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Sweet Secretary

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Episode 18

His lips move away from my hands.

“You can’t kiss me,” I let him know.

“Why not? I…”

“Of course, I want you to kiss me, but we’re just a boss and an employee. Nothing more!”

I sit on the bed and loosen my tie. Everything looks blurry, then after a few seconds, my vision clears up.

“Didn’t you say you wanted to put a definition to what you feel for me?”

“Well, yes. But…”

“Did I make you very nervous?”

“Quite!”

He nods. I sigh.

“Do you feel something for me?” I asked him.

His lips curve into a broad smile.

“Of course!”

His shirt is open, his skin seems to glow in the light seeping through the window, and Christian's eyes focus on me.

“What do you feel for me?” I wanted to know.

He starts to move closer to me, rests his fists on the bed, and the proximity makes our breaths turn into a hurricane.

“Juls. I feel fondness for you. Not the fondness of a boss and a secretary. I'm talking about a man's feeling for a man.”

“And are you sure about that?” I see his gaze drop to look at my mouth.

He raises a hand to my lips, his thumb starts to caress my skin.

“I’m sure of what I feel! And it doesn't sound weird to me, it seems normal. You make my heart beat with a new sense!”

New sense? So he meant that this time, I would be the first guy Christian felt attracted to.

“You’re being cheesy.”

“Do I seem cheesy to you?”

“Of course. This happens in the dramas I usually watch and I always get excited.”

I notice his eyebrows move curiously.

“Does it excite you that I touch you like this?”

“Yes. It really does.”

He moves his finger away from my mouth and starts getting closer. A kiss? What else could happen?

My phone starts ringing. It's Raul.

“I think it's time for me to go home.”

I put my right hand on his chest and just steal a kiss on his cheek.

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“So, you pretended to be sick so he would fall for you?”

“Don’t be ridiculous! I wouldn't do something like that. Being sick doesn't feel nice,” I tell him.

I uncover the medicine box and take out two tablets. I put them in my mouth, drink water, and swallow.

“Did you faint?”

“Not exactly.”

“Have you been at his house all this time?”

“Yes. He invited me for lunch and…” I paused, thinking about what had happened between us.

“And?” My friend was very curious.

“Well, now I’m here.”

He didn't believe my words. His imagination was too big!

“You’re hiding something.”

“Don't be nosy.”

“You know me! I can't help it.”

“You should find a relationship. Instead of trying to keep up with my romantic life, you should also experience a romance.”

He burst out laughing. What was wrong with him? He finished his beer. My friend was an alcoholic!

“Well, I have someone in mind,” I said confidently.

“Really?”

“Yes. I've also been taking care of my own affairs and needs.”

I smiled.

“Who is it?”

Her name is Julieta. She’s a frequent customer. She usually buys flowers for her mom.”

I got excited! I made it clear.

“Have you asked her out?”

“Not yet.”

“It's now or never, and you know it perfectly well.”

“Don’t pressure me! Now you're the one interfering in my romantic life.”

I laughed.

“See that pressure is not always good.”

“Sure, sure. As you say.”

I turned on the TV. Open Netflix.

“Are you hungry?” I asked.

“I'll order some burgers. Sound good?”

“Sure.”

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After finishing my morning routine, I feel like a different person. Why? I don't know! It's a new day and that encourages me to want to try new things.

I look in my closet with the intention of trying a more formal style. In my whole life, I’ve only bought two suits. One black and the other light gray. And of course, I also have the suit that Christian gave me for his cousin's wedding.

“What will they think of me at the office?” I think while holding the gray suit.

I walk towards the mirror and can't help but smile. I'll look great! But obviously, I won’t wear the jacket. I'll just wear the waistcoat.

I take the metrobus and feel important. I felt like everyone was looking at me! I had to stand, I have my headphones in my ears, Don’t You (Forget About Me) by Cuco plays in a cover.

The morning wind hits my face, my hair tousles a bit and that makes me feel even cooler. I feel great!

It takes me twenty minutes to get to the building. I walk through the main door, glide through the lobby to the elevator and board it. I have a wide smile on my face! I feel invincible.

My medicine alarm starts to ring. As I step out of the elevator, I hurry to the cafeteria. I pour myself a glass of water and take the pills out of my briefcase.

"Are you really Julen?" Erick asks.

"Yes. It's me!"

"What did you do to casual Julen? You look very different."

I smile.

"And is that good?"

"Of course. You look handsome! If you were already handsome before, now you are a hundred times more handsome."

His words make me smile a lot.

"You're crazy! But thank you."

He nods.

"How do you feel? I was worried yesterday. Did you read my messages?"

"Yes, I read them. Thank you for worrying. It was just fatigue and a slight cold. I'm better now!"

"That's good! Honestly, you worried us too much."