Beautiful things can come from the dark…
I was smoking outside my office when I heard foot steps climbing up the staircase. I waited and continued puffing my cigarette. Then I saw her, this girl from upstairs. I have been working with my company for almost three years and not even once we nod our heads or acknowledge each other.
Shes probably around her early 30s. A bit too thin but tall. She would probably look sweet if she were to smile. Maybe. She never smiles. It doesnt matter if Im alone or with my other colleagues, but when she walk up the stairs, the minute we see her, well stand aside to make way for her. Even that, we never see her smile.
Today when I saw her, I thought Id smile to her for the first time. But the moment I saw her walking up with not a smile on her face, I just looked at her and looked away. It felt awkward. Why? I dont know why?
What if I smile and she didnt smile back? I mean its cool if she didnt smile back. But things will definitely be different the next time I see her. Its like being rejected. You would probably not go for a second try.
Its different with guys. I can smile to the guys working downstairs. Oh when they get together and smoke, they really got together and smoke. The staircase will be smoky and youll see five guys standing outside the door. Haha So yeah, I walk down and smiled. All of them would smile back or at least nod.
So you are in an empty lift. The door opens and a lady walks in. What do you do? Do you smile at her or you just mind your own business? Unless youre going up to third floor. What if youre going up maybe to the 18th floor? Both of you will fell very awkward, thats for sure.
Just now I went to the mall near my office. I got in an empty lift. The door open on the first floor and a lady walks in. I smiled and she immediately felt easy and smiled back. We got down to the same floor. I pressed the open door button and let her walk out first. She looked at me, said thank you and smiled. And for that I felt good.
There is no right or wrong here. But it is never wrong to smile. You may make his/her day. Its just a smile. And a smile is contagious. You smile and I will smile back. Always remember that.
About that girl, I think Ill try again some other time. I think she doesnt like people smoking at the staircase. Yeah it can get pretty stuffy in there. 
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