Meant to Meet
Episode 1
It was a quiet night, the rain droplets falling on the window making the atmosphere calm yet cool. Enzo was cuddled up under his blankets fast asleep when his phone starts ringing all of a sudden…he tries to ignore the ring before making himself sit up. Annoyed but not surprised to see the name pop up on his phone as he grabbed it from the side table. With one swipe to the right he picks up the phone
Enzo
Hello what is it Lonzo?
Lonzo (Manager)
You need to come to the shop ASAP
Enzo
What?! It’s like 2 am and my shift ended at 10pm bro
Lonzo (Manager)
I don’t care, we don’t have enough stuff today
Enzo
Huh? I literally handed over to Ruby when I left, where is she?
Lonzo (Manager)
She-uh-she got sick so I sent her home early
Enzo
Fuck, Lonzo are you f*cking her too???
Lonzo (Manager)
What?! No! Enzo please get to the shop ASAP okay? Bye!
In one shift moment the call ends.
Enzo throws his phone on his bed which bounces off towards his feet. He wraps his hand in his hair and pulls it in frustration but not too harshly.
Enzo grabs the end of the blanket he had himself covered with and throws it off himself as he gets up and walks into the bathroom. He quickly gets ready. Before he leaves, he makes sure to check for his wallet, keys, are in his bag pack and grabs his phone before heading to the store he works at
Enzo gets the bus which, thankfully, arrived within few minutes of him reaching the bus stop, and gets off at his stop when he reaches. As he was making his way to the store, he happened to notice some weird looking men standing right opposite the store
Enzo ignores them as he often notices them or those type of men around this area pretty often. He enters the store, which was left open for some reason, upon entering he lets out a big sigh before making his way to the back of the counter to put his bag down. After doing that he goes back to the front of the counter and picks out a chocolate bar, then walks to the sandwich section and picks himself a sandwich, and then walks to the drinks section to get himself a drink before making his way back to the counter.
Enzo then takes out his phone and plugs his phone on charge. He then start playing y*utube and watches videos as he munches down his food.
Hour passed by no customers or no chaos…Enzo was starting to get bored and sleepy but couldn’t bring himself to nod off
As Enzo was scrolling on t*kt*k he suddenly heard the doors chime go off….someone was in the store…Enzo quickly put in phone down and stood up behind the counter and with his fake smile and fake voice tone he says…
Enzo
Welcome to William’s Mart, how can I help you tonight?
No answer….but Enzo did see a tall man wearing a black leather jacket, baggy black jeans with a chain hooked on the belt loop, white shirt underneath the leather jacket and a black cap on his head…. ‘Who is this guy?’ Enzo wondered as he continued staring at this mysterious man who was now infront of the drink fridge looking at his options
Enzo just shrugged and set back on his chair…before Enzo knew it the man now was standing in front of him at the front of the counter with a monster drink in his hand. Enzo quickly sprung up from his chair and put on his fake smile.
Enzo
Oh just the drink then?
‘Hmm? Is that all?’ Enzo thought to himself as he watched the guy place his monster drink on the counter.
‘Damn! That voice!’ Enzo couldn’t help but notice that voice. It was the deep but smooth type of voice…the kind that can make you get on your knees in an instant kinda voice…. Enzo couldn’t help it, he could feel his cheek burning up which made them grow a light pink shade all across it
Unknown
Are….are you okay?
The guy asked concerned about the look Enzo was giving to him right now. Enzo snapped back and quickly scanned the drink.
Unknown
Here *hands two $1 bills to Enzo*
Enzo
Thanks *takes the bills*
Enzo
Would you like the receipt?
The guy looked at Enzo confused, him thinking ‘why would I need the receipt for a drink purchase?’ In his head while Enzo just looked at him seriously as if he was waiting for a response
Unknown
No, that’s fine I don’t need a receipt for this
Enzo noticed an accent…. ‘Is that a Russian accent?’ Enzo thought to himself as he cancelled the receipt request on his tablet. The guy on the other hand didn’t leave. Instead he leaned on the counter, his elbow resting on it, and opened the drink as he looked outside of the shop throw the glass window
Unknown
It’s very quiet tonight right?
