Miss Josefina: Nobody's Princess

Oliver got a piece of a roast duck, bringing it to Josefina's mouth with a playful grin. "Open up, here comes the duck!"

Josefina mimicked him. Her mouth was slightly agape, her nose took in the savory scent of the roastm, and her eyes were admiring his stunning handsomeness that was a feast for the eyes in its own right. Josefina bit into the duck Oliver had prepared for her. The roast duck was delicious, truly a treat.

Oliver got more for Josefina, and after she finished the last one, she said, "Stop. That's enough for me. Have some yourself."

Oliver picked up a fork, starting to serve Josefina some vegetables. Just as Josefina was about to speak, a familiar voice echoed from nearby. At the sound, Josefina gestured to Oliver to be quiet. With an indulgent smile, Oliver nodded and quietly continued to serve her, enjoying their meal together.

Meanwhile, in the next room over...

Sammuel was pouring water for Holly, murmuring, "So, did you pledge allegiance to Josefina? Your actions in the conference room today sure stirred up some gossip."

"I just wanted everyone to see how I perform in front of Josefina. That workaholic Alex is actually taking time off, and he won't be back any time soon. I'm going to seize this opportunity to claim the right to design clothes and get that promotion and raise."

Sammuel gave her a thumbs up. "Holly, that's brilliant. You've analyzed it perfectly. With Alex out, you've got a clear shot."

Holly lifted her chin with pride and confidence. "I'll have to be even more diligent, show Josefina what I'm capable of. Whatever Alex can do, I can do too! And the things he can't do, I can do even better! Josefina, that woman... she's just too good to Alex. I suspect she's got a crush on him."ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

Sammuel burst into laughter, splashing water everywhere. "Holly, are you sure about your intel? Josefina having a crush on Alex? She's quite a catch herself!"

"How is my intuition off? Alex is always buzzing around Josefina like a bee, playing the innocent to win affection, and I can't stand to watch his pitiful act."

Sammuel was taken aback, still unsure about Holly's theory. "Josefina doesn't seem like someone who'd need to have a secret crush on Alex, right?"

"Come on, I'm a woman. Don't you trust my intuition? I bet Alex and Josefina are already an item. They're probably having some office romance, thinking they can fool us all."

As they continued to eat their food, Sammuel and Holly discussed the matter with great intrigue.

Once they finished and left, Josefinal

and Oliver continued their meal in silence. It wasn't until their departure that Josefina realized the room's walls were thin and everything had been overheard.

"Can't believe they make up such nonsense about me," she muttered.

Turning around, Josefina bumped into Oliver. He towered over her. His gaze was inquisitive, scrutinizing every expression on her face. "They said you're crushing on Alex? That you two are dating? Is he your boyfriend?"

Josefina was at a loss for words. Was Oliver... jealous?

"No, of course not. They're just making things up. Alex and I are just colleagues. There's nothing more. Not a single true word in their gossip."

Oliver gently tilted Josefina's chin up so she was looking right at him. He leaned down and kissed her. His actions spoke louder than words, declaring to Josefina who he real boyfriend was.