Hello everybody, I'd like to keep the thread up to date.

Well, this is the last month I'll be in my internship, and the toughest one for sure, because we haven't gone to the workplace very often due to a problem with the organization of the course. So I haven't seen this man as often as I used to.

Last week we all had a lunch together and I was sit next to him. I decided to take advantage of it and we had a very meaningful and deep conversation. I told him that what worries me the most is that I don't know if I'll ever achieve my ideal job (the one he has) and what would happen if I then realize I don't like it. He then told me that he couldn't tell me exactly what's going to happen and that I'll face many difficulties and disappointments in my life. And then he told me how his first job was extremely unrelated to what he does right now and how his career evolved. I loved the conversation. In fact, I didn't talk to anyone else except for him and while everybody were having small talks we both were enjoying talking to each other and I think the rest noticed it.

We went to a bar afterwards but I decided to talk to the rest as well because it would be rude if I ignored them and to give him some space. It was late, and he had to go. But I didn't want to lose the opportunity to tell him my intentions, especially when the mood was already settled. So I decided to go as well. When we reached a point we should had to separate our ways I told him I wouldn't mind changing my route (even if it's longer). I think he noticed I wanted to tell him something so he didn't mind either. We kept talking and I brought up the subject about staying at home studying rather than going out and he told me he doesn't like going to many work lunches or meeting people every day because he likes spending time with himself. And then I asked him how those cement panels were going and he showed me showed me some pictures.

He had to go home by car so he asked me if I wanted him to bring me home and I accepted. During our way to where I live I told him that I'm glad I met him and that this is the first time in my life that I feel productive. I also thanked him for doing everything possible to make me feel comfortable in the workplace. We arrived to my street but I noticed he wanted to tell me something and a car suddenly appeared behind and I told him to park somewhere near and he accepted so that confirmed that he wanted to tell me something. He then gave me very useful advice, like not trying to change who I am, develop my inner world and find people who respects me and not to overthink too much. I don't know how he knew that's one of my issues, not overthinking is very hard to me, so I smiled and looked away and his exact words were: that's what you struggle the most with, don't you? He kept advising me but I don't recall what he said for one reason: I had to gather all the courage I had to tell him about getting to know him and keep in touch. So I don't remember what he said but when he stopped I thanked him for advising me and I told him I would like to keep talking about that in person once I leave. And he agreed! He told me he wouldn't mind having a coffee or something similar.

I asked him if he had my phone number but he didn't and didn't know where his phone was at that moment and then he asked me if my mentor has it and I confirmed it. And I said goodbye to him.

However, he hasn't asked my phone number to my mentor yet. I trying not not overthink about it but I can't prevent it. There are so many possibilities... maybe he doesn't want to look awkward asking my mentor my number or maybe he preferred to give it to me in the final day. However if he really wanted my phone number he would ask me it in the first place. I don't know why I asked him if he had mine instead of asking him to give me his...

I went to the workplace last Wednesday and today. Last Wednesday I tried to ask him to give me his number but I thought I would be annoying and instead asked him if he could drive back home without any problem. And today he didn't go to work. Apparently he got sick and had to go to the hospital yesterday. I really would like to believe that he was honest when he told me he wouldn't mind keep in touch and that maybe he doesn't want to look awkward or maybe he hasn't been feeling well since the weekend and he forgot to ask for it. I told my mentor today to wish him to get well soon.

Next week is the last one I'll be there, and I seriously don't know what to do. I think that once he arrives I'll try to talk to him on private before leaving and tell him that I really like the conversation we had last Friday and that I look forward to repeating it. I suppose that if he truly doesn't mind he'll try to get a contact method.