40 years old Hobo

Chapter 2

*It hurts now but I know it won't hurt forever, I cry now but I know one day I will look back and be glad it ended. Thank you for the good times and be good to your next girl, you know karma is real. Send this message to the guy that broke your heart*  he texted and I can't believe the content. It's a good message but reminding him of Karma means I am telling him he will get his retribution.

*Did it ever occurred to you that I want him back* I asked.

*It did, that's why it's better to send him the text, he will now know you're working on moving on and that he will get his retribution. The text might make him come back faster if he really wants to come back* he said and I thought about it.

*You are right, but before he broke up with me I have already started hearing rumors about him and another girl, so he is not prepared to return* I said and I can't believe I am having a normal conversation with a stranger.

*Then let him live with the Karma* he said.

*I can't send it, I am afraid it will destroy the only chance I have* I texted as my eyes began to well up.

*I could've texted a more rugged text of you insulting him, but I know it will be a lie and that this one I sent will suit your personality more* He said and it's surprisingly true.

*I still won't send it* I am afraid.

*You're a Naruto fan and you know Naruto never goes back on his words. You promised so I'm hoping you too won't go back on your promise* He said and I had to roll my eyes.

*You're such a smooth talker* I sent then also did what he requested in one breath.

*I get that a lot* he replied and I smiled, it's been a while I did that.

*I have sent it* I said.

*Atta girl* 

*You know I could be lying* I stated

*Yea, you could but I'm deciding to trust you* he said and it warmed my heart that a stranger trusts me while my 3 years boyfriend always believes outsiders instead of me. Maybe this breakup is a good thing, and just like this stranger said, I will look back and be happy it happened.

*So what is your name?* I asked since it is only normal to know who you're chatting with.

*I am not saying since you never officially introduced yourself* he replied. How weird, males are always eager to tell a girl their name.

*Well I am Rose as you already know, so what about you* I asked.

*Still not telling you* he said so he is stubborn.

*I guess I should save your name with Jerker* I said and giggled at the thought.

*It is your phone not mine* He said and he has a point, I will have to explain it if someone sees it.

*How about 40 years old hobo* I said.

*too long* he replied and I nodded in agreement.

*Mysterio* I texted and it sounded so right, I think it's a Spanish word for mystery.

*Ahhh, I'm now your mystery guy, kinky* he replied and I laughed.

*Well, it suits you* I replied then looked at the time it's almost 4 am. I have to try sleep so I can wake on time tomorrow, besides my airtime is running low.

*I wonder why you want to save my number when in reality we might not chat again* he texted and it saddens me but it is true, I don't see what we would talk about in the future. 

*You're right, I can't stand your annoying nature* I texted.

*Keep telling yourself that* he texted.

*I have to go to bed, bye and thank you for the wonderful time* I texted.

*You're welcome* He replied and I saved his number irrespective of what he said earlier.

I am glad I got his number and not a total weirdo, I'm even glad I confessed my greatest secret to him and not Jess, saying it out helped my broken heart. I know I called him an old man living with his parents but that might be wrong, he might be a successful man with a family that understands the matters of the heart, I am already jealous of his wife.

I closed my eyes to sleep and lucky I did fall asleep, thanks to Mysterio.

"Hope you're alright?" Jess asked.

I am currently with her, our friendship started from our secondary school and we got admission in the same university, we are closer than blood sisters. She is older than me with a year, I am 26 years old and hoping to get married very soon just like her, I guess God has something else in store for me.

"I am fine" I said as I took a sip from the juice she offered. I guess no need tell her about the wrong number or telling her about the deepest secret.

"I will visit him and give him a piece of my mind." she said with a dead serious look. Knowing Jess she will do it unless I stop her.

"No need, I am already moving on, I guess I will have to focus on work, we have a new product so we're thinking of the best way to market it and make people buy it." I said.

There is a rumour currently going around in the company that the CEO is coming to our branch to supervise it since the company is lagging behind, so I need to put up my best behaviour to avoid being sacked.

"That is good, escort me to the market, its been ages we did that and it's weekend you don't have any work to do." She requested making me smile, I have always been better at beating down the price than her so I nodded and it made her happy.

"Let me go dress up. She said and left. I took the time to admire the enlarge picture of her wedding, I was her chief bridesmaid, I thought mine will be soon too.

"All set, let's go." she said as she came out looking beautiful.

"Alright" I said and we both left the house.

It's been two weeks now since I broke up and I am healing faster than usual the only downside is having no one to talk to. I always love texting especially my boyfriend now he is not in my life it made me realise I have no friend, I can't always be chatting Jess, she doesn't even like chatting. I took a deep breath as I scroll the contact on my phone to know if I can see who to lift my boredom away, though I am in the office we actually have nothing to do. I am in the marketing department we hardly do anything in the office our field is outside marketing new product or old ones and convincing new customers, so office is always boring to me. I kept scrolling till I reach Mysterio, maybe I should text him but it's still 1 pm so he will be at work and I will just be a nuisance to him. I dropped my phone and started playing Zuma but it wasn't much of entertainment. I could log in to my F******k and start replying the messages from my numerous admirers but I am not up for it, I need someone that knows me in a different type of level, like Mysterio. I stared at my phone trying to resist the temptation but failed since I couldn't stop myself from picking it.

*If you don't like your destiny don't accept it, instead have the courage to change it the way you want it to be* I sent then dropped the phone as I eagerly waited for his reply. After 10 minutes of no reply, I decided to take my mind off it, I guess I should stop expecting such things, after all, I waited an entire week for my boyfriend to reply my text but he didn't

My intercom rang taking my mind of the sad thoughts.

"Come to my office, it's Mr. Akin," he said and the line went dead, he is the marketing departmental head, so my superior. He has always been strictly business unlike many of the men that want to get under my skirt.

I locked my office leaving my phone to go know why he is calling me, it didn't take me long to get to his office. Though the building is big his office is not far from mine, we the marketing department are close to each other.

I knocked before coming in, he was drinking the new product, I guess I am not the only one that loves it. We are a juice company, Juvango fruit juice company, it is really a big successful company with branches all over the country and outside too. They pay well and I started working here about a year ago and I consider myself lucky considering the competition of getting in.

"Good afternoon sir" I greeted and he offered me to sit down.

"The new product is good right?" he asked the obvious and I nodded. I wonder what they are still waiting to bring it to the market.

"The marketing will start by next week when the CEO comes, he also wants to use a superstar to advertise the product to create more awareness." he said and I nodded though I don't see the need of advertising it. The company is already a household name that no longer needs to seek attention, but I am not the boss so I have to say yes to whatever they say.

"I will make you the head of the marketing team, also find a way to balance the new product with the old product so people won't forget the old products." I nodded.

The new product is not like normal fruit juice, it has caffeine to boost consumers energy so it's not good to drink it like other products. And it's better to mix it with wine in order not to get drunk easily.

"Thanks, I am prepared whenever the times comes." I said before he asked me to leave, I am glad for the new product because the stress will keep my mind off things.

I came inside my office to continue my game, after playing for like 20 minutes, I got tired and decided to check the time, I was surprised to see a message from Mysterio

He sent it 30 minutes ago, that is when I was in Mr. Akin's office, I opened it to read the content.

*Seriously? Sending me a Naruto quote by this time, also why the quote* he said and I smiled.

*I am just letting you know you can fight your destiny of living in your parent's apartment* I tested and chuckled.

*I am literally shaking my head right now as I think of how bored you're to chat me up* He tested.

*I am not bored, I just want to advice you* I texted still smiling. I guess I should stop being pessimistic, he chatted me up after all.