The boss—Alex—and the maid—Alecia—both Bestfriends tried to hide their feelings, but tension always bubbled up.

“Sir,” Alecia said, walking into his office.

“You can have a break.” Alex said.

“Thank you,” She bowed.

“Why don’t you come sit?” Alex’s friend said flirtatiously.

“Yes, please, sit.” Alex chimed in.

“Okay,” She adjusted herself onto the seat.

“This is my maid, Alecia.”

“You sure this is your maid? She looks like a model.” His friend said.

Alex squinted towards his friend.

His another friend scoffed, “More like a horse than a model.”

Alex’s Jaw flexed and a scowl appeared on his face.

“You must be going,” Alex said, pushing his friends out the door.

“But we just got here.”

“You’ve done enough, I don’t want to hear any more.” Alex scoffed.

“Tell your maid that she can call me.”

“She will not. She has a boss.”

“Not for that,” His friend looked back at Alecia and smirked.

“Be on your way.” Alex commanded.

“Okay,” His friends both did as he said.

“What’s wrong with what I said?”

“Why would you insult her?”

“_Because_, she works for you. Why does it matter to you?”

“Because your being a jerk!” Alex groaned.

“Leave.” He hissed.

“You didn’t answer my question.” A grin appeared on his friends face.

Alex gave his friend a nudge towards the walkway, his other friend just watching.

••••

Alecia couldn’t help but cry. Normally she was thick-skinned, but today, tears pursed through her.

Alex walked through the door.

“Are you okay?” He pleaded.

“Yes,” She said hoarsely.

“They were just jerks, I’m sorry.”

“It’s okay,” She waved it away. Tears still trickling from her face.

Alex wrapped her in a hug. Alecia received the hug, and wrapped her arms tightly around him, sobs abruptly pouring out.

“I’m sorry. I’m here. There is nothing to be embarrassed about.” Alex whispered.

Alecia felt safe in his embrace, but what would workers say if they saw them?

“What about your workers?”

“I’m comforted a friend, it doesn’t matter.”

That should’ve comforted her, but instead, _she cried more. _

_ _In time would he like her? Or would she always be the friend? She couldn’t help but wonder.