I'm not sure about everyone's office building, but I know the building I am in, has a TON of different types of businesses operating within its doors. We deal with everything from a Nursing Outsourcing company, to a company that does professional photography of various items and, for other business' ads and brochures.
I had seen a girl in the halls a few times; she was working in the Nursing Outsource office. We had exchanged pleasantries and smiles, while we passed each other in the building, but I didn't think too much of it. She had long flowing hair and a body to die for.
One morning I came into work very early to get some work done. After I started my computer boot up, set my stuff down, I went to the basement to get a Coke from the Vending machine. As I entered the small room I almost ran smack into this girl, while she exited the vending machine room carrying her own bottle of orange juice. She was wearing her coat, and looked like she had just walked into the building.
"Eeeeek!" she shouted with a loud screech.
"Excuse me," I stared at her from top to bottom, not trying to hide it. "I didn't mean to startle you."
"Oh, it's my fault, I was day dreaming and didn't know anyone would be around this early," she smiled back.
I let her pass by, as she headed towards the elevators. I got my Coke from the machine and caught up with her just before the elevator door opened. We both entered the elevator, and selected our desired floor.
She seemed to be shifting her stance a bit, as we rode in the elevator. All of a sudden, we felt an abrupt jerk and the elevator stopped. The doors were very sensitive, and if they receive too much pressure or anyone tries to push them open by a crack the elevator would stop. She did not know I was the one leaning on the doors to try this trick.
"Oh no, what now?" she sighed, with scare showing in her voice.
"Don't worry; these elevators are pretty old; this has happened to me before. They will start up eventually. It might take a minute or two though," I smiled at her.
After mutual introduction and some small talk, she relaxed, all the while shifting her weight from one leg to the other.
"Are you feeling ok, you are not claustrophobic, are you?" I asked trying to sound very concerned.
"No. it's not that," she stated and a blush rose into her face.
She looked down trying to hide her embarrassment, and giggled.
"I just got to work and was grabbing my orange juice, before I headed up to the office to start my day. I was going to make a pit stop in the bathroom before I started. I really need to pee after my drive to work."
She cracked a half smile, and looked very self conscious now that she had told me her issue.
"Well, I'm sure we will be out of here soon," I reassured her trying to keep her calm.