Breaking out

James' pov

I'm feeling quite anxious about how to spend my first day off, all because of Anita. The day was brightening up, and as I lay on the bed, I couldn't stop thinking about the best way to approach her. If my boss had assigned me to deliver an official message to her, it would have been much easier. I don't understand why I haven't been able to control myself since the first day I laid eyes on her. Should I visit her office today? How should I respond if she asks why I came to see her? Wouldn't she be embarrassed if she knew I was trying to woo her?

Unable to lie back down, I sat at the edge of my bed, contemplating both realistic and unrealistic strategies to win her over. Wouldn't it be helpful to know how she spends her time, from her parents' home to her workplace? I quieted my thoughts for a moment and gradually realized that if I knew her daily routine, I could better plan my approach.

The days have been counting since my boss informed me about what he observed on