CATCHING FEELINGS.

Aisha. A

9:50am

I came in view with a large building when I dropped off the cab. At the top of the building was a big graphic banner on which was written Donovan Inc.. Impressive. I thought moving into it, I stopped at the receptionist to ask for indications.

" Good morning." I said to the petite stature lady behind the desk.

"Good morning Miss. How may I help you?" she asked with a polite smile which seemed rather more of a practiced one than genuine

"I had to meet Mr Michael Donovan by 10:00am. May I know the way to his office?" I asked calmly. The lady eyed me suspiciously then asked.

"Do you have an appointment with him?" she asked.

Of course I did you dummy. I just said I had to meet him at 10:00

"Yes. And he precised at 10:00a.m." I replied

"Just a minute please." she said before going on the phone "please sir a lady is looking for you at the reception area. She said you were to have a meeting with her at 10:00am." she spoke into the phone then. "Ok sir." she said dropping the call "Herman, please kindly show this lady to Mr Donovan's office." she spoke into her ear device. After two minutes a man in black slacks and blue shirt came before me.

" Miss." he said offering me his hand." Follow me." I was a little astound by such formality but I took his hand and followed him into the lift.

Michael

I called the lady to come to the office and meet me. It felt so awkward speaking about it over the phone so I invited her over. I won't deny I was very curious as to her looks. I needed to see what she looked like. I was so nervous, I had no idea on how to go about this. So I called Nate. Not a wise choice but he's the expert between us two.

"Nate." I said

"Hey bro. How did it go?" he asked

"I ehmm.... got to a girl. But I'm not sure." I said scratching the back of my head.

"Why? She's not appealing enough? I could get you a better one." he proposed

"No. I haven't seen her yet."I replied

"So what's bugging you? You think she's fake?" he asked laughing

"I don't know how to get to it with her." I said a little embarrassed which made him laugh more. "I'm serious man. And I think she's black. You know these black women got wonderful tempers. I'm getting worried here."

"Then don't annoy her simple." he replied nonchalantly

"You talk as though it's some easy thing to do. You know how women can be so tetchy at times." I replied

"It's ok man. Just be calm. Keep a cool head. Your natural charms will be good enough to have her in your pocket." he said reassuringly

.

Just then I was interrupted by Meg's call. She's here. 10 minutes earlier. She keeps to time. That's good. I guess she's on her way up. I can't help be nervous. I've never done this before I don't even know how to go about it.

"I've got to go bro, she just arrived." I said.

"Oh good. See you later then. And remember keep a cool head. Ok." he said.

"Yea, sure." I replied before dropping the call.

I stood at the glass wall looking down at the passers by on the busy streets when I heard knocking on my door.

"Come in." I said and Herman came in view.

"Sir. You have a guest." he said to me while ushering in a brown skinned lady in a golden knee length gown with blue bird prints on it. The top half of her braided hair was pulled into a ponytail which brought out the features of her diamond shaped face while the rest cascaded down her back. She had on large hoop earrings and wore a black sunhat with brown cat's-eye sunshades on. she had a black purse and wore brown gladiator sandals. She was casual but her so simple dressing had some elegance to it.

"You may leave us thank you Herman." I said as he turned exiting the room leaving us alone. I took in time to completely drink in her figure in the uncomfortable silence. I saw her fidget with the hem of her dress trying to pull it down. I guess she caught me staring and thought I was looking at her legs.

Oh shit.

"ehmm. Please have a seat Miss ...." I said indicating the free sofa at one side of the room.

"Aliyu. Aisha Aliyu." she replied.

"Ok. Miss Aliyu. I guess you know what we have to talk about so I'll just cut to the chase." I said

"No you didn't tell me over the phone. You just said I have something, can you meet at my office at 10:00a.m. here I'm." She replied.

Smart move. She wants to get it from the horse's mouth.

"Well I have a summit to attend this friday night and one needs to go in accompanied. And so my friend advised me to check on an escort website and I stumbled on you. I don't know why but I just thought you had be fit for this. Reason why you're here, now. So Miss, what do you say about this?" I asked a little nervous.

Her silence didn't help matters as she stared at me: probably to gauge the truthfulness of my words.

"Ok. I'll see about it." she replied non-committently. "What's this thing about?" she asked.

"Well it's an annual meeting for businessmen. I just need you to accompany me. Nothing much." I replied.

"hmm," she hummed in thought "so virtually you're looking for some sort off trophy girl you can walk around with. Something palatable to the eyes. Are you sure you want this type of woman to show in public?" She asked pointing to herself. "I'm not teasing you ok, I just want you to be sure of what you're doing. I don't want a situation in which on that night you would be like OMG where were my eyes when I took her? What the hell was I thinking? Not like I'll embarrass you, no. Sorry I'm rambling. So, are you really sure about this? Sorry I didn't really give you a chance to speak. Sorry." she said adjusting herself.

She's ready to listen and is border about my opinion. That's good, something Molly had never do she always expects me to listen to her. She seem to be keen on her posture and manners. Another point. Who knows? I mite know her better with time.

No, no idiot!

You just need her for that night. Nothing more. Understood?

"Well Miss Aliyu, that's my decision to make. And I hardly back out of deals, less it's very perilous and detrimental to me. So rest assured, I won't do that. Because firstly it's disrespectful towards a lady. And secondly, I expect you to be at your best behavior that night. You talk little and you mention nothing about how we met. Your behavior includes your dressing and demeanor. I'm sure you know what I mean. You could call me if you need help to get you an outfit or anything. I'll be sure to send an expert to you as soon as possible. Is that ok by you?" I asked but she smiled and said

"I'm ok, but sir you won't need to. I can handle myself."

The independent woman type. Intriguing.

"I guess we aren't yet settled as to the price of your presence with me." I replied which made her smile again.

Simple gesture but very captivating. What are you saying man? Are you out of you mind?

"Let's $200 an hour. Is that okay by you?" she asked uncertain.

Wow! I thought it had be more. Well I won't complain. I'll see about it on that night.

"Deal then Miss Aliyu. I'll pick you up by 8:00pm, ok?" I said extending my hand for a hand shake. It's silly, it's just now I realised I didn't greet her with a hand shake when she got in. When my hands captured hers, I felt her soft hands in mine. So delicate. So fragile.

"Sure Mr Donovan."she replied then I released her hand almost forgetting I still withheld it.

"Good then. I'll see you tomorrow night at 8:00." I said

"Tomorrow night at 8:00." She replied

"Thanks for your time."I said

"Thanks for giving me a chance." she replied. "I'll be leaving now. Have a nice day sir." She said moving towards the door.

"A better one to you Miss." I said as she smiled nodding before closing the door gently.

God! This girl is so captivating. I've barely met her and I'm reacting this way? I need to calm down. I'm just very nervous. thankfully this went on well. I hope tomorrow night will be the same. Or even better. I exhaled regaining my composure and sitting behind my desk. Before I remembered something. Dang it! I forgot to ask for her address.