The person who has read just a single book argues. The person who has read the entire library watches in silence" - Unknown
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Momentarily watched in silence as I stood amidst the immense library, the smell of books hit my nose, the drop of silence being one of the great art of conversation. It's a true friend that never betrays you and indeed my comfort zone.
Recalling the famous saying of James Joyce "The studios silence of the library.....tranquil brightness". Walking into my safe zone enumerate all those miserable past and my agony fades away.
Inhaled a deep air of the sweet fragrance of worthly arranged books utterly brought an actual genuine smile to my lips.
I watched as people read in silence, strode around the library gave nothing indifferent to those times I spent in the library.
Waltzed up to the sectional bookshelves, casually strolling the aisles of the section of Romance. Decided to do some research on Romance, particularly love between two people if I want my paycheck in the next two week.
It wasn't essential for me to write a book based on romance but as the industry grew big I was complied into writing one.
I decided to go for the all times best novels maybe picking out some clue or ideas.
In my hands are Pride and Prejudice, Jane Eyes, The Notebook, The Proposal and Fifty shades trilogy. You can't possibly find me faulty, I wanted some spicy scenes.
I had no idea how long had gone by, done with the first three novels it's not hard for me to grasp through the chapters because I've read it a thousand times. Made up my mind to get another book with no reference no review just in case of actually go finding the one book.
I stood up from the corner that I sat in disappearing into the background. Trudged up to the book shelf again, chose a new book named "Long shot" judging by the synopsis it's another cliche love story, I sighed softly not quite impressed.
I should frankly stop sighing, it's not good for one's health I heard, It reduces one's lifespan and honestly I'm not ready to die yet, I'm still so young.
I stopped by a section about love quotes and decided to pick out the book about sad love quotes, reading one that grabbed my attention.
"Relationships are like glass. Sometimes it's better to leave them broken than try hurt yourself putting it back together - Unknown"
I loved it, I could totally relate to it, I briskly put back the book not wanting to reside on another sad love rather researching on the so called Romance between two characters.
I need my paycheck for me to pay for my expenses, without a love story I'm gone.
"You can't protect yourself from sadness without protecting yourself from happiness", a distinguish familiar deep voice quoted at my back.
I felt his broad presence as my shoulder instantly tensed up and my breath got hitched in my throat both in shock and doubt immediately identifying his nice low voice. It's Nathan, Nathan Wagner!!.
What's he doing here?
He followed me.....nah I'm not that special to get this much attention and he wouldn't have left his book signing.
Did he recognized me.... My heart instantly stopped at my claim.
No No that can't happen, I can't afford to let it happ-
".....safran foer"
I glanced up to face a black cap, black nose mask and a dazzle of wonder and fizzle of curiosity twinkled in his eyes.
When did he get to my front?
He is obviously disguising from public attention and on my defense he wouldn't know I recognized him.
"Excuse me" I asked confused still focused on him.
"I said that quote was by Jonathan Safran Foer".
"Oh Thanks?", Still clearly confused for what reason he's talking to me, I walked out his presence only to be stopped by.....
"Aurora", he just had to call my name. Putting on a fake shocked reaction to him calling my name, turned back to him slightly waving he walked up to me.
"I know you know it's me Aurora"
"And who are you?"
"Aurora", he grumbled raising his eyebrows not buying my perfectly unawareness, removing his nose mask.
"Yeah fine, what are you doing here?", I stupidly asked this is a public library for goodness sake.
He look dumbfounded and chuckled at my statement showing off his deep dimples. "Aurora, it's a public library".
The way he said my name brought out the feeling that should extremely be buried inside of me.
"I knew we will meet soon but not sooner than I assumed. Nice meeting you again, Aurora", he playfully smiled, Goodness I need to stop him from calling my name so....so intensely.
I should cut this conversation short before I get noticed "Nice meeting you, I need to go see you later", I quickly walked out of his closeness avoiding contact with him.
What did I do to deserve this !!!
Safely walked back to my table avoiding people my way and most especially Nathan.
He has no business with me so how in the world did we meet in the library, and this library of all others. The universe must be playing games with me.
With Rina and my stupid conscience on my back I don't know what to think anymore.
"Would you like to read a book with me?" Not again.
I looked up to see the one person I'm trying to avoid standing in front of me in a black hoodies, blue jeans and still his black nose mask on his face.
"No, I wouldn't"
With my reply, he still pulled out the chair in front of me and sat.
"I thought I said I wouldn't like to read a book with me?.
"Yeah I heard"
"Then what exactly are you doing here?", I asked a little bit harsh.
"It's a public space Aurora, don't forget freedom of movement". He took of his cap and nose mask noticed that no one else but us are here.
His enticing facial looks got me attached. He wasn't a male model but he should have been. His hair was Achilles's brown gold and coiffed perfection. His crescent of moon eyebrows were thin and narrow. He carried an imperious nose well and his angular cheekbones carved down towards a flinty jaw.
Unusual for a model, he had a manly physique. His entrancing earthly brown eyes shined with a vigor of youth and a gleam with delight. They were soft and a-light of joy. His derring-do personality and bass voice were part of his ambitious character. The swirl of his loamy cologne had them swooning in the aisles. I delicately studied his looks.
