Uh oh. I knew I should have waited until the footsteps sounded further away before turning this corner. Ok, be cool. Make eye contact but don’t stare. Thank you God that I’m wearing a mask or he’d be able to see this silly smirk on my face. Breathe in…breath out…Stay cool. Stay calm. Relax, Relate, Release!

“Good Morning!”

Why did I just scream that out! He probably thinks I’m nuts. Stay cool. Stay calm.

He seems ok. He seems normal. At least he replied. Tone was friendly. Now we’re both in this elevator staring up like a dog waiting for crumbs to drop from the dinner table. It’s so awkward. With the exception of pinging numbers, it is terrifyingly silent. I wonder if he’s single? I wonder if he’s as uncomfortable as I am right now? I am so weird. Most have no problem carrying on small talk during an elevator ride but I’m absolutely at a loss of words right now. Why am I overanalyzing? He appears as cool as a middle cucumber seed. What would be a quick yet good topic to discuss during this elevator ride to the 23rd floor?

“Nice weather huh?!”

Oh how clever…the weather. At least he agreed. Hmm…He looks pretty friendly.

“Yeah, I just started working here about 3 months ago. I really like it!”

Oh Em Gee! How did he know that I was new. Hmm..I see that he’s observant. His voice and posture of confidence has my heart beating so fast right now. Maybe this is the start of something…Ok, let me slow down before I start imagining what type of wedding dress I’d like to wear. I really have been single too long! I’m starting to feel as if I’m going on clearance since I’ve been on the market for so long…Uh oh, I missed everything he just said. Here I go zoning out again…

“I’m sorry, can you repeat what you just said?”

Wait, I wonder why he’s fidgeting with his laptop bag? Uh oh, I hope I’m not giving off a weird vibe…

“Sure, I’d love to meet for lunch today! Where do you suggest we go? I’m not really familiar with the area yet.”

Aww! He was nervous. Weirdly, that makes me comfortable because he’s in good company.

“I look forward to meeting at 12:30pm. See ya later!”

I hope I didn’t come across desperate. Here I go overanalyzing again…