Anna & George

Anna

The rest of the week came by like a flash. I haven't seen George since that time at the cafe and I haven't heard from him either. Then again, it's probably my fault why we're in this situation. I just finish my inspection in the 8th floor and now I'm on my way to the next floor, even when I try to forget about what happened to me here, I just couldn't. That was still a mystery to me and I know it will be forever a mystery since no one can really explain about it. I step away from the escalator and bump into someone again, I look at the man to apologize only to gasp.

"It's you!" We both said in unison.

"Lucky for me, you're not holding a cup of coffee today." I joke. He laugh and rub the back of his neck.

"I'm really sorry about last week. You weren't burnt right?" He ask.

"No." I reply.

"Oh good. I was so scared that day because your fiance was there as well. He's not mad at me, is he?" My smile drop a little. He didn't even ask me if I'm alright, so why would he get mad?

"No, he's not. You can breath properly now." I said and we both laugh.

"My name is Nathan." He said and reach out his hand.

"Nice to meet you Nathan." I say and shake his hand.

"Listen, can I buy you so-"

"Good morning Mrs. Parsons." Someone greeted. I look behind me and see George and his secretary approaching us.

"Good morning Maria. How have you been?" I ask.

"I'm alright ma'am. Yourself?" She ask and smile.

"Same and please call me Anna." She smile and nodded at me. I glance at George, who is busy glaring at Nathan.

"Uhm. Anna, I,I'll go ahead. See you around." Nathan said and hurriedly get on the escalator. I look at George and roll my eyes.

"I'll see you later Maria. I still need to inspect one last shop." I said and started walking, George run after me and walk beside me. I just ignore him and continue walking.

"Hello Anna. How are you?" He got the nerve to ask.

"We're back to talking again?" I ask sarcastically.

"Look, I'm sorry for suddenly ignoring you out of nowhere. I was facing some problem and I'll tell you about it eventually." He tries to explain. He put his arm around my waist to stop me from walking and face me to him. "Please let me make it up to you." He pleads. I look away from him, because my heart is pounding loudly at how close we are to each other.

"We'll be okay and then what? Something like this will happen again. This is tiring George." I complain.

"I promise I won't do it again. Please? One last chance?" He said and pouts. Urgh! Why is he so cute? I find myself nodding, making him smile so brightly.

"Now let me go, I'm late for the inspection and your girlfriend might see us." I said and try to push him, but he won't budge.

"We already broke up." He said, making me stop moving and look at him.

"I'm sorry. Are you okay? What happened?" I ask worriedly.

"Let's talk about it later at lunch, you in?"

"Foods!" I said happily. "Okay, I'll see you later." He smile and kiss my forehead, making my heart flutter.

"See you." He said and went back to where his secretary is waiting. I wave at him before continue my way to our shop with a smile on my face.

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"Hi, are you ready to order?" The waiter ask.

"Yes, for starter I'll have a seared scallops with leeks and lemon chili butter. Main course is broccoli and salmon bake and for dessert I'll have the Espresso mud cake with chocolate syrup and ice cream." I recite and give her the menu book.