SHANA
I am planning to extend half an hour when all my staffs knocked on my door. "Ms. Shana, we will go ahead since it is already 7." Beth talked in behalf to all of them.
"Okay, be careful all of you on the way home and see you on Monday." I did not stand up from my table just waving at them.
"You too, and do not tire yourself. It is bad for you and the baby." Beth added.
"No, I will be here just for half an hour then I will go home later. Do not worry but thanks anyway." They waved goodbyes and closed my door. I continued my work so that I could go home early. My baby was very energetic lately. It keeps on moving and kicking me.
I was even thinking that he / she misses Colton. I also miss him too. Since I met him rather saw him, my heart was something else. I know I should not have; it was the attraction I felt for him that it grew more than that.
I was happy that we became closer but a part of me was contented with the situation we build. Even seeing each other inside my office, I was contented and happy. Our baby was happy too… I wanted to tell him about it but my mind, heart and soul was afraid of the aftermath.
I will stop thinking about it first; I know it is not good for the baby thinking too much. I just go with what makes our baby happy, the rest… there is a saying, "Let's see if I will cross that bridge when I get there."
A knocked from the door and it opened. It did not wait for my respond. My eyes were looking at the person, walking towards my table. My heart was beating uneasily. 'Gosh, I miss him.'
"You're drooling." I heard him say. He is already standing in front of me.
"What?" Obviously, I caught checking out on him which I cannot deny that.
He was smirking at me as he sat on the couch. "Why are you still here? You should be going home and it is not good for the baby." He said to remind me.
"Yes, I know. I just finish this a little more time and I am done in a few more minutes." I explained.
"Okay then you continue with what you are doing. I will stay here and wait for you to finish. Just do not mind me at all." He smiled, gesturing me to focus my work. I continued with my work and focused on it. He really let me do my work as he was there sitting silently. I managed to concentrate as much as I can because I could feel that he was watching my every move and I feel conscious.
Quickly done everything, I arranged the files accordingly and put it all in one folder. Arranging my table without glancing at him I was nervous inside but I tried not to show it.
Once I was done, I lifted my eyes on him and I am right he was staring at me intensely. "W-Why are you looking at me like that?" I asked nervously. The way he looked gives me shiver. Something like he knew my secret or it was just in my mind because I feel guilty.
He did not answer me for a bit moment then he sighed. "I was just thinking… where to eat." He said and I do not believe at all. Of course, I did not say it loud.
I nodded. "Okay." But to be honest, my guts told me to tell him the truth. Well, I want to tell him but I do not have the courage to where should I start.
"If you are done, let's have a dinner outside, my treat." I was speechless for a while.
This is the first time he asked me out for dinner. For the past months, since we were close, he usually dropped by my office and goes or goes out from the company and bye to each other in the parking area but not inviting me to have dinner with him.
Although, he keeps sending me foods during lunch or anytime he feels it. But that was it, we never seen in public together.
"Are you sure that you invited the right person to dine out tonight?" I asked confusedly. "I mean, you are single, love by single beautiful, sexy, attractive women out there. But then you are inviting me with big tummy to be with you."
"What's wrong with you? You are all the qualities you just mentioned a while ago." he answered me without taking his eyes on me. "Beside your big tummy is not big deal. I prefer to be with you tonight and stop looking down on yourself you are still beautiful being pregnant. Even more beautiful... it suits you well." he added then I blushed.
I zipped my mouth and never say another word. My hands were focused on my things to put it inside my bag. Saying another word makes me still defeated by him.
It is not the right time to discuss about the secrets behind my big belly. I will wait a little more time to give me courage to tell him everything.
Once I was done putting everything inside my bag and I walked away from table.
"So, everything you need are settled?" He asked as he stood up from the couch approaching me. I nodded. "Then let's go because I am sure you are hungry too."
It was new to me to have dinner with him in public. It was different when we were here in my office because there are only two of us. No one knew we were that close.
I know this is just a friendly dinner I should not put another meaning but I nodded as my answer. I am very hungry actually. I need foods right now for myself and my baby too.