So long we have talked via email and messages that I ever despaired of us actually meeting in person. We work for the same company but never have the opportunity to come in close proximity together and sometimes I believe that is for the best because what would happen if we ever did get together? It could potentially ruin one of our careers and could destroy the friendship we have worked hard to maintain.
All that changed one day when I got a meeting planner from you. I stared at it in my inbox for a long time before opening it and seeing that it appeared to be a legitimate meeting. There were about five other executives listed as part of the meeting so I thought that we could do this. We could be in a room together and just be casual.
I accepted the meeting which was scheduled for the next day and went home to decide on what I was going to wear.
The next day I was extremely nervous and I know that I fidgeted most of the day and didn't get much work accomplished. I kept looking at the clock, wishing it would get to one already. I wasn't too familiar with the agenda of the meeting but I was a quick study and read up on it so that I wouldn't come off as completely ignorant when I was in there.
I skipped lunch and went straight to your building so that I would be on time. I waited in the lobby for you to meet me and while I was waiting for you I spent my time straightening my skirt, messing with my hair, hoping my make up was on good and not smeared. Then I heard the elevator ding and I look towards it and see you coming towards me.
Your picture did nothing for you because you literally took my breath away. I never thought a man could be beautiful but that was the word that came through my head at that moment. You were dressed in a three piece suit and you had one hand in your pocket, being as casual as can be and I found it completely endearing. I suddenly became more nervous because I wonder what you must be thinking of me. Are you disappointed? Do you like what you see?
I waited until you came closer to me and you smile and I melt.
"Jessica?"
I smile and say, "Hi Jason. We finally meet in person."
"Yes we do and you look as beautiful as I imagined you would."
I just smile because I'm not sure what to say to that. It is probably a little inappropriate to say something like that to a colleague but it makes me feel good to know that you find me attractive. A lot of guys tend to overlook me and I wonder what it is that has really piqued your interest about me.
You must be reading the look on my face because you say, "I promise to behave and act like we have only just met."
"We have only just met," I say with a small laugh.