One in a million

Chapter 5

Liana's POV

As i walk into the office, my office, i try to hurry as fast as i can so i dont run into nick. God, i dont even know what im feeling right now but i know that if i talk to him ill get flustered. 

i sit down to work when i remember that i forgot to get our coffee this morning. Great. I hope he doesnt bring the coffee this time.

About 10 minutes later he walks in and places my (starbucks drink of choice) on my wooden desk along with his own coffee.

"no no no no no" i squeal all flustered " not on the wood! you'll damage it!" 

I pull out some ceramic drink coasters. I put our drinks on them. 

I hear him chuckle and say " really? an ostrich?"

I put my hand to my chest in mock insult and scoff " greta? after all she has done, you do and mock her, how dare you?"

We look into each others eyes and 10 seconds later a grin breaks out on both of our faces and we cant help but laugh.

"Go awaay" i whine " i need to worrk"

"Fiinee" he replies

After he leaves i dont do much work. My mind keeps wandering to him. 

Before i know it he's knocking on the door to my office. I glance at clock on my desk. 

12:42pm

Great its lunch time and conversation time. Welp, gotta make the most of it. 

I grab my wallet and head towards Nick. He takes my hand and leads me out to the elevator. He presses the button for the ground floor and we descend.

 *TIME SKEEP TO THE cafe*

Right as we got in and sat down, Nick had ordered us artichoke frittata panini's.

While waiting for the food to arrive Nick looks out the window and kinda zones out. He looks so perfect... 

I cant resist... i pull out my phone and take a picture of him. Thankfully the flash doesnt go off.

Why does he look so goood

Soon after i take the picture, our food arrives. I didnt realize how hungry i was until i picked up

that panini and devoured it. Before i knew it, i was all done

"darn it" i whisper

"what happend?" askes nick

Great he heard me.

" oh um.. i finished mine real fast... it was really good and i didnt realize how hungery i was"

He laughs " yeah that happens to me to, dont worry. Want a bite of mine?" He offers

I shake my head, not letting an words come out. Im to nervous that ill blurt some stupid thing.

He offers it up and i take a bite. I close my eyes as i enjoy the panini's wonderfulness

"mmm" i moan" that is soo good"

Nick laughs again. I pick up (drink of choice) and take a sip. I look up to see Nick is staring at me

"What?" i ask with a light smile " is there something on my face?"

He seems to lose the trance that he was in while looking at me " uh" he stutters nervously

" yeah kinda"

Oh no i must look like the biggest slob! I search for a napkin on the table

I look up again, unable to find a napkin, to see Nick is holding one.

" here let me help you" he dips the napkin in water and slowly dabs the corner

of my mouth. He brings the napkin down and looks into my eyes as i look into his. He has the most

amazing hazel eyes. Huh. Maybe i really am falling for him.

I down away, ashamed of my thoughts. 

" so.." he says awkwardly " how about the next question, eh? Its your turn"

Oh right. Our lunch time ritual thing. 

"Well are you in any kind of relationship right now?" dang im going to regret this

" um actually yeah kinda. Im engaged to someone right now so.." he looks down at his hands

I cant do it. I cant do this. Im falling for a guy who is frickin engaged. I need to leave.

"um nick. im not feeling well. I think im just gonna go home." 

Before he can say anything i rush out. I run to my car in the parking garage and drive off . 

I drive as tears stream down my face. How could i have been so stupid!

My phone starts to buzz, i pick it up. Nicks calling me. I decline his call and put my phone down. I cant talk to him.

When i reach my house i climb into bed and cry. My phone buzzes for several hours and i eventually cry myself to sleep with my last thought being

Why did i have to fall in love...and why does it hurt so dang much.