I responded by saying, "You called me."
He hushed me and said, "I want you to stop doing whatever it is you're doing because I'm curious about it."
"Celeste, I get that you're still interested in learning more about various topics. I am not only willing to help you find solutions to your difficulties, but also here to educate you on how to do it." He added.
"I am paid by you," I say. "I will do something that makes you satisfied, but I am not expecting you to make me satisfied—"
"Not just that," He croaked, as he continued. "I am also motivated to make you happy. I want to love you, and I have loved you, so what are you going to do . . . ?"
"Love you?" I asked. I don't have any reaction, and he didn't even respond; he just stood there with his palm on his chin, and all I could do was
