Mad for You

2 -The First Sorry

I woke up at 8 am in my new apartment. In London.

I look out the window, blue sky, sun light sipping through the window. I like the warmth, I like this moment.

I close my eyes, thanks to God. I can be here.

There is a reason why I chose London

There is a reason why I chose to leave my home

But, let's start my second day with a smile.

I heard a door closed through the wall. I remember yesterday event. My neighbor.

It didn't went as I expected but It's okay, probably he has a bad day. And I am kinda of racist if look into from his perspective. Well, then I'll decided to keep my distance from him. I think he doesn't want to be associate with me. I mean.... asian.

It's okay

Today, I need to meet with my alumni from the scholarship. I am really greatfull that I can get this scholarship. Because the quota is only open for 5 people around the worlds and usually per year student granted this scholarship were less.

08.30

I am ready to go out, since my university and my apartment around 20 minutes walk, enough time not to make my alumni waiting. I walk to the door and right about I open the door, ready to step out to meet new people.

I shocked since the first face I saw is him. My neighbor.

Apparently, I break my promises. I promise to stay away from him and yet he is the first person I saw the moment i want to left my apartment. I though he left. I see his shock his face too and realize that he has brown light eyes, since he barely saw my face when he mad at me. I do not want this to be awkward. I put an act.

"Ah... I forgot."I said. And turn my way back in to my apartment. But before I closed the door.

"Hey." he said

wait.... Hey..? Is it me ?

I slowly turn, to make sure. Hey... is me...

He stand in front of my door with quizzical look and .... a raised thick eyebrow.

I raised my eyebrow asking about the continuous line after "Hey"

"My name Eric."he said, I smile listening his introduction, And I keep listening of waht he want to say to me,"I want to apologize about yesterday."he paused. I am still look it his eyes. His demeanor has change, He became soft from yesterday. I think he felt uncomfortable, he tries to continue his sentence but it seem very hard for him. I'll help him.

"It's okay. no worries. Its also my fault assuming you are the same with me. I just happy to see familiar face." I said.

"I was not in the best condition yesterday. And I got into a fight that related to racism. And whe I got back when I heard you asking me. It just escelate......I shouldn't lash on you that day."

"Thank you." I said. he held his head to look at me, since he avoid looking at me while he explain the reason.

He smile. "Thank you for your understanding. And to prove my sincere apologize, I bring you sandwich." he hold a small bag and give it to me.

"Thank you. You do not need to though." I received the sandwich."Ah.. and nice to meet you, My name is Lucy. Lucy Lie." I reach out my hand for the introduction."

"Hi, I am Eric Arden." he shake my hand."I hope you have a smooth settling here, if you want to ask something. Just ask me." he smile.

"Okay. thanks for the sandwich." I said. then I locked my door."Sorry, but I really need to get going now. Let's meet again sometime"

"Sure, be carefull."

Then after that I go out to walk to my university. with a happy feeling.

Thanks God. I resolved my first fight in London.

I hope it will went well after this.

Please be kind to me London.