SHANA
After that incident at the rooftop, I tried my best not to attempt to go back to the rooftop because I get nervous to see him again.
There are too many reasons for me not to cross our paths because I am always afraid that he will recognize me as Zari the one he kissed. And second, I do not like the feeling whenever he is with me.
My body goes crazy like I am not in myself that is rare for me. It once put into my mind what Beth said to me. The connection... I have been kissed anyone in my whole life. But not as good as him.
Days passed still I have not heard from Zari and I let Jake handle it for now. I know she is in good hand and I can still sense that she is not in some danger. It is always twin's instinct that keep it in us.
I did my job in the company just the way I used to be. I segregate my personal affairs and focus my responsibilities for the job they were paying for me.
I always stay late at work the only last one to go home. It is better this way than going home to my unit to an empty house. I miss my family always. I know I should be used to it but I cannot help recall the memories I spent together with them.
Sometimes I always think if I really choose the right decision to be away from them. A million miles away from home. Then I realized immediately that this is what I wanted. And this is where it should be. It is not forever I could depend on my family. In the future, I can have my own home, my own family.
I continue my work without mindful that there is someone at my office doorframe. "I guess, you are that focus with your work that you did not pay attention with your surroundings." Colton said smirking at me.
'What the hell! CEO is in my office'
I stood up and bowed. "Good evening, Mr. Torres. I did not know you are there." I said as I seated back to my chair. "Please have a seat."
"Finally, you have noticed me; I have been here for less than 30 minutes looking at you." He smiled. "You seem not in this world as of that moment. Colton would be fine, Shana."
"Oh, I am sorry. Yes, I got my mind off for a moment there." I said politely. "Well, what can I do for you, boss?" I asked and put down my pen. He stepped forward and sat on the couch.
He sat comfortably and I was not at ease that he is in front of me now. It was unusual for him to come in my department.
"Nothing much, I was about to go home when I passed by and saw a light in your office. Guess you are still here and busy. I did not know you are very workaholic person and always stay late." He admired her dedication towards work.
"Just finishing a little more before I heading home." I replied. "Yes, my colleagues were usually until 7 in the evening and I stay up until nine in the evening. But they did not extend tonight because it is Friday." From my watch it is still early, Six thirty.
"So, there is no one in your house waiting for you or no dates plan for the evening." He said and stood up walking towards her door. "You should loosen up a little, Shana, it is Friday night. Do not focus too much of work." He added. "You should feel what life is living in this world than paying attention about work too much." From there, he waved goodbye as he closed my door then disappears.
I paused for a moment there, thinking about what he said. 'He was right all of it. I am workaholic person and I forgot what life is all about. It might not always have fun but at least occasionally, I have to feel life myself.
Some of my colleagues under me were all married and have family and kids. Some they were not yet married but they're dating.
However, I in the other hand, no one in the house waiting for me after work that is one of the reasons, I extend my working hours. I do not go on a date that's why no dating plans in my planner.
'What a boring life, isn't it?'
I immediately arrange the files then turned off the lights in my office then go home.
After talking with Colton, I realized that I need to have a little fun even not weekly at least once in a while. I called George when I reached my condominium.
"Hey, Shasha, what's up?" George said as she picked up my calls.
"Hey, George, miss you!" I said as an intro. "Any plans tonight?" I asked. George is my best friend since high school and my roommate in college. Yes, she is a girl and not a boy. Her full name is Georgina Reed. We were in the same school but different courses. We had some subjects together but the rest were different.
We always together even in this city but in different profession. She is one of the best Editors in the city with her known magazine publishing company. Her mother started that magazine and she passed it to George. She has the keen on that business and during summer she worked there as apprentice.
"Well, I do not have plan tonight so what do you have in mind?" she asked and I smiled. Thank God she is available.
"What about clubbing and have a little fun?" I spoke.
"Cool and I will call Mariel and Tina. Then I will pick you up an hour." She said and we said goodbyes. I took a quick shower and choose my best dress for the evening.
After an hour, she picked me up and we got there in the same club we used to go. We drunk a little then danced on the dance floor.