Love from My Dominant Boss

Natalie did not agree with my point of view due to her simplistic way of thinking. If two people like each other, they would find a way to be together. If they had no feeling for each other, nothing would work out.

If I could be as brave as Natalie, things between me and Michael might have turned out very differently.

“Enough about me and Michael, Natalie. How’s it going between you and Yuval? Are you together yet?”

Talking about Michael made me feel sad, and I was really sick of feeling that way so I was determined to talk about something else.

At the mention of Yuval’s name, a sense of doubt appeared in Natalie’s eyes.

“What is it? Is there something you can’t tell me? We’re best friends, Natalie. You can trust me.”

I felt a slight twinge of annoyance at her reticence. Being only concerned about her romantic life, I didn’t feel that my question constituted as prying.

“I don’t know how to tell you, Anna. I haven’t figured out how I feel toward Yuval. I can’t even tell if I like him that way. All I know is that I don’t hate him.”

Ever since that trauma with John, Natalie had grown wary of her feelings toward men. Though she appeared to be unmarred by the experience, I knew her well enough to know that it had hurt her deeply.

“If you find him bearable, you could try dipping your toe in and see how you get along with him. If you find that you really don’t like him that much, you could still be friends with each other.”

Though I knew that Yuval was a pretty good guy, it still depended on how much Natalie enjoyed being with him. That was something she had to figure out herself.

After having dinner at Natalie’s, I went home. Whenever I come back to this place, I would always be reminded of all the memories with Michael when he used to be here.

to wrench myself back into the present. But, I found it hard to forget him even after we

I chastised myself for overthinking. After a

had been occupied by Michael and me in the past. It bore the memories of the numerous incidences of

could still feel the rhythm of his breath next to me despite him being gone for many days. When I closed my eyes and listened, it really did

harsh reality reminded me that nothing could

eyes tightly, determined not to overthink. The more reluctant I was to let

of days were routine and dreadfully boring. The monotony had me believe that my life was withering

treated me like a complete stranger. He was very clear-cut whenever he spoke to me. Though it was hurtful, I had finally

work, I found my colleagues

not

off on the advertisement design that I was working on yesterday. Suddenly, Millie detached herself

in. Aren’t you curious

thank you. I’m not interested in celebrity gossip. Besides, I don’t even recognize half of them,” I replied without looking up,

not gossiping about

hands and my heart felt as if they have screeched

about Mr. Shaw?” I asked calmly despite the nervous

this weekend! What a juicy piece of news, isn’t

cutting into my heart, and I felt a hand squeezing my

isn’t it?” Despite my best efforts, my voice still trembled at

today. Man, what a shocker! Mr. Shaw is actually getting

awe at the news to notice