A Mindful Approach

Unexpected Reincarnation

When you see a regular guy having a stroll across town, you don't really think much about them.

After just leaving college and looking for work, I imagine that an organisation would've been looking for young inspiring people to help with their workload. But unfortunately reality can be a cruel thing.

It's been 3 years since I graduated from college and nobody has accepted an application from me, I mean I'm not particularly a smart individual, or the most out going but I know how to get the job done dammit!

I don't think I'm a particularly tall guy, nor do I have nice face but I'm not ugly either. My experience with romance is basically non-existent (although to be honest, I never really tried) since I put all of my focus Into my studies, leaving my heart to be a cold, love deprived stone. Well, having reached 23 years old, I can now say people that are immature about it will call me a loner.

Although you could say I'm just really busy trying to get a job, it's not like I put the subject on my mandatory list.

I'm not saying all this as an excuse...seriously! I'm not!

"Oi Micheal! Is that you?"

Turning to my right I spot a tall, young brown skinned man with black hair as he approaches me. And, to his his left is a rather cute woman. The young man, John, was a fellow student at the same college I studied in; the young woman holding his arm is Donna, his wife. A polite individual that can pretty much get along with anyone in less then 5 minutes.

Aye, this young married couple has invited me to John's 21st birthday. Incidentally, these painfully wonderful people is the reason why I started questioning my love life.

After the initial surprise of the coincidental meeting wore off, I smiled at him. Jealousy be damned, this guy was my best friend through and through.

"Hey John! Good to see you!"

I stated then turned my head to greet at Donna.

"Heya Donna! I hope you've been surviving with Johnny!"

I said with a chuckle while Donna just snorts a laugh.

"Please, Micheal. I can't stay alone in one room for ten minutes without this big lug complaining about being lonely!"

Donna stated cheekily with a sly grin on her lips while eyeing her husband.

John actually pouts at that.

"I'm not that bad Donnaaaa." He whines.

The lonely one is me, darn it! I'm not a social butterfly when talking to girls in the first place, but come on! Why must the world enjoy my lonesome suffering!? I internally complain to myself.

John's childish reaction and Donna's teasing aside, I can honestly say I can't ask for better people to hang around with. I'm not the only one the planet who can say they had a rough time at school since I didn't have any friends at the time, after I finished school and started college I just kinda gave up on making them but this good man was just that stubborn about making a friend in this ordinary guy.

She smiled at him and patted him on the back. "Keep telling yourself that."

I managed to keep my laughter in but I couldn't help but grin at that.

I tutted in chiding manner to john. "Your almost an adult man, you gotta give your girl a little space, you know?"

He spluttered.

"I am already an adult man!"

"In the eyes of the law, but to us? Nah. Until you're 21 you are still just a kid." I rebuked mercilessly.