Invitation

Mia: Okay, all clear.

I look left and right before leaving the break room. Looks like Custard Face left. I sigh with relief and return to the counter.

???: Can I have lemon tart, please?

I hear a voice from behind me.

Mia: Oka-....

Wait a second, that voice is... I slowly turn my head around to see...

Mia: Cus-! S-Sir!

I can't call him Custard Face in front of everyone! But wait, more importantly, did he just teleport here?!

The Man: Surprised to see me? Or are you happy?

He smiles at me. S-so frigging cute!

*THUMP THUMP THUMP*

My heart can't take it!

Mia: Why would I be happy to see you?!

The Man: I don't know. Maybe because you like me.

He beams at me. What the?!

Mia: H-How can like I like you! I... I already have someone I like!

That's right, the one I've been liking for all these years is... my childhood best friend, Jason although I haven't meet him in years. His smile vanishes before being changing to a teasing smile.

The Man: Your boyfriend?

Mia:... I don't have a boyfriend.

Custard Face is about to say something when his phone rings. The caller ID says 'Cindy'; it's a girl. Is that his girlfriend? H-Hey, why am I concerned about that?! It could be his... sister!! Why do I feel so... envious though? Maybe it's because I'm single. Yeah, that's probably it. He sighs and disconnects the call.

The Man: Well, I'll better get going.

He smiles and turns around to leave. I reach out my hand to stop him but freeze. What would I even do by stopping him? I just don't want him to leave though. I pull back my hand.

The Man: Oh, by the way,...

He turns to face me.

The Man: Are you free tomorrow evening?

Mia: What? Why?

The Man: Well, do you remember the business I wanted to talk to you about?

That's right! That's why he took my phone number!

Mia: Yes!

The Man: It's about that. So, free? Not free?

Mia:...! Free!! Like 24/7 free!

Oops, I just blurted out what I was thinking! He doesn't think I'm a weirdo or something right?! However...

The Man: Haha, then I'll text you where to meet.

He flashes me a childish smile. Weird, why does it look so familiar? But, my heart is pounding like crazy! I bet my face is red too. I press my hands to my cheeks to hide them, an innocent smile spreading across my face. Although I don't want to admit it, I'm actually looking forward to what we're going to do tomorrow.