Random Serendipity

He knew nothing about her except that she was stunning. Her auburn hair poured over her shoulders in loose curls, flowing down her ever so gently - her eyes were deep inviting pools that twinkled in the streetlights and hew skin was flawless.

She had come up to him while she was enjoying his coffee. The moment he looked up, he was addicted to her. He had never seen something so radiant in his life. Everything about her glowed. It wasn't until a few minutes into the conversation that she smiled, but he immediately felt her warmth.

All his plans seemed to disappear when she walked up to him.

And he didn't mind.

She introduced herself and the small talk began. There was nothing special to discuss, the weather, the culture, how they both loved the city and wanted to live there. They laughed, they smiled, they shared each other's time. He wanted to know how long this would last, would they see each other again? Should he ask her for dinner? He was absolutely absorbed in her.

Unsure of what to do, he offered her a cup of coffee hoping to extend the moment and she agreed. When he returned from inside, she was gone. She had dissappeared into the crowds on the street. Not knowing what to do, he left to find her. After walking around for a few minutes, he gave up and returned to the cafe. Empty.

Sitting back down at the table, his eyes caught something. He turned the saucer a little bit and a smile cracked through his lips.

She wasn't totally gone. There before him, on his mug was a perfect outline of her lips.

He had never been so alone, but he had never felt so alive.