Maybe This Time(GirlxGirl)

Chapter 8

Sophia's POV

It's already Friday and I still haven't seen nor bumped in with Joey in the office. I was expecting that she'd feel comfortable with me after what happened the past weekend. She did not even reply to my message last Monday after I dropped her off to her home. I thought she's avoiding me again but when I asked her secretary, She confirmed that joey has been working from home since Tuesday. I remembered that she wasn't feeling good last Monday.  Maybe she had too much alcohol that caused her to be sick. I am worried so I decided to check on her.

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To: Joey

Hey. How are you? I heard that you're sick. I hope you feel better now. -Pia

I was in my office hoping for her to text back. I was about to go home but since I do not have anything to do at home, I chose to stay and rest for a while. I was slouching on my office chair with my feet on top of my table when my phone vibrated. Yes! Miracles do happen! Joey replied to my text.

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From: Joey

Hi, Sophia. I'm still sick but I am feeling better than before. 😁 Thanks for asking.

I smiled to her reply. I am glad that she's feeling better now.

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To: Joey

You should rest. Your body needs it. Stop working from home. You can send me some work to do if you want so that I can help. 😊

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From: Joey

Haha. It's fine. I'm used to it. Besides, these are important things. I do not want to bother you,  Sophia. I know you still have a lot of work to do. Thanks anyways. You should go home now. It's late.

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To: Joey

I'm fine. Almost done with the weekly audit. I might not finish this  until you're completely fine and good to go for work. You know, You're the verifier and I just can't pass this and give you another work to do while you're sick. Please feel better. I miss you. 😘

Oops. I read my last reply and I almost fell out of my chair when I realized what I just sent her. It is freaking embarrassing. How did I miss her that quickly and even tell her that? I was so fucked up. I am about to edit and resend my last text to her when I received another message from her.

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From: Joey

Awee. How sweet of you. 😊 IMYT.

She actually replied to my message? Oh my god. Did she finally appreciate me?  I dunno what to say at all. I'm running out of words to express myself. Argh. Dang!

I was about to reply and say goodnight when my phone rang.

It was Raphael calling. I answered it to know the reason why he was calling. I know exactly why but I still want to hear it though.

"Pia?" I heard him took a deep breath on the other line. "Speaking, Raffi." I answered back.

"I called to invite you. You know, It's my birthday and I want you to be there like always." He said stuttering. I don't know what to say. I wanted to reject his invitation but my guilt won't allow me to. I took some time thinking whether should I accept it or not. "Pia?" I heard him asks when I did not respond. "Raf.." I saw our picture together hanging on my office wall. "Raffi.. Sure. Text me when and where." I finally answered.