ms a little quiet today and she's lost in her thoughts while pou

" she

" I say as I leave the kitchen island and grab

hate Mondays

thes," I say and place her mug onto the island af

t her mug for an entire mi

I ask and furrow my b

e termites on a piece of wood. I had such a great weekend, I even forgot all about work

the best employee your company has ever had in years! So cut

't know what I would do

akfast and we'll get going," I say and sit opposite her and

as an IT guy in his company. The perks of being best friends with your boss is that you get ra

e my

say once I bump into

ly. That's what I love about you," h

ild and loves to party and scream out loud. I don't even know how he's managed to tone down that c

Emm?" h

her off at work," I say

?" he asks and I pretend not to

ion as I stare at

er? You two aren't getting any younger you know," h

year. He and Gianna had dated for five good

she's currently so absorbed into this project at wo

cuses? Seal the deal bro. I don't know what you're waiting for,"

h," I promise him a

me coffee in..." he checks his watch

ss by my office

t work and when it's time to leave,

e seems so focused on her career right now, it's not like

than a queen when I ask

to the Queen and said, "To meet a beautiful woman is one thing, but to meet

learn that love isn't just wild sex or a jolly ride on a boat inside Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. There's no such thing as that. Hard times have hit me and Emily countless times

onships are about forgiveness, making mistakes and learning from them. You can't just make one small mis

ide Emily's work place, I dial her num

yet? I'm right

minutes, I have to talk to

wait," I say

tall glass doors of the building

er boss raises two fingers to h

round for my car and once she spots it

as I start the car and it comes a

alk about that right now? I had an intense day and I need to

assure her and for the rest of the drive home, we both re

r purse on the couch and slum

as I sit next to her. She then moves closer and lays her head on my chest. H

to say but she

nutes. I really need that right now," she says and I do as she say

shower, she walks back downsta

," she says as she leans

day, so let me make it up to you," I sa

oothing music, the kind that s

joins me at the kitchen

something is bothering her right now an

th after finishing my plate of rice and chicken. She lifts

people to buy tickets, make sure there's a great sound system and enough domes for the event, lots of food and drinks and so much more! The event is supposed to help our company sell more products, get known, you know. It's all so hectic, especially now that all that work

that? Hey, I don't know what he's up to but, try your level best. I can help you with what

posed to take place at our hometown. Where our parents are. So, I'll be

miss you when you leave. Wh

the better. I'll start working on everyth

iving me all that damn work

's the highlight of my day," I say and s

*

to my emails, I notice that Emily is staring a

ask as I put my phone on the night stand

cups my cheek with one hand, h

she wh

ea

't you ever forget that, okay?

her and our foreheads touch. Then she kisses me with so much passion, so much love and so much gentleness. Her lips are deliciously warm against mine and her finge

as, ever since we were young. She's always b

s my