Chapter 37: Vanessa (4)
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“You don’t seem to be enjoying yourself too much.” I remarked as I sat right next to Daniel. I avoided eye contact as I could tell he was uncomfortable with it from the start.
“………..” He glanced at me but didn’t give me any further acknowledgement than that.
I began pouring his drink and he stopped me.
“I don’t want alcohol.” He said in a low voice with a serious look in his eyes.
“Do you want juice then?” I asked while tilting my head to the side. In the bottle I poured him from it was a simple juice mix. I gave him a carefree smile and then poured some for myself as well. “To think you don’t enjoy a place like this, while your colleagues seem to be having fun.” I remarked, at this point I was grasping at straws trying to get the ball rolling with any con
