Alexander: leaning in About that night... Three years ago. I was drunk.
I look at him with a raised eyebrow
he continues I didn't mean any of it. It was all alcohol talking. I'm not interested in such nonsense.
blinks at him confused What about it?
sighs I don't think I made myself clear. The confession... Three years ago... It was all because I was drunk. I'm sure you remember that night, right?
What about it? I say as I sip my wine
leans back against the chair, folding his arms
Well, I want to make it clear that I wasn't in my right mind when I made that confession... I was drunk.
Yeah no kidding… but seriously… why tell me now? He looks at Alexander.
Alex looks down sheepishly, scratching the back of his neck.
I just... I guess I wanted to clear the air about that night. For my own peace of mind. And maybe for yours too, if it means anything.
I stare at him blankly not sure what to say.
he looks down, trying to avoid eye contact
I know I should've told you sooner, but I was afraid of ruining our relationship. As a subordinate, I didn't want anything to affect my work performance.
Oh really? I look up at him from my computer screen
he nods slowly Yes, I was.
he looks down at you, his expression serious
I remember it clearly. I had too much to drink and I wasn't in my right mind.
I tilt my head confused. "Drunk? What do you mean?"
he lets out a sigh I remember confessing to you, but I wasn't completely sober. I don't even know if you remember it.
shakes head Not buying it. You seemed pretty damn sober to me.
rubs the back of his head Well, I may have been more sober than you think. But still, I was definitely not at my best mentally or emotionally. I was stressed, tired, and I'd had a lot to drink. That night was... a blur, to say the least.
I stare at him blankly, unsure what to say. "Drunk?..."
Alexander lets out a sigh, looking slightly guilty
Yes, drunk. I had too much to drink that night...
he pauses for a moment before continuing
And... I wasn't thinking straight. I'm not proud of it, but it's the truth.
I look at him a little shocked but then shrug okay…
he takes a deep breath before continuing
That night, when I confessed to you, I wasn't completely sober. I'm not proud of it, but alcohol made me say things I wouldn't have normally said when I was in my right mind.