Second chapter: End of a long wait.

-A few months later.

Wait, I see.

The man suddenly realized while he was walking in thought, he had come to the park.

Is this what they call lingering emotions?

The man thought to himself.

Well, whatever since I am here why not stay for a while?

The man walked inside the park looked around and found the promised seat. Then slowly while reminiscing the old memories went to sit on the bench.

When approached the bench before sitting stopped and started moving his lips.

You are a cursed bench. Look how you made me come all the way here without myself knowing. After all this time not been removed or changed.

While the man was talking the park-keeper approached him.

Hello there, I see you have come to visit here again.

Hello. I have. But not intentionally this time.

Oh, how is that?

I was thinking about some things when I realized my feet had walked me all the way here.

The park-keeper chuckled and mumbled.

You have fallen hard.

I couldn't hear. What did you say?

The man said while looking confused.

No, nothing. Just an old man talking to himself.

I see. By the way. Have the lady I mentioned before ever visited?

I can't be sure as I am not always here. But there was a woman that came a few times. She also came to this bench.

The man's eyes opened. And in a hasty tone, he asked.

Really? Did she match my description? How much alike was she?

Slow down a little young man. Although it matched quite well, I can't be certain.

Why is that?

Because unlike you she wasn't looking for anyone. She would come and sit for a while and then leave.

What type of expression would she make while sitting?

Let's see. She would usually seem like she is in deep thought. Occasionally she looked happy.

It is her.

The man said slowly to himself.

Well, that is all I can tell. Hope you can find this woman that you so long for.

Much appreciated, I also wish for it.

The park-keeper started walking away while the man was slowly sitting on the bench.

Suddenly a thought came to his mind.

Ah, how I wish she also left like that. Slowly.

The man sat there for a few hours still hoping and wishing for the woman to beautiful lady to arrive. Looking at the gate of the park.

After hours the sun started to go down as the man's hope was as well.

After a while when only the red light of sun was visible the man started moving out of the park.

After that days passed by and the man as usual would go to the park every day for a chance of encountering.

How long has it been?

The man said to himself.

I guess too long to count. Huh?

Maybe you should not wait anymore.

A captive familiar voice reached the man's ear.

The man looked at the side hesitantly. After a lot of waiting and wishing finally his wish was granted.

There stood the beautiful lady he was waiting for, with a gentle smile on her face.

Seeing that the man forgot all about the long wait.

Hello. How are you?

Hello. I am fine, how are you?

Also, fine. Seeing you, I am feeling great.

Said the man with a sparkling expression.

That's good to hear. So, what was that about waiting for a long time?

That. nothing, you don't have to worry about.

Really? As you say then.

Haven't seen you in a long time. Were you all right?

Yes, some things came up, so I was a little busy.

The man noticed the lady's expression become sad. In an attempt to change the topic, he said:

By the way, how old are you?

Born on 19 March I turned 16 this year.

Quite young.

What do you mean? Wait, how old are you?

I am 20 years old.

I see what you mean, old man.

The lady gently laughed.

The man sees her happy and says:

Yes, an old man.

Cute.

What?

The man thought he misheard.

Oh, I didn't mean any offense.

No, it's all right. I thought I misheard you. It's just odd for an old man to be called that.

Well, you do sound cute, so I just said it.

That man smiled, the lady seeing that felt relieved.

It's just that I am not cute.

Really? But you seem that way to me.

Well, you will know once you know me better. I am far away from being cute.

But to me you are. So, I will call you that.

Okay, I can't win against you. Do as you like. But won't you sit?

Yes, I will.