I often work late on an evening. I like the fact that it's quiet and there are no distractions. It's a large open plan office but my desk is tucked away in a corner that rarely sees any activity, except me, after about 5.30. Until tonight...
Tonight, David is there too.
Every woman in the office has thought about David at some point, although many would refuse to admit it. He's older than me by several years. He's confident, almost cocky at times and has the ability to turn women into nervous wrecks just by sitting close to them. I've often laughed at how strong, confident, independent women start giggling like schoolgirls, tilting their heads slightly and curling their hair around their fingers whenever he stops to talk to them. I was pleased to report that until this evening I was not one of those women.
I look up from my desk and smile when I catch his gaze. He notices then starts walking over towards me, probably I thought, just to pass some time before he calls it a day. He sits down close to me, maybe a little too close. In fact I'm sure that I noticed him moving a couple of files to one side so that he could edge his chair a little closer still. Instinctively I try to move my chair back but he's already moved his foot behind the leg of the chair, preventing it from budging an inch. I'm a little startled and begin to ask him what he's playing at, presuming that he's simply messing about. But before the words can leave my mouth he raises a finger to my lips. I don't know why but I follow his instruction and stay quiet. I'm not frightened of him but he's making me feel nervous. I can't decide whether I like the feeling.