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Short Story - Playing Roles

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“Here’s your coffee, Ma’am,” I stared at my secretary as she placed a cup of coffee on my table, confusion written on her face. “Thanks, Lala,” I smiled at her and took a sip. “Why? Do you need anything else?” I asked her when I noticed that she stopped walking halfway as she leaves the office. “Well I would like to ask something from you,” I just stared at her, waiting for her to say more. “Err. Uhm You told me you didn’t want coffee, and you always act strange when you see coffee anywhere Why now?” I didn’t know what to say. Should I trust Lala with this one? Lala could be talkative at times nut I would say that she’s a good secret keeper. I have told her some stories but she didn’t dare re-telling it to other people. Well, that’s what I think since the ‘chismis’ board here seemed to be oblivious of my embarrassing deeds. “Uh If you don’t feel like telling me why, it’s just fine,” I started talking so Lala sat at the chair in front of me and leaned close to me. I stared at my coffee and started reminiscing. Heck, I wanted this thing, right? It’s raining and I felt like this would be a perfect moment for reminiscing. I hate to say the next thing I would. But our story is still in my mind, like it already has a territory there. It was my freshman year in college when I met you. You were one of my sister’s best friends so there would be no reason for us not to meet. You and your friends were very friendly. I didn’t think that I could have good friends in an instant. One time, I was invited to be with you and your friends to have one good time. All the time, everybody has their own worlds and my sister was with her another guy best friend so I was stuck to be with you. I did have one great time with you. You were happy-go-lucky, optimistic and really fun to be with. We started being close friends right at that moment. You asked for my number and you gave yours. You started sending messages to me, so we didn’t have time not talking. I learned a lot about you. There, I knew that I’m starting to grow a romantic feeling for you. Time passed and we became closer than ever. You always walk me to class or when you have free time, you walk me home. You were such a lovely person. I we would be together, I knew that I wouldn’t ask for more. My sister told me that by chance, I could be your first girlfriend. What a pleasure to be. Then the momen

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