CHAPTER TWO

Karin winds down her window to be sure she wasn't beginning to see things and he's actually real. She reaches out with her hand to feel him; her hand touching his fore arm. "Are you real?" she asks.

The good looking man smiles, displaying some dashing white dentition. "Of course I'm real, may I know why you ask?"

Karin stares on "Because you vanished when I asked someone about you; it felt weird, like I imagined you." She clears her throat. "Excuse me!" She smiles briefly, "what brings you here? Am I doing anything wrong or have I done something wrong, because I can't really remember things clearly?"

The good looking man smiles briefly, "Not to me but you'd be disobeying the law if you drive home in your condition, and you'd be putting others at risk. So I'd advise that you take a cab or I could drive you home."

Karin blinks twice "what did you just say? I meant the last part, you can say that again please!"

The good looking man frowns "May I drive you home?"

Karin removes the key from the ignition, picks up her bag and looks back at the man. "That will be kind of you, yes you may." She gestures towards her door, the good looking man moves back, she opens the door and steps out. Waiting for the man to lead, "After you!"

The good looking man smiles again "No, walk with me." He motions her to stand beside him and she did. He places his left hand at small of her back and nudges her a little, so they walked side by side towards his car.

Karin felt a little awkward, this is the first time since her prom that she is escorted. She looks up at the man's profile and smiles to herself, he's very handsome, tall, and has a nice physique as well. "May I know your name? I'm Karin Kurt."

The man looks down at her briefly, "I am sincerely pleased to meet you Miss Karin Kurt, I'm Johan Lars."

Karin chuckles "Just Karin please, it is only during business meetings my name is called in full."

Johan nods "Karin it is then, you may call me Johan, since we're going by our first names."

They continue walking in silence, they passed the turning to the entrance of the night club.

Karin stops suddenly, she felt something strange in her stomach and the urge to throw up. She looks around for a spot as quickly as she could, forgetting she has company, she makes a dash towards a dark Range Rover and throws up by its front tyre. She racks up more fluids and dispose them on the tyre. A couple of minutes later, she felt better, sucks in some air and breathes out through her mouth.

Johan takes few steps towards her and hands out a bottle of water and a handkerchief. "Here you are Karin, you'll need these, rinse your mouth and wipe your face. Hope you feel better!"

Karin freezes, she had totally forgotten about him and now she has completely embarrassed herself. She mechanically turns around and accepts the bottle and handkerchief, a plastic smile plastered on her face. "Thanks Johan..."

Johan cuts her off "By the way, this is my car!"

Karin plastic smile disappears. What has she done to herself? Why has she done this to herself before him? She has made a complete joke of herself, will she be able to recover from this? She looks at Johan, unable to hide how embarrassed she was.

Johan features are unreadable, he stares at her, seeing how embarrassed she was and enjoying how she wishes this wasn't happening. " Are you feeling better or do you think we should go see a doctor?"

Karin mumbles " Your car?" She looks away briefly and back at him. "I'm so sorry I...I just couldn't hold it in any longer" she stammers, searching his face to see if he was upset "please forgive me!"

Johan smiles genuinely for the first time. "There's absolutely nothing to be sorry about Karin, it happens to the best of us and I am not upset either. I said that on purpose to see how you'd react and my oh my, that was some reaction!"

Karin takes few steps away from him and turns around to tidy up herself. She uncaps the bottle, takes a sip of water and spit it out. She pours a little on her hand and sprinkle it on her face and then dabs her face with the handkerchief.

Johan remains at his spot the whole time watching her.

Karin sighs and turns around "I am upset Johan, I messed your tyre and made a mess of myself, I am embarrassed. This is our first meeting and I have given you a reason not to forget my person!" she looks at him seriously "I have to go, thanks for your offer but if I have a little pride left, I should drive myself home. Goodbye!" she walks pass him, not bothering to look back.

Johan follows her with his gaze "And if I insist Karin, what will you do, turn me down?"

Karin walks on "I guess I have to, I'm sorry." she answers over her shoulder.

Johan places both hands on his hips "But I want to Karin, it'll be irresponsible of me to let you drive home, what if you have some spell again, what will you do, throw up in your car?"

Karin stops and turns around "I don't think I'll throw up again Johan, I'll be fine." She attempts to smile but fails.

Johan smiles, both hands still on his hips. "Don't be a baby, let me drive you home please, for my peace of mind ok."

Karin frowns at him "You won't understand how I feel unless you're me Johan!" A little angry she starts turning around to walk away.

Johan drops his hands "Try me Karin!" He takes a couple of steps towards her.

Karin stops and looks at him, dead serious. "Will you marry me for two weeks?"

Johan's face becomes unreadable and Karin laughs a little, mocking herself. "You don't have to answer, I already know what you'll say!" she turns around and starts walking away. "That's the beginning of my answer to your request."

Johan's eyes are fixated on her retreating form. "How about two months?" He watches as she stops abruptly and turns around, her eyes widened in surprise.

Karin stares at him in disbelief "What did you say?"

Johan folds his hands across his chest. "You heard me."

Karin stares on "Why two months?"

Johan smiles briefly "Why two weeks?"

Karin sighs "You can't be serious Johan, will you really marry me?"

Johan frowns "Why not, is anything really wrong with you?" He takes in her stature. "Are you a nut case or are you dying?"

Karin chuckles cutely. "No, I am not dying but I'm not really sure about my mental stability. I mean, I just proposed to you and your are willing to marry me! Or are you the crazier one between us?" She frowns a little.

Johan unfolds his hands "You didn't propose, you asked a question and I responded. Besides, I fancy marrying a woman like you, I think I might end up liking you."

Karin smiles sweetly. "Ok, I changed my mind, please drive me home." She walks towards him and stops right at his front.

Johan laughs a little. "This way Ma'am!" He holds her by her shoulders and guides her towards his car, opens the passenger front door, helps her climb in and gently closes the door; he makes his way towards the driver's door, opens it, climbs in, fastens his seat belt and closes the door. He pushes the start button, the car comes to life and he drives out, heading towards the main road.