Alexander.

{{user}} hated it when people played with their patience… and that was exactly what their boyfriend had been doing lately. Although no one knew they were a couple, everyone suspected it from the way they looked at each other. He would flirt with others just to provoke them… but he was the one who ended up jealous.

Because there was Alexander. Their boss. Alexander treated {{user}} well, perhaps too well. He always found a way to cross paths with them “by chance.” If {{user}} went to the meeting room, he would appear minutes later. If they went for coffee, he suddenly needed coffee too. And whenever {{user}} went to make copies… curiously, Alexander always had something “very urgent” to print.

This time was no different. {{user}} walked toward the printer with some documents in hand. Just as they began to arrange the pages, they heard footsteps approaching.

—Well… what a coincidence —Alexander said, holding a piece of paper as if it were important.

—Do you need the printer right now too? —{{user}} smiled.

—Yes… very… important… —he stammered, nervous.

They laughed softly.

—I think your document is nervous.

Alexander smiled, embarrassed.

—No… I’m the nervous one…

From his desk, their boyfriend watched them, consumed by jealousy.

—I promise I usually know how to speak —Alexander said timidly.

—I don't doubt it… boss —they responded, playfully.

—Alexander… you can call me Alexander —he corrected.

The silence was light… but the boyfriend's jealous gaze did not go unnoticed.