Enzo was confused but didn’t want to question and make it awkward so he just went with it
Unknown
So, you work here everyday?
Enzo
Not everyday but mostly yes
Unknown
Hmm, first time I see you here
Enzo
Oh really? I am usually here during the day so maybe that’s why?
Unknown
Hmm, I come here at night
Unknown
What’s your name?
The guy takes another sip of his drink before proceeding
Unknown
So, what you doing here?
Unknown
Ah I know you dumbass
‘Dumbass?! Did he just call me Dumbass?!’ Enzo thought to himself as he fake laughed awkwardly
Enzo
Wha-what do you mean?
Unknown
I mean what you doing here? In this uh…how do you say this….uh this crappy shop I mean
Enzo
Ohh! Like that, I just found this job which was closer to home and paid okay
‘Hmm good? Is this guy investigating me or something??? I should ask something about him right?’ Enzo thought to himself
Enzo
So what’s your name?
Unknown
You don’t need to know
Enzo said that out loud. He quickly put his hand on his mouth after realising that he just shouted
Enzo
So-sorry I didn’t mea-
Unknown
It’s fine I was just messing with you
Unknown
My name is Jasper
Enzo
Huh, no no I like it
Enzo
I love it, it’s a nice name
Jasper laughs a little as he takes off his hat. ‘F*ck even his laugh is s*xy….and so is his face!’ Enzo thinks to himself as he watches Jaspers face very closely once the hat was off…
Enzo puts his hands on his cheeks that were burning hot at this point
Enzo
Uh no no I am not blushing it’s just hot
Enzo
Uh….you’re good looking tho
‘Damn what a jackass’ Enzo thought to himself
Enzo
So Jasper, what brings you here
The way Jasper said girls couldn’t stop Enzo from thinking about how cute his accent was
Jasper
Yeah, the club down the road has a lot of girls
Jasper
Yeah, my friends comes there a lot
Enzo
You don’t like what?
Awkward silence builds up
Until it was broken by Jasper
Enzo
Yes never, I am always busy with work or studies
Enzo
Hahaha, tell that to my parents who gave birth to me as poor
Enzo
Hahaha, not that funny
Jasper
Look, you free tomorrow? I take you to the club
Enzo
I don’t have the money
Enzo
You sure? You barely know me
Jasper
I know you. You Enzo, poor, working or studying not more. Very boring
Enzo
Wow, you really summed up my life
Jasper
Yes, now give me your number
Enzo takes Jasper’s phone from his hands and dials in his number and saves it
Jasper
8pm tomorrow. Meet here okay?
Jasper takes another sip of his drink before getting himself off the counter and walking to the exit to leave. Enzo watches Jasper leave the shop and make his way to this cool motorbike parked outside the store. Jasper hops onto the bike and take his helmet off the bike handle. Before he puts on the helmet he looks over to Enzo through the glass window and gives Enzo a wink…Enzo couldn’t help but feel himself turning light pink all over his face. He looks towards Jasper one more time as Jasper puts his bike in gear and drives off.
Enzo picks up his phone and stares at the message he sent to himself through Jasper’s phone when he was saving his number.
Enzo
I really got his number huh?
Enzo once again could feel himself blushing but ignored it and set back down on his chair. He opened the app he was using before all of this happened and started to scroll on it once again
Episode 2
It was the next day…Enzo got ready an hour before the meet up time. He was wearing a causal fit. He was wearing white trousers, white shirt and a sweater that had a tiny top zipper near the neck. Enzo was very nervous. So nervous that he was starting to loose his mind over this invitation. So he decided to text Jasper before leaving just to make sure Jasper wasn’t kidding when he suggested to join him to the club.
Enzo: hey Jasper, it’s me, Enzo…from the store yesterday, I was wondering if the plan is still on for tonight?
