Lindsley
We reached the conference hall at 9:45 a.m.The conference was going to start at sharp 10 a.m. We were warmly welcomed at the entrance.Then we were taken to our seats that got the logo identifying our company. Everything seemed well managed.The members of the selection team and all other representatives had also reached there. All of them seemed excited and well prepared.We took our seats around the conference table.Everyone was present there except the CEO.The chair of CEO was vacant.We were all waiting for the CEO.
It was 9:50 a.m.Soon two men appeared in the hall.
Oh my god!Among them one was the same handsome man that I had met.He looked dashing in black suit and pants with navy blue shirt and a black tie.His brown hair was finely done.He appeared like a boss. I was really shocked to see him again.I was just surprised as how we were meeting again and again.Was he following me or what? I was wondering what was he going to do in the conference hall.I was just clueless at that very moment.
Meet our CEO Reinhard Fayol,the man next to him introduced that handsome man to us.
What?Reinhard Fayol?What a co-incidence?Did I hear it right? It's the name of my childhood crush,my best friend ...I was totally confused.
"Good morning sir!" Everyone stood up from their chairs and greeted him.
I also stood up but I was speechless....I wasn't able to believe that I had heard.Was he the same Reinhard Fayol,my best friend and my childhood crush?Was that the reason he seemed familiar everytime I met him ?I was both nervous and excited at the same time.
Several questions were flowing throughout my mind.But I kept myself calm.I didn't want to ruin my presentation.I took a deep breathe and sat on my chair.I was focusing only at my presentation.I wanted to get professional at that moment.I tried to control my mind and my heart.
Soon our eyes met.He smiled at me.He seemed surprised too.He took his seat.The man next to him was his manager Mike ,who had made all the arrangements for the conference..
"Hello Everyone... First of all we would like to thank you all for giving your valuable time by participating in this conference.We appreciate your interest in our project.Let's begin the presentation program without wasting any time.I will call upon the names of the representatives one by one.So all of you be ready with your presentation.Everyone will be given 15 minutes .All of you are requested to wait for your turn patiently.Best of luck to you all."Mike started the conference with the welcome speech.
One by one the representatives started giving their presentation.I was waiting for my turn patiently.Finally it was my turn.
" Now welcome Miss Lindsley Roberts from S & G Co." Mike announced my name.
I looked at Reinhard...He was staring at me surprisely.Did he recognise me or what?
Without thinking about any other things I started my presentation with confidence.I explained each and every matter related to the project precisely that I had collected after a deep research and study.I presented my data analysis and ended up with my conclusion.
Everyone in the conference hall were eagerly listening to me including Reinhard.As soon as I ended up with my presentation everyone stood up and gave me a standing ovation.
Hmmm...so the presentation went impressive....I sighed.
"Well done mam"..Mr.Smith appreciated me.
Thank you...I replied him.
I felt relaxed as I was done with my presentation.Now I dared to look at Reinhard who was just smiling at me with several questions in his eyes.He looked equally excited. I too had several questions in my mind.I was now waiting for the conference to end as soon as possible.
After a short discussion among the team members,Mike told that the result will be announced by the CEO.Everyone applauded him with claps.
" Good afternoon everyone.It' s my pleasure that I am here among you talented people.All of your
presentations were absolutely great.But there's a rule of thumb that we have to select one among all.After discussing with all the team members we came to a conclusion that we are going to handover this contract to S & G Co.Congratulations Lindsley Roberts." Reinhard made the announcement.
"Hurray...we did it. Congratulations mam!" Mr.Smith showed his excitement.
"Congratulations mam!!!!!" Everyone over there were congratulating me.
"Congratulations Lindsley Roberts.Your presentation was really impressive.I liked your confidence. Keep it up.No doubt you are brilliant as always."Reinhard appreciated.
"We are conducting a dinner party tonight .We will be grateful to you if you will accept our invitation.We will be eagerly waiting for you both" Reinhard invited us for the dinner party.
Reinhard was behaving like a professional man.
"Of course. We will attend the party.It would be our pleasure sir" Smith replied.
Mike gave the invitation card along with two passes.
We thanked him for the invitation.
