Adrian drops his menu in surprise, grimacing as he whispers
you were walking through your employees under the department you supervise and one of them noticed you walking so he greeted you Good evening boss
stutters Oh, uh, good evening. I was just, um, checking in on everyone. How's everything been going around here?
he chuckled yeah and you have a blind date after work?
blushes deeply, avoiding eye contact Um, well, it's not exactly a blind date... more like an arranged meeting. It's part of a family tradition.
he raised a brow interesting
nervously fidgets with hands Yeah, well, it's not something I'm particularly excited about either.
he smiled i guess that's why i don't do blind dates and just ask someone out myself
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage You know what? You're right. Why should I let others decide who I should spend time with?
straightens posture, determined look You know what? I think I'm going to start asking someone out myself too.
grinning from ear to ear So, do you have any recommendations for someone who's into classical music and prefers quiet, low-key activities?
he chuckled classical music? huh, doesn't that scream older lady with a bunch of cats?
laughs nervously Well, I guess classical music isn't exactly mainstream, but it holds a special place in my heart.
What kind of things do you like to do in your free time?
leans in closer, speaking softly Well, I'm a bit of a pessimist, so I tend to avoid big social gatherings.
he chuckled well that's the opposite of what most people would say
smiles sheepishly Yeah, I guess I'm a bit of a contrarian when it comes to social activities.
So, you're more of a low-key person then huh?
nods Yeah, give me a good book and a cup of coffee, and I'm set for the day. Social gatherings just drain me.
he chuckled then how did you get yourself to do this?
grins mischievously Well, sometimes it's necessary to step out of my comfort zone and challenge myself. Plus, who knows, maybe I'll find someone who shares my love for classical music.
Or you could just work here and we can share our love for classical music
looks surprised Uh, well, I didn't expect you to feel the same way about classical music. Maybe we could arrange something more low-key, like attending a classical music concert together?
smiles brightly Yes, absolutely! That sounds perfect. Classical music without the overwhelming crowd - sounds like a dream come true. Thank you for understanding.
takes out his phone and starts searching for local classical music concerts Let's start by looking for upcoming performances in our area.
he put his phone away Nah, it's better to go to a coffee shop and talk
pauses, looking slightly disappointed Oh, well, I understand. But I do enjoy the ambiance of concerts.
Do you play any instruments?
brightens up Actually, I used to play the piano when I was younger. I even won a few competitions back in the day.
really? I've never met a male pianist before
blushes and looks down Y-yeah, it's not your typical hobby for a guy, I guess. But I loved playing the piano.
You should play again sometime. There's a small stage at home where you can perform if you want
smiles gratefully Thank you, that's a really kind offer. I might just take you up on that someday.
And I'll be the audience of one
gains confidence Well, if you're game, I might just show you some of my old pieces. Who knows, maybe I'll even write a new one inspired by our little coffee shop chats.
reaches into his bag and pulls out a piece of paper I actually wrote down the contact information for my old piano teacher.
you still have your old piano?
smiles nostalgically Yes, I still have it. It's been sitting in my living room all these years, collecting dust.
Would you mind if I went over to your house to see it?
blushes and stutters Uh, um, sure, I guess. Just give me a call and we can arrange a time that works for both of us.