Chapter 2
When Paths Cross Again
Ah, Sarah, my boss said, glancing at me. This is the partner I was talking about. I look forward as if I have not even noticed him. He has been working closely with us on our new project said my boss.
Partner, I was frozen. This same person who had made me speechless since morning is now part of our new project. I was shocked and didn't even know what to say.
As I was wondering how I could get him out of my mind like he is part of us now then I heard I soft voice at my back
Sarah we meet again says Junior as I turn to look at him his eyes catching mine couldn't let go of this good look his bushy beard kills me spot not to mention his eyes and pink lips
I then put up a smile, hoping my face wasn't showing anything my heart was feeling. I said gently Yes… We do.
My boss then told me to have a seat so we could all have the meeting together. Throughout the meeting, I couldn't even focus on what my boss was saying. All the expectations, deadlines and strategies my boss mentioned, I couldn't even get them all.
Every time Junior shifted his seat, every glance he stole at me felt like a spark of lightning in the air. I tried my best to focus, but Junior won't let me focus on peace.
He stood up and talked but didn't say much.
His presence in the room makes it difficult to ignore him.
At a point, he leaned closer pretending to check the presentation but he whispered 'Careful with those files next time'
His voice was low, teasing, warm, and it hit me harder than it should have.
When the meeting ended, everyone rushed outside, but Junior was waiting at the door. I pretended not to notice him and just ignored him, but this feeling in me won't allow me to do what I want.
I tried to hold myself and walked past him, but I heard Sarah know fully that he was the one.
I pretended not to hear, but he came closer to me, holding my hand, and didn't want to let go.
I stopped.
I have grown, Junior said with a hint of something deeper in his tone.
I smile pretending to be okay. I felt like the world around me had gone quiet. I told him to let go of me because I have a lot to do, but he refuses and asks for my number, which if I give it to him, he will let go of me. Smile because I can't let this chance go. At first, I pretended not to give him back his phone, but I later told him to bring his phone. I dialled my number for his, and I disappeared immediately. I gave him back his phone.
That night at home, I couldn't stop thinking about him, all that had happened in the morning was reflecting in my mind like a movie. His eyes, his smile, his appearance and something told me that this was just the beginning and I wasn't ready for where it might lead…..