My Boss Next Door

Chapter 11

Eva

I sank onto the couch, my mind replaying the whirlwind of moments that had unfolded in Alex's office.

"Eva? Eva, are you there?" Melanie's voice pulled me from my thoughts. I blinked, momentarily disoriented, as I turned to face her. She settled next to me on the couch, her brow furrowed with concern. "You look like you've seen a ghost. What happened?"

I took a deep breath, unsure of how to even begin to explain the whirlwind of emotions and events that had just unfolded between me and Alex. "It's... complicated," I finally managed, feeling my cheeks flush.

"Complicated? Or steamy?" she pressed, a teasing glint in her eyes. I could see she was itching to hear the details, but I wasn't ready to spill everything. Not yet.

"Just... something happened," I said, trying to play it off casually, even though my heart was racing. "And I'm not sure what to make of it."

Melanie's interest was piqued, and I could tell she wanted to dig deeper, but I needed a moment to gather my thoughts before diving into the tangled mess of my feelings for Alex.

''did you finally sleep with him?''

I felt my face heat up even more at Melanie's bold question. "No! It wasn't like that," I protested, even as I grappled with the confusion swirling in my mind. "We kissed, and things did  go a bit further."

Melanie's eyebrows shot up, and a grin spread across her face. "A bit further? Eva, that's practically an admission of guilt! You're not just going to leave me hanging here with that!"

I sighed, running a hand through my hair as I tried to sort through my feelings. "Okay, fine! We kissed, and then... it got heated, and he did touch me in places. But it's complicated! He's my boss, and I don't want to mess up my career."

"Complicated? Please!That's huge." she exclaimed, her excitement bubbling over. "You're telling me you haven't fantasized about him at least once since you started working there? And now you've had a taste of what it could be like? That's not just complicated; it's an opportunity!"

I rolled my eyes, but I couldn't help the smile tugging at my lips. "It's not that simple, Mel. There are consequences to consider."

"Consequences?" she repeated incredulously. "Or is it just your heart trying to put on the brakes because it's terrified of getting hurt?"

Her words hit home, and I felt a wave of uncertainty wash over me. "Maybe you're right," I admitted softly. "But I need to figure out what I want before I dive headfirst into something that could blow up in my face."

''You know what, we need to go to the club to shake things off a bit, we are both single anyway, let's have fun'' Melanie suggested 

I hesitated, the weight of the week pressing down on me. "A club? I don't know, Mel. I'm not really in the mood to dance or flirt with random guys right now."

Melanie nudged me playfully, her eyes sparkling with mischief. "Oh, come on! You can't let Alex take up all the space in your head. Plus, you need a distraction! Just one night of fun, and who knows, you might end up having a great time. Think of it as a way to reclaim your life!"

Her enthusiasm was infectious, and I could feel a small spark of excitement start to flicker in my chest. "What if I run into someone from work?" I countered, still trying to keep my resolve.

"Then we'll just dazzle them with our dance moves and drink orders! Trust me, Eva, you deserve this. Let's show the world—especially Alex—that we can have fun without them," she urged, her grin widening.