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When we had walked quite a distance from the car, he decided to strike up a conversation.
“When did you become so interested in paintings?”
“Well,” I rubbed my arms. Interestingly, he took off his blazer and told me to wear it.
“You know how cold nights are these days.” He added.
“Thank you.” When I wore it, I was tempted to sniff his cologne.
“Yeah. So I was asking when you became an art connoisseur.”
“Ah, since I wanted to attend an art school but couldn’t, I decided to indulge in whatever art I see. I don’t have a collection yet, but I have been at it for about six years. Allison knows about it.” I playfully added the final sentence.
“Cool. I think it’s a nice thing. Dedicated people like you are not only needed in a particular sphere. Thankfully, you are with the company.” He smiled.
“Thank you,” I reciprocated.
“So, have you ever drawn or painted anything?” He inquired.
“Yes,” I bit my lips. “ It was a representation of the fragments of my imagination then.”
“Great! I’d like to have a look at it.”
“No.”
“Why?” He made a face.
“It’s not actually presentable. I know you don’t want to see it.”
“Of course, I do want to see it,” he suddenly stopped walking. I almost missed my steps.
“But-”
“It’s Sunday tomorrow. After the preacher’s sermon, I’ll have a look at it.” He said in a low, commanding voice.
“After the preacher’s sermon,” I repeated, defeated.
“Yes. We can have coffee at your place.” He added, unusually carefree.
Was that another date? Did it count? Was it appropriate?
At that moment, I began to feel like an outlaw who was breaching some kind of law.
I knew I shouldn’t be having romantic feelings towards my boss, who was also my best friend’s brother, yet I was. I knew we were overstepping the usual office or professional, communicative acts, yet I was comfortable with it.
However, suddenly, I remembered he had a charity event out of town the next day.
“Oh, I almost forgot about that. Thank you for reminding me.”
“Yeah,” I was, at least, pleased he would not see the work of art I badly didn’t want him to see.
It would betray my feelings for him, and I didn’t know how to handle the situation.
“So, I definitely will see it some other time.” He smiled.
“Sure, some other time sounds good.” I nodded in agreement despite secretly praying he would never get to see it.
I swallowed, gazing into his eyes as he picked a new topic. For a moment, I almost didn’t care whether I was acting ridiculous by staring into his eyes or not. I just wanted to drown in them.
