I will never let you go - Marco Reus

8. You are a woman now and not a teenager

Marta POV

       

Oh God. Please let me sleep. I was mumbling looking at my alarm clock that was ringing loudly. I was exhausted because since I came to Dortmund I have spent most of my evenings at work or working from home trying to clean the mess that my predecessor left. And on top of that I have loads of ongoing work, my team was planning new marketing campaigns and I needed to be fully aware of their activities so as to have it under control. My reputation was depending of their success.

Last night was no different. I came home from work around  8PM, reheated something from the fridge and sat on the coach with my computer. Around 11PM Kaya skyped me and we started to gossip, telling each other what happened in last few days. That is when I decided to open a bottle of wine, and Kaya did the same thing. It was our ritual, when we were not able to see each other in person we would skype for hours and drink wine pretending that we were togheter even if we were in the completely different part of the globe. Even when I lived in NYC for sometime Anna was there for me besides the time difference.

So the morning after my head was heavy. I definitely felt the results of wine and only three hours of sleeping. I looked at the clocked and saw that if I don't accelerate I will be late for the meeting that I scheduled in the morning. Gosh what was I thinking agreeing to the breakfast meeting at 8.30 AM?

I rushed into the bathroom throwing myself a pitifull look. I really looked like shit with dark circles under my eyes. After few minutes under cold shower, blow drying my hair and putting on some make up so as to make my appearance a little more bearable I went to the closet to choose an outfit for today. I looked into my calendar and saw that I had no important business meetings today that would require me to dress elegant. Just normal office work, some brainstorms and this breakfast thing with Ramsey. We wanted to discuss the last details  of the Cocaine party during which there will be held a premiere of new drink of one of my clients. The party was in the evening so that is why we needed to accept everything as early as possible if there would be any need of amendments.

I took light boyfriend jeans, white tanktop and my favourite leather jacket. On my feet I put my favourite baby blue TOMS, took a big black bag from the counter and quickly went out. I was not really feeling like driving so I decided to walk. The café was not far away from my apartment.

After ten minutes I've reached the meeting and opened the door I looked around me and saw Ramsay sitting in the corner table. He waved and I smiled back while approaching him. My smile faded immediately when I saw that he was not alone there.

       

As I approached the table I felt my heart dropping to my knees. I had thousand thoughts per second in my head all screaming that I was really mistaken thinking that Dortmund is a big city. Great Marta, high five on good decisions, you should have stayed in Warsaw or I don't know... transfer to the office in one of warm countries? Yup that would have been a good idea. Maybe I should check the possibilities of openings for my position in South America....

Hi, Marta nice to see you! – said Ramsey standing up and giving me a hug. – I brought my partner with me, cause he would be also involved in taking care of the today's event. Please meet...

Marcel Fornell – I said stretching my hand to a brunette that was now standing up looking at me shocked.

It is really you! – he smiled warmly and jumped to me to pull me into a tight hug. – I thought that I am crazy when I saw you in the shop few weeks ago. – he added.

Yup, that's me. In person here in Dortmund. – I said. – And Marcell? You are going to suffocate me. – I added laughing. This warm reception was definitely not a reaction that I was expecting of him. But it was nice, I felt relieved in a way.

Oh I'm sorry. – he said a little bit ashamed sitting back. – You look....

Tired I know – I said laughing – I am working a lot lately.

No, I wanted to say that you look great. You are a woman now and not a teenager. – he winked at me.

And you are probably have the same mindset as then. – I replied showing him a tongue.

Ramsey went to the counter to bring us coffee and something to eat. During that time I was chatting a little bit with Forni about my work, my assingnment in Dortmund, and he told me about Cocaine Events. When Ramsey got back we started talking about business because we all wanted the cooperation to be a success.

After an hour and a half and loads of coffee we were sure that we had revised everything and that there is no more work to do.

So Marta, we see each other in the evening? – Asked Ramsey expectandly.

I am not sure if I am going to be of any use in the evening, I am really exhausted. But definitely some people from my team will be there. – I said apologizing.

No way, you should be there. First of all it is unprofessional not to see the results of your work. – said Forni winking at me – And second you just deserve some fun and you should get to know Dortmund's nightlife.

Always having the best arguments Fornell? – I smirking. – We will see. – I added winking at them and turning my back on them and going into direction of my office.