FIFTY-EIGHT | The Strange Feeling

"Why do you want to work with me?" I asked.

"I hope to learn more about business management" she replied.

I nodded. "Ok? That's a good idea. You can join the company as my assistant. That way you will not have to worry about school"

"Thank you" she muttered and I smiled.

"The companies should start work in a few months. I think in four months". She nodded but said nothing. After a few minutes of silence, I spoke up. "Is there anything else?"

"No" she cooed, standing up. "I think I should get going"

I held her hand. "Would you not like to spend some time with me?"

"I have some assignments to do. I..."

"I can help you out with that later in the evening. I just want to spend some..."

"I am sorry. I can't. I have to..."

"Are you avoiding me?" I asked her and she blinked.

"I-I... I-I am not avoiding you"

"I think you are. You've been avoiding me since we kissed"

"No-no. I-I... I-I..."

I stood up and moved closer to her. "Xavia? Are you still afraid of me?"

"I am not. I am just busy"

"Xavi