"CARSTEN!!!" I whispered.
My body felt frozen and I was struggling to speak when he again repeated his question, "May I come in?" I stammered as I replied still struggling to speak out the words, "Ye-ye-yes, you may."
My heart was going in rounds of a rollercoaster ride as the door opened inch by inch slowly revealing his face. As the door completely opened, I saw Carsten standing at the entrance. The perfect body-wrapped white formal shirt tucked within heinously black trousers paired with classic glossy black shoes made him even more good-looking. Like added choco chips on a chocolate cake, he had grown a short stubble beard making him even more gorgeous. His eyes were the same brown orbs, as shiny as amber and as deep as the ocean. His hair styled in a perfect messy quiff. That quiff featured his thick mane loosely slicked back with a strand falling naturally in the front.
He had a huge grin plastered on his face. That wasn't the kind of smile a man would give to his lover meeting after several years. It was the kind of smile a candidate would give to his interviewer.
I was afraid. "What if he has forgotten me? "," What if he has fallen out of love?"," What if he has moved on??", "Has he even forgotten my face? ", "So was I just wasting my time hoping he would come back and have me in his life?" and many other questions flooded my brain at the same time. He cautiously came in and closed the door. He wished me with proper manners and asked if he could have a seat. I was deeply hurt. This time, I was sure that he had forgotten me and had completely moved over me. I put on a fake smile and gestured him to take his seat.
me: Ahem! ahem! (clearing the lump formed in my throat), So what is your name?
Carsten: I am Carsten George.
me: Oh nice name. So why do you think you should be my personal assistant?
Carsten: Actually, I love designing, not only outfits but I have been an interior designer in Busan. But now I am new to this city and I need a job right now to afford my livelihood. I saw your pamphlet and thought this to be a perfect job.
me: Oh okay. Well okay then, I think you should be alright with this post. ( My emotions were suppressed ruthlessly. I just wanted him to be around me even if he had forgotten me.)
Carsten: Thank you so much. ( he smiled formally)
Me: You're Welcome. You may join from the following week. Good day, bye.
Carsten: Okay, Ms Brown. Goodbye.
He got up and started walking towards the door. I was disheartened. He had really forgotten me. I resumed drinking my hot coffee which wasn't hot anymore when suddenly, he turned back.
Carsten: Ughh, okay. I lost.
me: Excuse me, what?
Carsten: I said I lost.
I just don't know what was he trying to convey. But all I could know was, that he still remembered me.
me: What do you mean?!
Carsten: I was trying to annoy you. I was trying to see how you would react when you'll see me while I would pretend as if I have totally moved over you and forgotten you.
me: Indeed a great plan!!!
Carsten: But it didn't work. As I was heading towards the door I thought you would run, hug me and stop me from going away!?
me: Hahahaha, I am happy I didn't do that. Stupid, a complete stupid.
Carsten: Ughh, fine. Well, you look beautiful. (he winked with a cheeky smile)
me: And you have become hotter, especially your hair. Oh god, that loose strand... I would happily strangle myself with it.
Carsten: You haven't changed, you are still the same. ( He spoke within his gigglings)
me: Oh whatever...
I have always loved the way he laughs. His gleaming eyes and bright face. We were joking and laughing at random stuff when our attention was taken away by the notification sound that popped up on Patrick's phone. Patrick read the message and his smile grew even wider.
Carsten: Guess what?!!!?
me: What?
Carsten: No you have to guess it.
me: Not in a mood. Tell me what is it?
Carsten: You are so boring. Okay... Seb and Naomi are... (he gets cut off mid-sentence)
me: Getting married. I know that already and I am one of the bride's maids. I will be flying to the Maldives next week. Before that, I have a lot of things to do. Ahh, busy life. ( I sighed)
Carsten: Hang on!! Take a breath. Hmm... so you are the bride's maid... Well, I am one of the groom's men. Will you mind if we fly together?
me: Oh that's a great idea. Why will I mind? But before that, help me complete my orders.
Carsten: What orders?
me: I have to design the outfits for Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid, for the Met Gala.
Carsten: What...did...you...just...say? Gigi Hadid!!! She is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen in my life.
me: Umm, excuse me, what?
Carsten: Oh the second most beautiful. ( He laughed)
I don't know how several hours went by. We just talked about all those things that happened in those 10 years, how everything changed and also, about that farewell party, which will always be one of the best moments I have ever had in my life.