I drive passed the snow-covered lodge to the private chalet. The view is beautiful along the drive. The sun is shining making the snow gleam among the hills and trees. As I near the cottage, the sun is just at the crest of the hill behind casting a bright glow across the snow-covered trees, lighting the chalet. When I reach the drive I see you have not arrived yet, since the weather has been bad I hope you have not had any delays. We have been planning this for some time.
We both have been so busy in our lives that we have not had time for each other. This was our weekend! All of our other problems had been worked out and or put on hold. Nothing was going to stop us this weekend. We have put too much time and hard work in setting this up.
It started several months back. We both worked for the same company but in different offices. It was only at the group meetings that we saw each other. We spoke during the breaks, but mostly of work issues. It was later that I needed so papers from you that I called your office for them. When I spoke to you, you said you were leaving for the day and could send them the next day. I said it was very important I got them before the next day so I could finish my report. I said as it were I would be working on it most the night. At that point you told me I could pick up the file later if I went to dinner with you. I was kind of taken aback, but agreed to meet you.
I had a lot of work to finish and had not planed to stop to eat, but I did need the file to finish the report. I worked in the office till it was time to meet you. I met you at a local diner not far from the office as you had asked. I was kind of surprise you wanted to meet there but was glad since it was close. You were already at a booth so I walked up and said hi while taking off my overcoat and thanking you for meeting me.
We sat and had dinner while chatting about work and general things like we were old friends. It wasn't till two hours later I realized how late it was and still had work to do. I asked for you to forgive me and I would make it up to you if I could. Paying the bill I took the file and went back to the office. Once there I struggled to finish my work. Then on the ride home I made my way past the diner. Of coarse you were not there, what was I thinking?
The next day I called your office and thanked you for the file and the trouble to get it to me. You assured me that it was no trouble at all and you enjoyed dinner with me. I told you we needed to do that again when we have more time. She laughed lightly and said yea, you owe me that. I kind of laughed and said Ok it's a date. With that we said goodbye
We had lunch several times and went to dinner together once or twice. We were getting along nicely but nothing deep. Our lives were full with work and kids being both single parents. We talked on the phone daily now and saw each other when we could. We both wanted more.
It was during the last group meeting at work, things changed. We left the meeting and headed to the main hall when I asked you if you had time to come to my office. Holding you composer I saw a gleam in your eye. As not to cause a stir in the office I left the door open and began talking about the meeting. You looked at me with a puzzled look, then I handed you a sealed file and winked. A smile came across your face, which made me feel better. I watched as you left the office. And you knew it.
I waited for your call.
In the file were some brochures of weekend retreats that we could go to and be alone. I wanted to talk to you so we could set it up if you wanted.
I waited till the end of the day, and you had not called. I started to feel uneasy, thinking I may have crossed the line. As I left the building for the day, you met me outside. Holding a file out to me you said, "Here is the file you needed."
I was not sure what to think, till I saw you wink. I knew things were good at that point. As soon as I got home I ripped open the file to see what was in it. I saw the info I had given you with other papers. As I started to read them I could not believe it.
You had already set up the chalet for us. It worked out perfect. I called you at home and we talked for hours. Now we had to wait till that weekend.
I had left early from work on Thursday to make it past the weather. The drive up was long, but worth it. I neared the chalet and parked. It was breath taking. I grabbed the key and one of my bags from the car and went up the steps in front to the door. The fresh snow indicated I was alone.
As I let myself in, I did a quick look around the place and found it to be furnished better then I expected. The main room was a large room and with an open fireplace, a small kitchen off to the side, which was well stocked. A set of stairs led up to a loft bedroom and another door leading out the back. The bathroom was by the staircase, it to was stocked with fresh linen and supplies. I needed to ready the chalet for your arrival. By now the sun had set and there was a chill in the air.