A Chance Encounter

A Chance Encounter

Yesterday morning, I was walking to campus with enthusiasm and confidence, ready to embrace the day ahead. The sun was shining, and the autumn leaves crunched beneath my feet, adding a rhythm to my steps. Suddenly, my eyes were drawn to a guy sitting on a bench, deeply engrossed in his book. He had tousled hair and wore a cozy sweater, completely absorbed in whatever story unfolded before him.

I couldn't help but admire the way he was oblivious to the bustling world around him. He seemed so at peace, lost in his own universe. I smiled to myself, thinking, "Wow, he seems cool. I wonder what he's reading." The thought of striking up a conversation crossed my mind. If only I had the courage and time, I would love to chat and ask about his book. Maybe we could become friends.

As I stood there for a moment, contemplating whether to approach him, I felt a rush of excitement mixed with nerves. My heart raced at the idea of connecting with someone new. But before I could make a decision, I noticed the time; I had to hurry to class.

Reluctantly, I turned to leave, but not without stealing one last glance at him. He looked up just as I was walking away, and our eyes met for a brief moment. I felt a jolt of connection, as if he could sense my curiosity. I quickly averted my gaze, my cheeks flushing with embarrassment, but a smile lingered on my lips as I continued my way to class.

The encounter left me feeling lighter, like I had shared a fleeting moment of magic with a stranger. Throughout the day, I couldn't shake the thought of him. I realized that sometimes, it's the small, unexpected moments that can brighten our day and remind us of the beauty of human connection, even if just for a fleeting second.

Kosakata 

1. Engrossed (adj) Terbenam sepenuhnya atau sangat fokus pada sesuatu. 

Contoh: Dia terbenam dalam bukunya dan tidak menyadari waktu yang berlalu.

 (Translation: She was engrossed in her book and lost track of time.) 

2. Oblivious (adj) Tidak menyadari atau tidak peduli tentang apa yang terjadi di sekitar. 

Contoh: Dia tidak menyadari kebisingan di kafe, terbenam dalam pikirannya. 

(Translation: He was oblivious to the noise in the caf, lost in his thoughts.) 

3. Rhythm (noun) Pola gerakan atau suara yang kuat, teratur, dan berulang. 

Contoh: Irama musik membuat semua orang ingin berdansa.

 (Translation: The rhythm of the music made everyone want to dance.) 

4. Tousled (adj) Kusut atau tidak teratur, sering merujuk pada rambut. 

Contoh: Dia memiliki rambut yang kusut yang memberinya penampilan santai. 

(Translation: She had tousled hair that gave her a casual look.) 

5. Curiosity (noun) Keinginan yang kuat untuk mengetahui atau mempelajari sesuatu. 

Contoh: Rasa ingin tahunya tentang dunia membawanya untuk melakukan perjalanan yang luas. 

(Translation: His curiosity about the world led him to travel extensively.) 

6. Nerves (noun) Keadaan cemas atau khawatir. 

Contoh: Saya merasakan kegugupan sebelum presentasi saya. 

(Translation: I felt nerves building up before my presentation.) 

7. Flushed (adj) Merah atau kemerahan, sering digunakan untuk menggambarkan wajah seseorang akibat malu atau kegembiraan. 

Contoh: Dia merasa wajahnya kemerahan setelah menerima pujian. 

(Translation: She felt flushed after receiving the compliment.) 

8. Fleeting (adj) Bertahan untuk waktu yang sangat singkat; sementara. 

Contoh: Momen kebahagiaan itu hanya bertahan sejenak.

(Translation: That moment of happiness was fleeting.) 

Frasa 

1. Drawn to: Ditarik atau tertarik pada sesuatu. 

Contoh: Saya tertarik pada tampilan warna-warni di toko. 

(Translation: I was drawn to the vibrant colors in the store.) 

2. Lost in his own universe:  Terbenam begitu dalam dalam pikiran atau kegiatan seseorang sehingga tampak berada di dunia yang berbeda. 

Contoh: Dia terbenam dalam dunianya sendiri saat melukis. 

(Translation: She was lost in her own universe while painting.) 

3. Stealing a glance Melihat seseorang atau sesuatu dengan cepat tanpa mereka menyadari. Contoh: Dia mencuri pandang ke arah pujaannya di seberang ruangan. (Translation: He was stealing a glance at his crush across the room.) A fleeting moment Periode waktu yang singkat dan cepat. 

Contoh: Matahari terbenam adalah momen keindahan yang singkat sebelum malam tiba. (Translation: The sunset was a fleeting moment of beauty before night fell.) 

Lightened the mood Membuat suasana atau perasaan lebih ceria atau santai. Contoh: Le luconnya meringankan suasana saat rapat yang serius. (Translation: His jokes lightened the mood during the serious meeting.) Sense of connection Perasaan saling pengertian atau ikatan dengan seseorang. Contoh: Ada rasa koneksi instan antara kedua teman itu. (Translation: There was an instant sense of connection between the two friends.)