ELOISE AND ASHER
I'm screwed!
Out of my two years of working here,I have always been an early bird.I made sure I arrive atleast thirty minutes early so I can arrange my works and have everything done.
But now,I was running out of time. As I stepped out of my apartment running late for the meeting,my mom called as she was coming to spend some time with me.But unforntunately it ended as soon as I took my phone out of the bag to recieve that call.I dropped my phone back to the bag and this time I reached out for a cab to make on time, usually I prefer a walk or bus to my workplace as it was near from my apartment.
As I briskly walked down to the office elevator,catching my breath and heart still pounding fast,I collided with the new intern named Asher in the marketing team(as of with me).As i collided with him the first thingthat caught my attention was his subtle hazel eyes mixed with surprise and amusement and his hand intinctively reached up with a swift motion by adjusting his brown-ish messy hair that has disrupted by the collision.After the encounter we got on the elevator,there was a brief yet palpable awkwardness hung in the air,by giving a silent exchange that spokes volume.As the elevator doors open on the marketing floor,we both stepped out,little did we know we were on the same team.
Hours passed, A meeting was arranged. In that meeting,Asher was introduced as the new intern of the marketing team.We were assigned a new project of an upcoming theme of valentines, together as a team member.We set our project meeting on day after tomorrow to work together.
Setting:At a cafe near my apartment where we were working on same project.
As I was immersed on my laptop fervently working on a valentine's day marketing project for the firm. I typed the briefs of planning the campaign. Just as I took a moment to sip my cold coffee, a familiar cologne of subtle blend of vanilla nd an earthiness hugged the air like a gentle,romantic embrace, catching my attention.
Asher stood before me, cradling a cup of chocolate with a hint of vanilla in his coffee. Our eyes locked,He greeted me with a smirky that seemed to blend self-assurance with touch of nervousness, tension flickering beneath his gaze.
"Excuse me, Is this seat taken?" He asked, pointing the empty chair that was across me.
I was momentarily taken aback, "Asher, right?the new marketing team member?"Please, have a seat."
He took the empty chair and we shared some pleasantries about work and life.As we delved into the project we shared the sparks of an undeniable creativity between us. As he adjust his brown messy hair which makes a flutter of attraction towards him. "I teasingly mumbled,'Is this messy hair on purpose, or is it just a bad hair day?"
He slightly smirked and then replied, "Maybe a bit of both.You know,it adds an element of auraa."
"I smiled a bit and said, Intentional or not ,but that aura is definitely working."So,lets talk about how you ended up here,in this firm?
"Ah,I wanted a challenge,a place where creativity and innovation thrives.And this firm seemed like a perfect fit", He added.
"What are your thoughts on our new project valentines day,any groundbreaking ideas to share?" I questioned.
"Oh, the Valentines project,I was thinking of bold,something that captures the essence of unexpected connections,what about you?"he playfully explained.
"I like where your mind is going."I grinned,lets discuss on another cup of coffee.
Meeting was ended. "Same time tomorrow,same place?"I questioned.
"Sounds perfect,see you then."Asher replied.
We stepped forward to the exit the cafe,Asher went towards his car in the parking area near the cafe.As I stepped out to reach for a cab,suddenly it started pouring heavily and there's no way to out so I waited some moments at the doorstep to slow down the rain but it seems like the ain wont stop. "Just my bad luck,it wont stop now."I sighed.
The moment I stepped forward,A black car approached towards me, "Need a ride?"Asher inquired.
"Oh,Thank you.that would be great."I exclaimed by stepping inside the car.
Asher's car filled with silence and unspoken tension.The aroma of rain and coffee lingers heightening the tension in the car,As he drops me at my apartment.
"Well then,Thank you for tonight,and Good night lets meet tomorrow," I added.
"Yeah interesting...Good night,Eloise"He stated.
He left for his home and I was lost in the thought of recalling his gestures and his attractiveness made me feel like I was falling for him.Little did I know,He was also lost in the thoughts of mine assuming things.
The night passes with dreams and reflections filled with romance in air,making me feel like I am on the seventh cloud.