The encounter and interruption

---Sasha---

Once I turned to see who was the person who had seen me do my strange dance. I could see a tall young man, with black hair and honey-coloured eyes, he was very handsome, he was wearing a black suit that seemed to be tailor-made because of how well it fits him. I heard him mumbling something, but I didn't understand anything. He brought his hand to his chest. I couldn't stop looking at him because he looked me straight in the eyes with a look that was a bit intimidating but impossible to ignore. It was at that moment that I remembered that I had to work, so I stood up straight again, and with a smile, I dared to say:

-Hello and welcome. How can I help you? .- My voice trembled a little, I felt nervous, and my heart wouldn't stop beating fast. I tried to clear my throat and saw the young man's face change to a relentless countenance.

-Good morning. I just wanted to look around the library for a while.- He said in a deep, gravelly voice. He looked at the shelves where the books were.

-Oh yes, of course. Please, feel free to.... - I wanted the earth to swallow me up. How was it possible that I, an honours literature graduate, could get choked up when speaking in front of an attractive stranger?.

I felt my face redden, so I decided to run away from the embarrassing situation. I walked to my desk and turned on the computer. I noticed that the young man went straight to the shelf of books on economics and finance. He was holding the book very close to his face trying to read the covers of the books. It was my mistake because I had not turned on the electricity box to make the lights work. I went to the room where the lights and security cameras were. Everything indicated that it seemed that nothing was going to go well that day. My mind was on everything but what it was supposed to be.

When I returned to the library, I didn't see the young man, so I decided to look for him to ask him if he needed help. I went up to the first floor, but there was nothing. Everything indicated that he left after looking at a few books. I looked at the clock. It was time to start working.

Usually, I wrote novels of romance, horror, science fiction or anything I could visualize. My books were popular with the people. However, I used an alias to avoid exposing myself to any danger. When I wasn't busy with my novels, I was translating books or helping a publisher to check the writing and spelling of other authors, which wasn't easy, but it gave me an income I didn't need, but I did it because it was something I loved to do. As I was about to sit down at my desk, I saw a note with nice, clear, thin handwriting that said:

-I'll be back soon.- My heart was pounding. It was from the unknown boy. I smiled and started to do my work.

---Louis---

When she asked me how she could help me, I didn't know what to answer, so I said the first thing that came to my mind.

-Good morning. I just wanted to observe the library for a while.- I said to attempt to hide my nervousness, so I started to look around me to calm down.

She spoke again. The girl was nervous. I don't know why maybe I made her uncomfortable with my presence. I wanted to fix what occurred but I couldn't, so I went to look at some books, for a few minutes I got lost in my reading until my phone rang. I saw that Sebastian was calling me and I answered.

-What happened?- I said as I looked at the decoration of the library and looked for the young red-haired girl, but she wasn't there.

-It's time to go, sir. It's getting late, we have to be at the airport pa....- I finished the call and resigned myself to not seeing her around. Maybe I intimidated her, and therefore she decided to leave. When I was about to leave the library, I saw a notepad and pens on her desk. So I decided to write something to her, before leaving I looked for her again with my eyes to see her one last time, but I couldn't find her. I walked to the car and got in silently.

-If you were looking for a specific book, tell me the name, I'll have them buy it for you.-

I kept silent for a few seconds until I said:

-How do you know you like someone?.-

-What?! I'm sorry. But, what did you mean? Do you want a love book? - Said Sebastian, looking in the rearview mirror. He had a surprised face. I honestly don't blame him. We have known each other since we were kids. I never had any interest in dating women or talking about those topics.

-No, I don't want a book. You're married, how did you know you liked your wife? - I looked at the window to try to hide how embarrassed I was for asking such things.

-Ahh. Well, if you allow me, sir. ....-

-I told you it's not necessary to talk to me like that. We are friends. Keep the formalities.

-Yes, of course, but it's my duty.- Sebastian looked at me through the mirror. I warned him not to contradict me. He let out a sigh that showed he was giving up.

-Mmm. Well, when I met her, I realized that she was a beautiful woman. I felt nervous when I approached her and when I saw that we were compatible in many things I felt a tingle, you know the rest... We both went out for a while. Then I asked her to marry me, why do you ask?-

-I think I like someone.- I blurted out so suddenly that Sebastian slowed down, looked at the road and started driving again.

-What? Who is she? Do I know her? Where is she from? - He interrogated me with thousands of questions. That is how he was. He seemed to be a serious person, but he was just like Joseph. Sebastian only kept up appearances. I couldn't complain, but I felt comfortable being with Sebastian. He was like my elder brother because he had taken care of me for so many years.

-I don't know her name. I went down to the library to meet her, but you interrupted me and... I missed the opportunity.

-How come you don't know her name? Are you saying you like her? Wait, is this a joke? - He looked at my face as he laughed and drove the car. Sebastian enjoyed teasing me. -Do you want me to check her out? -

-No, don't investigate her. I'll take care of it.-

My day proceeded, as usual, we arrived at the airport on time, plus I signed the deal. Then went to the company to attend to some business, went to dinner with the working staff. On my way home, I got a call from my brother, I told Sebastian to put him on speaker, and that's when I heard my brother yell at me.

-What do you mean?! Do you have a girlfriend?! Who is she? Is she pretty? What does she do? ....- I looked at Sebastian. He just laughed loudly. I looked at him with a fierce and angry face, as I wished I hadn't told him in the morning to talk to me comfortably. As I sank into my mind, they just talked, laughed and shouted with happiness. I looked out the window at the dark streets. I knew it was going to be a long night.