Jasper: Hey handsome, Yes plan is on. I will come pick you up at 8 tonight. Outside the store. Be there on time, don’t make me wait.
Enzo couldn’t help but blush at the thought of him being called ‘handsome’ by someone who was like a Greek god compared to him. He decided to put a alarm on so he knows when to leave and because he had time to kill he decided to watch his show on N*tflix
Time passes by and his phone finally rings. Enzo swiftly gets up from his couch and as he does that he hits the power button on his remote to close the TV. He then throws the remote back on the couch and goes to turn the TV plug off. He then makes his way to the door making sure to grab his phone, keys and wallet. He puts his shoes on and off he goes to the bus stop to make his way to the store
After getting off he slowly walks to the store. Currently it was 7:50 which meant he had 10 mins to kill….but when he reached the store he saw that Jasper was already there. He quickly rushed to greet him with a smile that was so wide as if a puppy just spotted his owner. Why was Enzo so happy?
Jasper
Hey Enzo, why so happy?
Enzo finally realised that the expression he was making at this current moment was giving more like ‘I have never spoken with anyone and you are my only hope’ or ‘I am so happy to see you will you marry me’ which none of them were true but Enzo was pretty embarrassed nonetheless
Enzo
Get on? Get on where?
Jasper
The bike. How you going to reach the club? By walking?
Jasper hands Enzo an extra helmet. Enzo has never worn a helmet before let alone set on a bike….this was either going to be embarrassing for him or just sad….either way he was screwed
Jasper
What? You don’t know how to put on a helmet?
Jasper let out a low but heard-able chuckle
Enzo moved forward with the helmet and pushed it forward a little as if giving it to Jasper. Jasper takes it from his hands. He uses his free hand to pull Enzo even more closer to him. He maintains the eye contact as he slowly moves his hands with the helmet over Enzo’s head and slips the helmet on to his head. He then buckles the helmet in and once again looks into Enzo’s eyes before snapping the visor down
Enzo was now a blushing mess under the helmet… ‘what was that?’ Was all that was rushing through Enzo’s mind right now….he quietly but quickly walks over to the back of the bike.
Jasper
Put your one hand on my shoulder now
Enzo follows Jasper’s instructions
Jasper
Now put that leg on that bike peg
Enzo does as he is being told
Enzo has finally set on the bike…he used the support of Jasper’s shoulder, and placed all his pressure on the peg as he lifted himself up and swing the other leg across the seat and set down. Jasper bends down on his right and brings out the right side peg for Enzo.
Enzo
What? What do you mean?
Jasper
Argh you are so dumb
Jasper grabs your hands and pulls them down to his hips and wraps them around his waist
Jasper
Like this, so you don’t fall
Enzo couldn’t stop blushing…he was already a blushing mess but now it got even worse…
Enzo
Oh-ohh okay sorry I didn’t know. I thought it was something else but I guess I was wrong I should have misinterpreted it I didn’t-
Jasper stopped Enzo’s ‘I am so embarrassed’ rant session
Jasper
Just shhh…enjoy the ride
Enzo finally settled down….Jasper puts his helmet on before starting the bike and soon making their way to the club
After some time had passed they finally reached the Club. Jasper went and stopped in the huge parking lot right between this group of bikers.
Enzo gets down first…he was now confused….why are there bikers here and where is the club?
Enzo walks up to Jasper who helps Enzo unclip his helmet…as he does that Enzo hears some wooos and oooos coming from the group of bikers
Finally the helmet was off….
Jasper was now talking to the biker guys
Jasper
Everyone, this is Enzo
Jasper
Enzo this is…..stupid people
Leo
Hi Enzo I am Leo, this d*ckhead’s friend
Enzo
Oh hi Leo, nice to meet you
Nash
Aww he is soo cute but so damn hot at the same time
Enzo
Oh…um thanks? *awkward laugh*
Enzo
Oh hi Cyrus…umm…I am Enzo
Enzo
Yeah….i guess you knew that already so imma just….
