Too little too late (Night club tales)

Friday night. The pub was filled with young people leaving their hectic work week behind. Laughter and giggles filled the air, besides the groovy music and distinct "pub smell". Bartenders scuttled about clearing tables and bringing fresh drinks. Tanned, well toned bodies mingled about as I soaked all of this in sitting on a bar stool in an obscure corner by the counter. I was on my third glass of red wine (Dry not sweet as I'd warned the bartender) listening only partly to my friend who was rattling about animatedly about her day at work.

"My life is brilliant.
My love is pure.
I saw an angel.
Of that I'm sure."

James  Blunt was singing in the background. Suddenly out of the blue I noticed him. Wait, was it really him?? I reached out for my goblet, took a sip and looked again. Yes, It was him alright!

"You're beautiful. You're beautiful.
You're beautiful, it's true.
I saw your face in a crowded place"

He was with a bunch of friends in a booth across me. How did I miss him all along? Loud guffaws could be heard from where he was. 

I had seen him a few months ago at my workplace. I had enrolled myself in an Essential management skills workshop and he had been the external trainer. The man was handsome enough but that wasn't what attracted me to him. The moment he started to speak I felt an instant connection. I dont remember ever feeling this way with anyone. It was magical. I wanted to know more about him. 

"Yeah, she caught my eye,
As we walked on by.
She could see from my face that I was,
F****** high "

I had tried to impress him with some brilliant questions that I normally would ask, but no, none would pop up in my mind. My whole body seemed to have clammed up. Before I knew it, it was end of session and he'd packed up and left. I felt like kicking myself for not going and talking to him. I felt comforted with the fact that this was the age of social media. I would get more details from Facebook/ Twitter.

I had set to work that very night immediately finding his FB Account. His wall was visible but he'd protected most other things.. like photo albums. How annoying! Nevertheless, I could learn a bit through his wall posts. I didnt add him ofcourse, but I kept following him on the sly. Everyday for the last 2 months I have been reading his witty posts bordering on sarcasm and reading up on stuff that seemed to interest him.

"You're beautiful. You're beautiful.
You're beautiful, it's true."

Today was probably the "now or never" day. I had to somehow speak to him. I ordered glass number 4 and sipped on it wondering how to go about it. Sometime later he seemed to get a call on his mobile phone. I saw him excuse himself and getting up from his table and walk towards the door.

OK, this is it! I would just casually walk out and "bump" into him as he is getting back. "Hey Fancy meeting you here!!!" A small smile spread through my face as I made my plans. I am sure he would remember me!

I cut my friend off in mid-sentence with an "I need to pee, will be back"

My friend was suggesting we call for the check as it was getting late. I gave her an "eyebrows arched up" sarcastic look "The night's still young, we are not babies. Another hour and we can leave". I left her behind, whining and walked towards the door. I paused, ruffled my hair, and walked on in what I thought was my "sexy walk".

My man was waiting by the elevator in the lobby. Good, I would get into the elevator with him and then go "Hey, what a surprise!"... and then...

I was brought back to reality when the elevator doors opened. A hot bod in mini skirt stepped out. The minute she saw him, mini skirt threw her arms around him. I froze in mid step. I realized I looked like a moron one step forward one step backward for a full 5 seconds which seemed like eternity. I turned back quickly as I heard him whisper " I missed you so bad , baby"

The doorman let me in and I walked back to my seat. I took a final swig of my drink and turned to my friend.. "Lets go, its getting late"

"But it's time to face the truth,
I will never be with you.".. James Blunt ended his song as well...