The Office Affair

Chapter 17: Truth or Dare

Stijn's POV

I wonder why that was Colton's first question. What is he trying to get at? And should I lie or just tell him the truth? I guess there is no harm in telling the truth because we aren't exactly together. 

"A couple of weeks ago. When I started working, I just got busy and I didn't have time to fuck around you know."

I hope he knows that I am telling the truth. I've really been busy these past few weeks and I was caught off guard when I saw that Colton got into my uncle's company. It was really a pleasant surprise for me and I am happy to have the chance to work with him and hopefully, I can rebuild the relationship we've had.

"If you are so busy then why even set this weekend for me?"

"No follow-up questions. It is my turn to ask."

"Hey...that is related to my first question."

"You only get one question at a time. So... what was your reaction when you realized that I am your boss and you will be working for me?"

I want to get an impression of how Colton sees me now before I say anything stupid.

"Well... I was surprised that you even considered working for your family company. Afterall., you said you hated the whole business thing so I thought...either you were forced or something changed you. So which one is it?"

And then there is that smile again. Like he has me figured out and I just hate it. But he is right though.

"Let's just say that it was both. Okay...I just answered your question so it is my turn again."

"Hey...no fair. That was just part of my answer."

"But that was still a question so it's my turn now. Were you happy when you found that I was your boss? Or were there some doubts because of our past?"

I know he is going to have a hard time answering by the way that he is taking his time deciding what to say.

"Honestly? I wasn't happy at first because I don't know how our past would affect the dynamics of our working relationship but I am starting to see you in a different light. I don't know."

I wasn't expecting him to say that but I know he is telling the truth by how he said it. Now the atmosphere is getting a little more serious and I know he is preparing for a hard question.

"That was a tough one. So here is my question. The person you've had sex with before me, was it a boy or a girl?"

Oh wow. I didn't expect that one. However, I fully understand why he asked me that. Colton has always been wary about me being bisexual and we've talked about this a few times in the past. I really don't like being questioned about it, that is why he asked me that.

"It was a girl. That doesn't really prove anything because I know what you are trying to get at Colton."

I sounded a little pissed off because I was. I've already explained myself a few times in the past and it feels like he never believed me. Now I know that he still has some doubts because he brought it up again. 

"Hey. I am just trying to ask you a question. No need to get mad or anything."

He already went there so might as well ask the toughest question I have for him.

"Back then, what happened that made you leave me and decide to act like I was nothing to you?"

His face is unreadable and that makes me happy because I know that he is really contemplating on what to say. If he wants to tell the truth, then he could have just simply answered it but something tells me that there is more to it.