Enzo
Hey Nash, thanks for the compliment
Nash
I am just a straightforward kinda guy so….you will get those a lot when you’re around me
Enzo
Hahaha, I ain’t complaining
Nash
Hahaha, I like you already
Enzo
Ohhh….thats good *awkward smile*
Leo
And that is Nova by the way
Leo said as he points at a girl who was on her phone as if she didn’t give two f*cks about anything in the world
Jasper
Yeah…this is my group…you like?
Leo
Buddy he just got to know our names…maybe not yet
Jasper
Oh okay anyways, let’s go in now?
Nash
Yeah bro I’ve been dying to meet some new people tonight! Turns out there is someone’s birthday celebration that’s gonna take place tonight
Everyone started to walk towards, what Enzo was assuming, the club….while Jasper hanged back just to walk with Enzo
Enzo
Uh yea I am fine…why did you ask?
Jasper
I don’t know if you like this
Enzo
You mean your friends?
Enzo
They are fine…welcoming even
Enzo gave a genuine smile to Jasper….but Jasper’s heart felt something different….Jasper quickly turned his head the other way to avoid eye contact
Enzo didn’t buy that at all but decided not to investigate further. They soon reached a building which was looking pretty good from the outside. They entered and they could barely hear or see each other. The flashing multicoloured lights and the music hurting their ear drums. Yep this seemed like a club alright
Jasper
Ahh yes yes super loud!
Enzo and everyone else from the group set in this one corner. The music was dimmer. They all set around this table.
Nash
So Enzo, what’s your type?
Nash
Your type? Like what type of girl or guy do you like?
Enzo
Yeah….what about you guys?
Enzo was pretty nervous…he didn’t know what else to say as the question came out of nowhere…he he decided to ‘Uno reverse’ the question on to them
Nash
I like someone who is cute quite and just loyal and loving
Nash
I know right!!! They all think my type is someone boring
Enzo
What’s your type then, Leo
Enzo was starting to feel a little calmer and so he decided to communicate more with the others
Leo
Ooo, someone dangerous. Someone who is willing to take any risk with me….who also like bikes or likes to go on bike rides and Ofcourse someone who is loyal
Enzo
Hmm…your type is good and I think it suits you. So have you found someone like that?
Leo
Not yet…still looking so wish me luck
Nash
Hey what about me????
Enzo
All the best to you too Nash
Nash
Ohh talking about types listen to Jasper’s now his type is the most boring
Enzo
Ohhh…what is your type jasper
Enzo heart started to beat a little faster this time. He didn’t know why but it just did. He was also curious about whom could Jasper’s type be? Maybe it was just the curiosity that was making his heart beat like that or was it something more than curiosity?
Jasper
Hmm…someone cute. Someone nice….someone hot….someone s*xy…someone who is good kisser and someone who loves me
Enzo didn’t know what to say…maybe deep down he was hoping to meet that category of his type?
Leo
Ohhh Now Nova’s turn what’s your type Nova???
Nova finally looks up and away from her phone
Nash
You type is your phone
Nova
Hmmm….not bad you nearly got it right
Enzo
Hahahhaha *chuckles*
Cyrus
Cute, hottie, has black hair….adorable yet s*xy face…killer bod and loves bikes as much as I do
Leo
Damn!!! That’s very specific
Enzo couldn’t help but notice how quiet Cyrus was…he barely spoke. Was he the type to be mysterious? ‘He surely had someone he liked in mind’ thought Enzo
Leo
Let’s order some drink shall we?
The topic got changed pretty quickly as Leo mentioned drinks.
Nova
Cool, straight for me
Nash
Hahah funny you say that
They all order drinks. As they were doing that Enzo noticed some drunk guys troubling two girls at far right corner of the table they were sitting at. He stands up and without hesitation walks to them. Everyone else was shocked and kept staring at what Enzo were doing or where Enzo was going….
As Enzo approached the situation, he overheard one guy say ‘this fat bitch looks juicy’ that made Enzo very mad
Enzo
Hey, what’s going on here?
