A week passed just like that and I had done a lot of working on my project. I had many times the urge to just leave it and keep on reading my novel but Spider aka Clark in the afternoon and Mr. Arrogant at dinner constantly made me aware I have a project on due and I had this little urge to impress them both with my intelligence,
Usually, Mr. Arrogant and I didn't much talk about at dinner but now a day, he made me talk about the work on the project. And it was difficult at the start, to talk. But since I started, it was like I couldn't stop. This was something I liked doing and knew about. It was my first project and I wanted it to be the best. I talked to him for about half an hour while he ate slowly. I told him about my ideas which I am planning to implement and he would nod once in a while and also tell me about his ideas and how I can improve mine. I asked about what color combination he was interested in for the interface just to know about his taste and he had a brilliant choice.
By the end of the week, I had interface made for the whole project and I was excited to show him my progress. I wore a goldish yellow top with a black short jacket and black jeans. I went to the hall where we ate dinner. I had a huge smile on my face because of my small achievement.
I entered the room and saw him standing near the window. The blinds were rolled up and a view similar to the one in my living room could be seen from there. I went to him because I couldn't resist watching the window. It was dark outside but you could see different shades of light twinkling like stars. The city lights made glittering patterns below. I could make out an 'A' to with the patterns. The view was breathtaking. My big smile become more huge after seeing the view.
"Like the view?" he asked with a little smile. His eyes twinkled by the light coming from the window and the grey in them looked a bit lighter. His face, as always, a symbol of perfection.
I nearly forgot the question he had asked.
"It's amazing!" I replied looking at the window. "Come, let's eat." He said and walked towards the dining table.
I sat on my chair and the first thing I blurted out was:
"I made the project!" He arched his eyebrows. So I explained.
"I mean, I made its interface, complete interface. The remaining implementation is still remaining." I looked at him to see his reaction. Which was not what I had expected.
"Hmm." And he continued eating.
That's it?
He looked at me and I realized I had said it out loud.
"What do you expect?" His face a mask devoid of any emotion.
Oh, I don't know. I spent days and nights working on it so maybe a bit of praise? That's what I wanted to say but instead I focused on my food and murmured a "nothing". The smile which was lighting my face suddenly no longer was there and all I wanted to do was go to my room and seethe. Though it's not his fault, it's mine. What did I even expect? The person who is devoid of any emotion would appraise me? How stupid of me.
"I would like to see your work after dinner." He said. Suddenly, I'm not interested in showing him any work. I just want to be done with this dinner. But I also have to show him the interface. After all, it's his project.
"Okay." If he noticed my glum mood, I didn't bother caring.
After dinner I quietly go to my room to bring my laptop. He is now seated on the black couch facing the window. I head over toward it. "Have a seat," he said upon seeing me.
I sit beside him and put the laptop on the glass coffee table in front. I open the interface and he moves near me to have a better look at the project. And I realize it's the first time we have ever sat this close. Our knees and arm touch and I could even smell his cologne which is a mesmerizing scent. I ignore that and start showing him and explaining all the work I have done.
"This is great. You have done a remarkable job on the interface. If you are able to add the functionalities too, it will be a pretty good project."
"Really?" I ask with surprise.
Guess whose back? My megawatt smile.
"Yes, it is." He said with a smile.
He smiled. Mr.Arrogant actually smiled. And he looks more beautiful with it. There is a twinkle in his eyes and the grey of his eyes turn a bit lighter. It almost feels like there is blue in them too...
And after a while, I realize that I'm staring at his face and he is staring back. As soon as I realized this, I divert my attention towards my laptop, which causes a few of my hair to fall on my forehead. He tucks those hairs behind my ear. And I'm forced to look at him again.
"You are beautiful, Alayna." He whispered.
"What?" I whispered back.
Did I hear it right? Did he just call me beautiful?
I guess my response brought him back from wonderland. He cleared his throat and said "nothing."
Then he stood up abruptly and while looking towards his watch he said, "I had an important work to do this time. See you later, Alayna." And he walked away.
That was strange. Did I bite him?
No I didn't. Then why the hell did it felt like I just scared him away? Oh well...
I closed my laptop and took it to my room and all the while, all I could think about was those three words... You are beautiful.
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