Saturday, May 15, 2010

Me & My Gay Boss - Episode 2

Episode 2 – Making Her Confused



Hebe and Ella stared at the calendar board in front of them. Their deadline for their expected tasks was written on it, and most of it had X-marks on it, meaning to say, they finished that task earlier than expected. They were a day earlier than the expected deadline for the new issue of Glam. “I can't believe it...” Hebe said, shaking her head. Then, she turned to Ella with awe in her face. “How the hell did he do that?!” she asked. Ella let out a smile and shrugged her shoulders. “I don't know. He just... well... did it.” she said. Hebe let out a smile. “Well, at least today is a free day for all of us. God, it's been a long time since we had a free day... I don't remember having one at all!” Hebe said.

“OK, guys...” they heard their boss said. “Free day today. You can do whatever you want – eat out, chat on the phone with your friends, plan for the next issue, surf porn – and yeah put too much viruses on your computer. Do whatever you want within this day. We'll go back to work next week.” he announced. Everyone cheered on him. “Well, free day. I so love our boss.” Hebe told her. “As if you still don't love Danson Tang, Hebe.” she said. Then, Danson approached the two. “So, girls... what are you planning to do today?” he asked. “I'll catch up on my favorite idol drama. I'll do a Tokyo Juliet marathon right now.” she said. Danson smiled at her, and nodded her head. “Good. And you, Ella?” he asked, turning to the short-haired girl. “Well... I''m planning to go out to take some pictures. Maybe find an inspiration for the next issue.” she said, as she held on to the camera hanging on her neck. Danson folded his arms, and let out a smile. “Sounds interesting. Do you mind if I go with you?” he asked. Ella was surprised at what he said, that she and Hebe exchanged shocked looks. “I'm really interesting with what you're doing. So, do you mind tagging your boss along while doing some photo ops?” he asked.

She let out a nervous laugh as she scratched her head. “Well... uhhhh... I really don't mind at all... but you might get bored with me.” she said. He smiled and shook his head. “I don't think you're the boring kind of girl. And besides, if I get bored, I can bombard with you questions, right?” he said. “You're a very curious man, Mr. Tang...” she said. “Danson. Call me Danson, all right?” he answered her. “So, shall we go, Ella?” he asked. Ella smiled, and nodded her head. He offered his arm for her to hold, and Ella linked her arms on his hesitantly. As they walked out of the office, she threw a confused look at Hebe, and Hebe could only look giddily at the two.

--

They went to the nearby park. While Ella was busily taking pictures of plants and people around the park (especially the children playing) Danson was tailing behind her silently. After she took a shot of a butterfly, Ella paused, and turned to him. “You must be bored out of your wits now.” she said. Danson let out a boyish smile, and shook his head. “No. I've been observing you.” he said. “You must be tired following me around. Want to sit for a while?” she asked. Danson nodded his head.

They found a bench under a tree, and then sat on it. “So, can I bombard you with my personal questions now?” he asked. “Shoot.” she said. “So, what got you in photography?” Danson asked. Ella let out a smile at him. “Is that even a personal question?” she asked. “Well... I guess, yeah...” he said. Ella leaned back on the bench, and began to think of her answer. “Hmmmm... tough question. Actually, all I can remember is that since I was a kid, I love posing in front of a camera. Then, on my twelfth birthday, dad gave me his precious camera, and I use it almost everyday. Ever since junior high, I've been the official photographer of the school paper...”
“So, since you were young you love taking pictures?”
“Yeah. My camera never leaves my side.”
“You've always wanted to be a photographer?”
“I wanted to be a model, actually. But with my height and ugly body, I don't think I could pass being one. So, I decided to be a photographer instead.”
“I think you can pass for a model, actually.”

Ella smirked at him. “Very funny.” she said. “I'm serious. You're not that short... and maybe if you could diet a little... you can be the Cindy Crawford of Taiwan.” Danson said. Ella just let out a laugh at him. “Well, kidding aside, I've always wanted to be a photographer. I want to be able to capture the essence of life through my lens. And that's why I am here...” she said. She let out a sigh, then turned to him. “My turn to ask you a question. Why are you so interested with what I do?” she asked. “I'm a frustrated photographer.” he said. Ella's eyes widened with surprise. “Really?” she asked. Danson nodded his head. “Like you, I am also a photographer for our school paper. I want to pursue it, and not just make it a hobby... but I have a family business to run...”
“Well, since you have a business to run, why not turn it to a hobby instead?”
“Don't have time.”
“I know you will find time... if you really want to...”
“I kinda forgot how it was... unless Glam's best photographer ever will teach me again.”

