She sat there all alone weeping on the steps to her townhouse. The day couldn't have gone any worse. It all started when she woke up late. When she got to work, her boss called her into his office and made her feel like a very minute person. After work, she went out to get into her car and the tire was flat...no spare, she forgot to get it fixed the last time. She had to walk the five miles home. Halfway home the sky opened up as if saying, "I hate you too." She finally made it home, her clothes once a little loose were now conforming to her body. She opened the door to her townhouse, knowing at least her bird would be singing for her to cheer her up. No song. She didn't even have to walk over to the cage, she closed her door again and went back outside to the steps.
Her sobs were loud and strong. She didn't hear the stranger walk up. He sat beside her and handed her his handkerchief. She slowly looked up and was looking into the most amazing eyes. She couldn't pull her eyes away from the stranger's. She felt a beautiful peace enveloping her easing her troubles away. He slowly pulled her into his chest with his strong but tender arms encasing her. Not even one alarm went off in her head. There was something about the soothing comfort in his arms and with her needing comfort most of all right now, she didn't even allow her brain to question it.