The Counselor » gxg [UNEDITED]

04.

Alexa's POV

"Well, of course, it will be unfair if I am the only one who will introduce myself formally. We will be together for quite some time after all. I would not be mandating you to disclose specific information in your introduction, feel free to say whatever you are willing to let me know about you at this time." I said after I have introduced myself.

"Anyone of you who is willing to go first?" I exchanged glances between the two of them, and they also looked at each other. Alessandro then looked at me.

"I will go first. As you know, I am Alessandro Morillo. You may simply call me Sandro. To tell a little about myself, I enjoy capturing moments with my camera. Basically, I enjoy photography. I know that it is a little random for me to tell you about this, but anyway; it is a pleasure to meet you, miss Alexa." He smiled at me after introducing himself. 

"It is a pleasure for me as well." I simply responded at him, flashing a smile in return. I then shifted my gaze on Maurice. 

"Uh, so... I am Maurice Claveria as you have known as well. Call me Maurice. To let you know a little about me, I do enjoy spending my time on my own. I value my personal space a lot. To be honest, there is nothing much interesting to know about me. Ah, I nearly forgot... it is a pleasure to meet you." 

"Likewise." I just responded at her, flashing a warm smile. I then leaned back, and rested my back on the backrest of my seat.

"We are done in formally introducing ourselves to each other. So, shall we get started?" I glanced at the two of them, and I can definitely tell how uneasy that they both were, but it seemed like Maurice was more uneasy about this set-up. I took a look on her, her body language says it all. 

However, in the end; they both nodded in response. I cleared my throat, and instructed them:

"Well, alright then. I will go by the basics first. To the two of you, take a moment to think of the traits or qualities that you look for a partner. I will ask the both of you about your ideal partner later on, for now; think about all the things that you wanted your partner to have." 

I glanced at the two of them, and they were both seemed to be contemplating about it. I took the opportunity to observe them further.

Minutes passed by, and I can say that they were both ready to say something about what I have asked them to think of. 

"Are you two ready now?"

"Yes." They answered in unison.

"Alright then, let us start with you... Maurice." I looked at Maurice, and she was seemed to be taken aback. I finished my sentence as soon as my eyes met hers. 

"Do not hold back with whatever you wanted to say. Sandro nor I are not here to judge you after all. We are here to hear you out, and to know what you would want." I assured her. She broke her eye contact with me, and she heaved a sigh before she looked at me again.

"Well, I want a partner who is caring and mindful of me, and reliable as well. I would like someone who can listen to my concerns well, and stay with me even in my darkest days. I would also want my partner to be cheerful, and positive. Since I have a pessimistic view of the world, I would need someone that believes in me, and cheer me up instead of making it feel worse for me. Lastly and most importantly, I would want someone who loves me genuinely despite all my flaws. I do not really look after the appearance, so... I guess that is all for me." She was looking into my eyes the entire time as she was speaking. I can see the longing in her eyes. I think that these traits are all those which she failed to see in all her previous relationships.