We were having a meeting in my office. It was after past 5 o'clock but Peter didn't seem bothered we were late. The discussion about company sales performance was over and we had moved onto more personal matters.
It had been a standard meeting but any casual observer would have been surprised to hear what Peter asked.
"OK Josh, I've been wondering all day. What kind of underpants are your wearing?"
Two nights previously I had been dancing in the club but after I saw Peter, it just wasn't with the same enthusiasm. I wanted to run from the stage but it was impossible. I had to stay there, dancing as best I could, while he leered at me.
Eventually the music stopped and the competition was over. I dressed and went over to speak to Matt and John. I was no longer worried if I upset them. They were not the real problem.
"Sorry but I've seen someone I know. I need to go."
I was slightly surprised at their reaction.
"Get off then. We'll see you about. Just collect your prize money before you go, oh and give it to us."
I hadn't realised I had won but I really didn't mind about the money. I was glad they were so relaxed as I just needed to get away.
So it was back to work on Monday and of course I couldn't avoid Peter.
He smiled the first time he saw me but made no comment. I felt nervous, feeling that he was mentally undressing me, but tried to act unconcerned. I am a senior manager but in my current situation it was very hard for me to maintain my authority over the rest of the staff. Obviously it was impossible with Peter.
I was waiting all day for him to make reference to what had happened but he said nothing and I began to wonder if he was deliberately allowing the tension to build.