Chapter 9 You’re a clown!

Chapter 9 You’re a clown!
Daniel
I woke up early in the morning because of work. I had my shower and was soon ready. I got to the kitchen and made breakfast, and I know Vivian has her rules and stuff but I just couldn’t prepare only mine and leave her alone. 
By the time I was done cooking, she appeared and I was happy. I’d been thinking about how I’d go tell her that breakfast is ready. I don’t want to get on her nerves this early in the morning, and it being the first day together.
“Good morning, how was your night?” I asked while she went mute for a long second before she finally replied. 
“Good morning.” She simply said.
“Uhm, I made breakfast and made some for you too.” I chimed in but she didn’t even flinch. She wouldn’t even waste a glance my way. 
She just went to the fridge, grabbed some fruits and went ahead to make her smoothie. I watched her seat there at the counter and sip it. 
“Uhm… I made toast and eggs, I left you a plate too.” I repeated, thinking she didn’t hear the first time. Actually, I knew she heard me. I just wanted to console myself by saying she didn’t hear me shd I had to repeat myself.
“You can see I’ve sorted myself out so do you keep bothering me? Remember the rules please, they are there for a reason.” She said and without waiting for a response, she left with her smoothie.
I stood there and watched till she had gone. I was so embarrassed and had to take my hands through my hair as if it would make it go away. 
I silently sat with my food and ate it quietly. I grabbed my things afterwards and left for work. 
We had a quick meeting which I got into as soon as I arrived at the office. My friend was sitting across from me and he kept staring at me in a funny way. If I hadn’t checked myself in the mirror this morning, I’d be convinced there was a clown makeup on my face. That was how much he was staring and he was also laughing. He kept at it and almost got me in trouble but I had to quickly ignore him.
“Dude! What is wrong with you? Were you planning on getting me fired?” I asked as we walked out of the meeting.
“I know you can’t get fired. You’re one of the top designers in the company so they can’t afford to lose you.” He said and I smiled because he was actually right. 
I’m one of top guys, and I would have even been the best but I had to dial down my game. I can’t let them suspect s thing and catch on my plan.
“Why were you staring at me then and laughing like you saw a clown?” I continued. 
“Nothing, you just seem a bit different and I was trying to figure out what it was.” He replied.
“Well, you’re right. I finally got an apartment yesterday, moved in and I’m already having issues with my roommate.” I let out and he jammed his hand together as if he won a jackpot.
“I knew it! I knew something was different about you. Why didn’t you tell me though, I would have helped you with the moving in.” He chimed in.
“I didn’t think it was necessary since I don’t have much things. And then, my roommate doesn’t like having people around. I’ve never seen someone as stubborn as her.” I explained and his eyes got so big.
“Your roommate is a woman? Wow, wow, wow… I never knew you had it in you. I always thought you don’t like all that. You know, there are a few girls here who have a crush on you but you never look in their way.” He replied and I was lost but I wasn’t surprised. Matt is fond of doing that. He’s start a conversation on a straight topic but then start to move into all corners that by the time he’s done talking, he wouldn’t remember what he started with. 
“I don’t know what you’re talking about, this is a work environment and I will only treat it as such. About my roommate, I have no reservation about who it is. It could be a man or a woman. As long as I like the space, and they accept me, then I’m okay with it. Vivian is just being stubborn about it. Can you believe I made her breakfast this morning and she rejected it? She wasn’t even nice about it, she was so stiff and I felt so embarrassed.” I let out.
“What is it this time?” I asked when he wouldn’t talk but his eyes was bulging out so wide.
“You are making her breakfast already? And you even know her name?” He said and I just knew he was teasing me at that point. 
“Now I know what you’re doing because what do you mean I know her name now? She’s my roommate damn it! We live together, am I not supposed to know her name.” I countered.
“What about the breakfast then?” He teased further.
“Get out of my face, please. I’m sure you have work waiting for you on your desk. You should get to them and stop giving me a headache.” I said to him ahd he burst into laughter. 
One of the ladies walked into the office then, and he immediately looked at me but I avoided his gaze. The lady was already looking in our direction and I didn’t want her thinking we were talking about her. 
“Go away, Matt or I’m chasing you off myself.” I said while he laughed more and then finally left. 
The lady and I shared a glance then and she smiled at me. I returned the gesture and quickly looked away before she sees it as an invitation to come over. Matt won’t let me hear the end of it if that happens. He has always said she has a crush on me and wants my attention. I know it too but I’m not willing to act on it, and I won’t let her do it either…