Crossed Lines

11.

The day is finally here and unlike the rest of the world it seems, I'm not as excited, I'm irritated to be honest.

Who am I kidding, the only reason why I'm so down is because I won't be getting anything even though I actually have 'someone'. The issue is not even getting anything really, because to be honest I appreciate hearts and flowers once in a while but I really wouldn't mind Netflix and chill and pizza with my special someone. If I can even call him that. The problem here is not seeing that person today.

I'm not one of those girls who want to be around their boyfriends 24/7, but I think my slight disappointment is justifiable considering I never actually get to see Zayn much because we're always so busy. Stupid Zayn and his stupid non-titles and his stupid work.

Sitting up in my sleepy state, I hear vibrating from my phone and I just know It's Valentine's day messages from my friends. As I suspected a few names are on my screen, but one name catches my eye and I'd be lying If I said I wasn't a little excited.

Zayn: Happy valentine's day Ms. Reed. Sorry I won't be able to see you today. Enjoy your day.

Well at least I got a text. Better than nothing.

Me: Happy Valentine's day Mr. Malik. Me too. Hope you also enjoy your day.

Marcel: still on for movies tomorrow? Oh and happy Valentine's day babe. ;)

Me: Why of course! Happy V-day babe ;)

After replying to a few others I decide to shower and get ready for work. After a shower, I feel brand new. I don't even know why I was so bothered to see Zayn today anyways; it's not like It's the first time not having a valentine anyways. I always saw the day as insignificant. Why only feel the need to go all out for the person you like or love for only one day? truthfully It's just another normal day.

Stop acting like you don't appreciate romance, you are a girl after all. My subconscious strikes again.

Shaking my head at my uncoordinated thoughts, I head to the kitchen for breakfast and see Cate already making us pancakes.

"Hey Hun." I greet. "Happy valentine's day."

"Hey Hun." she looks back at me before returning her focus back on the stove. "So lay it on me."

"What?"

"What you and Mr. Hunk are doing today."

"Won't see him, we both got work and I think he's working late again." I say as she places a plate in front of me and sits down next to me.

"Does it bother you that you won't see him today?"

"Yes." She nods bringing the fork to her mouth but not before I catch a slight smirk on her face. Narrowing my eyes at her, I decide not to ask her about it.

"What are your plans for today?"

"Hun you know I'm forever alone so I don't know. I might go out with a few people from work" Nodding my head, we talk about other things as we finish our breakfast and head for work.

Work is interesting to say the least, all the employees got a rose this morning, so that's something. all my clients gave me either a rose or small chocolates, and obviously a secret admirer her and there. The practice had a thing apparently where the guys would send an anonymous gift to their 'crush' for the lack of a better word. I swear it feels like high school all over again. While eating candy from my 'secret admirer' I get a call on my work phone.