Just to see you Smile (S1 Ep.18-4)

Saturday, February 15

The morning came extolling the will to see him, even if it was only for a second. Just to see his smile, know he’s okay.

On the refrigerator was a note from Charlie to pass by the lab. It would be destiny?

Today and tomorrow the gates open to the public from 10 A.M. With Joan working on the details to the fashion show, we agreed that she would come only in the afternoon. I couldn't take care of stand, there was no need for her to be overload, but she wanted to be here, too. With the girls helping in the activities of the fair, would have to be Joan taking the responsibility for overseeing every step of the fashion show. With my mother helping her I was certain that she was not helpless.

As for me, I came early to go to the lab before opening the stand. I was feeling weird, anxious and nervous, for various reasons, but above all for not understanding how I felt. Wishing his presence and at the same time begging me to accept his absence. Without being able to do it, to every step I took thru the lab hall, I felt him closer.

This was not a typical day of work around here, looked deserted, with poor lighting. The closer I got down the Hall two figures, placed standing at the workbench, turned back to me, took colours, more defined shapes... Would be he?!

Rose: Mikhael?!

Richard: Hey Rose, no, it's me, Richard.

Rose: I’m sorry… I…

Richard: He is at... Is not here.

Rose: It's everything okay, Richard? Professor Samuel? - I looked for one and for the other a little confused. He was there, knew that. Would professor Samuel know who was he?!

Richard: Well, we called you here because of the disclaimer. Your brother said you are responsible for all the documentation, with the tutelage of D. Marya.

Rose: Yes, I’ll take it to my mother...

Richard: No, you don't have to. The director stays responsible for it, he has full confidence in you. – Smiled in a gentle way. It wasn't the first time I felt this, he knows. And according to my diary, he knows more than he shows. - The point is that you have to accompany this statement with you during all the time that the material is out, if there's any situation, contact me, okay?

Rose: Oh, of course! Thank you. May I thank the director personally? - I couldn't hide the smile, despite the admiration of the whole situation.

Prof. Samuel: Professor Seth is in a meeting. – With a small gesture pointed upwards, indicating the meeting room.

Followed his gesture with my eyes. I could swear I saw him along with the rolling shutter covering the window upstairs. For a second I saw his sweet and kind smile…

Rose: Thanks, both of you.

Prof. Samuel: Richard, why don't you go with our little Rose to the gym? - With his words embarrassed both of us, the tone of Cupid couldn't be further from reality.

Richard: I, I can't! I have work to do… For the fashion show.

Prof. Samuel: You work too hard, you could get some air once in a while.

Rose: I'd love to see where you are at work, but I have to open the stand. I'm available on Monday. Let's arrange it for then, Richard?

Richard: Of course. – Smiled in appreciation for ridding him of the insistence of professor Samuel.

Rose: Until then. And once again thank you, thank you for everything.

It was embarrassing! But I was grateful to them for the work they have done and for this moment. I left the lab with Mikhael in thought and heart. This little get-together it was his idea, I'm sure. His Valentine's day gift, maybe...

Prof. Samuel: I don't understand young people today. – Said as soon as I turned back, giving an elbow to Richard continued. - So beautiful and smart and you let it go! Oh Dear God.

Richard smiled shaking his head while the teacher was moving away. He looked up in the direction of Mikhael. - He's right you know!?