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It's almost 8 pm. Will is nervously pacing around his cubicle at office, looking at his computer every 10 seconds. He is waiting for Sonny's email to know whether his first project plan has been approved or not, even though he got positive words from Sarah after checked it before submission to the project coordinator.

Will had even skipped lunch since anxiety overtook hunger. By now, all of Will's colleagues have left for the day after wishing him good luck. Most of them present in the floor are the people working in the night shift, whom he barely knows.

Finally, the email pops up with a congratulatory message from Sonny. Will is very happy and he widely smiles at the email and rereads it several times. He is someone who firmly believes that the first best impression is the lasting one when it comes to the corporate world. He is glad that he made it. He goes to the cafeteria to have a big sandwich and some drink.

In the office restroom, Will removes his glasses and washes his face. As he is wiping his face with tissue papers, he hears some say in a husky voice "You seem to be a man on a mission."

Will immediately looks at the mirror to see Brian standing next to him, giving a wicked smile.

"Excuse me?" Will is both annoyed and confused.

"Don't pretend with your deceitful innocent looks. You think I don't know what your exact motive is? You have come back here to screw Sonny's life again. Aren't you?" Brian says with a stern face.

Shock and anger surface on Will's face and he clenches his teeth. "What are you talking about?" Will say softly with a forced smile.

Brian frowns and says "Oh, in case you don't know who I am…" Will cuts him short "I know who you are… Brian Jones, assistant director of the Sales department and Sonny's best friend. And, I should get going now" Will turns away.

Brian firmly holds Will's bicep and whispers to him "Sonny might have forgiven you easily, for he is a big-hearted guy. But I'm watching you, closely."

Will forcefully releases his hand "You are insane. You have no idea, how much I care about Sonny."

"Really? Great! Then, restrict your care with official work. DO NOT try to invade his personal life. Keep that in mind" Brian gives a cold stare and storms out of the restroom.

Asshole! Who are YOU to warn me to back off from MY Sonny?

While walking toward the train station, Will gets a call from his grandma Marlena.

Will: Hey grandma, how you doing?

Marlena: I'm fine, sweet bun. I was a bit worried that my grandson didn't speak to me for weeks.

Will: I'm sorry, grandma. I was getting adjusted to my new job.

Marlena: Oh get it, dear. It takes time, indeed. So, how is it going?

Will: It's great. I started on my first assignment.

Marlena: Wow, that's nice! Needless to say, you always give your best in anything you do, sweetheart. So, break a leg!

Will: Thank you, Ma'am. Um... grandma, I… I met Sonny, finally.

It took Marlena some time to grasp what Will said. Then, she realizes what he meant actually.

Will: Grandma, are you there?

Marlena: Oh yes, dear. You are talking about Sonny Kiriakis, right?

Will: Yes, grandma.

Marlena: Oh…ah, is everything ok, Will?

Everything was ok until that moron Brian came into picture. Anyway, I can handle him, grandma.

Will: Yes, we had a talk…about the past happenings... I'm glad he's forgiven me, and we are on good terms now… You won't believe, he is my manager!

Will laughs a little.

Marlena: That some news… even though I don't mind telling you for the umpteenth time that it was none of your fault back then. But I know you wouldn't listen. So…what's happening?

Will: Nothing, grandma. All I can say is, I still love Sonny so much and I want him back in my life…. Sonny too seems to be showing some interest in me, though I'm not very sure about it.

Marlena: Ok... but, how far have you known him, Will. I mean, what kind of a person he is now…

Will: There isn't much change in Sonny…he is the same shy, compassionate, and caring person…And, he is single. Should I ask for more?

Grandma: Well… that sounds good…but, sweetie, don't try to rush things.

Will: I won't, grandma. Don't worry….Oh, my train's arrived. I will talk to you later. Good night, grandma!

Marlena blesses her grandson, but she is quite concerned about him. No one else knows Will better than she does. She is the only person that knows about Sonny and the effect he's been having on Will all these years. Herself being a veteran in psychiatry, Marlena understands how deep Will's love for Sonny is. On the one hand, she is relieved that Will sounds to have gotten better after meeting Sonny. On the other, she's worried whether her childlike grandson will be able to cope with if, god forbid, he gets heartbroken.

Unusually, all the compartments are crowded. Will somehow gets into one. He squeezes past few people, only to see Sonny standing in the corner.

"Sonny!" Will calls out, slightly pushing an oversized handbag of a woman passenger.

Will stands in front of Sonny and holds on to the handle.

"Hey! I thought you would have gone home much earlier" Sonny's eyes widen.

"No. I waited for your mail. When did you get in?" Will smiles.

"I boarded two stops before this. Had to attend client's dinner party. There's seems to be road blocks in few places due to some protest" Sonny says.

"Oh. I didn't know that" Will nods.

Both are silent for a while. Will is keeping his gaze down, thinking about his encounter with Brian. He has half a mind to tell Sonny about it, but fears how Sonny would take it.

Sonny feels awkward, so he opens his mouth. "I'm glad your plan got through, Will. This author has been consistently faring well the last two years. It'll be interesting to work with her, I'm sure."

"Thank you, Sonny! I look forward to it" Will grins shyly.

There is a huge jolt as the train takes a sharp bend, with a warning message blaring.

Will falls on Sonny, grabbing his waist. Sonny holds on to the side vertical bar with one hand, while his other hand grips the back of Will's shirt collar.

Within seconds, the train steadies its pace.

Will tries to straighten up with difficulty. His glasses are between his nose and upper lip. There's only a few inch space between his face and Sonny's. Sonny gently removes Will's glasses and stares at his eyes…. He gulps looking at those deep ocean blue eyes that he once loved…and still loves. Will, too, is mesmerized by Sonny's pretty eyes and lips…. He brings his face closer to kiss Sonny's slightly partly lips…. But his lips could only touch Sonny's cheek, as Sonny turns his face to his left.

Being disappointed, Will palms his eye and stammers "I…I am sorry".

"That's ok" Sonny's whispers as he hands the glasses to Will.

They reach home together without uttering a word.

Will apologizes again.

Sonny smiles and gives Will a tight hug, before walking toward his house.

Will shuts his door close and throws the keys on the table. He falls on his bed and stares at the ceiling.

Why is Sonny reluctantly pulling himself away from me when I try to get close to him? I bet he wants it as much as I do. But why?

Is it because he is scared that I might leave him again? Or, is it because of Brian?

Will wonders if he's made Sonny really uncomfortable. Then, that might badly affect his working relationship with him.

Though he is undeterred, Will decides that work must be his main focus for the time being.

(to be continued...)