felt a sudden explosion within me. I couldn't control my emotions any longer, I was about to give that guy a thorough tongue lashing just like I had wanted to.
“Why would I want to bump into a menace like you? Mr. I think I am all that? You know what? It was just my luck to have met you today”, as I struggled to put the books back onto the shelves and not forgetting to give him my fiercest glare at the same time.
When I had the last of my books unloaded onto the book shelf, I said, “Let me remind you, though looks maybe the cause of a good first impression, that wall will quickly crumble and fall once your true personality is revealed! Have a nice life!”
As I turned to leave, I remembered I had something of more importance to say to him. Something that he assumed I would need. What was that? Oh yeah, luck! Remembering that, I whipped back and said coolly, " Oh yeah, before I forget, I pray we may never ever, Ever meet again! Oh and good luck, I think that you will need it BADLY." With that I turned sharply on my heels and left heatedly.
As I left, I couldn’t help but wonder what would I do if I ran into him a second time? “Argh, whatever” and dismissed that thought as fast as it had come. I shall treat myself to something nice later; perhaps a new bag?
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