Key to my heart

next paint brush

Arriving at his work place Alex couldn't help but notice an extra canvas , was it a mistake ? They couldn't hire anyone else , they couldn't afford it . 

"We have a lovely artist joining us for the next few weeks for her practical exam , please be nice and help if needed ." The boss in charge spoke , her name was Mia , she was fairly young for how she actually appeared . "This is Stella ." Alex couldn't have been any less concerned with her , the empty canvas was right next to his so maybe he would have to show her a few things . He wasn't there to make friends after all . "You will be sitting next to Alex ." 

Stella walked down , through past all the other emerging artists there , he recognized this smell , Alex thought maybe a dream ? "Oh Alex , you're that guy from yesterday ." She smiled and he could finally see it , what he had wished he had seen yesterday . Was it really something of great importance that he wanted to see it so bad ? How beautiful the young maiden was ? Besides its not all about whats on the outside . 

"Yes ." he turned away , he didn't need to care nor did he even want to care , he just wanted to go home and play some games . It's all he could think about . 

"Okay guys , we have lots of clients today ." Mia walked around handing out the business papers , on those papers were the explanation of what the person wanted done and by when they wanted it done by . "Some aren't urgent so I want you to work on your urgent ones ." she took a little extra time handing it to Stella as she needed to explain how this business worked . In this business , every now and again they get clients requesting paintings done by certain artists but other wise this room was just space where they employees could sit in and enjoy doing art of their own , putting their feelings and words into a picture . Their pay all depended on how many paintings were made or bought and how many clients that individual had a month .  The company was owned by a rich professor who thought it would be great to get artists started , the sad thing was they only had till the age of 35 to be what they wanted to be . At 35 they would get fired .

Alex sat on his stool , starring at both the canvas and description . He stood up , picking up the paint brush , he startled Stella by doing so . She wasn't used to his way of working . Alex would sit completely still to think then stand up suddenly to paint the picture he had imagined in his mind . He painted and painted . Stella stared at him , not focusing on her own work at hand . 

"Wow Alex , you're amazing !" Stella seemed to admire him . She tied her long blond hair into a bun , she was preparing to start her master piece . They both went at it like mad but with such passion . Blue , red , orange , green and many other colors . Alex began to finish up his nature full painting as he did so he gently smiled , it was though he was proud and satisfied  , he looked at it as though it was his greatest . 12 pm and everyone was now headed for their lunch break , Alex wanted to finish the last touches . 

"Alex , you not coming dude ?" his best friend called to him as he was about to exit , he had brown short hair , a little beard and personally Alex thought his blue eyes were so feminine . 

"Soon , Liam ." Alex replied . 

"That's so like you ."  Liam said giggling a bit . "How about you , Stella ? Want to have lunch with me ?" he continued , he was a flirtatious guy but he was honest and sweet . 

Stella smiled and stood up from her wooden 4 legged stool  "No thank you ." 

Liam thought to himself that rejection has never looked so good before , her rejection made him want her even more . "your loss ." he winked , exiting the room .

"Why don't we have lunch together Alex ?" Stella asked , untying her hair she peeked over Alex's shoulder . 

Her loose hair brushed against Alex's face causing him to jump a little . "Yeah I'm about done ." He turned his head and she was so close to him , he looked into her green eyes , how were they so green ? They both blushed and quickly turned away . "Sorry ."