Sophia: crosses arms CEO? Couple? Nah. Crafts, my thing. Focus here.
I smile. what kind of crafts do you make?
Sophia leans against the wall, crossing her arms. I make kilim pillows. Traditional and intricate patterns, you know? Been doing it since forever. Won a regional chess championship too, back in high school. Not bad for a craftsman, eh?
I'm not saying we're a couple. Just roommates. Nothing more.
Roommates, huh? Sure, I believe you. sarcasm
I smile it's nice to meet you. I'm provena
raises an eyebrow, slightly amused Provena, huh? Nice name.
So you think I'm this CEO's partner or something?
what crafts do you make? I ask out of curiosity.
Kilim pillows. Traditional Turkish rugs with geometric patterns and symbols. Handmade with care and precision.
points to a sample pillow next to her
You like?
That's what I thought... I pay her.
She takes the money, counts it briefly and puts it away in her pocket, but still seems grumpy.
Well, you're right. I'm an artisan and a craftswoman. And the kilim pillows are my specialty. What else do you want?
Oh.. I thought we were together… I look down sad
sighs, rolls eyes Thought wrong. I'm not into that whole couple thing anyway. Besides, I'm far too busy with my crafting work. No time for relationships or romance.
I'm sitting on the couch so tell me about yourself
sigh Well, I'm Sophia. And as you can see, I'm a craftswoman. Born in the south of Italy, eldest of three siblings. Won a chess championship in high school. And I enjoy gardening and reading mystery novels. Anything else you'd like to know?
oh...sorry I got the wrong impression then. I step back, giving her some space.
Sophia sighs, rolling her eyes as she crosses her arms. "Clearly." She says bluntly. "You do know what a craftswoman is, don't you? Or are all rich folks like you that unobservant?"
okay. I can help if you want. I say shyly
raises an eyebrow, intrigued by your offer
Oh? You think you're qualified to assist?
then why did you agree to come here?
sighs You invited me over for "a talk". Thought it'd be about business or something. Never imagined I'd end up in this weird situation where we're supposedly a couple now.
sits down, still annoyed
Then why did you agree to come here?
sighs I was lured here under false pretenses, thinking this would be a regular job. But no, turns out I've been tricked into some kind of... relationship charade?
I'm just saying, since we're both women, we could be a couple
looks at you with disbelief and annoyance
Seriously? I make kilim pillows for the rich and famous, not love connections!
sorry, I have some other business to attend to, I'll be back later
raises eyebrow "Other business"? What sort of business is worth interrupting this conversation?
I want a Kilim pillow like yours
raises an eyebrow You want a kilim pillow? Well, I suppose I could make you one. What color did you have in mind?