B&E

B&E: Surprise

Emilia's Perspective

Stretching my limbs, I smiled at myself when I saw my finished report. I can finally go home!

My smile soon vanished when I saw raindrops hit the window. It looks like there's going to be a heavy rain... Jeez. It just had to happen on the day Blake isn't around. Oh well! I can always take the bus home!

"You look troubled." Red said as he peeked from the divider separating our cubicle.

"Rain...it's a curse." I said. Checking the time, I sighed. I pulled another overtime.

"I can send you ho-"

"Really?!" My eyes sparkled when he offered to give me a ride home.

"Y-yes. I mean, your condo isn't far from my house." He said. Standing up, I grabbed my bag then bowed at him.

"I owe you one. Thank you!" I should tell Blake that I'm going home with a co-worker. He might ask me how I got home once he gets back.

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To: Wolfie~♡
I'll be going home with a co-worker. See you when you get back! Muah♡♡♡
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"It's no problem. Really." He said before we made our way to the door leading to the hallway. "By the way, are you going to attend the social gathering?"

"Hmm?" I never really put in much thought about it. "Maybe. I'm sure Mrs. Miller would force all of us though." Maybe I could make up an excuse. Looking for a dress is nice and all, but my parents will be visiting me on the same day as the social gathering.

"Yeah. She probably will." We both let out a laugh as we continued to talk about the said event and work.

Once the elevator arrived on our floor, we waited for it to open. I was expecting it to be empty, but I saw Blake instead.

"B-blake!"

"Thank you for your kindness, but I'll be taking her home." With that, Blake pulled me in the elevator then shut the door. I barely had time to process anything, but I managed to apologize to Red before the doors fully closed.
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The atmosphere felt cold and scary while we drove back to the unit. Blake never spoke after we got in the elevator. Is he mad because I planned on going home with a co-worker?

"Is...something wrong?" That's a stupid question! Of course something's wrong! Mentally cursing myself, I looked down at my lap.

"Who was he?" His eyes remained on the road while he drove at a medium speed.

"Red. He's a co-worker of mine. We met during our intern years and then we-"

"You sound like you're interested in him." Eh? Is he jealous? Of Red? I couldn't help but let out a laugh when he said that. "What are you laughing about?" He momentarily glared at me before returning his eyes on the road.

"Wolfie~ Red's already engaged!" He's three years older than me which makes a lot of sense that he's settling down because he'll be 30 two years.

"Still. He's straight, isn't he?" I didn't think he'd be jealous of Red. Hehe! He looks cute when he's jealous.

"Don't worry~ I only have eyes for you!"