Looking around the huge oak table I could see the presentation went well.
"So, Gentlemen, all the projections are approved? Any changes, questions?"
Everyone was smiling, already talking about the project. "Then, that's it. Thank you Gentlemen." And they began to leave the conference room.
The CEO headed over to me - said the presentation went quite well, and asked if I would be interested in having a drink with him to discuss working together on future projects. I took a quick look at my watch. The meeting ran longer than anticipated so I had to refuse his invitation, but he did make me promise a rain check.
I gathered the presentation boards and videotapes, said my good-byes and headed to the elevators. I pressed the Down Button and leaned my boards against the wall. This is such a beautiful building, I thought, walking over to the windows. The view from the 25th floor was incredible extending all the way from downtown out to the ocean. I hadn't realized the sun was already setting. A huge fiery ball sinking into the horizon.
"I wonder how much longer until the elevator gets here?" I said aloud.
"Oh, at this time of day it takes a while." a man's deep voice said.
Startled, I turned around.
"Didn't mean to sneak up on you." he said, laughing.
"No, it's okay. I was lost in the sunset and didn't hear you." I said.
And then we did what people do while waiting for an elevator to come. Nothing. We did not talk, did not look at each other. Just two people standing. Waiting.
The doors finally opened and he waited for me to get in before entering. As he pressed the button for Lobby I took a quick glance at my elevator companion. He was an attractive man and seemed to be in pretty good shape, noticing his black loafers. He was wearing well-cut gray slacks, a crisp pale blue dress shirt, patterned tie, and a textured sports coat. His face and hands were bronzed maybe from vacation, playing a sport perhaps? He was holding a black leather, thickly filled Appointment Book.
Taking another look at my watch I sighed. "I'm really running late now."
Clearing his throat he said "I'm sure the man you're meeting will wait for you."
I could feel his eyes looking me over. I was getting the feeling he was undressing me, seeing beneath my clothes. I mentally reviewed what I was wearing as his eyes took me in. My mid-thigh length black skirt, matching jacket, with tiger print trim on the collar, my sheer pink lace camisole top, scoop neck. I could feel his eyes moving down my body to the smoky black stockings on my legs and black patent leather high heels. I consciously positioned my body in order to give him a sexier pose.
Turning my head I locked my eyes into his. "Yes, he'll be there. I'm definitely worth waiting for." I said with a girlish laugh.
"Yes, I can see that." he said, nodding his head. "I know I'd wait for you."
He had the most seductive voice. Kind of low, with the hint of what? A southern gentleman's accent? The way he spoke those words, well, I almost melted feeling a warmth overtaking my body.