It was raining heavily that morning. Robin was waiting at the bus stop anxiously as he was going to be late if the bus didn't arrive soon. He gave one glance to his watch and he realized if the bus if the bus din't arrive in 1 minute time . He would be seriously late. He also knew that he had a scheduled a meeting with Cyborg on this very morning. Knowing his character, Cyborg would be furious with him bu the time he got to work. He knew very well that Cyborg was a person that emphasized on punctuality.
Unexpectedly, a black sports car stopped right in front of Robin. At first, he did not realize that the car had stopped in front of him because his attention was on the other end of the road. He only realized that it had stopped for him when the back door of the car suddenly opened.
"Come ", said a stranger.
At first, he refused to get into the car because he didn't want to look cheap like a slut . He recoiled slightly when he realized the person talking to him was his boss, Bruce.
"Get in ! You'll get soaked wet if you continue to stand out in the open in this harsh rain. After all, we're going to the same place", said Bruce.
Robin looked at him hesitantly because he was starting to wonder if his boss was bipolar as his attitude towards him was so different from yesterday.
"Get in, Robin or I'll drag you in. Do you want to make us both late?", said Bruce who was now getting impatient.
This time without any hesitation, he entered the car. Bruce immediately accelerated in fear that Robin would suddenly change his mind. He looked at Robin , who was looking anxiously at the dripping umbrella he was holding on his right hand.
"Put it on one of the seats. Don't worry someone cleans my car everyday and please buckle up", he said.
"Thank you ,sir", said Robin.
" Surely , you are wondering whether this is either good news or bad news as I'm the one who is giving you a ride to work", he said.
Bruce was answered with silence as robin did not dare to speak to him.
"Do you live around here?",he asked. Bruce voice suddenly sounded like he was on autopilot mode . Robin looked up to look at him but Bruce had his eyes on the road ahead as he was driving.
"Yes, I do live in a flat nearby here", he said.
" Flat. Don't you stay with your parents?", asked Bruce who was puzzled with Robin's answer.
" No, I live alone both of my parents passed away a few years ago. Umm I think you drop me somewhere near the office", said Robin.
Bruce did not like the idea.
"Why?", he asked.
" Well you are my boss and I don't want people to think any funny things of us when we come out of the same car. Everyone would think strangely", said Robin.
"As if we had sex last night?" muttered Bruce.
Robin's face paled when he heard Bruce's vulgar choice of words.
" Listen Robin you are known for upholding morality and ethics , so people might not have wrong thoughts of you", said Bruce mockingly. " After all ..He purposely starting checking out his body.. that you,re not my type anyway. I'm not attracted to men. So what rumors will arise?", he said with a hint of sarcasm.
The second his boss answer registered in his mind , he gritted his teeth and decided to stare out the window and just ignore his boss.
When, Bruce parked his car at his parking lot specially located for him , he immediately got out of the car and muttered a brief thank you stiffly like it was forced out of him. He then jogged under the rain leaving Bruce alone in his car.
Fortunately the lobby was deserted by the time he arrived. He immediately quickened his pace when caught sight of the big clock at the lobby which was indicating that he was already late.
" called me. He told me why your late . The weather today looks really bad", said Cyborg.
" Well, I accidentally bumped into him when I was at the bus stop", he said.
" Great, Robin. Well apparently minor profitable loss yesterday cause him to intervene. Owner of the company! Wow! He even recognized you and gave you a ride. You must be damn lucky!" said Cyborg enviously.
Robin felt disgusted with the look of excitement on his face. He was indeed the CEO of the company but he was human too. Cyborg did not have to be this excited.
" Excuse me, sir please permit me to return briefly to my table, to collect my materials", murmured Robin who was very annoyed. At that time, Cyborg was still drooling about the advantages of the CEO noticing their division and how lucky Robin was.
When Robin was about to walk away, he remembered that he had to tell Robin something.
" Mr Bruce told me that he wants you to collect your things you left in his car at three in his office", he said.