Smile

Something happened to me today. Something that was strangely like a James Blunt song. I was happily strolling along looking for work. (well strolling is the wrong word, dragging heels is a better description). I was looking quite smart apart from the fact there was a gale and sideways rain. I fought with the inside out umbrella and my hair was beginning to look like a helmet stuck to my head.

Anyhow, I ran into the nearest coffee dwelling to sit quietly and fill out some more forms. Wet through and in need of caffeine I found a nice little corner with a comfy chair where I could hide. I was minding my own business when this drenched looking male decided to plonk himself opposite me on the last of the comfy chairs. I did not look up but was more worried that his dripping would smudge my form and gave him one of my Paddington hard stares (Paddington bear that is!). He smiled. Disaster.

He had the most beautiful smile that I had ever seen. I half smiled back and looked down. He took out a book and sat drinking his coffee. I tried to see what he was reading without him noticing. It was none other than Atonement, one of my favourite books. I wanted to find out what he thought of it but held back. I glanced up to find him looking at me. He smiled again. He looked like he would say something but his phone rang.

I sat there for another ten minutes. He talked and talked. I caught his eye a couple of times and he smiled again. Then suddenly. He got up to go and as he did he smiled and said ' You are very beautiful'.

He left.

Thank you for making my day mysterious man whoever you are.