"Well you're intruding my personal space so back off"I said harshly than I intended to realising that might had hurt his feeling. I like to be alone and being disturbed is getting on my nerves.
"I'm sorry if I'm intruding but I can't fight it. I really want to get to know you, I'm truly a curious person."
"Yeah, thanks but no I don't need an absolute stranger to get to know me, can you please leave?"
"Ouch, that hurts. I'm not leaving Aurora and for you to know I'm a very persistent person."
"Can you please stop calling my name after every sentence?".
"Why is that Aurora, does it make you feel things you shouldn't?", he brought his face closer with a grin not missing a beat to show his dimples.
"No and just stop. Fine I'm leaving", I stood picking up the books for me to return to them to their exact shelf until a soft yet hard hand held mine halting from me leaving.
He ran his hand through his soft golden brown hair "I'm really sorry Aurora, please don't leave on my accord. I was trying to get to know you but wasn't trying to get you pissed". He said softly how could my anger not have been melted staring at his brown fascinating eyes.
Sighed once more, for real I should stop sighing "Fine"
"I'll just sit quietly and you can continue to do your stuff okay Aurora"
"Can you honestly complete a sentence without saying my name?"
"No can do, Aurora", he smirked and smiled after.
"I had no clue you were this annoying"
"I get that a lot princess"
"Now it has gotten to the part of princess, really do you think I'm going to fall at your feet for you calling me cliche names", I chuckled shaking my head in disbelief.
"Well a man can only wish, sweetcake"
"You promised not to annoy me and to sit quietly"
"Fine", he sounded like a spoiled child after demanding for his favorite ice cream but wasn't given. He was so cute and strangely I felt like poking his dimples but never in a million years will that happen.
Never say never....
Really!!!, I might be going crazy for not having any other friend beside Rina and she is the crazy one not me or so I thought.
Mentioning Rina, I unlocked my phone and texted her that I'll soon be done we should have a sleepover.
Me : Mine or yours
Rina: Obviously mine
Me : Okay, I'll call you. Can you pick me up at the library, pretty please
Rina : NO
Me : With a cherry on top
Rina : Ok, you owe an ice cream with a cherry on top. I'm not your damn chauffeur Aura get your Nathan to drive you around.
My breath got hitched and I gasped at mention of Nathan who is apparently in front of me.
Me: Don't joke about him Rina.
Rina: Aurora and Nathan sitting on a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G.
I unknowingly smiled, shaking my head at her childishness.
Me : I have to go, Love you
Rina: Keep changing the topic until you're tired of switching them, Love you too.
I giggled at her messages, dropped my phone back on the table to see Nathan watching me. I cringed at him intensely observing my every move.
'What's wrong?', I mouthed giving him a sassy look.
He chuckled at my reaction and shook his head at my dismay.
"About your work"
"Yes"
"Can I offer an helping hand?"
"And what will that be?"
"I observed that all the books you have on your table are about romance and I also figured out you are trying to write a book on love which you said you weren't good at, what do you think of me helping you out?"
"Were you watching me all those time I was reading my book"
He smirked and I mouthed a 'Pervert' to me.
"Thanks for help but I don't need it"
"Yeah I know, it's one of the greatest oppor- w-wait what...why?"
"I said I don't need your help"
"Yeah I clearly heard but why?"
"No particular reason, you're really creeping me out and why would you offer to help me when you don't even know me"
"Hey, I told you I'm trying to get to know you more"
"Why, why, why are you disturbing my life?. Can you just leave me alone?"
"Aurora"
"Stop with the name, and no I don't need your help", I firmly stated, I don't know what's going here I trust no one I have the biggest trust issue ever.
I just want to get out of here and have a wonderful sleepover with Rina. She has always been my safe zone, built up my wall for them not to break through but he..he is trying and he is actually.....
"Aurora, I'm being nic-"
"I don't need for you to be nice, just be a preferred author that I like okay", I said packing my bags and books.
He stood in front me, blocking my path "Aurora, I'm sorry once more for trespassing but I'm trying to help here. No underneath reason just bluntly helping".
He ran his hand through his hair and took my notebook from my hand and wrote down something "This is my number Aurora, call me or message me I will be available. I have this strange urge to help you, I feel like we've met but you said we haven't...i-i I don't know Aurora, just think about it", He gave a little smile to me, picked up his cap and nose mask putting them on.
I saw his disappearing figure still in trance at his confession.
Repeatedly told myself to not fall for their words not again but failing in just 2 hours that I spent with him. Rubbing my nose in annoyance, called Rina to pick me up.
Author's Note
Oh my God... I think I'm in love with Nathan, a nice guy have always been on list.
I think I love this chapter a little more than the rest..... Yeah and how did you like the little tension between Aura and Nat?.
Do you believe he has no ulterior motive for approaching Aura ?
Do you think he is truly a nice guy and a good gentleman ?
Comment down your opinion about the character, flaws, don't forget to follow.
But hey don't forget it's my story and I'm the Author .
" A WRITER BENEATH "
TRIPLEPREME✧✧.