Give her what she wants

"What's stopping you from telling her?" Sabiyya put a hand on her hip. "Is she already dating someone?"

Mariana shook her head. "No, I don't think so. I've never seen her with someone, and she has never mentioned anyone. But that's not the point. She's my boss. It is not a good idea to pursue that."

Sabiyya shrugged. "If your employer doesn't forbid it, then I don't see why not."

"It's more than that," Mariana sighed. "What if she is not into ladies? Or just not interested in me? If I tell her and doesn't feel the same, this office would start to feel very small."

"Firstly, if she is into ladies, then I would never believe that she wouldn't like you. You are the most caring person I know; you are afraid to ask a woman out because you are afraid that it will make her uncomfortable."

Mariana gave a small, dismissive shrug.

"And if your sincerity and kindness weren't enough," Sabiyya went on, "You've got a body that can turn anyone's head."

"Anyone's?" Mariana smirked.

Sabiyya made a gesture that said 'of course!' "You probably have a fan club."

Mariana giggled sheepishly. Seemingly empowered by Sabiyya's pep talk, she nodded. "Alright. I'll tell her... later."

"No, no! You'll go now before you lose your nerve!" Sabiyya pushed her friend to the door. She stopped once they were in the psychiatrist's office.

Eloise O'Kelly looked up from her lunch. She finished chewing and swallowed. "Hello, ladies." She made a quick introduction with Sabiyya. "Need anything?"

Sabiyya gave Mariana a sharp jab in the back. "Mariana here wanted to-"

"Eres la mujer mas bella que he visto!" Mariana blurted.

"I'm what?" Eloise knew enough Spanish to understand Mariana's compliment.

"I'm sorry, Senora. I've wanted to ask you out for a while, but I didn't know if you'd say 'yes', and I didn't want to make things awkward here, and I didn't even know if you liked women or not, and..." the Latina trailed off.

Eloise blinked, but her expression was only one of mild surprise.

Sabiyya pursed her lips and looked back and forth between the two of them.

Eloise stood and walked around the front of her desk and leaned back on the edge. Her expression had gone from thoughtful to blank. Once she had let them stew in the tension long enough, she broke into a smile. "First of all, I am into girls. And second, I'd be delighted if you were to take me out some time."

Mariana flew forward and threw her arms around her boss with the same giddy excitement as she had with Sabiyya earlier.