acked real cream. Arthur chuckled lightly at my reaction as he loo

.” I admitted bluntly. “Bad choic

Inc. was once just a startup.” He recalled fondly as his eyes fell to his coffee. He was stirring i

ustration. Why do I always ruin things? I finally got alone time with him, and I still managed to mess things up. The

-” He cu

cation that he received. He immediately started typing back his response, the click and clack of his keyboard was all

k related.” He propped his elbows on the table as he rested his chin on the back of his hands. “No

y in his eyes as he leaned in closer in anticipation. A smile crept to my face as I t

here for work.” I couldn’t help the expression of sadness that took over my face once those words left my lips. I missed my parents. It has been a long time since I’ve spok

h I live with someone.” He said casually as he got his phone again. He furrowed his eyebrows as he read the message. My chest tightened

ion that was threatening to form on my face. I couldn’t contain my curiosity any longer. I just wanted to know. If

one. I pursed my lips into a thin line as I felt my heart sin

tively. I balled my hand into a tight fist, digging my nails into the p

s phone. Even though the thought of him having a girlfriend was killing me inside,

” He sighed. “I’m single, by the way.” Relief washed over me as I struggled to fight the smile that was itching to form. I did a

My eyes widened in surprise as I felt my h

ting to re

person. He looked down at his coffee. His eyes looked as i

. “She’s so amazing, beautiful, funny, I could go on all night here.” He added beamingly. Seeing the twi

t I was used to as he shook his head, snapping himself ou

asked casually, still

milar to hers. It’s Sandy.” He res

f I was shocked by what he said. He just nodded in r

h a shrug. Ouch. He probably thinks S

beautiful as her but both of you each have your own charms.” He added quickly, making me chuckle at his comment. He’s r

so followed him as his laughter was contagious. I felt my heart flutter at the sound of his laughter. It’s been a long time si

friend?” He asked playfully, maki

someone recently.” I smirked at him. Two

.” He questioned, seemingly i

caring, I could go on all night here.” I replied tea

at me, making us both crack up. We stayed for a while and conti

e finally went home. “We should head home, it’s al

gesture. Him driving me home sounds romantic but I don’t think it’s appr

ped smile as I turned down his offer. If he weren’t my boss,

ght solemnly. “Plus, I insist. It’s not every day you get to be taken home by your boss.” He

e. We continued where we left off from our conversation at th

e are a lot of important guests coming to the eve

curiously, unable to hide the excitement

made a stop in front of my building. “Good night, Sandra.” He turned to me and smiled

entered my apartment. A smile crept to my face as I thought about what happened this day. It isn’t all t

l regarding the guests attending the event. As I reached the e

here has to be som