Part 2
Christian returned to his flat 3 days later. He had stayed with some friends for a few days to clear his head. He had had to switch his mobile off after a while as Syed just kept texting him all the time. He was still too upset and angry to speak with him. He had put his heart on the line by saying what he had and Syed had looked at him like he was being crazy or something bad on his shoe even and had said "not here not now Christian" and walked off. Christian still didn't know what to do, he knew he would have to speak to Syed at some point on their own but he wasn't going to make it easy for him.
The two of them were working together the next day and Syed had to try and contain his anger. He was fuming that Christian hadn't returned any of his calls, had just gone off without saying anything and now just turned up with no explanation or anything. But he knew Christian was still angry with him and they had to clear the air somehow.
Syed: "I think we really need to speak alone Christian."
Christian: "We're alone now. You have something to say just say it."
Syed: "Not here. Can I come round to yours tonight?"
Christian: "I'm busy".
Syed: "Later then when you get back."
Christian: "I won't be back until really late. Going to a club with some mates."
Syed: "Christian please I know you're really angry with me but we really need to talk. I need to explain something to you."
Christian: "Tomorrow at 8. Come round then" he said tersely. He wasn't really going out clubbing with friends tonight but it wouldn't hurt if Syed thought he wasn't sitting in waiting for him.