We stared at each other for a sec and he started walking towards me. And then, he sat on the empty spot beside me. I didn't take my eyes off him for a long time. "You're gonna make me embarrassed if you keep staring you know" and then I blink once, twice, three times. Suddenly, I felt embarrassed, and then anger. "Shameless" I whisper under my breath, but a little too loud I guess, because he flinched at my remark.
"Sigh… I'm sorry okay. I didn't thank you properly for taking care of a sick patient. I am really thankful to you. So, thank you"
I was silent and he talk again, "I didn't mean to be rude, but I was in a rush. I had to submit my marketing plan that I've worked for 2 days straight this morning and actually last night I plan to revise it a little. So I was slightly panicked."
I still didn't say anything, but suddenly I remembered something, "You left your tie at my apartment" he was a little bit startled and then relieved, "Aah, so that's where it is. Again, I am really sorry. Maybe… I'll treat you to lunch tomorrow? To make up for my mistakes of course. I really feel bad"
I stared at him. He was not exactly smiling, just flat expression, "sigh, okay"
"I didn't catch your name this morning, by the way I'm Oscar" he put forth his hand, I looked down and shook his hand, "Rani"
"Do you work here too? I am in marketing department" he said. "I'm in account department. I'm new by the way. Just got here yesterday" after that, we chat for a little before heading back to our desk. I gained another information about Oscar. Apparently he also live in the same building as me. But I'm in the 3rd floor while he's in 4th floor. This explains why he showed up in front of my apartment last night. He must've been too dizzy and pushed the wrong button.
After work, I went to the grocery store near my apartment to buy some groceries for dinner. After that I went straight home. In the lobby I met Oscar, again. It looks like he bought a lot of instant noodles. We greet each other and went inside the elevator.
Silence.
We are not a 'talking' individual so, we really didn't know what to talk, plus we just met and not so close. When I arrived at my floor, the elevator dings, "okay, see you tomorrow" and then I walked out.
"Why did he buy so much instant noodles? Doesn't he cook?' 'Should I invite him to have a meal?' 'Should I cook for him?' 'Wait, why do I think about it so much?' thoughts like these keep flashing through my mind even when I was about to sleep. But in the end, I turned off my lamp and sleep.
The next morning, I was just about to get to work when I remembered Oscar's tie. I took a small box and fold the tie and put it inside the box.
When it was only 1 minute before lunch, Oscar came to my department. Obviously, he was looking for me. And when he found where my desk was located, he waved at me.
"…"
Coco, being a gossip girl, suddenly open her eyes wide and looked at me in shocked. "No, it's not what you think it is Coco" I tried to correct whatever misunderstanding she have. "What do you mean? I don't think about anything. But, you know, it's only your third day. Well done Ran!" she made a winning expression. 'Oh boy, I have to fix this misunderstanding again later'. Then I got up from my seat and walked toward Oscar.
"So, where are we gonna eat?" I asked him. "Just follow me and you'll find out"
When we arrived at the restaurant, we walked to a table and the waiter immediately offered us a menu. We picked some dishes and the waiter left. "I thought we're not gonna be alone" I said. Oscar looked at me then smirk, "Why? Are you afraid someone might have a misunderstanding?". 'obviously' I rolled my eyes.
"By the way, here is your tie. I made sure you didn't leave anything else in my house" I put the box on the table and push it towards him. He looked at the box and muttered, "Thanks"
And then I was hesitating a bit, I wanted to ask about what I think last night. I don't even know why I am this curious. But here goes nothing, "By the way, yesterday when we met at the lobby, I saw you bought a lot of instant noodles. Do you like it that much?"
"Oh? No. it's more like because I don't really have any better options. I can't really cook, so I usually buy food outside or just cook instant foods" he answered calmly. I gave a short 'oh'. Then, the food came and we eat in silence.
"You're not much of a talker, are you?" Oscar, who has finished his food, asked me. "Um, yeah. Same goes for you I guess" I said. He just smile lightly, "Are you done? Well, take your time. I'm going to wash my hands" and then he stood up and leave the table.
About Oscar, I think he's a decent guy, if not for his rude behavior yesterday. And he's pretty tall, about 180 cm I think? Not the most handsome guy in the office, but he is kind of handsome. When he got back, I have finished my meal and ready to go back. So, we got back to the office. I proposed we should go back separately because I don't want any unnecessary gossip between me and him. He agreed.