Ella blushed at what he said. “Aiyo... don't flatter me, boss.” she said. “It's true. The first time I've seen your work for Glam, I asked, how could this photographer catch the right emotion... the right feelings of this model? It's like you were showing the whole world the heart of every subjects to take photos of. And because of that, I regard you as the best photographer ever of Glam.” he said. Ella smiled at him. “You know how to flatter a girl, boss. Now I know why girls are going gaga over you.” she said. Danson smiled at her as he leaned on the bench. “I'm only telling the truth.” he said. “Don't tell me, the reason why you chose to work the editor-in-chief of Glam is because of me?”
“Partly, yes. That's one of the perks that I'm looking forward to when mom asked me to handle Glam. And I think it's a big challenge for me, a guy, to run a woman's magazine. Don't you think so?”
“I think so. Not all guys can run a womans magazine. Only you can do that.”
He let out a smile at her. “I'm glad you agreed.”

“Can I ask you another question, boss?” she said. Danson nodded his head. “Sure, go ahead...” he said. “You never answered my question the last time. The girl you like...” she said. Danson paused, and looked at her for a while, then he turned into a smile. “I do like another person.” he said. “It's not Maki... is it one of the girls that got linked to you?” she asked. Danson shook his head. “Wow... there's another girl?Are you constantly dating her?” she asked. Danson let out a playful smile at her. “What are you now, paparazzi?” he asked. “Just curious. I've read... some articles about you... it seems that the media have already regarded you as... you know... playboy.”
“They can label me what they want. I really don't care. At least I know myself, and I know the truth.”

Danson looked at his left, and then saw a small rose beside him. He took it, and toyed with it for a while. “My turn. I've been meaning to ask you this... Boyfriend? Aside from that boy space friend that picked you up at restaurant.” he asked. Ella shook her head. “Single and happy.”
“But why? I bet you have a line of guys trying to court you...”
“I'm too busy with work. And besides, I don't want to rush things...”
“But is there someone courting you?”
“Of course.”
“Is that your boy space friend?”
“No way! George is like a brother to me. I don't want to start an incestuous relationship with him...”
“You must be a girl with high standards in men...”
“A little picky...”
“Aren't you afraid of being an old maid because of being picky?”
“I don't mind. I'm happy being alone.”

Danson let out a sigh, then he looked at her and smiled. “Well, I wish you find the guy you really like.” he said. Then, he handed her the small rose, and this surprised her. “So, shall we go back?” he asked. Ella was still in a daze when he gave her that rose, that she only nodded her head. He smiled at her again, and held her hand to help her up. “Let's go...” he said. As they walked, Ella was staring at the hand that was holding hers. Then, he looked up at him secretly. “Is he trying to flirt with me?” she thought.

--

“Georgie... can I ask you a question”

Ella plopped besides George, who was busy watching a movie on TV. “Go ahead.” he said. “What does it mean when a guy randomly picks up a flower and give it to you?” she asked. George thought for a while, then he looked at her suspiciously. “Did someone gave you randomly a flower?” he asked. She narrowed her eyes at him. “Can you answer my question first?” she said. “It means that the guy is interested in you.”

He turned his eyes on the Tv again, leaving Ella in her deep thoughts. She remembered the smile plastered on Danson's face when he gave her that flower. “So, he's interested in me?” she asked herself. “Who's interested in you?” George asked. Ella looked at him, and shrugged her shoulders. “Look, Ella Chen... I know you. When you ask some situational questions, 99% of it means that it happened to you.” Ella let out a sigh, and ignored his remark. “Is it possible that a guy could do some weird things because of a girl?”
“If he really likes the girl, yes.”

She bit her lips, uncertain if she will tell her best friend everything. “Ella Chen, is there anything wrong?” George asked. She looked at him. “Tell me that I'm paranoid.” George gave her a confused look. “Why are you paranoid?” she asked. “George, tell me the truth, all right? Do you think, by any chance... Danson Tang, the demigod of handsomeness could ever like the plain me?” she asked. George looked at her for a long time. He looked at her from head to toe. Then, he turned his attention to the TV. “You are paranoid.” he said.

--

It's photoshoot day once again.

Ella was busily taking pictures of the lady models, when Danson came to the studio. From where he is standing, he was watching Ella with a smile. “OK, that's it. Please change your dress to the yellow one.” Ella instructed the model. As soon as the model left, Danson approached her.

