Perfect Flaws

T H R E E/ Running Away From Him

 (A)

Three- Running Away From Him

I didn't think to much about the almost kiss. I didn't even tell Colby about it. Yeah, my boss almost kissed me, but the key word is almost, so it didn't happen.

  It's the morning after the kiss and I make it to work, barely on time thanks to my cab running late and traffic. I rush into the building and scan my I.D. marking my arrival on the company database as I let out a sigh of relief. A huge pile of papers await on my desk when I arrive with a blue sticky note on top saying " File these alphabetically."

  At least I'm not running all over the city for him now. So I get to work carrying the papers to a room on the other side of the floor called the filing room.

An hour later I finally complete the task so I get up and stretch. (In a very awkwardly way might I add)
I knock on Mr. Miklos's door and wait for the "Come in."
I walk in proudly proclaiming myself done and then he motions to a box. Oh and there's three more on top of it.
"File those as well."

You've got to be kidding me.

"I assure you, Miss Kylan, I am not kidding."

I said that out loud didn't I?

"Yes, yes you did."

Yeah, okay. This just happened. He's reading my mind now.

"I'm not reading your mind. You simply need to learn how to shut your mouth when you think, that is all." He had a whole entire conversation with me without looking up once from his computer.

I just nod and carry a box back to the filing room. Another hour later I'm done with that box, and three more hours later I'm done with everything. By now it's 1:00 lunch time.
  I made plans earlier with Colby to meet me at the food court during lunch. We may live together but he goes to work when I get off of work. Walking to the food court I noticed a bunch of customers staring at my birthmark. I didn't have time to cover it this morning so it was very noticeable. Usually my makeup covered it so you could only tell it was there if you looked very closely.
I started to feel self conscious and moved my hair over my face and looked down so my hair covered it while I walked.
I spot Colby already eating Chinese takeout from one of the many restaurants in the food court. I walk over and steal some of his noodles.

"Hey, what was that for?!"

"I'm hungry, duh."

"Get your own!"

I pout, "Fine then jerk!"

I go in line and order me some noodles, too.

We make small talk as we eat, nothing too exciting or serious. Just laughing and chatting.

I make my way back to the office checking in again.

Mr. James is there at the reception on the top floor, flirting with the receptionist on duty when he sees me.

He grabs my arm, "You have a birthmark?"

"Yeah, so?"

"Has it always been there?"

"No.. it's not called birthmark for a reason." I know I shouldn't be sarcastic with my boss but I couldn't help myself.

Mr. James chuckles, "Wait 'til Mr. Grumpy sees it!"

I roll my eyes, what's the big deal? It's just a birthmark... right? I shouldn't be embarrassed about it since it isn't  my fault I have it. It's not something I  can help.. But why do I feel so ashamed about it. And why do I care if Mr. Miklos sees it?