I haven’t dated in a while. To be honest, I’m really not that interested in it. All this virus stuff makes people too weird and panicky for my taste. I worry about the virus, too, but I’m not going to let it force me to live in fear or isolation. But neither is it the time to go hitting on my boss or doing something stupid like that. I guess daydreams about my boss are all I’ll get to have, at least for the near future.
I need a few minutes to get organized and grab some coffee before going into his office. I want to enjoy watching him pace around a little bit longer, so I take my time. I know that he is probably anxiously waiting for the corporate office to make their decision about the project. He’s probably the most tense out of all of us regarding this.
I make sure to fix my clothes and hair before I make his coffee. I’ve always tried to dress professionally, but ever since he started commenting on some of my outfits, I have been taking extra care in how I look around him.
Obviously, I’m not going to show off too much, but it’s always a good feeling when you have a little bit of positive attention on you. It gives you a boost of confidence. Especially when it’s someone that you have a crush on.
I chew my lip as I fix his coffee and grab a few napkins. I don’t usually get nervous, but I have to admit I am about interacting with him. Maybe it’s because of the things I was just thinking. I take a breath and smile my most professional smile.
Then I pick up his coffee and walk to his office, hoping I can calm him down since he seems so tightly wound today.
Chapter 2
Mark
I pace nervously around my office. We finally received the good news that we have been waiting for about the Ozark project, and I am of two minds about it. It’s exciting, but also nerve-wracking.
This is the most important project that our company will take part in this year, and I’m the one who has to handle it. Talk about being put under a lot of pressure.
I’m happy to see Lisa walk into my office with my morning cup of coffee. I actually needed to talk to her before anyone else. I can see from the expression on her face that she is clearly hoping to hear we landed the Ozark project, as we all have been.
Having only just heard the news about the project myself, I’m eager to share it with someone. And I’m glad that that someone just happened to be her. What a stroke of luck! As soon as she comes in, she announces herself.
“Good morning, sir. Here’s your coffee,” she chirps as she sets the cup on my desk.
I take us both by surprise when I rush over and give her a big hug.
“Is everything okay?” she asks in a puzzled tone, once I let go of her.
“Yes, fine,” I reply, before clearing my throat and adjusting my tie. “I’ve just heard something wonderful.”
I reach for my cup of coffee.
“Oh? Is it what we have been hoping for?” she asks happily.
Her eyes flitter at me, bright and eager. I like seeing that look on her face. I wish I could make it appear there more often. I nod as I take a sip of coffee. Then I set the cup back on the desk and sit in my chair while I look over the memo that they faxed me.
“Yes, we got the project. There is a small hitch, however. I need to go to Chicago to meet the client, and I’ll need you to come with me,” I explain to her.
I’m trying my best to keep things professional, but I can’t stop thinking about that hug. I have never touched her like that before, because I know it’s not professional, but she was a big help putting together the proposal for this project. I needed to show her some kind of thanks. This was the only way I could think of to do it.
And why shouldn’t she be involved in the Chicago meeting? I tell myself that it’s not just because I want to bang her. Even corporate thought there was no one more suited to accompany me than her.
Not only did that not surprise me, but it also made me happy. Maybe it’s because of the way I feel about her in this moment. Truthfully, she is one of the hardest workers in the office. That’s probably the main reason she was suggested by corporate.
I’m not going to complain. Traveling with her would be the ultimate dream come true, but I do have a few worries about what will happen.