“Hey, Ella.” he greeted. Ella looked back, and saw her boss standing behind her. “Oh, hey Boss.” she said. “Are you almost done with the shoot?” he asked. Ella smiled, and nodded her head. “Yeah. By tomorrow, I'll be doing the layout with Eric.” he said. Danson's lips curved into smile. “Good. Anyway, I just dropped by to ask if you're free tonight. Can I invite you for dinner?” he asked.

Ella looked at her watch, and saw that it was almost 6 PM. “Oh... oh my God... I almost forgot!” she exclaimed. Danson gave her a confused look. “I was supposed to have dinner with my friends tonight...” she said as she hit her forehead. “It's OK. If you want, I can drive you to where you're going to meet your friends...” he offered. Ella let out a smile, and shook her head. “George will be picking me up tonight. I guess I have to rush this shoot so that he won't be bored waiting for me...” she said. Danson smiled. “All right... you do that.” he said. Just then, the model came in, and took her place. “I guess I better leave you for you to finish your job.” he said. Ella smiled, and nodded her head. He turned to leave, but a few steps away from her, he looked back at her again. “Ella...” he called. Ella, who was about to take her shot, stopped and looked at him. “I hope to have dinner with you some time.” he said, smiling at her. Then, he left. He left, making her all confused.

--

“It's been a long time since we dined out...” Mike said as he helped Ariel with her seat. “I mean, we all live in the same house, but we don't get to see each other most of the time...” he said. Then, he shot a look at Ella. “Especially you, you workaholic woman. I don't know what's going on with you already.” he continued. Ariel nodded in agreement. “Mike's right. We don't get to see much of you, Ella.” she said. “And don't give us the same excuse that you're working your ass off.” she said. George just chuckled at the two as they bully Ella again. Ella glared at the two lovers. “What is this, pick on Ella Chen night?” she said. Ariel smiled, and shook her head. “No. This is a we-miss-Ella-Chen-that's-why-we're-picking-on-her night.” she said.

Ella just let out a sigh. “Wow... after taking a break from work, this is what I get from my friends...” she muttered. “You are being into your work again, Ella. I think you should get a break. Ask your boss for a vacation.” Mike said. “You know that I can't. The guys needs me...” she said. George smirked at her as folded his arms. “Ha! If I know, you didn't want to leave your boss because you'll miss him.” he said. Ella glared at him as she nudged him. Ariel and Mike exchanged confused looks. “Are we missing something?” Ariel asked. Ella smiled nervously as she shook her head. “No. George is just kidding.” she said. “No, I'm not. You see, our little Ella here seems to be interested with that handsome boss of hers.” George said.

Mad at what he said, Ella turned to him, and smacked his forehead. “You little twerp! I am not interested with my boss!” she said. “Ella Chen, you have a crush on your boss?” Ariel asked in disbelief. “Don't believe George. He's making it all up.” she said. Mike leaned on his chair, and smirked at her. “Interesting. Our little girl now have a crush. Before we knew it, she will have a boyfriend. I'm so proud of you, Ella.” Mike said. Ella glared at him. “I don't have a crush on my boss.” she said in an annoyed tone.

She saw Ariel's face lightened up. “And speaking of which, the love of your life just came in.” she said. Ella looked at the direction where Ariel is looking, and saw Danson come in. She sighed as she lowered her head. “Oh my, why does he always have to be where I am?” she muttered under his breath. She saw Danson looked around the place, then he saw her and her friends. She let out a faint smile at him, and waved at him. Her three friends began to tease her, and he could only glare at them.

“Hey, Ella.” Danson said as he approached her. “Hey, boss.” she greeted as she stood up from her seat. “I didn't know you'll be here as well. You should have accepted my offer to drive you here...” Danson said. Then, Ella looked at George, who was smiling at them. “Oh, I forgot... your friend picked you up, right?” he said. Ella nodded her head. “Hey, Ella... how about introducing your boss to us?” Mike said, smirking at her. “Ah, yeah... guys... this Danson Tang, my boss. Boss, these are my friends, Ariel, Mike, and George.” she said, pointing at them. Danson smiled and nodded his head at them, while the three waved at him. “Nice meeting you all, guys.” he said. Then, he turned to Ella. “I might be disturbing you guys. I'll see you tomorrow at work, all right?” he said. Ella smiled, and nodded her head. “All right.” she said. Then Danson looked at her friends, and smiles at them. “It's nice to meet you guys. Enjoy your dinner.” he said.

