The thought of Al with a smirk post-salute still lingers on Jessie's head as he creep towards this girl. Every step feels heavier, every inch closer feels a little harder to breath. Jessie look back at Al who gives him 2 thumbs up to encourage him more. The girl was still patting her self dry with a piece of tissue already soaked. He was close now. He could now see the hair on her arms bent by the rain. Everything feels a little tighter now. He walks slower now. Jessie moistens his lips with his tongue, gulps, takes in a deep silent breath then began to open his mouth. But the words won't come out! He tries again. he let out a "uhmm..." But it was too weak for him to even hear it. He clears his throat. That one made a more audible sound which then prompted the girl to glance at him. Seeing this, Jessie panicked and just continued walking till he was pass the table where his objective was. Al which is just a stone's throw away, shook his head at what he saw.
Then the girl picked up her bag and books and stormed to the comfort room.
Jessie walked back to their table face down.
Al looked at him with a raised eyebrow, "So what's her name?"
"I'm sorry, I...I panicked. The moment I was close to her, things just exploded in my mind and I can't find the guts to let out a word. Damn..." Jessie explained.
"Don't worry man. I'm sure there are still a lot of cute chinitas out there just waiting to hear your 'uhmm..' " Al said laughing.
"Shut up." Jessie let out a sigh.
Jessie was disappointed with himself because he actually thought it was the moment he would learn her name.
"So? Let's go, bro" Al invited.
"She's in the ladies room right? Can't we just stay a while for her to come out" Jessie suggested.
Al replied, " and then what? You'll just be walking pass her again and again?"
"Hmmm... you're right. Let's just go."
The two just stood up to depart. Before leaving their table, Jessie looked back at the table where the girl placed her bag. He noticed something on the table.
"Hey wait just a sec, Al" Jessie approached the table.
"Look at this. She must have dropped this while she was drying herself off."
"Look you can either leave it there and go, or you could actually give it back to her - without having to say a word at all. So what'll it be mah' man? Your call." Al said.
Jessie smiled...
to be continued.
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