Chapter 2 Mr. Stuck

Gradually, I came to know myself. What exactly do I want. I was feeling alive. I am slowly blooming in a way that I will choose and follow my preferences. At work, I am still the same. I do not want Basty to be surprised. I am the true Maddison when I am with Quinn. I am pleased! Deliberately, I developed my confidence as a woman. I know my worth. I can now disagree. "Are you finished with that?" Basty asked when I was busy with what I was doing. "Not yet! It will take a while!" I am currently designing a choker. We will include it in bidding. "Can you give me a copy of it?" as he is watching my work on the monitor. "Why? We are both doing our design." After all, we will all pass our work for the board selection. "I just want to get some ideas from your work." He said with a shrug. I no longer answered. My mind is not here either. I am the best designer here. They count on me. I was wondering what I would wear later. Quinn and I will go somewhere tonight. I know my limitations! We know our limits. So I do not think we are doing such a rebellion at our age right now. We are just living the life. And remember, we are at the right age. Life is too short. We should live it to the fullest. "Awful! My friend is really pretty!" When I met Quinn outside. I am wearing ripped slouchy jeans. Matched with a mustard Grecian top. And strappy white sandals. I have been wanting to form myself for a long time. Finally, I can do it now. I am just proud of myself not because of breaking rules but because of ruling my own life the way I want it to be. "Come on! And Dad might even wonder where we are going." I took off my sandals and wear slippers when I got in the car. "Let's go! What did you tell them?" When she was also on board. "I said we have a college reunion." I laughed at the same time. "Maddie, just make a way for you to break up with Basty. So you don't have to lie anymore," she advised again. Quinn and I miss going out together. We have been friends for such a long time. We used to go to school together. We play played after school. Since I got together with Basty, we only had a few times to bond and be together. And we do not always go to the bar. Like today, Quinn and I will just eat at a new Samgyupsal Restaurant near our place. "The food looks delicious here. I hope we can go out more often. "Quinn while browsing the menu. "Room has been courting you for such a long time. You do not like him?" he is our friend from middle school. "I want to remain single." she immediately refused. We have already started eating. "Wait, ahhhhh ..." Quinn gasped. "Why, Quinn? Something wrong?" I asked her and I looked at what grabbed her attention. "That is Basty!" I spoke softly. "Let us hide. Basty is with a woman! " she said almost in a whisper. We headed together so he would not recognize us. "Maybe his cousin?" Said Quinn. "It is Jonah! She is not a cousin. Jonah is with us at work. "I looked at them again. They are already sitting and ordering their food. "Don't tell me, we will just hide here?" Quinn sat up straight. "I guess, this is the best chance for me to confront them. Not for them to stop but for me to break up with Busty forever! What does that jerk want? Will I always do the right thing to make our relationship an ideal one? Then they are making fun of me? They laugh at my back when they are together." I sat up properly as well. "Go, Maddie!!! Fight back !!! This is it." she encouraged me. I took a deep breath. I will just find the right timing. Eventually, the two start eating. They are happy looking at each other's eyes. They are in love! I can do it! The real Maddison is bold! She is confident! Stand up! Rise! "Extended time of work here?" When I approached them. "Ma'am Maddison!" Jonah exclaimed. She looks upset after seeing me. "Maddie!" Basty also mentioned my name. He was surprised by my appearance. Distant from the old-fashioned office girl he sees every day. Your girlfriend is really beautiful, isn't she? But here you are, cheating on her because you thought she is a monotonous creation that ever existed in your life. I sighed! But then gave a sardonic smile. "What are you doing here?" Basty stood up and took my hand. I quickly withdrew it from him. Confidence trickster! "Busty, in front of Jonah ...." Jonah stopped me from saying anything. "Ma'am, Ma'am, I am leaving," she uttered. "Stay, Jonah! You need to hear what I have to say! You need not choose between us, Basty! I guess this is the most convenient and perfect time to do this. Let us break up! Officially and in front of Jonah." I said boldly. "Maddie, let us talk about this!" Basty's rebuke. "Be a man! Choose the person you truly love. If you love Jonah then fight for her. Tell your Dad that our relationship will not end up in marriage! And introduce Jonah to them. " My litany. "I cannot do that!" Basty said softly. "Do you see that man?" I pointed to the handsome man sitting alone. I have been watching him before, it looks like he is waiting for someone. But he or she hasn't come yet. "He is with me. We are also dating." Basty stared at the man. "You cannot do this to me!" He suddenly grabbed my arm tightly. "I am doing this for myself and not for anybody else. I am breaking up with you for real and for good! We have never been in love with each other." I smiled at him. I glared at Jonah. I just want to tell her that be brave! I created my trouble. How do I approach that man? I have turned my back on them. I approached his place and he suddenly stood up. So I followed him out. I hope Basty does not think that I lied. Gosh! I hope this guy does not notice that I am following him. "Miss, is there a problem?" When the man suddenly turned around. "Ahhh no-nothing, I am going to the parking lot too," I said groaning. What am I seeing right now? His eyes were a flush-with triumph staring seriously at me. His lips look soft?and?flirtatious. He is a perfect Adonis! Is he my soulmate? Is it serendipity? We both have matching almond-shaped eyes. My heart shivered when he looked at me and say a word. It is odd! He is as tall as a basketball player. I still need to look up at him. You are 29, Maddison! To thrill you with that stranger! You do not even know him! Then he left me without a word. I did not even ask for his name. What a waste of chance! I would have called Quinn on the phone when I saw something on the floor. A necklace ... I picked it up. "Hey! Hey! "I chased after the man but I saw that his car was already headed out of the parking lot. I called Quinn to get out of the restaurant and meet me in the parking lot. I examined the necklace while waiting for her. I could do nothing but put it in my bag. It is something valuable. We will meet again! I will return it to Mr. Stuck! I am already lying on my bed and hugging my pillow. Mr. Stuck never leaves my mind. I did not realize what time drowsiness visited me.