Hey, you.

Hey Aniza,

Maybe that’s not your real name, but I think that name really suits you. You look like you’re an Aniza. Or Adhila. But I think you would kill with the name Aniza; it shows some strength, femininity, a bit of uniqueness and a splash of spicy exoticness. I like you with that name.

It seems that fate brings us together again on this train platform. What’s the matter? You don’t trust in fate? Well, I am not a firm believer either but I also believe that I am seeing you again today for a reason that I have yet to unravel. That’s what I like to believe, baby girl.

It’s raining today, is that why you’re looking so gloomy? I wish I could come up with something funny to say to put a smile on your face but I don’t really know what I can do to cheer you up. Maybe a knock knock joke? Nah, that would be too childish. I don’t want to come off as a clown to impress you. I want your first impression of me to be a great guy with a good sense of humor. Although I would like you to know that I would be more than happy to be the king of clowns if that would make you smile. I’ll keep the jokes K.I.V for now.

I think that yellow scarf you are wearing is a good choice today. And so is that hat. Very chic. You look magnificently beautiful. It suits you well. Well, maybe if I were to say this straight up to you, you would think that I am weird, no? I can’t contest to that notion actually as I am a bit weird but hey, what’s the rush to be normal, right? Mesmerizing. Now, that was the word I was looking for. That’s a good word, Aniza. I think you look mesmerizing with that yellow wool scarf. And that chic hat. The closest thing to perfection.

Would you please smile? Maybe you would, if I sing you a song?

Did you have a good sleep last night? You look like you got a good rest but something is off. You seem troubled, girl.

You seem you like you have something to get out of your chest. Did your coworkers treat you okay? Problems at work? I know what you’re facing through, I really do. You have always been underestimated at work. People think that just because you have a pretty face, you are quite incompetent at producing quality at work. Beauty can be such a curse but never to me. Would you like to talk about it? I may not be a good replacement of Dr. Phil or Oprah but I can assure you that I am a good listener. Talk to me, yeah?

Hey Aniza, who is that guy? Why are you so anxious suddenly when he’s walking closer? Why is he looking at you with that scorned face? Didn’t his momma teach him how to wear his clothes properly? What’s with the popped collars? Waxed eyebrows? Glossy hair gel? I mean, come on! Really? With this level of immaturity, please tell me he’s your kid brother who’s having a mental break down. Tell me that he’s your clinically retarded brother and you’re taking care of him. I can accept that. As a matter of fact, I find it very endearing.

He didn’t even look at you when you cheerfully said hi to him. And why are you holding his arm like that? I don’t know what your story with him is but I think that was rude of him to treat you like that. And you’re going to let him talk to you like that? Why is he yelling at you in the first place? He better stop waving his hands. You’re standing too close to him and he could accidentally hurt you.

Baby, this is not good. No matter what you did or what happened between the two of you, it shouldn’t be tried in public. It’s humiliating for you. Can’t he even realize that? He’s fidgeting and getting angrier. He’s not stable now, girl. Stay away from him. I am afraid that you’ll get hurt. He doesn’t seem like he’s able to inflict much physical pain but I don’t want you to be emotionally abused. Just in case.

Oh no, he didn’t. He did not just do that. A slap? And he had the audacity to push you away?

No.

No way am I going to let him get away with this.

Aniza, forgive me but I can’t stand this. As I am walking towards him, all I could think about was… actually I don’t really think much. Thinking has never been one of my strongest points. I love and that’s what I do best. And I protect whom I love. That’s not how a man should treat a woman. Never in my whole life would I ever let it happen in front of my own face. It’s not about being chivalrous. It’s not about doing what’s right or wrong. It’s just that I don’t want this to happen to you and I am taking actions into my own hands.

Two more steps.

Hey buddy. I don’t know who you are but I think what you just did wasn’t right. You seem like an educated enough person to know that yet you deliberately slapped her while you’re trying to stroke your ego. And you pushed her away. Dumbass. My man, I dedicate this magnificent punch for you.

Kapow!!! Sekedush!!!

I can’t believe I actually did that. And I have to admit I was actually surprised that he didn’t fight back. Well, it’s not really easy to fight back when he’s lying on the floor holding his ugly face. My fist hurts from the impact but I kinda like the pain. The kind of pain that makes you feel alive, you know? My man, I think I broke your jaw. Dude, are you really crying?

Stay down, buddy. He seemed shocked when I told him to stay down.

Don’t look at me like that, Aniza. I am not usually a violent person. Only when I am provoked or when I am protecting someone that I care about. I am quite a nice person, really once you get to know me.

Aniza, here comes the security. Here, take my card. Give me a call, eh? I would like to take you out for a cup of coffee. What do you say? Yes? No? Maybe? I might won’t be able to return your calls instantly for a while but I can assure you that I will if you would leave me your number. I think I have to settle my beef with these two security guys first. Just for your information, I could take these guys down but I don’t have much beef with them to do that. They’re just doing their job anyway and I am far too focused on your reaction right now.

Maybe we can meet up, yeah? For a cup of coffee, or maybe lunch? Some place nice where we can talk and get to know one another. Like adults. I promise I’ll treat you good.

I will be waiting for your call. I really want to get to know you.

Talk to you later, babe.