Episode 9

“Why are you asking me that?” Raul looks at me strangely.

“Because I feel like something is happening to me. Do you think I could be in love?”

He became thoughtful.

“I don't know! I don't have all the details and I don't know your boss. But, I think maybe he's nice to you because he likes you.”

Like me? The simple word “like” has a pretty deep meaning.

“His behavior makes me feel strange,” I am honest with my friend.

"I understand. It's normal. Still, I think your boss is cool. I wish I had a boss who cared about me!”

Raul was very amused talking about this with me. He smiled broadly and seemed very interested in my sincerity.

“You are your own boss. You should value yourself more!”

"I know. I'm just working on it.”

"Well, whatever you say.”

“So, you say he took you out for pizza, he gives you flowers, he took you for a motorcycle ride and he told you that he feels calm with you?”

"Yes, that's just what I told you.”

“He probably wants you to be his buddy! You're cool, there's no doubt about that.”

“Being cool doesn't clear up my doubts.”

“Julen, I think you should calm down. You've only been at that company for almost two weeks. Don't get ahead of yourself!”

His words opened my eyes.

"You're right. I won't get the wrong idea.”

“Besides, from watching so many Asian dramas, I feel like your mind is very susceptible to believing that something like this could happen in your life. The weirdest thing is that your mind is playing tricks on you, because you're talking to me about a man and not a woman.”

I nodded. I refused. I got confused. I didn't fully understand!

“Well, I'll try to calm down. I'm going to stop being so dramatic!”

"Exactly, that's what you should do.”

I let out a sigh.

"Thanks for listening to me!"

"You know. We are friends!"

"I know.”

I smiled.

“Changing the subject. What are you doing on Saturday?” His gaze radiated that he was going to ask me for a favor.

"What do you want from me?"

Raul smiled mischievously.

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“Isn't something missing?” I wanted to make sure.

"Everything is ready. There is nothing missing!”

"Perfect.”

"We can go now. I'll buy you lunch.”

Raul was carrying the tool bag and I was carrying the basket with the leftover flowers.

“It looks like the wedding is going to be super elegant. The decorations looked great on us!”

We were hired to decorate the wedding reception with flowers. We use pastel shades and the predominant color was lilac.

"Yes. That's why they paid me very well! They even gave me a tip for both of us. And a bottle of wine!”

I smiled, feeling happy and proud of my work.

"Excellent! I think we make a good team.”

"Yes, but someone wanted to study and now he's leaving me," he complained about me.

"Calm down. There's nothing wrong with me wanting to improve myself.”

"I know there's nothing wrong with it, but, then I miss you. I appreciate your help so much!”

His words made me smile.

"Thank you. We are a team! Do not forget it.”

We stopped next to the van. He opened the door and began to load things. We both wore our brown leather aprons with a brand print.

"Do you want to go to town?" He asked me.

"Yes. It would be good. It's been a while since I've been.”

And just as I was about to board, his voice calling my name catches my attention. I turn around. I look for him, but I can't find him. I open the door. I hear my name again. I turn around once more and this time, I manage to see him approaching me. Christian was here.

“Julen, I thought you hadn't heard me,” was the first thing he said.

"Yes, I heard you. Are you coming to the wedding?” He looked super elegant in his suit.

"Yes. It's my cousin's wedding.”

"I had no idea. There was nothing on your agenda for today.”

He smiled slightly.

“I wasn't planning on coming. My mother insisted. I don't really like weddings!”

"You don't like them? I love them!"

From inside the van, Raul lets out a groan to remind me that he exists.

"Do you want to stay for the party?" I ask with great confidence.

I smiled.

"No. I'm not invited. Besides, my friend is waiting for me.”

"Your friend?"

I nodded.

"The driver of this vehicle is named Raul and he is my friend." I gestured to the driver.

Christian sat up a little to greet Raul.

“Nice to meet you, Raul. Would you mind if I invited Julen to the party?”

"What are you saying! You…"

“Sure. No problem,” Raul interrupted.

Christian straightened up and his height made me nervous. What was going on?

“Your friend says you can stay with me.”

I flatly refused.

"I can't stay. I'm sorry!"

I was about to get into the vehicle, I wanted to leave, I felt pressured.

“Is it because of the clothes? No problem, I can get you a suit.” Christian had something in mind and I was annoyed.

"No. It's just…"

"Julen. I have to tell you something,” Raul called.

Christian had his eyes on me. Why was he looking at me like that?

“While you're talking to Raul, I'll ask Gilberto to bring you a suit.”

"No, it's not necessary, Christian…" but he ignores me. He turned around and spoke on the phone.

I get into the vehicle, Raul's face was full of excitement and curiosity.

"Is he your boss?"

"Yes. That's him.”

"How interesting! He wants you to stay at the party.”

"But I do not want to.”

“Oh Julen! Don't be stubborn. If you love dancing and weddings. Why do you think about missing this opportunity?”

Opportunity? Of what?

"No, well, it's just that we already have plans. You said we would go to town.”

“We can go to town another day. Your boss really needs you!”

"And is that okay?"

"Yes. You say that he makes you feel confused, I think this is an opportunity to find out why you feel that way when he shows interest in you.”

I swallowed.

"So you're recommending that I stay at the party."

"Exactly."

He waggled his eyebrows mischievously and his smile hid all his intention of making me feel encouraged to accept Christian's proposal.

“I guess I can listen to you.”

"Are you staying?"

"Yes. It's just a wedding.”

"If you need anything, don't hesitate to call me."

"Of course.”

We say goodbye. I watched him walk away. The wind hit my face and suddenly, I couldn't believe this was happening to me.

"Julen."

"Tell me.”

"Gilberto will bring your clothes. He'll be here in ten minutes.”

"That was very quick.”

He agreed.

"Come with me. I'll take you to a room!”

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