Weird¹
Kieran Rey <Painter>
"This is irritating. Why did I even create that painting~?" <annoyed>
His voice echoed in the small studio of his apartment. Sleep failed to visit him tonight as he kept thinking about the same painting, unable to resist the temptation, he eventually gave in and came back to his studio to stare at it.
The very same painting he had poured his heart and soul into, but also the only one he couldn't complete. It was frustrating!
The more he looked at painting, the more flawed it became.
Kieran Rey <Painter>
"The painting's title should be sin" <mutters>
He muttered, knowing, he will never do so. The painting had a cozy vibe which looked almost magical.
It was mostly the mix of shades of brown, white and yellow with hints of blue, and even green(only when sunlight fell on it).
The picture was very detailed each stroke was made with extreme care.
Despite the fact that the picture was blurred one could make out his resemblance to a man in his twenties.
The man in the painting leaned onto a tree with practiced ease.
His expression was neutral. But, his eyes...they stared straight into the viewer's soul.
In his mind, something was missing. Due this reason, the piece was still labelled as unfinished by him.
Kieran Rey <Painter>
💭This piece is extremely disturbing. I should finish it soon to make it bearable.
Kieran Rey <Painter>
💭 Although, that is what I want... Can I finish it?
His fingers trembled a little.
The thought of not being able to finish this piece was excruciating.
Kieran Rey <Painter>
💭 Something is missing. It definitely is!
The thought of being unable to complete the painting engulfed him again.
Kieran Rey <Painter>
<looked down in sadness, brows creasing into a frown>
Kieran Rey <Painter>
"But, what is it?" <whispered to nothing>
Kieran Rey <Painter>
<looks up once again at the painting as if finding answers>
Kieran Rey <Painter>
<sigh>
He knew getting stressed isn't going to help. He needs to get a grip.
Kieran Rey <Painter>
<looks out the window>
The sun was now up. Pretty birds were chirping while flying towards their destinations. A beautiful scenery.
A good start for a new day perhaps, as sleeping now meant wasting another day and living with another day with his unfinished painting, his beloved regret.
He then gets up with a single glance at his prized obsession and makes haste to freshen up.
After a few minutes when Kieran was done with his morning routine, he decides to go out early today.
Kieran Rey <Painter>
"A nice weather accounts for a nice walk. I'll have breakfast at a nearby café" <murmured>
Kieran Rey <Painter>
<Grabs his bags from the couch and the keys from the key-holder and struts out>
Soon he reaches the café and enters.
The seat with the better view of the garden, near the bookshelf, was empty today.
Kieran Rey <Painter>
💭To-day isn't too bad after all.
Kieran Rey <Painter>
<swiftly moves towards seat as if afraid someone else might sit on it>
Kieran Rey <Painter>
<keeps the bag on the table and picks a random book from the book-shelf which was within reach>
Coincidentally, it was the same book that had a way to get under his skin.
And also the very same book he loved and cherished very deeply.
Just as he was turning pages to skip the prologue a voice interrupted him.
Random Character
[Waiter]- "Good morning, sir. What would you like to have to-day?" (｡◕‿◕｡)
Kieran Rey <Painter>
<looked at the waiter as he was startled by the sudden interruption, but didn't show it>
Random Character
[Waiter]- "Sir?"
<called out>
Kieran Rey <Painter>
" I would love to have Pain au chocolat and Café au Lait. That would be all for now. Thank you for your service." < says nonchalantly, but was internally nervous>
For a socially awkward and introverted person like Kieran, it was a very common occurrence for him to be nervous, and often times(like this one) he was proud to speak confidently without stuttering.
Random Character
[Waiter]- "Yes, sir. I will be right back with your order." <walks away>
Kieran Rey <Painter>
💭Why are the attendants here always in a good mood~?
Kieran Rey <Painter>
💭It's a good thing though. At least some people don't feel irritated by my presence. <A gentle, reluctant smile graces his face as he buries his face in the book>
After a while the order arrived.
Random Character
[Waiter]- "Sir, your order has arrived." <says as he places the order on the table>
Kieran Rey <Painter>
<flinches at the sudden interruption>
Kieran Rey <Painter>
💭I should pay more attention to my surroundings... (;;;・_・)
Kieran Rey <Painter>
💭It isn't exactly my fault. The book was too interesting to not be immersed in it! <nods to himself>
Random Character
[Waiter]- <clears his throat> "Please enjoy your meal, sir."
(◕ᴗ◕✿)
Kieran Rey <Painter>
💭I didn't get a chance to thank him...
Kieran Rey <Painter>
💭It's alright, I'll thank him later!
Kieran Rey <Painter>
"For now let's dig in." <whispers to himself>
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