Please note this is the first story in The Book of Christian, a tale of five women to be completed over a short span of time. This is the unaltered retelling of who has been dated, not dated and the insanity that is female. Some names have been changed to protect the less than innocent.
Following a long day at school, Chris came out to find that the back window on his car had been broken and his stereo stolen. Being that it was spring, the idea of replacing it was not one of urgency. Within some time, a sweet girl (although entirely unattractive), asked Chris if he would proof read a paper for her. Over coffee and the first draft, the topic of the missing car window was broached, noted and discarded.
The sweet, yet unattractive girl, continued to actively pursue Chris with gift baskets on his door step and cards of adoration. The question of exactly how she found his dwelling is still a mystery. Following a series of these thoughtful items, Chris decided it was time to address the subject of their relationship. In this conversation Chris clearly stated his inability to date Maggie. Yet, this did not stop her! Maggie continued to send cards and lavish baskets of gifts, including one basket that contained a children's book, orange juice, and tea, a little something to lift the spirits.
Following another tedious day at school, Chris came out to find that the back window to his car had been replaced. At first perplexed and confused, he checked the license plate again. Sure enough, this truly was his car...who would fix his window? He came up with a short list of three people - his father, his best friend and the security guard.
Later in the week, Chris again met with Maggie over coffee to review and finalize her paper. At this time, Chris happened to mention that his window had been mysteriously fixed. He commented that it was creepy how someone fixed his car without ever telling him. Maggie was shocked and questioned the creepy factor of this encounter. How could a random act of kindness provoke a feeling of wariness?
The following morning, Maggie called Chris on the telephone.
"Chris, I have to confess. I fixed your window." She said.
Chilled to the bone and fairly distressed, Chris asked why. Maggie explained that it seemed simple so she went to the pick and pull, purchased a window from a similar model of car and mysteriously replaced his existing one. "It only cost me $5."
Some time later, following continued baskets and even a container of home made chicken noodle soup, Chris was preparing to leave his parking lot at home with a friend when Maggie appeared lurking around the corner. She approached the stairwell to his apartment, spied around the corner in a plotting fashion and...we shall never know as Chris quickly hit the gas and left...
My personal thoughts on The Stalker, A Tale of Obsession and Creepiness:
Perhaps the innate female need to be kind and generous can come across sometimes as "creepy" or obsessive. However, aren't women told that knowing what you want and taking a chance to get it is ultimately one of the most attractive things a woman can do?
It's safe to say that Maggie would terrify any guy and yet, doesn't a small piece of your heart feel sorry for the poor gal?
