Hiding Her Blush

I am forced bac

ht to escape the reality that I am faced with. It is because of this t

as the highlight of his night, while I was probably just another notch on his belt. Even though a part of me felt like there was a real connection between us, another part of me knew that al

n. I felt so embarrassed that I opened myself up to him like that and told him my secrets. I was ashamed that I got attached too easily and that I fell for his tri

I was always dressed with loose and baggy clothing because I value comfort way more than style. Perhaps many would consider me homely, but never awe-strik

often encounter nice people who give huge tips. However, most of the time the annoying ones who think highly of themselves drive me nuts with their arrogance. Ever

ed my thoughts. She scowled at me impatiently. I blinked a few times as

uly hair. I didn’t have time to really fix myself today because I came so late from Arthur’s h

our best seller here?” She flicked through

er, I highly recommend you try our new Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings

al. As all of them nodded, she turned to me to place their order. “We’ll have the two of them, ma

d her head in response and waved me off as she turned back to chit chat with h

. I rushed to the corner of the diner to check the message. My eyes wi

ee hand covered m

. I got

Willia

y, Ms.

r CEO would like to meet with you personally to further discuss your tasks as the new events coordinator. On behal

and scream in glee but I remembered that I’m still at work. I tried to keep my expressi

tly, curiosity was evident in his eyes. He was my closest co

a little girl drawing attention from other customers. “Shush! You’re the first to know about this.” I hushed him and bowed

pted when someone called for him outside. “Let’s talk later, this is huge.” He said excitedly be

m:

ast night. Let’s meet at our usua

Arthur and Williams, Inc. that I totally forgot about Ellie. As I was walking out, I felt a pang of gui

said my goodbyes to my fellow co-workers then hurried to the cafe. As soon as I

s shoulder to catch her attention.

ly, making us both laugh. Taking in her appearance, she a

d you were nowhere to be found.” I sighed dramatically, makin

a sign of aging.” Ellie sighed dramatically and I nodded in

oothe my arm. She just rolled her eyes at me. “So anyway

I passed out on the bed. I only woke up to answer your missed call but I wasn’t able to pick it up so I jus

” I held her hand to comfort her and reassure her that it’s all good. She stared at m

me while smirking. It seems like she knows something. “Sandra…” She dragged out each l

me tell you