At the cafeteria

Felix POV

Being the second day at work, I was more at ease, not like the previous day. At least I had made one friend. We were working so close to each other, and I asked him questions where I found it difficult.

I think he is the person to ask about the lady. The one who was driving me nuts. In this short while, my mind has entirely changed and was not thinking about Ella anymore. I was eager to know more about the lady, and that is what I was going to do.

“Hey, Philip. May I ask you something?" I ask him. He looks at me almost immediately, and I don't hesitate anymore. I go straight to the point. I was always a straightforward person and I always got what I wanted.

“Yes sure. I don't mind at all.” He says.

“Do you know this certain lady. She works here. Her body is slim but curvy, she has long hair, big eyes and fair skin tone.” I ask him.

“Yeah, I have seen her whenever we go to eat our lunch. She is always at the cafeteria. If you go there during lunchtime, I am sure you will see her.” He says.

“Do you know her name, maybe.” I ask with a lot of curiosity in my voice. I only want to know her name. I am sure it is cute, just like her.

“No, Felix, there are countless workers here. I don't know all of them by their names.” He says.

There is no problem if Philip doesn't know her name. At least I know where I can find her. I just want to see her again. I want to hear her voice. I'm sure it is so sweet and melodious. I can't wait for lunchtime to reach. I intend to see her so badly.

“By the way, why do you want to see her? Philip asks, cutting short my wonderful thoughts. I had no particular reason on my mind. I just could not say to him that I have been thinking of her since I saw her, and that happened just yesterday. It will sound so ridiculous.

“Nothing, she dropped something when we bumped into each other yesterday and I want to return it to her.” I say to him, raising the pen I was holding. “You see this pen, it is hers.” I say to convince him. This lady had turned me into a liar. How on earth did I come up with that lie, for just one minute.

“Ok, it’s fine. Let me go back to work now. Chatting time is over.” Philip reminds me. I had totally forgotten about work. This being my second day, the manager is obviously watching over me. I don't want to lose my job, so it's better I start working already.

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During lunchtime, I decide to eat at the cafeteria. I know Ella made me lunch today, but I was not going to eat it since I could not go with it over there. It will be so ridiculous.

I search for the lady at the cafeteria and by good chance I spot her. She was there eating alone while scrolling down her phone. Today she had worn a green fitting dress. “Green, this is my favorite color.” I say to myself, smiling broadly. Is it a coincidence again? What is this, is it fate? I can't help but wonder.

I have to find a way to approach her without her noticing that I want to talk to her so badly. Likewise, I take my food since the company provides free lunch. I hate public food, but I had to eat it today because of the lady. It was self-service, and I served myself before going over to where she was sitting.

“Can I sit here, beautiful lady?” I ask her

She looks at me first before nodding her head since she had food in her mouth and she could not talk. She was so beautiful and for a moment, I got shivers all over my body. She was so pretty, comparing her to Ella, she was far more beautiful. She had big eyes, slim lips and her nose was placed carefully at the center of her face. I could notice her cute deep dimples on her cheeks. She was perfect.

I take my seat and sit beside her. I could smell her cologne. She smelled so sweet. I swear I can sit the whole day just admiring her. I had to find a way to get her to talk to me because all her concentration was on her phone.

“So, I am Felix. What is your name?” I ask

“I am Sarah. Nice to meet you, Felix.” She says. Her voice was so sweet. She was soft-spoken. I was disappointed, it's like she did not know me. Or was she pretending. This is not our first time meeting. We had bumped into each other twice now already, yet she said, "nice meeting you.”

“Have you forgotten me so soon Sarah?” I ask her.

“I can't remember you. Can you remind me please."? She says. Her eyes met mine and I could feel butterflies inside my stomach. I could not explain what she made me feel. It was like I was a teenager falling in love for the first time. She was making my mind go nuts.

“We bumped into each other yesterday, remember. Here at the office. In fact, we have bumped into each other twice now. Remember yesterday at the movies.” I say to her.

“Ooh, now I remember. I wondered where I have seen this face. Thank you for reminding me.” She says, smiling.

“You are welcome.” I say, smiling back at her.

“Felix, my lunch is over, I am sorry I have to leave now.” She says as she was getting ready to go.

I was happy I had some time to speak with her, even though it was just for a few minutes, it meant a lot to me. I was glad I had gathered the courage to do so. She was so beautiful. My mind was just thinking about her. “Sarah, what a beautiful name. I don't think I will forget it." I say to myself as I go back to my workstation.