The First Meeting

I am travelling to a nearby island for meeting one of my clients. I plan to spend a few days after the meeting and relax. Recently there have been major hierarchical changes, we are starting a fresh after the weekend.

I feel delighted as we enter the island, the view, the vibes and the fresh atmosphere attracts me. It was a good choice to come down here. As soon as I say these words to my subconscious self, the car haults with a screeching sound. My driver Bran and I both try to check the issue with the engine or find someone to help. There are no mechanic shops near by and no cars that I see since last 30 minutes.

I have got used to all the jinxes in my life. Nothing new to me. But DAMN, I'll be late for the meeting. I don't want the first impression to be so bad, noting that I am punctual enough. My driver went to the near by village in search of help, while I am trying to find the fault in the engine.

Soon I see a girl parking ahead of me, should I ask for a lift? I see her helping an elderly woman to get out of the car, may be her grandmother or something, the granny starts blessing the girl for helping her out to reach the village. Oh! So they aren't related. Bran jogs towards me when he stumbles down on the road but before I could reach him out that girl helps him. Generous Much!

"Oh My God! Are you fine?" She worriedly asks Bran after offering a hand "Yes Mam! Thanks for the help" he smilingly takes the gesture. "Here, please drink the water, you seem exhausted" "Thanks again Mam" just standing there I listen to their conversation, up until now I see her back. I walk upto Bran to ask if he's fine. "I am fine Sir, but I did not find any help down the road, though I called a service centre  but they'll take 1 hour to reach here" I nod in understanding "Don't mind me for interrupting, but can I help you guys in any way?" This makes me turn to her and I see the most mesmerizing hazel orbs looking all concerned. I stay muted but Bran speaks up "Mam, it would be so kind of you if you could drop Sir to downtown, he has a very important client meeting and we are running late." "Sure thing, how much time do we have?" "30 minutes Mam!" "Let's get going" she soon walks up to her car. "Sir I'll stay here until the help comes" "No Bran, let's go together, we'll leave the car behind" "Please Sir, I insist, the guys may have already left for the pickup" I am a man of less words, can't really express how I feel, this is the only thing I lack. "Thanks Bran, I'll be waiting for you"

The girl comes up real soon and asks to get inside. As I am the only one getting in she asks "Is he not coming?" "No" "And?" "Service Centre people will come soon" "Oh, Okay" "Where to go?" And I give her the address. She is driving insanely fast. "Don't worry, we won't get into any kind of accident, just don't want to get you late, we are running out of time. It will take 50 minutes to reach the destination. Oh! And I am Isabella by the way" "Liam" I say with a curt nod, though I know she won't be able to see me. "You know it's good, we ended up meeting, I was on my way to the same resort where you are have the meeting, otherwise not much vehicles pass by here in the area" This was just the start, she kept talking all the way about the scenery, food stalls and what not. I would just nod, do a "hmm". This girl talks a lot.

I don't realize that we are already parking at the resort, that too just in 30 minutes, this girl kept me engrossed intentionally. Does she want something from me? "What are you waiting for? Run, your 30 minutes are up" I jolt at this, but say a quick thanks to her. "You're most welcome Liam" she smiles.

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