Just Me For You

Prologue

"Nicole, you should be thinking about getting married. You're always working without giving yourself anytime to relax," my mother said while setting the dining table. "If you keep this up you might never find the right one, much less get married. I'm looking forward to having grandchildren. You aren't getting any youn..."

"Yes mom, it's impossible for one to age backwards. Could we enjoy this meal without you bringing up such matter?" I said to stop my mother in her tracks. If I had allowed her to continue I probably wouldn't be able to enjoy this lovely meal I prepared with her.

She sighed heavily as she took her seat. "I just want you to be happy. We just want what's best for you dear." She looked towards my father's direction then back at me. The conversation ended there however. We all sat and ate in silence, like every other day.

...

"Ms. McCalla would you like to hear this morning's agenda now?" my secretary, Courtney, inquired whilst handing me a cup of coffee.

I took two sips and handed it back to her. "Lay it on me."

"Okay, at eight forty am you're meeting Mr. McLean the CEO of Lets Drink enterprise to discuss the newly written clause. Ten thirty five am you should be visiting Oakville High to give a motivational speech to senior students..."

As she continued with the list I felt nauseated from the thought of all the work I have for the day.

"...last but not least you have a dinner at eight pm with Mr. Gordon to discuss the matters on the collaboration." Courtney said with a smile. "Should I take my leave or is there something you need before your first meeting?"

"No, it's okay. Have you completed the report?"

"Almost, I'll get right to it now. Excuse me."

As predicted, the day was long and tiresome. Its seven thirty pm so I decide to leave the office so I make it on time. I quickly grabbed my bag and opened the door.

"Are you leaving now Ms McCalla?" Courtney inquired.

"Yes but not for long, I'll be returning so please leave the paper work I gave you on my desk before you leave."

"Yes Ma'am"

...

It was five minutes to eight when I arrived at the private restaurant, Amore Cibo. I gazed at the building, although I've been here a thousand times the scenery it simply amazing. I took up the paper work from the back of my car, handed my keys to the valet and went inside. "Hello Ms. McCalla, Are you finally here for a date or a next boring business meeting," the host with a curly moustache said to me."Be a good host and mind your own business. I'm here for meeting with Mr. Gordon; it was reserved under his name."Mr. Mollies let out a soft and low chuckle as he looked down at his list. "Hmm Mr. Gordon I see," he said while his eyes quickly scanned the list. "Here we are; come right this way Ms. McCalla."As Mr Mollies showed me to my seat a young man, rushing outside, bumped my shoulder. He kept on walking towards the exit as if nothing happened. It wasn't something you'd make a fuss about, however it would have been nice if he had said sorry. While walking toward me seat I realized I managed to gain some stares and a few glances from person. Is there something wrong with my attire? Or worse, is something on my face or in my hair? "Madamessile, we've reached your table.""Thank you Mr. Mollies," I said when I noticed both men staring at me and Mr. Mollies face turning red. "Thought you said this was a business meeting. I must admit you're bolder than I thought," Mr. Mollies said while walking away. "Good Luck Ms. McCalla."

I turned my gaze from him to Mr. Gordon who wasdrinking his water rather calmly. He looked at me then point at my blouse. "Sothis is the meaning of your 'collaboration' Ms. Nicole," he said with a slightsmirk on his face. My eyes followed in the direction his finger pointed andlooked down at my blouse. Quickly I covered my chest which was being revealeddue to an opened button. Embarrassed and furious I clenched my jaws for a quick second, unclench it and spoke calmly,"Please excuse my rowdy attire; I'll be going to the bathroom to fix myclothing." I stormed off to the bathroom while my face flushed red.