The Mysterious Mr. Black

16

The elevator opened; revealing Mr. Black. Something changed. I don't know but there's something new about Mr. Black.

Sexual awakening.

A little voice whispered inside me. Pfft. I did not. I just woke up from an almost sex dream. It's not like I am sexually awakened. Mr. Black is definitely not a harbinger of my sexual awakening. It is Jessica Rabbit who woke me sexually. Because of my internal monologue, I never got the chance to greet him. It's a first but I think he didn't mind it.

The time came when I need to get him his usual coffee. When I gave him the coffee, my eyes focused on his table which its reputation is now forever tarnished together with the chair in front of it. It's worse than I thought when I shuddered when our fingers touched as I pass him the cup.

Gosh darn it! Did I turn into a woman because I feel like I have hormones acting up. For some reason, I didn't walk out of his office. I watched him sip from the coffee cup with my eyes focused on his lips as it makes contact with the lid. Somehow, I wondered how his lips would taste like in real life.

Am I seriously having an instant crush on Mr. Black because of an erotic dream? It's like the universe is telling me to explore my sexuality. It's not actually a taboo to try it since many people experiment with their sexuality in college and I didn't go into that phase because I never went to college. Just yesterday, I was scared of him and he looks like a normal human being but now I think he's so fine in his suit and I find his serious demeanor so attractive.

"Do you think it's time for me to finally try dating guys?" I blurted out. Mr. Black paused for a moment before he looked at me.

"What?"

"You think I'm gay. The guy at the bar thinks I'm gay. I think Matt from IT is hitting on me too. Maybe it's a sign to date other guys. What's the point of acting straight when most people thinks I'm not. Who know's, what if I'm actually bisexual?"

"That is absolutely the most rubbish thing I ever heard today. Don't piss me off today Flynn. I am not in the mood." he continued to sip from his coffee.

"Would you ever consider dating me?" The question took him by surprise and he spat his drink by spraying coffee all over his table. I'll take that as a no.

"Oh yeah. I'm sorry. You're in a relationship with Madison." I bit my lip at the realization of my stupidity. I am now sure this is the moment that I will be fired from my job. Mr. Black coughed the remaining liquid in his throat.

"Are you serious?" he asked me when he finally composed himself.

"No. I'm totally kidding." I tried to salvage whatever's left in my dignity.

"You sounded serious a while ago. Now, why would you like to take me on a date?" he clasped his hand together like he usually do when he interrogates a business partner.

He was staring at me searching for an answer and my mind panicked. In the end, I blurted out what my mind could come up with an excuse in a short span of time. "I don't want to share the details but I really find you attractive right now." 

I think my mind was melted if you call that an excuse.

"Really? Why?" he asked with a mischievous smile plastered on his face.

Instead of replying, I guess I'll pack up my things and go. No need to embarrass myself any longer.

"I quit, sir." I said and headed for the exit. You are lame Michael, don't you know that?

"Request not granted. I need you to clear my afternoon schedule. I'm gonna take you to dinner tonight." he said. I stopped walking. Did I heard it right? He's taking me to dinner? Tonight? Is that an invitation to a date or a meeting?

I turned back. "What? Are you being serious?"

"Yes."

"Are we going on a meeting?"

"No."

"Then what's it about?" I inquired. I don't want to assume anything.

"You said it so yourself. A date."

"But what about Madison?" she's not gonna be happy knowing that her boyfriend is taking his secretary on a date.

"We broke up yesterday." he replied as he wipes the coffee droplets on his table. Is that the reason why he was so pissed yesterday?

"You know, you don't have to do this if you don't want to. It's not ideal to find a rebound a day after breaking up." besides, I'm not even sure I should be doing this. Dating a guy and exploring my sexuality by dating my boss.

"I'll take you on a date because I want to date you for real Michael Flynn."