A Kiss of Goodbye

18: Red Roses

It's the middle of the week and so far so good. I came in to work early because I finished preparing early. I walked straight to my table and put down my bag. I have 2 other co-workers who came in earlier than me so I asked them about the bouquet of red roses that's on my table.

They didn't seem to bother about my inquiry. "Someone has it delivered for you but there was no name of the sender. I just received it anyway." Said by my other co-worker who just came out of the bathroom as she saw me looking at it a bit puzzled. So there were 3 before me who came in early.

-"Thanks!" I replied with tiny giggles inside me. What are you kidding, I love red roses, they are my favorite. There's no note attached to it though. So to whom should I say thank you too? I'll just not put so much thought about this now. It couldn't be a mistake, can it? Well, I'm the only person in this section with the name Aevey Dounhil. I placed it in a vase and carried on with our duties.

I've been receiving bouquet of red roses everyday throughout the week. My co-workers knew that I haven't dated anyone since we started working together, they are as clueless as I am considering the sender has not revealed himself. We've been workmates for more than 3 years now, we're six in the department and would constantly share some of our frustrations and personal problems when we catch up off-work.

Today is saturday and one of my co-workers told me that another bouquet of roses is delivered for; however this time, there's a card that comes a long with it. -"So he has finally decided to reveal himself huh!" I murmured. I only have one person in mind.

Greggor, it could be just him returning favor from sending back his phone. But 4 days of delivery? That's too much and absurd. I asked my co-worker to snap a photo so I could see what's inside the card. I couldn't go to my workplace now. It's the start of my day off, I don't want to waste my time getting there. I don't really mind if she sees what's inside. I just want to cut the chase. I don't think it could be disturbing, besides I can't think of any crime I committed.

"Let's talk Aevey! I will be waiting for you tomorrow here (address). You can come anytime you like. I will wait." The note reads but still no name. Clearly recoginizing the penmanship, it should be from Archy.

                      -(Ping...) a notif sound cut me off from my current stance. I can't take my eyes off the note. Hate it when I am torn between my heart and my head; they're both a part of me that couldn't seem to agree with one another. But I think these put me in balance. -"Thank you very much gal!" I replied, recognising her effort. I can't make up my mind, but I need closure. Don't need to know his reasons, I just want to let him know that I don't want to do anything with him anymore; that's the kind of closure I want.

                   I want a life away from drama but with him around, is a bad news for my resilience. I think I'm strong enough to face him without breaking down. -"You have to be strong Aevey and don't you dare fall into his tactics again."