Astrid
Umm?! These a*sholes were trying to drug our drinks and when we caught them this fatso here started to bully my friend so I kicked that friend of his in the nuts and now this guy is threatening us
Useless guy
Hey you BACK OFF she is mine
Enzo
Yours?! Guy, get someone in your league. Maybe try at the garbage disposal centre. Now. Move. It.
Useless guy
Or what?! Are you going to hit me?
Enzo
Do you want it? Cause you are clearly asking for it? Considering your friend there already got some, you must be dying for some too right?
As the useless guy was about attack Enzo. Enzo wasted no time and kicked the useless guy right in his nuts
Enzo
Told you. Back. Off.
Soon the security guard swam in and take control of the situation
Enzo walks up to the two girls
Enzo
Hey…I know this was horrible and you two are probably not okay but if there is anything I can do to help let me know
Estelle
You have done enough…thank you so much
Enzo
Me? Don’t thank me, thank you awesome friend here! I mean if it weren’t for her super awesome idea I’d be the one on the floor.
Enzo
Didn’t you kick the first guy in his nuts?
All three of them have a laugh about this situation
Estelle
I am Estelle by the way
Astrid
I am Astrid, once again thanks
Enzo
Guys I didn’t do anything trust me
Astrid
Not because of that, thanks for actually giving me the credit
Estelle
Yeah if it were any other guy they would have taken all the credit to themselves
Enzo
lol no no you guys are the true heroes I mean so brave….not gonna lie I was honestly getting scared but hey we got through it
Astrid
You’re a real one man
Enzo
Hahahah, it’s nothing
Enzo
Hey…umm if you don’t mind that is, wanna join my table? I just met these people so I am completely new to them too but if you’d like you can join too
Astrid
Ohh that would be awesome! We are new to this club too
Astrid
Oh come on Ellie you know this is gonna be fun
Enzo
Hey don’t worry if any of those guys try to do anything or say anything to you, let me and Astrid know. We are kind of the experts now for kicking men in their nuts you see
Enzo makes a joke to lighten the mood up a little which does work as Estelle loosened up a little and was a little less hesitant to join the table now
Enzo
Don’t worry they are all chill…
Estelle
Okay…I feel much better now so I’m fine joining the table
Estelle chuckled a little as she saw how excited Astrid was and Enzo gave them a genuine smile as he gestured them to follow him and they do so
As they approach the table the first thing they hear is Nash’s voice and he says
Nash
What. The. F*ck. was. That?! Enzo!
Enzo
What? *nervous chuckle*
Nash
That! You just saw that and left without saying anything or even hesitating about it. You just stood up and left
Enzo
Oh it was nothing…I guess just natural instincts?
Nash
Natural instincts?! Damn bro! Honestly salute 🫡
Leo
Why? Look what you did
Enzo
Guys really I didn’t do anything crazy stop overreacting now you’re embarrassing me
Nash
Embarrassing you? You’re embarrassing us! How did none of us notice that?
Enzo
It’s fine guys, you were busy I just happened to be looking around so….
Enzo
Anyways….let me introduce you guys. Everyone, this is Astrid and Estelle. They are very nice
Astrid
Hey guys, thanks Enzo, I am Astrid…I don’t know what else to say apart from I am new to this club. Me and my best friend just came here today….nice to meet you guys?
Astrid wasn’t nervous but she just didn’t know what else to say
Estelle
Hey….umm same here…nice to meet you guys….iam Estelle by the way
Estelle on the other hand was very nervous….she kept looking towards Astrid and Enzo. While Astrid was busy looking at everyone else on the table, Enzo was looking over toward Estelle…he noticed her nervousness and offered his genuine gentle smile to her. Estelle appreciated that smile as she calmed down a little but was still nervous nonetheless
Leo
Hey Astrid and Estelle I am Leo, don’t need to be nervous around us we are completely chill
Nash
Yeah honestly we are the chillest here…I am Nash by the way
As everyone was done introducing themselves, Enzo noticed how Nova kept looking at Estelle. The person who didn’t take her eyes off her phone even for a minute when Enzo was introducing himself, was suddenly not only introducing herself but also seemed like couldn’t take her eyes off someone
Nash
So like Enzo what did you do???
