JULIAN OLIVAREZ
I wake up to the sound of my alarm blaring so loudly. I feel so lazy to leave bed,so I just throw one of my slippers at it,making it fall down, breaking into pieces. Huhhh ,the sound of silence.
I don't usually start my days so early as I have never been a morning person,except on days when it's really necessary. I set that alarm for six in the morning for Monday, which was yesterday, but I forgot got to turn it off.
For someone whose days start after Nine in the morning,a six o'clock alarm is the last thing you would want.
I try going back to sleep, but the mood is bad. No matter how hard I try, I can't bring myself to drift off again.
I get out of bed and walk to my balcony for some fresh air. Turns out it's drizzling,all thanks to late autumn you can never tell when the next downpour is.
The streets are usually bustling with people on their way to work and students to schools,but right now, there is barely a soul.
The chilly morning air gives me goosebumps,causing me to shudder. I guess it is time for me to head back inside to make myself a cup of sweet ginger tea. I take a sip of this amazing tea and sigh in satisfaction 'uhhh' it always works the magic.
Sitting down in my sofa in the living room,I cover myself with a couch blanket and grab my remote. I might as well not report to work today.
We have a celebratory dinner on Friday night as requested by my team. So now everyone is in preparation for the party. I know that whenever I treat them to a meal, it serves as a means of motivating them. So whenever we reach a milestone,a dinner is assured accompanied by a few rewards.
Yeah, I'm that generous. That's why I keep my employees unlike other employers in our field of business.
I give a call to Alya to inform her that she may have the day off if she wills,as I won't be going anyway. I have two more meetings to attend this week,I also have flights to catch Seattle over the weekend to supervise the projects going on that side. It is a busy week generally,so how bad can a cheat day be!
A few movies in,I hear a pop-up notification on my phone, so I reach my hand out of the blanket to grab it to check who it's from. Could be an email or text,opening it. I find that it's a text message from Adrien
"Hey, stranger. How are you today
Hey,I'm sorry I texted during work hours. My bad."
I laugh at this and reply to his texts
" Hello Adrien,it's okay. I don't mind texts anytime of the day. Also, I stayed at home today, so no biggie."
As I am still typing away another reply,he calls, and I answer anyway. I can't bring myself to say no to him.
'Hello Julian,sorry I didn't ask before calling. I hope you don't mind, though.'
He greets in that velvety voice,i cant believe that I'm attracted to this man's voice. The realization makes me all flustered .
Adrien is really polite. It's kinda awkward talking to him as I'm worried about what it is and how to say whatever I wanna say.
"Hey, it's okay,really. I don't mind calls from you or even texts. You may find it hard to believe, but my personal phone number rarely gets a notification."
I hear chuckles on the other side of the line before he continues, "Wow,I honestly thought that it was just me. It's just my baby brother who gives me calls. Otherwise, it's usually empty." He replies
"So what do you like doing on days like these? I mean when you don't have work on a weekday, " He proceeds to ask,not that I mind.
"Well,I stay at home and marinate myself for the next day. Just TV and snacks are enough to make my day."
"You sure sound like an indoors person,so what hobbies do you happen to have? Sorry if I'm asking too much,I'm just interested in getting to know you. "Adrien clears
"Okay,I was starting to get creeped out. Thanks for enlightening. Now, back to the question,I like swimming a lot. You should also add sightseeing and photography." I answer
"Wait,Adrien, you like asking me questions about myself, but I know nothing about you except for the name. That doesn't sound fair."I complain ,he gasps. I hear the other side go silent for a minute before his voice vibrates through the phone.
"Well, what exactly would you like to know about me?"
He queries, and I go silent for a minute. What should I say
"Umm, what you do maybe or Hobbies and skulls,Anything."
" I like swimming,though it is a part of me. I've been swimming for my entire life. Hobbies,we'll I like cooking and ,the thrill of sorting out ingredients andcominge up with a final meal is inspiring. I love it when people eat the food I make with a smile." Adrien replies.
Right now,I'm intrigued by this new discovery. Adrien doesn't look like the type to love cooking,I mean, he is buff and huge, so cooking is the last thing you would pair him with.
"Do you mind hanging out with me,as friends! We could getto learn more abouteachother. I could also use a friend" He asks
I don't mind,really. We can become friends and hang out any time. How about next week when I'm back from a field trip!?" I agree to his request.
"Mm okay. Next week then,we shall talk more about date and time later" He says with an undertone of excitement.
"Okay,then. I can't wait to see you again"
I mumble the last part under my breath.
I think I hear something like 'it's a date then' but I don't pay much attention to it. I am now so excited about this meeting.
After the only friends I had betrayed me,I never thought even once that I will be moving on and making new ones. I can't be more happy and grateful for this second chance.
Adrien is a cool guy. Except for his weird demeanor,he sounds like someone I could use for a friend.