Chapter 6: Anna Kisses Nelly
Sunday nights were usually reserved for sitting in front of the TV contemplating the dread of Monday morning and the week ahead. If I was going to travel, I usually packed my bags after dinner then sat with David on the sofa in front of Netflix or something. But luckily no travel this week, just a follow-up call to that prick at Nyborg's to see how he liked the presentation.
I was sitting on the sofa in my favorite yellow sweats with my knees pulled up to my chest when a message bubble lit up my phone. It was from Katarina:
Katarina: Hey you! Still up for a girl's night out on Saturday? I talked to Malin and Christina and they're both in. But Yvonne can't go. You?
Me: Yep, sound great! <smiley> Got a place in mind?
Katarina: Not right now, let's decide as we get closer.
Me: Sure!
Katrina: Travelling this week?
Me: Nope!
Katarina: <smiley> Talk later....
Monday morning.
I tried to push away the cobwebs from the weekend as I rode the tram to work. Thank God no travel this week. Perhaps a day trip to TrollhΓ€ttan, but nothing overnight.
A few people were in the office, including our manager, Maria. Nelly was there also. After about 20 minutes, Nelly left Maria's office and headed for her desk clutching her laptop to her chest while taking her usual long klutzy strides. I suspected she was just as clumsy and awkward having sex as she was walking. I had a hard time imagining her inserting an engorged penis inside her.
"Hi, good morning." It was Maria's voice. I didn't see her approach my desk.
"Oh, hi!" I returned.
"Had a good weekend?"
"Yeah...hung out with friends and rested a bit after Stockholm last week."
Maria listened with her usual congenial smile and compassionate eyes.
Early 40's with light brown hair, she had the confidence and air of a manager. One thing I liked about her was that she always acted as if the conversation she was having with you was the most important thing in the world to her at that moment.
I told her about being stood up by Henrik at Nyborg's.
"That's not okay," she responded. "Totally unprofessional."
Her quick empathy made me feel better about the whole ordeal. I continued to tell her about my session with Miss Big Tits sales coordinator.
"Well, that's good at least. Follow-up with him today and try and get some feedback."
"For sure," I responded.
After lunch I got a call from him. He started off by apologizing his ass off, said there was an urgent family matter to tend to. I decided to believe him. Then he got down to business.
"Your presentation looked great. Loved it. It covered everything we wanted to show about the property."
I felt a sigh of relief. Suddenly, I didn't hate him anymore.
"Good to hear, anything you'd like to change?"
"No, not right now, I'll show it around to a couple of our colleagues then let you know if there is any additional feedback."
"Okay great. Thanks for calling and updating me."
"No problem. We'll speak again soon. Have a great day now."
"You too."
Yes!
I was beaming.
I got up from my desk and took a little victory lap around the office and ended up in the coffee room.
Nelly was at the counter fixing herself a cup of coffee. She looked up as I entered the room with her doe-like eyes.
I took a step closer to her. She smiled at me, then I kissed her on the lips.
"Oh my god!" I cried out as I pulled back. "I'm sorry."
She looked stunned.