John's Pov
I got a job proposal for isabella to prove herself and gain more recognition and respect. Obviously I could give it to someone else, someone better, if higher rank or someone I already know deep down what their potentials are like but I know she was something. She was a mystery, not just a mystery to unfold but also to discover what this feeling I feel is all about. I know she declines feeling the same but I still think that there is a thin thread of hope if only I believe and work towards it.
This issue was a total nutcracker for me but I wanted to get to the button of this. Unlike me, I just let things slide, murder my feelings and move on, but it just seemed impossible especially with her around, even when she isn't I still can't get my head away from her. They say out of sight out of mind but it's just fucking different with me.
I called her into my office to give her the great proposal every employee has been longing and praying for. She got it without even doing anything much, because
she was already doing a lot to my mind and that was enough.
A knock came in.
Who is there? I asked knowing that it's 90 percent her cause I sent, I changed my position, brushed my hair and lit up a smirk as I was scrolling through my laptop searching for God knows what.
"Sir, Good Afternoon sir, you sent for me."
Yh I did, have a sit I don't bite.
"Thank you Sir " she sat looking so tensed for some reason but I am sure it's not about the proposal because no one knows about this opportunity, not even my PA.
So I have a proposal for you, it's not like you are the best in your team or anything of that sort. It's not like your heads can't handle this design but I want this to be your golden opportunity to show the world your talent. Prove to us all why you deserve to remain here and have a promotion.
If you do this so well, this might open many job opportunities for you. A lot of my employees, even those at higher ranks than you, want this but I chose you. Don't let me down. I believe in you, but they don't. That's why you have to prove to them, put in your all and come to me for any advice, motivation or insight. I would love to help. Congratulations on being lucky enough to get this.
"Sir, I can't say how blessed and lucky I feel. I'm so grateful Sir. I promise I won't let you down. I will surely come when I need any help and no mistakes I promise. Thank you Sir for bringing such a job opportunity to me. I will forever be grateful."
Yeah, yeah. Bye then.
"Sir, do you need a coffee, after the long talk you must need something."
Ah, no I'm actually good.
"Oh, ok. Thanks aga…" I interrupted her
Do you mind us getting the coffee together after work, like to ease stress and talk about any work issues or anything.
"Yeah, actually sounds nice, I will be down for it".
Yeah, ok. After work then. Bye for now.
"Bye".
Yessssssssssssssssss! Whooooaaaa! I'm so excited. Can't believe I just got myself a coffee date, not actually typically a date. But at least it's coffee together with her. So smooth.
During the rest of the working hours I was just monitoring her. So enthusiastic, goes to her senior colleagues for pictures of designs, the searches and periodic research of her was so cool. I'm proud of her though. She is lucky, how she got this one big opportunity some can strive and work their butt off and never smell it. No doubt she got something but her opportunity came earlier and easier than normal. Thanks to me. I'm full of surprises. I even surprise myself most at times.
My eyes just stylishly followed her wherever she paraded around the office. I couldn't wait till the end of work so we can hang out and I can finally get the opportunity to finally know her properly and more appropriately without being something close to a stalker. Ofcourse I am not a stalker even if that's the vibe I am giving.
Finally the work was coming to an end, people were finally leaving one after the other, of course except for me who was eagerly waiting for Miss Isabella while pretending like I have something very serious going on. Although I had some paperworks to do, I just couldn't concentrate. I needed to get this feeling off my system. I just don't know how. But definitely talking to her through a coffee is not a bad Idea.
Finally, it was just us both remaining in the building. The night was drawing close and she was clearing up her desk like she was getting ready to leave. I took my jacket and locked my office bumping into her like it was unintentionally but was definitely intentional.
Oops. Sorry. I think you dropped this. I helped her pick up her pen
Are you ready for the coffee?
"Yh, I guess I am". She said with a little unreadable smile.
I drove her down town, to my favorite coffee spot, with my jacket I warmly placed around her shoulders because I noticed the weather was too strong for her.
We ordered the same coffee. Black coffee. We talked, laughed a lot, and connected naturally. And that same old feeling arose again.
This time it was stronger. I could tell that there was definitely something, but I just can't figure it out yet.
I loved her company and seemed like she enjoyed mine too. I hope we will do this often.
I decided to drop her off at her apartment, then drove off to mine. It hurts that we had to part. But I hope there is something good coming out of this.