บท 6: Chapter 6 :"Show me"

Deb walked towards lean and took her hand "because you are my muse, my chaos in a world of algorithms. Because when I saw that I was going to lose you, I then realized life without you was going to be colorless".. Lean's breath hitches as Deb came closer making lean's breathe hitch even more . They looked at each other so closely and maintained eye contact as they both leaned into each other . Their lips met creating a collision of longing and pent up desire .

The city faded away living only them Lean quickly came back to her senses and broke the kiss ..."I'm sorry about that, it wasn't supposed happen " Lean apologized feeling guilty." Why do you keep fighting it Lean. I know you feel the same way,well not a hundred percent but I know you have a little bit of feelings " Deb said her voice sounding flat

" Debra I'm not fighting anything I just wanna be sure and first feel the same way . Have a good night " Lean said ready to walk away when Deb pulled her close " I'm sorry for initiating the kiss ,can i come pick you up from work tomorrow I wanna take you to my art studio" Deb asked with a soft deep voice sending chills down lean's spine . "Well ...umm..yeah sure whatever... Goodnight " Lean answered and quickly walked away leaving a grinning Debra who kept touching her lips .

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The atmosphere in the house was pretty tense.Artin seemed to be having a bad day so early in the morning. "Artin I know you having a bad morning but don't spread the bad energy on us please " Natasha said sounding annoyed . Deb just rolled her eyes " Tasha you are bad energy as it is so please don't try to pick a fight with me , you might regret it . Artin retorted.

" Oh really we both know you don't stand a chance if we fight " Natasha said walking towards Artin. " Urgh you guys stop it please ,stop it . Some of us like to have a positive mind in the morning we face a lot during the day " Lean said sounding pissed off.

" Anyone giving you a hard time at work ? Deb abruptly asked .... " No and it's nothing I can't handle " Lean answered she knew what Deb is capable of. Deb gave her a strange look ,she was about to say something when her phone pinged " my chauffer is here ,see you later guys ,lean don't forget ,Deb said coming closer ,but she seemed to be up to something Lean quickly walked to the sink to wash her coffee mug . "Yeah ,I didn't forget " Lean answered without looking at Debra . Deb chuckled and walked out .

" Okay that's weird ,was she about to kiss you,and the last time I checked you two are enemies,out with it" Natasha blunted out nudging lean's arm , making Artin's eyes turn bloodshot red with anger . " Urgh Tasha please that was nothing and I don't wanna hear about it from other people " lean gave her a warning and took her laptop bag and walked out . Leaving a stunned Natasha .

" Well I don't trust those two honestly something is up " Tasha said facing Artin who just headed to her room and slammed her door " oh whatever,it's like you jealous " Tasha shouted and got ready for work.

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The day went by pretty fast . Today even my colleagues were well behaved around me ,it's like a meeting took place before I arrived,but whatever as long as no one was being mean to me . " Urgh finally we're done for the day honestly tech haven can be hell sometimes " that's Giselle an intern too bubbly and way too talkative. " Yeah tell me about it . You done with the codes." Lean asked just trying to have small talk since Giselle seemed to be in the mood to talk . " No I haven't even started, I'm even planning to ask for a sick leave this place is so demanding"

" I hear you, I also want a break from this place. Maybe a vacation,with nature just fun stuff you know. " Lean said excitedly." Girl that's exactly what I want too . Just that my boyfriend is just so stingy I don't want him to marry me , I might suffer " Giselle said looking very irritated. " Hahaha lean laughed. Maybe his just saving up so that he can spoil you when he marries you "..."girl stop trying to make me feel better,anyways let's go" Giselle said pulling lean as they walked to the company's exit .

" Going somewhere? Deb said while standing next to the exit door while facing the wall with her hands on it . Lean almost got a heart attack." Deb you stalking me now ? And I told you to stop coming here ,you see now everyone is now looking at us " Lean said with anger in her tone . "Oh really,ain't you forgetting something? We going to my art studio , stop the small talk and get in the car " Deb said in a quite commanding manner as she headed towards her car .

" Friend the way your girlfriend speaks in that demanding tone is such a turn on " Giselle said excitedly. " Oh shut up , I'll see you on Monday and she's not my girlfriend" Lean said dismissively as she headed to the car .....

" Put your seatbelt" ... I hate seatbelts,just drive with caution " Lean said while rolling her eyes and faced the window. Debra just sighed and continued driving .

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They soon arrived at Deb's art studio. A room bathed in soft light ,with canvases leaning against the wall ,each telling a story and the atmosphere having the scent of turpentine." Welcome to my world " . Deb said her eyes all lit up with excitement. Lean just smiled and looked for somewhere to sit and got comfortable.

Lean noticed something about Debra, she was an introverted artist with a penchant for capturing emotions on canvas. The kind that never shows emotions but hides them in her art. Art that screams pain and anger that's waiting for a chance to be unleashed.

The kind of art that speaks all the love anyone could dream of getting,but there's no one to to give it to . Lean's eyes became watery with tears but she blinked them away Deb is too proud and spoiled but today she saw the other side of her . If she wasn't into art she wouldn't have understood any of the drawings and paintings.

Deb took her artist's smock and wore it as she picked up her brush and looked at Lean as she started explaining her technique and her love for chiaroscuro . Lean smiled, intrigued,picks up a brush " show me " she says. Deb smiled as she guides Lean's hand , teaching her to blend colours ,to breathe life into shadows . Their fingers brushed - a connection forged in pigment. Lean hesitates ,then cold a bold stroke of crimson to an unfinished canvas . " Passion " she murmurs.

Deb's gaze lingers on Lean. They both stare at each other for a while - sharing a language beyond words. "What does this painting mean? Lean asked looking attentively at Debra. "Well this is us " Debra says " chaos , logic merging and maybe passion like you included ,like I told you earlier that you're my muse , I guess your precious and logic fuels my creativity. I just wanna make you mine,I know you aren't ready but I just want assurance that I got a chance when it comes to you , atleast even false hope that one day you'll be my girlfriend."Debra said looking at Lean. "I guess that day will come" Lean smiled .

"You didn't tell me you know how to interpret art . Debra said looking stunned or surprised rather. " Well I love hiding my emotions in paintings and just breathe the life in it like all the drawings and paintings in here" Lean says smiling at Debra . " So we have something in common. " Debra said amused.

They maintained eye contact,their eyes speaking strong desire and passion. Their bodies speaking its own language,pulling them towards each other "can I kiss you ? " Debra asked looking at Lean with so much love in her eyes.....