The best man

Chapter 6

As we walked side by side, the evening air was crisp, and I could hear the rustle of leaves underfoot. Ethan broke the comfortable silence first. "So, how was your day at work?" His tone was casual, but I could sense genuine interest behind the question.

I took a moment to gather my thoughts. "It was okay, actually. A bit hectic, but that's normal for a Friday. We had a big project deadline, so I was juggling a million things. It felt like I was in a race against time," I replied, a small laugh escaping my lips.

Ethan nodded, encouraging me to continue. "I can imagine! Was there anything particularly challenging about it?"

I sighed, thinking back to the whirlwind of the day. "Well, we had a last-minute client meeting that threw everyone off. I was scrambling to put together a presentation while also fielding questions from the team. It was stressful, but I managed to pull it off in the end. I think I even impressed my boss a little."

"Sounds like you really handled it well! I'm glad you pulled through," he said, a hint of admiration in his voice.

"Thanks! It felt good to succeed despite the chaos. But honestly, I just can't wait for the weekend to unwind. I think I might binge-watch that new series everyone's talking about," I confessed.

Ethan chuckled. "Ah, the classic weekend retreat into the world of binge-watching. What's the series about?"

I launched into an enthusiastic summary, describing the plot twists and character dynamics that had me hooked. As I spoke, Ethan listened intently, nodding along and occasionally adding his own thoughts. "It sounds like a rollercoaster! I'll have to check it out. I could use a new show to dive into myself."

As we continued to talk, I found myself opening up more than I expected, sharing little anecdotes about my day and the quirks of my coworkers. Each story seemed to draw us closer, laughter and easy conversation flowing between us. The world around us faded as we enjoyed our connection, and for the first time in a while, I felt a sense of ease, grateful for this moment with him.