The Unseen Guide
Alyssa Benson had always considered herself a bit different from others. Her clairsentient abilities often placed her at the fringes of conventional understanding. She could sense energies, emotions, and even premonitions that most people overlooked. This gift, or curse as she sometimes saw it, had shaped her life in many unpredictable ways. One such way was her encounter with the mysterious woman who seemed to appear just before Alyssa started a new job.
This woman wasn’t just a figment of Alyssa’s imagination; she was as real as the bustling streets of New York City where Alyssa first noticed her. Average height, wavy to straight dark hair, and a presence that felt both mundane and extraordinary. The woman was nondescript yet unforgettable. Alyssa saw her one autumn afternoon, sitting across from her at a café, sliding a newspaper with a sly smile.
Alyssa was in New York for an interview at a prestigious marketing firm. She had just ordered a latte and settled at a random table when she noticed the woman. The lady slid a newspaper towards her without a word. Intrigued, Alyssa opened it to find a magazine inside, featuring an article about a former colleague, a fashion model now married to a millionaire. The article subtly hinted at the model’s less-than-honest rise to success, a silent nod to Alyssa’s own struggles.
“Who are you?” Alyssa wondered aloud, but the woman had already vanished into the crowd. Alyssa chalked it up to a strange coincidence, but deep down, she knew there was more to it.
Alyssa landed the job and moved to New York. She saw the woman again, this time in the lobby of her new office. The woman didn’t approach but gave Alyssa a knowing look before disappearing into the throng of employees. Alyssa felt a mix of reassurance and unease. She began to suspect the woman was more than a recruiter or headhunter. Perhaps she was a guide, a spirit, or even a biological mother she never knew.
Months passed, and the mysterious woman continued to appear at pivotal moments. When Alyssa bought her first apartment, the woman was there at the closing. When she felt lost or uncertain, a brief encounter with the woman brought clarity. Alyssa’s life was filled with these synchronicities, guiding her like a silent compass.
One day, Alyssa was standing in line at a sandwich shop when she saw her again. The woman gave her a “hi look” but said nothing. Alyssa, tired of the silence and secrecy, decided to follow her. She trailed her through the busy streets until they reached a small, quaint bookstore.
Inside, the woman turned to face Alyssa. “I’ve been waiting for you to find me,” she said. Her voice was soft, yet it carried the weight of countless unsaid words.
“Who are you?” Alyssa asked, her voice trembling.
“I’m Miriam,” the woman replied. “I’ve been guiding you, helping you navigate your path. You see, Alyssa, we are connected. Not by blood, but by purpose.”
Alyssa was taken aback. “What purpose?”
“To help you realize your potential, to guide you to the people and places that shape your destiny,” Miriam explained. “I appear when you need a nudge, a reminder of your strength.”
Alyssa and Miriam spent hours talking in the bookstore. Miriam revealed that she was once a clairsentient herself, and she had dedicated her life to helping others with similar gifts. She sensed Alyssa’s abilities and felt compelled to guide her.
With Miriam’s guidance, Alyssa learned to embrace her clairsentience. She started using her gifts to help others, just as Miriam had helped her. The encounters with Miriam became less frequent, but Alyssa always felt her presence.
Years later, Alyssa stood at the top of her career, helping people and making a difference in ways she had never imagined. Every now and then, she would catch a glimpse of Miriam in a crowd, always reminding her of the extraordinary journey they shared.
Alyssa never stopped seeing Miriam. Each encounter, though brief, was a reminder of the synchronicity that had shaped her life. She no longer questioned the mysterious woman’s presence. Instead, she embraced it, knowing that some connections transcended explanation. Miriam had shown her that the world was full of unseen energies and unspoken bonds, guiding her towards her true purpose.
And so, Alyssa continued her journey, forever intertwined with the serendipity of her clairsentient gift, forever grateful for the enigmatic woman who had guided her along the way.