Beautiful Stranger

Chapter : 9

Lia picks up the phone to call her mom to talk about Alex and all of the thoughts she has been tangled up with since a while now. As soon she picked up the phone , she felt hesitant again and kept it back. " why am I thinking about him too much ? When he clearly isn't interested to talk to me , she convinced herself that she is not bothered about him too.

It was raining. It was a stormy night, the same kind of storm it happened the day Alex got in touch with her.  She stared outside the window glass with a tear drop slipping through one of her eye down her cheek . She was low again. The same way she was that day. Disappointed and drained . She stared at her phone hoping he would again come to her rescue , and calm her down. She was tired now and had no energy to think anything , anymore . When a door bell rang on her door. Lia , wiped the tear off her face and slowly got up to open the door, thinking who would come this time in this storm. Without asking she opened the door , abruptly.

It was a man , dressed in a black dress shirt and black trousers. He was tall with an athletic build that hinted at both strength and grace. His chiseled features were striking, with a strong jawline. His deep-set of hazel eyes were full of intensity and mystery, framed by thick, dark lashes. A confident smile played on his lips.  Everything about him exuded charm and magnetism, making it hard to look away.

Lia , was lost in his eyes when the man said "Hi Lia , you were so low I couldn't resist but to visit you". Lia , in confusion asked him " sorry who are you ?" ... He smiled and replied ; " I am someone you were missing , it's me Alex". Lia froze . Her feet felt heavier than stone. She couldn't move or blink or trust what she just heard with her ears. This name, was something her brain was storming on since a long while and now the man owning that name was right in front of her eyes , revealing his identity to her. She was overwhelmed, nervous, happy and just caught up into too many feelings rushing on her. With a shaky voice Lia said " Alex ! You ? " Lia had no clue what she was saying or what should she say . " please come in , I am so happy to see you ."

Alex smiled and entered her apartment. He looked around her place and then stared at Lia with a smile she couldn't stop blushing looking at . " I was worried for you Lia ." But who told you ? I was ... Alex how come you know me so well ? When we hardly know each other. " Alex smiled and held her hand in his hand and replied , "you are never alone , just know one thing I'm always with you. Just please try to stay happy . Your happiness shouldn't rely on anyone's presence or absence. You have achieved so much. Look at you today , career wise and your relationship with your mom, you have overcome your fears. You are a complete woman Lia. I am proud of you and I'm always with you.

Lia , heard each and every word uttered from his mouth with politeness , calm and conviction that she wanted to pause this moment and treasure it for ever like an unforgettable memory. His presence was so wholesome. She couldn't stop but to just stare at him. He was peace. Lia held his hand and said " you are right , I've come so far and it is all because of you ". He interrupted and pointed his index toward her and said , No ! " it is all because of you. I only guided you the right path , you did it all yourself. "A tear drop ran off her cheek , she wiped it off and smiled , leaning down at Alex and placing her head on his chest. He wrapped his arms around her and hugged her. She never felt this protected before , she was tired after a very rough day and It was a stormy night. She fell asleep in his arms.

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