Ella watched as Danson took his seat. As she watched him settle to one of the tables, she went back to her seat. “That guy sure is everywhere.” George commented, smiling playfully at him. Ariel sighed dreamily as she hugged her boyfriend's arm. “He's so handsome!” she said. Mike threw a jealous look at her, and pouted, which Ariel chose to ignore. “I think it's not just Ella that's interested in him. I think he is interested in Ella as well.” George said. Ella rolled her eyes at him. “Excuse me, I am not interested in him!” she argued. “Your expression tells otherwise. And besides, with the way you look at him, it's as if you're gonna melt.” he said. Ella shook her head, and ignored his remark. “Ella... do you have any job opening at Glam? I so want him to be my boss.” Ariel said. Ella just laughed as she shrugged her shoulder. “Stop it, Ariel Lin. You're making me jealous.” Mike said in a jealous tone.

While her friends were arguing whether her boss also have a thing for her or not, Ella looked away from the group, her eyes landing on Danson's lone figure. Then, she found herself smiling as she gazed at him.

--

A tall man in his business suit walked inside the 'Glam' office. He let out a smile as he approached the receptionist, Gui Gui. “Hi...” he said as smiled at her. Gui Gui looked up, and saw this handsome man smiling at her. She let out a dreamy smile at him. Her jaw dropped at him. “I'm Jiro Wang. Danson Tang is expecting me.” he said. “Ah... y-y-yeah... B-b-boss is expecting y-y-you... please go straight ahead.” she stuttered. Jiro smiled at her again, and gave her a wink, before going his way. As Jiro walked towards the office, all eyes were on him. The girls looked dreamily at him, they even dropped the things they were holding, even their jaws dropped upon seeing his sight.

“Angela... do you have the CD for the Adobe photoshop? Kingone is going to format my PC and -” Ella stopped upon seeing her friend dreamily looking at someone. She was not paying any attention to her. Curious, Ella looked up, and saw that same man they saw at the restaurant a few weeks ago, walking towards Danson's office. “He's such a dreamboat...” Angela said dreamily. “Who is he?” Ella asked. Angel looked at her, confused at her reaction. “Don't you know who he is?” she asked. Ella shook her head. “That's Jiro Wang. The heir to the Wang Industries. And he is also our boss's best friend!” she said. “Really?” she asked skeptically. Angela nodded her head. She looked up again. She saw Danson came out of his office to greet him.

Again, Ella noticed something different as Danson looked at Jiro. It seems like Danson was very happy to see him. His face lightened up, and there was a certain sparkle in his eyes as he looked at him. He noticed the way Jiro held his hand. It's not the way a friend would hold another friend's hand. Then, Jiro looked at her, she immediately looked away from him, when he caught her looking at him. She glanced secretly at him, and saw him smirking at him. There was a hint of hatred in his eyes as he looked at her. “What did I do wrong? Why is he looking at me like that?” she asked. She just assumed that the heir of the Wang Industries hates it when someone stares at him.

--

“So, I finally saw her.”

Silence.

“She's pretty, huh?”

Confused look.

“Now I know why... why you've been into her lately.

A laugh.

“You are still jealous, right?”

A shuffle.

“You're jealous...”
“Don't I have the right to be jealous?!”

Another laugh.

“Of course you do! And honestly...”

A smile.

“I kinda like it, when you're jealous...”

A blush.

“I assure you nothing is going between me and that girl. You just have to trust me.”

A kiss on the lips.

A stare.

A smile.

“You sure? You don't like her? You don't want her?”
“I don't want her as much as I want you.”

Another kiss on the lips.

“Danson...”
“Hmmmm....”

A smile.

“i love you so much...”
“I love you too.”

--

Ella tapped the pencle she's holding as she is waiting for her software to get installed on her desktop PC. Then, she turned her eyes on the boss's office. She noticed that, aside from the doors being closed, the blinds are down, which he doesn't usually do. “Weird... but what do I care about it...” she thought. She let out a sigh, and turned her eyes on her PC. Just then, the door opened, and Danson and Jiro came out. “I'll see you later tonight.” he said. Jiro smiled at him. Ella looked up, and saw him walking out of the office. Then, he paused, and threw one last glare at her. “This guy is creeping me out...” she thought. Then, she looked at Danson, and he simply smiled at her before going back to his office. “Weird guys...” she thought. “Why do handsome and rich guys have to be weird like that?”

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