Catch me if you can

chapter 16

Martina

*He pulled away from me and a smirk appeared on his face when I opened my eyes.*

J: Now you are mine

M: Was that a seal or...

J: A really nice way how to make deals.

M: That makes you my boyfriend?

J: Boyfriend is a strong word, according to the circumstances. Let's call ourselves friends with benefits

*He said and winked at me. No. He didn't just...*

J: You're going home?

M: Yes

J: Don't you wanna come over to my house?

M: Whoa, easy there. No, I will go home, bye

J: See you later sweetheart

*He patted my cheek and left. I sat in my car, drove home and jumped on the couch, replaying this evening in my mind. I bet tomorrow will be awkward between me and Pepe.*

...

M: Good morning Mechi

Me: So?? How was it?

M: What was how?

Me: Don't pretend as if nothing happened.

M: Oh, you mean the date

Me: Yeah! Was it nice? I already tried to get something from him but he refused to answer

M: Yeah, it was fine

Me: That's all? You know Martina, I thought you'd tell me more

M: Well, we ate, talked... and then I went home

Me: I should probably believe you

M: ...but...?

Me: There is more going on, what you don't wanna tell me. But alright, you keep it

P: Oh, hi

M: Good morning

*Silence.*

P: Uh... I will go out

M: Yeah, great

*He left and came back after ten minutes*

P: Martina, Stephie calls

M: Ugh.

*I walked out with a fake smile, facing Stephie*

S: Spilled milk over there

*Without saying a word, I took the mop and started doing my job. I looked at the cashdesk from time to time and saw Stephie leaving to the toilet. And a customer coming. Pepe was standing there instead of Stephie and greeted the client.*

P: Hello, the usual?

??: Yeah, thanks

*Jorge. I watched him coming to me with a smile*

M: Careful, can't you see the floor is wet?

J: Hi sweetheart

*He said and pulled me closer, resting his hands on my hips*

J: How's your day?

M: I've had better ones

J: What about a dinner tonight?

M: Sounds great, see you tonight

J: I'll pick you up here

*I didn't realize we weren't alone. Pepe was watching us sadly. He didn't hear us but saw everything. Jorge kissed my cheek before he left with his drink. I looked at Pepe again and he looked at me, making a long eye contact.*

S: HEY! Do your job! Both of you!