Gray Eyes

*Aria Murtaza*

I have never been so embarrassed before. Why did I enter the property? I wish I could just disappear.

I must pretend that I did not see the private property sign until Maya returns from her exploration.

"Where's the sign showing its private property?", I asked, although I knew I was in the wrong.

"Well, not only was there a sign indicating private property, but it also had the owner's name written on it", he said accusingly.

"I apologize for entering without permission", I muttered, my cheeks burning with shame as I spoke to him.

"You're the one who threw the name board, aren't you?", he asked, glaring at me with accusing eyes.

I stood frozen, nervous and embarrassed. My hands were sweaty as I looked at the man in front of me. Oh, Maya stop your exploring and come back.

"May I have 10 minutes? My sister is still exploring", I felt ashamed of our behavior at that moment.

"Okay, just 10 more minutes, and then you have to go", he said firmly, indicating the limited time available.

"Thank you", I said softly as I grabbed another chocolate to help ease my nerves. Eating them relaxes me deeply.

What if the owner calls the police, and we get arrested? I don't want to get in trouble, we shouldn't have entered.

At 20 years old, I have big dreams, like opening an art gallery and fulfilling my mother's wish. But if I get arrested, those dreams may never come true.

I could feel tears welling up inside me. The sound of approaching footsteps intensified my fear-what if it was the owner this time?.

I squeeze my eyes shut, terrified. The pounding of my racing heart echoed loudly in my ears, filling me with fear.

Oh god, Maya, Where are you? Come back! I prayed, feeling anxious as I heard the footsteps getting closer.

I turn around to see three men staring at me, appearing confused. Their gazes make me feel nervous and self-conscious At that moment.

"Who are you? How did you get in? This is private property, how can you trespass?", A curly haired man demanded.

I regret entering this area and I will apologize before leaving. I can feel three men's accusing eyes burning into me.

"I apologize, sir. Just give me 5 minutes, and then I will leave", I said with an apologetic smile.

"What is happening here?", A commanding voice interrupted the men interrogating me for entering, demanding to know what was going on.

The three men moved out of the way to make room for the person asking, who had a powerful voice, that gave me chills.

As they moved away, I found myself face-to-face with the most stunning gray eyes I have ever seen. His Gray eyes are like stormy skies in the twilight, watching over the world with wisdom and mystery. Shades of silver and steel, reflecting a soul deep and uncharted.

We were locked in a moment of stillness, gazing into each other's eyes as if time had frozen. All could I see was him, and nothing else mattered.

"Aria look what I found", Maya's voice interrupted me, causing me to break eye contact with him.

I turn around quickly to see Maya, her hand gently holding a pure white rabbit with curious bright eyes. "Isn't the rabbit beautiful?", she asked as she gently caressed its silky fur, a smile lighting up her face.

"Maya the rabbit is beautiful, but we have to leave", I said as I started to walk towards her. I insisted on leaving the rabbit and led her by the hand towards the painting, eager to leave from here.

As we walked to the canvas, I handed the painting stand and water bottle to her, leaving me with only the canvas. As we gather our things, we notice the group of men staring at us with sharp focus, particularly the man with Gray eyes who is smoking.

"I apologize again for trespassing and throwing your name board, sir", I said, As I started walking out the forest with Maya without waiting for their response.

"If we both don't leave the forest now, they will surely call the cops on us for trespassing", I said to Maya and we both started to run as if our life is dependent on it.

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