Hey everyone! Some time ago, I made a few posts around a work crush that I’ve had for a while and, more recently, how she seems to be just as interested in me as I am in her! I won’t repeat everything in those posts—feel free to take a look—but I will remind you that there are some obstacles in keeping this from progressing faster, the primary one being that we both work from home and rarely see each other in person. The fact that we’re both attached is there too, and the constant wondering of how far she would like to go is always on my mind.

I wanted to provide an update from last Friday, and I apologize now for what is sure to be a lengthy post. Last week, we had been discussing a work issue and decided we needed to have a quick meeting with a couple of people to make some determinations. I told the group I would be in the office Friday if we wanted to do it in person. Two of them were going to just dial in; however, my crush said she’d be available to meet in person after 3 PM. So, I set the meeting.

I made sure to look my best when I went in, and as soon as I saw her, I believe my jaw physically dropped. She looked gorgeous! After some quick chit-chat, we needed to move to another room to make the call due to some technical issues. Once there, we both sat in front of the same computer for the call (no camera, just the mic). After the call and considering it was late on Friday, I figured we’d get out of Dodge to start the weekend early. But neither of us moved and we quickly started talking as we typically seem to do.

There was no business chat but rather personal stuff. In fact, I opened up with some very personal info that I don’t share a lot with people, but I felt that comfort and connection that she brings to me. Near the end of the conversation, I commented to her that I loved the top she was wearing—very colorful and fun, and in my head, I admired how it form fit her. She rarely wears anything less than business conservative, so I’m sure during out conversation, my eyes drifted, and considering we hardly every break eye contact with each other, I’m sure she noticed.

She thanked me but I went on to say it looked beautiful… and she looked beautiful! As soon as the words passed by my lips, my heart started racing! I hadn’t built up the nerve to say anything like that to her before. As she was getting up, she joked that no she wasn’t in her own opinion. I then said, “Oh come on, you know you’re beautiful.” She just laughed and shook her head. As all of this was happening, that eye contact that is always there was broken because she didn’t look at me during the compliments, but I could still see her smile.

At that point, my heart was racing and blood was flowing, so after she shook her head again, I instinctively said, “I think you’re beautiful.” As I type this, I still can’t believe I let that out! I’m glad I did, of course, but I still shocked myself. We both were kinda quiet at that point, letting it all soak in, I believe, until I finally broke the silence and said something harmless along the lines of getting going.

We talked a little as we were leaving and she asked if I could get her something from our supply closet. Of course, I said yes and we walked over to the door. I unlocked it and walked in—it’s a long narrow closet and what I needed was in the back. Much to my surprise, she followed me in! I figured I must not of offended her with my “beautiful” comment. That was further verified as we continued to walk out together, down a couple flights of stairs, I’d hold the door open for her and then she would return the favor.

I have a bad habit of walking a step behind and to the side of people. Not sure why I do it. But I did it Friday, and she noticeably kept turning her head to talk to me and look at me. Next time, I need to stay beside her! When we walked out, our cars happened to be parked on the same side of the lot, so we got to keep talking. When I said goodbye, I was flying high on Cloud 9!

Looking back, there did seem to be a little of that nervous tension during out conversation. For me, that’s pretty normal when I’m talking to her because my mind is all over the place. I wonder what she was thinking and what she though about my calling her beautiful, and even more so, if she’s thought any more about it.

I left out some of the smaller details, but I still apologize on the length of the post. I get excited talking about her and it comes out through my writing. As things move along, I’ll be sure to provide more updates. Thank you to everyone who dedicated the time to read my novel! LOL!