Enzo
Nothing…honestly I did nothing
Astrid
What?! No you did do something
Nash
Oooo what did he do???
Astrid
He kicked that guy in the nuts
Astrid
Yes! And it was awesome!
Estelle spoke….a tint of pink growing on her cheek as she looked in Enzo’s direction
Nash
Oooo someone’s blushing
Astrid started to look around the table to find out who that person was
Nash
Estelle honey…does someone have a crush?
Estelle
C-crush? Me? On who? Are you nuts?
As Estelle’s pink tint was turning into a shape of red….…..
Nash
Enzo…..I think you just got your type
Now both of them were turning different shades of Red….Enzo couldn’t believe someone had a crush on him
Enzo noticed how panicked Estelle looked and he didn’t like how uncomfortable this situation was. So he decided to take Estelle away from the table for a moment so they can at least be away from this uncomfortable moment
Enzo
Estelle can I have this dance with you?
Nash
Ooooo someone’s making their move!!!
Enzo
It’s nothing like that Nash
Nash
Ohhh really???? then why you want to dance with her?
Enzo
Can’t girls and guys just dance?
Enzo
Anyways, would you like to Estelle?
Enzo holds out his hand so Estelle could slip her hand in his as he guides her to the dance floor. A romantic song was playing and everyone was swaying and smiling as they danced with their partners
Enzo wanted to tell something to Estelle, as he noticed very well that the blush wasn’t towards him….he wanted to make it 100% sure though so he killed two useless guys with one stone. He took himself and Estella out of that awkward situation and also is taking this opportunity to make his doubts clear
Enzo took this opportunity and leaned in closer to Estelle’s ears closer. As he did that, everyone back at the table noticed it. They all were Woooing and Oooooing towards Enzo and Estelle on the dance floor expect for Jasper….who seemed to be a bit…upset? Angry? Not really sure what his expression meant in that moment but all Jasper knew was that he didn’t like what was going on, on that dance floor even a tiny bit. Jasper couldn’t really pin point what he felt but it seemed like, hate? No. Uncertainty? No. Maybe jealousy?….maybe….
Meanwhile on the dance floor, Enzo leaned in and whispered into Estelle’s ear
Enzo
Hey….i think Nova is into you
Estelle pulled back a little in a shock. Not because he thought Nova was into him…but because she was more shocked at the fact that he knew she was into girls….as they danced to the rhythm so perfectly Estelle leaned toward his ear and whispered
Estelle
What???? How? I mean what? You know I like girl? How?
Enzo
I didn’t know you liked girls, but I did notice you glancing at Nova ever since we reached the table…and Nova also noticed you….she actually put her phone aside and spoke herself….to you…
Estelle
Really? And you aren’t messing with me right?
Enzo
No, absolutely not….honestly I know when I see love I guess
Enzo leans back a little as he smirks to Estelle which makes her giggle….
Estelle
Look at you playing the wingman
Enzo
You gotta do what you gotta do for love I guess
Once again Enzo leans back and smirks at Estelle which again makes her giggle
Back at the table everyone was noticing the whole thing…everyone but Jasper and Nova seems happy for Enzo and Estelle….Jasper and Nova seemed more bitter about the situation
After a while, they finally finished their dance and make their way back to the table….Enzo noticed the bitter expression on Nova and was very satisfied. But what Enzo failed to notice was Jasper who also had the same bitter expression on his face
Nash
Damn, so when is the date guys?
Enzo throws a wink a Estelle
Nash
Damn! Enzo! My boy! Look at you!
Nash and Leo were hyping Enzo up while Astrid was doing the same to Estelle. But Enzo and Estelle truly knew what that wink meant…
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