Business is Business

"Yes, just ..." Patrycja Maj blushed shyly. "You know, I'm very embarrassed after all."

"I understand" Andrzej replied in a calm, gentle tone. "As cliché as this sounds, your feelings are quite natural. After all, you have to break some natural resistance."

"Exactly," she admitted.

"Then are you sure you don't want someone you know better? Who have you worked with before?

"Yes, I am sure of that. Somehow, I can't imagine that I could build this kind of intimacy between me and them. You are widely recommended."

Under her long gaze, Andrzej felt his heart beat faster. Wait a minute, what is it? She was asking him about Dominik a moment ago, and now she acts as if she wants to pick Andrzej up.

No, he thinks, he said. Patrycja Maj picking up on him? Never in his life.

"Glad to hear it," he said. "Well, what were you thinking about?"

"And you will not laugh?"

"I promise."