I almost forgot what a free day was. Working like there is no tomorrow really kills you one day or the other. What am I supposed to do? I really don’t know. So here I am in the subway of Montreal, trying to figure out which line to take. And then what.. God knows. Even now, thinking I’ll be less lost in the basement of the city, but so many things have changed since the last time I was here. Like literally. They finally finished the construction in Berry-UQAM (the main station)….. Who knew that day would’ve come.. hhh
I see not so far from me someone just as lost and amazed as me. He’s kinda cute. I hope I am too. Jeez.. you never know when you’ll meet someone cute. Oh I think he saw me. Damn he’s walking towards me. Uum what do I do?! Just be normal and don’t look too much at his tattoos on his knuckles...What.. I think I saw that before..
-Hi. Can you help me?
-Hi! of course (Was that too cheerful?)
-Euum.. I’m trying to go to the old port.. but um..I don’t know..
-Oh! The old port, it’s going to be close to “Place d’Armes”. The orange line. Right now you’re on the green line. um I guess you can go to “Place des Arts”, but you’re in the wrong direction. Hold on. (going close to the map) See, you need to go there.
-Ooh okok..
-Um here, I’ll show you. You need to go… Um
follow me.
Wooah! How the hell am I a guide now? I’m, myself, not sure of the way. Damn it.
-So um, you’re visiting Montreal?
-Yes.
Oh I think I recognize the way!
-Oh nice! Do you like it?
Yas! Found it! Hehe I’m the best.
-Yes, it’s beautiful here.
-haha I’m happy you like it! There you go. You are in the good place now. You have to get out in two stations and then walk a little to the north and you’ll find the old port. (Am I smiling too much? Jeez I’m stressed)
-Thank you!
-You’re welcome! Any other questions? (haha I’m taking the job way too seriously)
-Um yes. Can you show me please? (Now he’s the one smiling, almost begging his way. With Google map on his phone)
-Haha! (cute) Well, I need to go close to that area (liiiiies) Do you want to go with me? I’ll show you the way.
Oh dear God, I’ll need a good coffee when we're there. It's a chance I know where all the good coffee shops are....
-Oh! I don’t want to..
-Hahaha don’t worry! It’s my day off. (Like it could excuse my kindness..)
-Haha ok, if you say so..
-I’m Mary by the way! Nice to meet you. (Presenting my hand… for him to shake it.. Is it too formal? Damn it)
-I’m JK. (taking my hand while giving me the softest smiles on earth)