Battles In Life

8

Waking up once again my first thought was of dana. Shes seems like a very caring person. I will do what she had asked and thank natalie but I know natalie. She will not think it is necessary. Natalie did what was right, she helped dana when she needed it, it's what we do.

- good morning natalie I spoke with dana last night she wanted me to thank you for helping her at the club. Have a great day I will see you soon.
Natalie - dana had already thanked me that night and I was glad I could help. Please tell her I said it's my pleasure.
-i knew you would say something along those lines. I will pass on your message.

- good morning dana. Did you sleep well?. I spoke with natalie she said it was her pleasure to help. Have you got anything planned today?

Getting out of bed, I got ready for the day in my usual business suit. Hearing my phone go off, I walked back to my bedside table and looked at the screen. Seeing danas name, it made me immediately smile.

Dana - good morning Lochie thank you for contacting natalie on my behalf. I slept okay, did you?.
No I haven't got much planned, I will be waiting for someone to arrive to connect my phone line, until then I will just be unpacking some more of my belongings.
- I slept well. could you not get it connected before you moved in?

Every night I have gone to bed with dana on my mind, just wondering what she is doing and how she is. She has invaded my brain like no other person has ever done and I sleep really well after hearing from her, unless of course I stay up talking to her. It does not bother me though, I may be tired the next day but it is worth it, dana is worth it.

Dana - no as it was a quick move and I didnt get the keys until yesterday. nothing could be done but that is okay it has given me a chance to concentrate on other things.
Lochie - do you know what time the phone company will be coming?
Dana - yes they will arrive at one in the afternoon. Have you got a busy day ahead?
Lochie - no not really I have a meeting this morning but the rest of the day I am free. Would you like to have coffee with me after the phone company is finished?

I didn't know how dana would react but I can only hope she says yes. I know she doesn't like to go out, it can make her very anxious.

Dana - is it okay if we go to Miles cafe?, I am familiar with that place and feel comfortable there.

Dana is actually agreeing to want to join me for coffee, I am very surprised and also happy.

- of course, I am happy to meet you there. Please message me when you are free and we can arrange to meet.
Dana - thank you Lochie. I can do that. Have a good morning.
- you too dana.

Knowing I get to see dana in the afternoon, my morning will probably go slow. I have been wanting to see dana since I had left her last place.
Having a quick breakfast and coffee, I left for work. I am having a meeting with alexander drays and I need to make sure he is happy before we get the images printed and out on the shelves.

"Good morning Mr hernandez" "good morning sandy, mr alexander drays will be here shortly. please let him into my office as soon as he arrives" "yes sir".
Taking a seat at my desk I grabbed the camera sd card and put it in my laptop. I needed to see this images on a bigger screen.
Josie and Lilah were fantastic models for alexanders clothing line I hope he is just as pleased as I am.
"Mr hernandez" "yes sandy" "my alexander drays is here" "please send him in".
"Lochie hernandez it's wonderful to see you again" "yes you too alexander, how have you been?" "Always the same, brilliant" I chuckled "never doubted it. I had two of my models model a couple of new pieces and they look spectacular, I am hoping you think the same before I send the images out for printing" "I am dying to see them, I am very fond of my new dresses and your work". Pressing play on my laptop I turned it giving alexander full view. "Oh my, remarkable absolutely remarkable. Wow. These images are sensational and your models compliment my new line very much" "I am thrilled you like these images I would not want to disappoint you" "oh you could never disappoint me but yes I am so so happy with your work, I can not wait to see them printed" "so you are happy for me to go ahead with printing?" "yes of course. I would love to see the first copy though" "I will make sure you are to get the first magazine that is printed" "fantastic. Well I better get a move on, I have a very spunky husband to meet for lunch" "it was good to see you again alexander" "yes you too, if you were gay and I was single I would try keep you" I chuckled "have a good day" "oh same to you".

"Heather I will be leaving now. if you need anything please don't hesitate to contact me" "I am nearly done also, I will lock up. Enjoy your afternoon Lochie" "thank you, you too" "and Lochie?" "Yes" "it's good to see you so happy" I grinned "thank you heather".

Getting back to my apartment, I quickly made myself some lunch. Although I am meeting with dana, I am not sure if she will eat while we are out. I still have to wait to hear from her but she did say her phone company we're coming at one. It could take them a while, it all depends on where she is living. Filling my stomach, I felt better for it. I try to never miss a meal. sometimes it can not be helped, it all depends on when a shoot is booked and how long it takes but even then I will at least have a snack. I better go have a shower and freshen up before I see dana, I don't plan to meet her in my business attire. We are not meeting for business. we are meeting for coffee as friends, well I hope she sees me as a friend for now and if I am very lucky maybe a partner in the future.
As soon as my business clothes were off, I felt free. As much as I love owning a company, I hate having to dress accordingly.
Getting into the shower, I don't know why I was rushing to get clean. In the back of my mind, I knew I had to wait to see dana and it could take some time but the thought of seeing her took over my mind. After cleaning myself and rinsing off I continued to stand in the shower letting the hot water run over my body trying to calm my heart rate as I thought of dana. she's beautiful inside and out, caring, has a kind heart and I know she is completely different to all the other women I have met in my life and from the moment I looked into her piercing green eyes, I have wanted nothing more than her.
Getting out of the shower, I got my self dry and put on some casual clothes. walking to the mirror, I need to make sure I look okay. What am I doing? Why am I so worried about how I am dressed?. This woman is driving me crazy. She probably wouldn't even care about what I am wearing.
Hearing my phone go off, I looked at the time in hopes it was dana before I actually look at it. Seeing it was one thirty I grinned and walked to the bench and picked up my phone.

Dana

Just seeing her name on my phone it made me smile.

Dana - hi Lochie, were you still wanting to have coffee?. If not, that is okay I just wanted to ask
- yes I'd like too if you are free
Dana - I will be free in about thirty minutes. Can I meet you there in forty minutes?
- I'd like that, I will see you then.

Thank God she didn't pull out. i have been looking forward to seeing her all day, well more than all day. Knowing I didn't have to leave for another thirty minutes, I tidied up my apartment and put some washing on.
Knowing it was time to go, I grabbed my phone incase someone wants to contact me and my wallet then opened my front door. Stepping out I closed my door making sure it was locked before heading to the elevator. Pressing the button for my private elevator, I waited for the doors to open, it felt like forever. Hearing my new neighbors door open then close I looked down the hallway. There in a pair of dark blue jeans and black jacket stood dana. Out of all people she is my neighbor, I couldn't help but smile. "dana" she turned to look at me with a very stunned look on her face. I walked towards her as she spoke so softly "Lochie ahh.. how did you.." I grinned "I didn't know where you lived dana but it seems we are neighbors" her eyes went wide then relaxed like she was relieved "you.. you are my neighbor?" "I believe so that is my apartment right there" dana nodded "that is ahh, quite a relief to know the person who lives ahh, across from me is you" "I am thrilled you are my new neighbor dana"