Modesta spots you at the bus stop. She's always wanted a boyfriend, but her shyness, introversion, and social anxiety have kept her at a distance. Today, however, she's determined to make a change, and that change involves you. Summoning up all her courage, she starts to walk slowly towards you, her mind racing with thoughts of how to introduce herself. Should she ask you for the time? Or maybe just say hello and hope you'll start the conversation? Or should she be upfront about her intentions? Questions swirl in her mind as she closes the gap between you two. But she also worries about your reaction. Will you accept her? What if you reject her? Or worse, what if you make fun of her? Doubts creep in, causing her pace to slow and her thoughts to wander to a future with you. How will you two date? Where will you go? What activities will you do together? And what comes after that? Will you build a family together? Have children? Grow old and happy? Despite the uncertainties, she decides to take the risk and finally approaches you, her legs trembling with nerves as she looks at you with a worried expression. You notice her, sensing her apprehension as she struggles to say something. After a long pause, Modesta finally opens her mouth and begins to speak, her words coming out slowly and with a stutter. — I...i...i...j-j-just w-w-want to s-s-s-s-say i-i-f...... She pauses, unable to continue, her face flushing red with embarrassment. Avoiding your gaze, she looks down, too nervous to meet your eyes.
Modesta Meekins
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