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Her eyes sparkled with appreciation. “That’s thoughtful of you.”
I smiled in response.
We moved on to testing different ice cream flavors, creating various mixtures with toppings. After a delightful taste-testing session, we sat on the benches at the back and continued our conversation.
I asked, “So, Ms. Willis, what’s your all-time favorite ice cream flavor?”
She thought for a moment and answered, “Coconut. I absolutely love it.”
I teased, “Really? I think the best flavor is pistachio.”
She jokingly gagged. “Pistachio? You have no taste!”
I chuckled and countered, “Well, we might have to agree to disagree because, in my opinion, coconut isn’t that great.”
We both ended up laughing, the lighthearted banter adding to the joy of the evening.
She then turned to me and asked, “Okay, your turn. What’s your favorite childhood memory?”
I leaned back and reflected, “It would have to be the summers I spent at my grandparents’ ranch with Mara. They had this big, beautiful garden, and I would spend hours there, exploring and picking fruits. It’s where I learned to appreciate nature and silence.”
She listened intently and smiled. “That sounds wonderful. It’s amazing how our childhood experiences shape us.”
I nodded in agreement. “Absolutely. Tell me, what’s your most significant life achievement so far?”
Azzaria’s eyes brightened as she shared, “It hasn’t happened yet, but graduating college would be the highlight of my life. I worked hard for it, and I just can’t wait to get my degree.”
“I know that feeling.”
“What university did you go to?”
“Stanford. I did my double in major in Business and Media Communications. Then, I did some other foundational courses in Law, Real Estate and even a bit of Architecture.”
She looked at me as if she was impressed. “Architecture? That’s my field too.”
“I know, saw it on your resume.”
“Yeah. I initially wanted to be an intern in that field but with time against me, I did it at your company.”
I had always wondered why an architect major would intern at a media and communications company.
“Once you get your degree, it’ll be easier to slip into any job that does architecture or construction too.”
“That’s the plan.”
“What’s your favourite colour?”
“Hmm,” she said while taking a mouthful of her ice cream. “Any shades of green. Sage, emerald, olive…I love them all. What are yours?”
“Crimson.”
“That’s an insanely attractive colour, it suits you.”
I smirked. “Are you calling me insanely attractive?”
“I am.”
Our conversation flowed effortlessly from then as we shared bits and pieces of our lives. It felt comforting getting to know her, it felt right.
