safety pin

Chapter 25

"I'm lost in space and I want to find a way home.

Nobody else can get me back to the planet,

so I have to do it myself."

-

"So? How's that for an update?" I impatiently asked Daniel, who was sitting across from me in my office. He had his index finger pressed to his cheek, propping his chin on the rest of his clenched fingers, giving the script a good hard read before his gaze turns to me again.

I decided to start sending him the stuff I add to the book whenever I finish a great amount of them, since he was so interested in how things were turning out in the book and all. 

"Not that I'm going to go with whatever you'll say a hundred percent..." I quickly added, remembering what Steve told me a few weeks ago. "I just like to be open to hearing opinions other than mine." I confidently rested my back on my chair, arms clasped behind my head.

He squinted, as if he didn't believe I would actually say something like that. "No doubt, of course." He said with a somewhat sarcastic tone. "It's beautifully written, we already established that," He paused. I mentally prepared for the 'but' that's coming up. "But I just don't understand why are you prioritizing love triangles that much? They're...exhausting."

"It is exhausting, that's what makes it desired the most! Like, c'mon, won't you like it if you found two amazingly hot girls fighting over you?" He shifted uncomfortably as I rose on my feet and stood next to him in excitement, he looked like he was imagining his fiancée setting him on fire for just the thought. But I don't think she's capable of doing such things, she's too sweet and...glittery.

"I'm already too decisive." He shook his head, shaking along the idea out of his head. "I can't even decide what socks to wear in the morning." He continued.

"Don't be a boring adult." I groaned. He's crushing my spirit. I lowered myself so that I can put my arm around his shoulder and then said, "Just imagine the beauty of complicity; having not only one, but two love interests. They're both amazing in their own way, find different ways to make your heart melt. It's the best way you can attract the curiosity of a reader as well." I wiggled my eyebrows.

"Alright. I have to admit I'm a bit curious to know how things will develop later on..." He lowered his head in defeat. I raised my fist in the air, happy that I proved my point. He stood up, his cue to leave and get back to boring work.

"Just keep in mind that things are not always pink and unicorn about love triangles. Everything will fall apart if someone made the wrong decision." He said as he was closing the door behind him. I wasn't sure whether he was still talking about the book or love triangles in general.

Before I could give it too much thought, I felt my phone buzz in my pocket. I checked it to find a message from Steve. I automatically smiled before I even read what he wrote.

From: Stevioo

Meet me at mac? Thought we can change the atmosphere a bit .x

I don't know what is it with him and McDonald's as he seems to like hanging out and dine there always, but I shrug it off, replying to his message.

To: Stevioo

Sure! I'm starving

Thankfully the nearest McDonald's from the office is not too far, so it didn't take me long to arrive there. I saw Steve leaning his back next to the door, as soon as he noticed me approaching he had the biggest smile on his face. Which made me automatically smile back at him. Gosh, I never felt this excited to meet him, and I meet him quite frequently these days.