I try to remember the first time I met her, each time I fail. She had unknowingly weaved herself into all my days and all my nights, into each memory filled with youthful bliss and recklessness. Despite the distance, the years of absence, she continues to be part of my every day, my every thought, my very heart, my very mind, all of my being. She is my sun and I am her sunflower, seeking for her light, always turning where she shines bright, far and away, but never apart. In the absence of those rays that make me bloom, these petals remain folded on their own.
I arrived at the Sinclair Ballroom dressed in an black evening gown I had purchased just for this occasion. A reception for world famous English author Emily Hoff she was touring the states with the release of her new book. A partner at my law firm had arranged for me to be on the exclusive guest list and I was excited to meet my favorite author. The Sinclair Ballroom is inside the Waldorf Astoria situated on beautiful Lake Michigan I had come a long way from that small horse farm in Kentucky where I grew up.
Entering the giant ballroom packed with guest I took a glass of champagne from a passing waiter. This was a crowd of the rich and elite some of who I knew has they were clients of my law firm. I mingled making small talk waiting for Emily's arrival I wanted her to sign one of her books for me. Although I had no way to bring one with me and this was not a book signing a girl could still dream. The hors d'oeuvres were delicious, I was on my third glass of champagne, making small talk with some tech billionaire.
Emily entered to applause from the crowd, moving effortlessly, she stood maybe five foot in those black two inch heels, long black hair, just a hint of breast, greeting guest, shaking hands. I waited for her to make her way around the room. not wanting to seem to eager, there she was before me, cute little thing, small hand extended. Taking her hand was electric, tingles shot up my arm, that upper class British accent made my panties damp.
I smiled "Your writing touches me."