actually romantic (rojie’s version)

LINK: actually romantic (rojie’s version)

Currently listening to: Actually Romantic – Taylor Swift

It’s actually sweet
All the time you’ve spent on me
It’s honestly wild
All the effort you’ve put in
It’s actually romantic
I really gotta hand it to you, ooh
No man has ever loved me like you do

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The supposed backstory behind Actually Romantic is pure drama between two singers. It all started with the rumored beef between Charli XCX and Taylor Swift. Charli married the drummer from The 1975, while Taylor famously dated the band’s lead singer. In one of Charli’s songs, she sings, “Don’t wanna see her backstage at my boyfriend’s show. Fingers crossed behind my back I hope they break up real quick.”

Petty? You betcha.

So Taylor clapped back with her own lyrical dagger:

“I heard you call me Boring Barbie when the coke’s got you brave. High-fived my ex and said you’re glad he ghosted me.”

I’m about to board this petty bus at this point.

It reminded me of someone in my life. Cue Olivia from my cancelled! post.

Lately, I fear that Olivia has developed a bit of an obsession. With me. She won’t leave me alone. She pops into my office multiple times a day “just cause” and to make small talk. I tell her that I don’t have time because I have patients waiting. She’s been texting me throughout the day, even after hours. I respond with polite one-word answers and an occasional thumbs up emoji, hoping she will take the hint. Spoiler: she doesn’t. *groan*

My assistants have started teasing me. Whenever Olivia leaves my doorway, they’ll whisper, “How’s your bestie doing?” and then my eyes roll so far back, I could probably see my brain.

It’s just bizarre. We have nothing in common other than us working in the same organization and we both speak Spanish, but that’s about it. Nada más. Yet somehow, she’s everywhere now—showing up in my doorway, lingering near my desk, finding excuses to start conversations that don’t need to happen.

She saw me using a red light device at work. And guess what? She bought three and wanted to show them to me. She also wanted my advice on which one was better. She said that she tried to buy the one I had but couldn’t find it on Amazon. *double groan*

Other coworkers have even started noticing. They’ll say things like, “Wow, she must really like you!” and I just smile awkwardly, like, Yeah… I’ve noticed…heh.

At this point, I’m seriously starting to wonder if she’s trying to flirt with me. If she is, she’s got zero rizz. Or perhaps, she’s just bored or trying to get underneath my skin or plotting my demise. Maybe she’s lonely? But whatever it is, I’m staying the course and I’m not taking the bait. Cordial, professional, and emotionally detached.