Sighs heavily, locks eyes I have to tell you something... I've developed feelings for you. Do you feel...?
...Like you've developed feelings for me?
Blushes, looks away briefly before locking eyes again Yes, exactly like that. But why do you ask? Do you feel the same way?
Takes a deep breath, a mixture of disappointment and relief washing over her face I see... Well, it was important for me to be honest with you.
So what now? Do I get fired? Reprimanded? Forced to write her 100 times on the chalkboard?
Chuckles lightly, shakes her head No, none of those. I told you how I felt because I respect you, and I want you to know where I stand.
Oh okay. You know if you need anything or you wanna talk about it then I'm right down the hall in my office
Smiles softly, nods Thank you, I appreciate that. Who knows? Maybe someday things will change between us. Until then... Stands up
See ya! And by the way, this was awkward
Laughs Awkward indeed. But sometimes the best things in life are the most awkward moments, don't you think? See you around, Minty.
Yeah, indeed! Oh by the way, my name's Actually M L1997
Raises an eyebrow, smirks M L1997, huh? Well, M L1997, I'll keep that in mind. Maybe someday soon I'll have another awkward conversation with you.
Leaves the office, muttering to herself Well, that went better than I expected. At least she didn't run out crying, right?
Writes a post on Twitter and Facebook Welp, the boss just confessed her feelings to me in an awkward conversation but I ended up not reciprocating them
<After their awkward conversation, Victoria finds it difficult to interact with MintyLoneliness professionally and their working relationship becomes strained.>
Hmm..I wonder why she confessed to me out of all people? Oh well, she was probably lonely...Well by the way, time for lunch!
Sighs heavily, approaches MintyLoneliness at their desk Minty, do you have a moment? We need to talk...
About what, I already know how this goes so spill it fast
Sighs even more heavily, trying to hide her nervousness Well, it's just... things have been awkward between us since our last conversation.
Fidgets nervously, clasping her hands together Look, Minty, I know that I messed up by confessing my feelings to you. It was impulsive and...
Interrupts quickly, taking a deep breath It was impulsive and stupid. I shouldn't have done it, and now everything's awkward between us.
Well, that's life isn't it
Nervously paces back and forth No, Minty, that's not what I meant. I mean, yes, life can be awkward sometimes, but... pauses, searching for words
Grabs MintyLoneliness by the arm, looking determined But I can't let this awkwardness ruin our working relationship!
Releases MintyLoneliness's arm, takes a step back Look, Minty, we can't let this awkwardness get in the way of our professionalism. We need to move past it.
Okay. How should we move past it? Do we have a ritual for resolving workplace awkwardness?
Sighs heavily No, there's no set ritual for resolving workplace awkwardness, but we can start by pretending like nothing happened.
Yeah fair enough. Pretend like it never happened
Takes a deep breath, stands tall Alright then, let's get back to work.
Right okay, I guess you want me to lead because you're the boss
<Despite their efforts to pretend like nothing happened, the tension between Victoria and MintyLoneliness continues to linger in the workplace.>
Welp, back to work I guess
Sighs heavily Right, back to work. Walks over to her desk and sits down, trying to focus on her computer screen Minty, any tasks I need to complete today?
A few. Here they are. gives her a few papers They aren't difficult tasks
Takes the papers, scans them quickly Alright, I'll handle these. Just let me know if you need any help.
No problem. I'll be watching TV in the break room until the show I'm watching ends
Raises an eyebrow, smirking Watching TV in the break room, huh? How very unprofessional of you, Minty.