We were about to leave just then I heard Reinhard saying " Excuse me!Can I get your number please? I need to talk to you Lindsley."
My heart had already started beating fast.I didn't speak a word.I just took my official card out of my bag and handed it to him.I could clearly see how excited he seemed .I knew he wanted to talk with me.
Truly speaking I was also equally excited to talk with him like we used to do in our school days.After all we were meeting each other after a long sixteen years.
"Thank you so much Lindsley.And here is my card.I would like you to keep it with yourself." he handed me his official card.
"Byee Lindsley.... I will be eagerly waiting for you in the dinner party....take care.See you soon "he added.
Okey we will meet at the party tonight...bye and you too take care.I replied.
Both of us parted our ways.
Do you know each other ?Smith questioned me with surprise.
Yah!!!!We are childhood friends.We had met with each other after many years.We recognised each other in the conference hall by our names....I replied him with a smile .I was feeling really happy.
"Oh I see.... that's great to know.I am glad for you both.I can understand how it feels meeting with a childhood friend" Smith smiled at me.
"Shall we go for the lunch mam?he asked
"Of course.Let's go.We are already late for the lunch."We headed towards the dining hall.We had our lunch.
After having lunch we returned to our hotel rooms.
"Will catch you at the party time.You might be tired after having your presentation done.Take rest mam.Inform me as you get ready for the party tonight"Smith said
Okey sure.I will inform you....You might be tired too.My presentation would not have been successful without your support and co-operation.Thank you for that.I thanked him and we went to our rooms.
Reinhard
I reached the conference hall with Mike . Everyone was waiting for me.Mike introduced me as the CEO to all.To my great surprise the same beautiful woman was also sitting inside the hall.I was really surprised for how we were meeting again and again.Literally I was very excited to see her again.
I got to know that she was one of the representatives who would be giving the presentation.I just smiled at her.She was looking so smart in her grey suit and pant along with white shirt.Her long blonde hair was finely tied up in a ponytail. She had got a magical radiance on her face.She seemed very confident.
Mike started the conference.One by one the representatives from different companies gave their presentations.All of the presentations were great.Finally it was the turn of that beautiful woman.I was eagerly waiting for her turn.
I was both shocked and excited when Mike announced her name.... Lindsley Roberts.
I could not believe on what I had heard.Was that the reason destiny was bringing us together again and again?.....I wandered.
She seemed familiar from the first time I saw her because she was the same Lindsley,my childhood crush,my best friend. Now I got it.
I was the CEO and I must control my feelings I thought.I needed to be professional not personal at that moment.I kept my emotions aside and concentrated on her presentation.I just smiled at her.She began her presentation.She explained each and every matter so concisely, clearly and confidently.Her data analysis was also superb.It seemed as she had studied and researched about the project deeply.She did mind-blowing job.After all she was a bright student since childhood.
As soon as she concluded the presentation everyone gave her a standing ovation.She was applauded by claps and praises.I can't explain how proud I was feeling about her at that moment.I was really happy for her.My girl had become so matured , strong and confident.
After discussing with the team members we decided to give the contract to S & G Co.. Everyone over there were congratulating Lindsley including me.
I was so excited that finally I found my childhood crush and my best friend.I wanted to explain that how badly I missed her in these sixteen years . But I didn't want to pour my emotions and feelings in front of all. I wanted to talk to her all alone. I kept myself professional in that crowd.Before leaving I invited her and Mr.Smith to the dinner party.
They agreed for the party.As they were going to leave I stepped towards Lindsley and asked for her number.Because I didn't want to make any mistakes.I didn't want to lose her again.
I could feel that she was getting both nervous and excited . Without saying a word she handed me her official card.I handed my official card to her too.I was really willing to talk to her.I thanked her and we parted our ways.
I was wondering when the dinner party would start because I wanted to talk to my childhood crush and hug her tightly.Afterall we were meeting after long 16 years.I decided not to let her go this time.But first of all I needed to know whether she was single or she already got married. Truly speaking I didn't want to hear her being married .I still had a hope.I had waited for her so long and now finally destiny had brought us together.I believed that destiny was not going to betray me this time.