Was Never Enough

Surprise

Two and a half years later-

Alyssa: After having a quick 20 minutes shower and getting ready in almost lightning speed , I came out running here and there looking around for the files.

I have a meeting in just an hour from now and everything just have to be unorganised. In such situations I miss Blake the most. He would be all around me , picking up the files , piling them neatly on the table. Always forcing me to eat breakfast, waking me up daily and bearing with all my tantrums.

In all the years that we had spent together, he has really spoiled me. In the initial period of my business, he was there all around, guiding me in the steps, he would not even let me lift a spoon to eat. He had seen me crying over each failure and celebrated each of my successes no matter how small it maybe. And all our efforts had converted my small consultancy firm into a full fledged business.

And today was one of the most crucial day for my company , if everything would remain good then my company would receive some foreign investments which would then help us to expand the business further.

With all these thoughts I quickly entered the office, moving directly towards the conference room when my phone buzzed .

I gave it a quick glance and right at that moment my mode changed . Without a delay I quickly picked it up .
The pressure, the anxiety that I had went out of the window as I called out excitedly

" Blake" he always had the habit of dropping me right infront of the conference room with a good luck kiss. But even hearing his voice over the phone just calms me down.

" Al my love you reached office right and don't fidget or look down on your hands or play with your hair again and again . All such things shows lack of confidence and you know that right"
He directs me like this everytime I had a meeting but to be honest I use to do all sort of things when I would be nervous in these meetings.

" Blake I know and I'll keep that in mind but I still don't think they are going to like the proposal that we have but there is no harm in giving it a try. "

" oh shush you always have the tendency to underestimate yourself. Now remember about the hardwork that you and all your employees had put in and be confident. And I am sure you'll win the deal. "

" but what if...."

" no buts and remember that if you would win the deal then I would allow you to take a break and come here. So you better work hard on it ."

" now that's a lot of pressure and ..... am wait a second ...." my assistant just signalled me that it's time.

" oh Blake they have arrived.... I have gotta go ...... wish me luck"

"I know I am not there physically to support you in this but remember that no matter where I am I'll be always with in each and every step. And I know you do great . Also remember to text me the result later"

I ended the call with that and had the confidence back in me . I entered the conference room with a warm confident smile and then it began .

---------------------------a few hours later------------------------------

I left the conference room with the utmost shock on my face. Did that just happen or was I imagining. I straightaway headed to my office and drank the whole bottle of water down in one breath.

I sat down on the chair taking deep breaths as I dialled the first number that popped in my mind. Obviously it was Blake's but he didn't pick up. Then I called out for my assistant. After a knock on the door she came

" yes ma'am " I nodded her to come inside.

" i need you to book the tickets for the first flight to Chicago "

She nodded and asked if i needed any other bookings done like for hotel or cabs but i couldn't even manage to say anything else and she exited after congratulating me again. I had to attend to more meetings with my trusted employees and then one with all the members that were involved in the project.