Uncontrollable Tempration

“I don’t understand you Sean! Any normal guy would love the fact that they easily get the attention of women, without trying!”

Sean had previously told me about the women at the places he used to work before, how that were always after him and getting him into trouble.

“Well… it is satisfying to know that, but I’ll never take advantage of women because of my looks… or whatever.”

“Not just your looks, your personality.” I added.

“Yeah…” He brushed off my comments.

“Well I don’t blame them. You’re a catch, you know that right?” I flirted with him a little bit.

“Lets have some dessert wine shall we?” He awkwardly changed the subject. I couldn’t help but laugh at his reaction.

We had wine at the end of our meal and continued our talk but this time I didn’t bring up the ‘women’ issue.

“So how do you know Mr Wilson?” I asked.

“We were friends back in college.”

“Really?” My eyes widened. “You both went to the same college?”

“Yeah.”

“Isn’t it awkward you know… working under him?”

I remember looking through Sean’s resume when he applied for his job and I recommended him to Mr Wilson. He laughed and hired him instantly even without an interview which at that point I thought was weird. It all made sense now. Sean was just trying to be formal.

“Not really, he respects me and I respect him too.”

Now that I think of it, they both look the same age. And Mr Wilson never treated Sean like an employee, he gave him his space and they related oddly well sometimes. Sean was just a friend he could trust to help lead a department in his business. The only time I ever saw him angry at Sean was the first time he wanted to take me on a date.

I was studying Sean for a moment, just looking at his handsome features when I noticed his eyes widen. He was looking at something above me.

“Speaking of whom…” He drifted off.

“What?” I asked him.

“Sean.” A loud booming voice I knew all too well came from behind me. I just froze in my seat, not bothering to look back.

“Adam. Great to see you.” Sean said without humor. He sat up in his chair a bit. “What are you doing here?”

“I was just passing by and I saw both of you through the window. I would like to have a word with you.” He said dangerously.

“Ok sure.” Sean looked at me.

I was still as a frozen fish but my heart was leaping. I could feel his presence right behind me but I couldn’t look back… or even move.

“I’ll be back Sophia.” Sean assured me.

I couldn’t even nod my head, I just gave him a look that I understood him.ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

He stood up and followed Mr Wilson and I was left alone. I could finally breathe properly now that he wasn’t hovering on top of me. When I finally looked back, I didn’t see any of them.

Where did they go?

I sat impatiently, waiting for Sean to come back. What was he talking about with Mr Wilson? And why didn’t Mr Wilson want to talk with me too?

I rolled my eyes at myself. Why would he want to talk to me when he didn’t even acknowledge the fact that I existed!

Well, he did say he was passing by and he saw ‘both’ of us through the window. That’s the most recognition of me I’ve had from in ages.

Not too long after, Sean came back into the restaurant without Mr Wilson. He sat down opposite me as if nothing just happened.

Well, to him it’s nothing.

“What happened, where is he?” I couldn’t stop myself from asking because I was curious.

“He left.” My heart fell.

Just like that?!

“Okay… did he tell you anything to tell me?” I asked hopefully.

“No, we didn’t really talk. He just asked me what we were doing. He seemed upset… angry even.”

Why is he angry though??

“I didn’t know he was back in New York.” I said.

“Me neither. I think he has a problem with us going out together.”

“That’s absurd!”

“I’m serious Sophia. Remember the first time I tried to take you out?” He asked but I didn’t say anything. “I think we should go.” He downed his glass.

“What? No! We can’t let Mr Wilson ruin our evening.”

“He’s not ruining anything Sophia. We’re done eating, and it’s getting late. It’s already 10.”

“I thought we could still spend a little more time together.”

“We will Sophia.” He smiled at me. “Tomorrow at work maybe?”

“Noooo.” I whined. “At work we’ll be working, we wouldn’t have time for each other like now.”

“Don’t worry, I’ll make it happen.”

He paid for the bill and drove me home. I was sad that we had to call it quits. I didn’t want the date to end just yet because I was really having a good time.

“I had a beautiful evening, with a beautiful lady.” He said.

“Thanks.” I blushed. “Guess whose birthday it is on Sunday.”

“Beautiful lady’s birthday is on Sunday?”

“Yes.” I laughed. He sounded amused, maybe he was a birthday person.

“How are you spending it?”

“I don’t know yet. Do you have any plans on Sunday?”

“No, none at all. I can plan something for you.” He smiled.

“Yeah? What?”

“It’ll be a surprise.” He said and I groaned. He definitely was a birthday person.

“Okay. I’ll wait.”

He pulled up in front of my apartment building.

“I’ll see you tomorrow Sophia.”

“You too.” I said. I waited for a few seconds before I stepped out of his car.

I waved at him and finally he drove when he saw that I had safely entered my building.

“Nothing. Mr Wilson hasn’t been around so I’m helping him instead… for now.” I explained.

“Okay. But Lily told me you guys went out last night. On a date.” Phoebe accused.

“It was the first time, and I was going to tell you about it.”

“No, no, no. It’s not about you not telling me about it. I thought you were into your boss?”

“Oh my gosh! Phoebe don’t say it like that!”

“Like how? The way it is?”

Thank heavens we were already in the elevator and nobody could hear our conversation. I could feel the heat on my face from blushing.

“What exactly are you up to Sophia?”

“My birthday is coming up soon Lily. I just wanted to remind you.” I changed the subject entirely.

“Oh, don’t worry. You don’t need to remind me. I know.”

The elevator opened up to the 3rd floor, where Phoebe is stationed. I was going to the 4th floor to see Sean.

“Come to mine today. We’ll go home together?” I offered. She just nodded and left, I wasn’t sure if that was a yes.

I took a deep breath. How I managed to avoid her question, I didn’t know. But I’m glad I did because I honestly don’t know what I’m up to. I still feel for Mr Wilson… a lot.