Life as Jeremias

Chapter 24 - New job?

A few hours later I caught Angie on the corridor and asked her about what happened with that Nicolas guy.

- He actually offered me a job... In France... - Angie said, still in shock - But I don't know what to do... I asked him to let me think about it...

- I see... - I muttered.

- You know I have many reasons to go... But then there is a few that makes me hesitate... - she said as she looked at me with a soft smile.

- Are you hesitating because of me? - I gasped as I realized why was she smiling at me like that. Not like if I wouldn't be happy for that... But she just shouldn't hesitate.

- Yes... And because of Vilu too... I don't want her to think that I'm leave her by herself...

- She wouldn't think that! - I snapped - I could see she loves you and I think she'd support you...

But I don't...

- And how about you? - she asked, looking at me in the eyes - What do you think I should do...?

- I... I think you shouldn't let this opportunity go to waste... - he replied and she seemed sad when I added - But I don't want you to go at the same time...

She immediately smiled, but I could see the hesitating on her face. She was unsure if she has to go, or not.

- I need to think about it... - she mumbled.

- Do however you feel like doing... - I smiled and kissed her head softly.

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Later that night I was at home, sitting in the living room when Angie came with Vilu and she seemed upset. It's probably because of that offer still.

Since I've been myself at home I tried to be curious and ask Angie about her problem...

- What's wrong? - I asked her, but she didn't seem to react - Angie...

- What? - she groaned.

- What's the matter? You seem stressed.

- There's nothing for you to be worried about - she said then turned away from me and went to the kitchen, hoping for me to not to care, but I did and I went after her.

- Angie, why won't you tell me what's the matter? - I asked her as I went behind her.

- Because it's not your business! - she hissed as she turned to face me - Go and take care about your fanceé and leave me alone!

- Angie!

- What?!

- I love you...

- What?!! What are you saying now?!

- That I... I love you... Angie... - I said as I stepped closer to her while looking deeply into her eyes and held her hand gently - Please... Believe me...

- German...

We looked into each other's eyes for minutes when Olga came into the kitchen, interrupting us and we broke eye contact and Angie walked out, looking even sadder than before which made me sad too.

- Uhm... Did I disturb something, Mr. German? - Olga asked, confused.

- No... Nothing at all... - I sighed - Nothing happened here and nothing would happen even if you don't come...

Then I just walked out. I didn't know what to do, but to leave Angie alone and be alone myself in my office for now.

I'm afraid that she might go away because of me to France and I can't do anything against it... If I lose her I lose my life too...