DESTINED FOR YOU

Chapter 2: See you again

I woke up in the morning in a bad mood, there is nothing that bothers me more than getting up early because I am poor.

I made a coffee, sat down in front of the computer and smiled out of the corner of my eye when I realized I was on Gabriel's profile. He really can't be that cute, I started gossiping about what he likes, type of music, pages he follows, what he shares. He smiled when he found out that he has a bartender, I noticed why he said Dixon and he was posing for a photo, sigh.

I look at the clock and it's 6:55 AM, damn, I'm late!

I desperately ran out of my house and I feel so stupid about this. I stayed at the bus stop and I don't see any, I tried to calm down so I could think better, then I decided to go in an Uber.

When I arrived my day was very boring and even more so because I didn't see him. I went incognito to the back so I could see him, but he wasn't there.

_Are you looking for someone? _ Ashley asked when she saw me near her workplace. I denied it, of course, I don't want to seem like a stalker.

_On Saturday we are going to go dancing, I hope you feel like moving your hips_ she told me, The truth is I'm not interested in going, because I don't have clothes for the occasion.

It's been two days and I haven't seen him. I left work walking very thoughtful, then a motorcycle approached me, I jumped in fright.

_Marcos, you scared me, I told him and he laughed at me.

_Do you want me to take you? He told me and winked at me as if he was implying something, maybe it's just my imagination, and I agreed.

He's cute, I admit it, you have green eyes, he's about 1.82, in the supermarket they call him "crazy" because they found him talking to soaps, maybe it's therapy for him, I don't judge him. him.

I got on his motorcycle and fortunately we arrived quickly. He offered me his phone number in case he needs it, he tells me that he and I don't understand the look on his face.

_What did I miss?_ I ask him confused.

"I know how you look at me, you've been harassing me all week," he told me and I couldn't help but laugh. I couldn't confess my truth, but I came up with something more creative.

"You look too much like a cousin I haven't seen in years," I said.

_I can be whatever you want, he told me. Then he offered to bring me as many times as I wanted. I appreciated the gesture, said goodbye and entered my house.

What was that? I smile.

I have to go shopping, I don't have anything nice for tonight, but I haven't been able to upload my resume to the embassy yet to apply as a receptionist and try my luck.

It occurred to me to take my computer and do it in the food court of the mall, while I eat something.

I got ready and went out...

I was very hungry, I ordered a complete lomito sandwich and a soft drink. I opened the computer so I could send the file.

Then I went to my f*******: to upload a photo that I loved and of course, I couldn't help but visit his profile. Could it be that he left his job? That thought made me sad.

Ashley found out I'm here and she told me she was coming.

I took the opportunity to send the file while I wait for my friend.

Although I already have a job, it is not enough to cover all my expenses, if I don't do something now I will soon be on the street and I am not kidding about this.

I'm using some of my savings to cover some unexpected expenses, I just hope I get lucky and find something soon.

-Who is the person who has you very distracted? Ashley asked me, complaining about not noticing her arrival.

-Hello Ash, I... I'm doing the calculations.

-How boring friend... are you done yet?

-Yes, come on, I told him.

We walked a lot, we saw hundreds of dresses but I didn't like any of the ones I could afford.

-Look at this... she told me very excitedly, wearing a princess-cut aqua green dress and I swear it was love at first sight.

This is the second time this has happened to me, the first was with Gabriel, my platonic love, and now this dress.

We left the store, Ashley was very happy with her purchase, but I was frustrated that I couldn't buy what she wanted.

I told my friend that I would keep looking and that if she didn't find a better one I would go back to the green.

We said goodbye in that same place, I stayed for a while looking at the stained glass windows. A smile appeared on my face at the idea that occurred to me, to design my own dress for her at a lower cost.

I know you will say that it is not a good idea, but poverty sometimes turns you into the same fashion designer, that is how talents are discovered.

I'll just buy fabric, some accessories and that's it.

The next day I ran the bus and almost died on the way. I arrived at work and of course I was a little late. Even customers were queuing to get in, another long day, I said tiredly.

After a long morning I took my well-deserved rest, I was last because I was late and also because the boss is a witch and she hates me.

I was very hungry so I prepared a coffee with milk and croissants, I ate one almost without chewing, then I started on the second.

When the door opens and I see who is walking through, I almost died (literally), I started coughing desperately, my face is as red as a tomato, it was Gabriel, so beautiful and perfect.

At that precise moment I wanted the earth to swallow me... May God have mercy on me!

I feel a hand on my back, it's... Marcos.

_Are you okay, Ana? He asked me, I nodded, I tried to look around to see if I saw Gabriel but there was no signal. I can't believe this happened to me in front of him.

Damn it, damn it, damn it.

Marco offered me a glass of water so he could help me. What a shame!

-Are you going to the dance? He asks me, bringing me back to the present.

-Oh, yes... I told him.

-We will see each other there, he told me, I just smiled.

Of course, I will go only if I finish making my dress, I knew that those cutting and sewing courses would be of some use, I just hope to finish it in time.