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13 Dec
On Tuesday evening, exactly 46 hours, 23 minutes and 52 seconds after I had observed The Man flirt with another woman, he strutted his lean frame into The Store. The facts are these:
I was sitting behind the counter, squinting at rows of numbers on the computer screen. I felt like crap. My nails were long overdue for a manicure, my hair needed to be washed badly and my make-up was completely gone after a ten-hour and counting work day. My lips were chapped and I was biting on my lower one. Brother-in-law was downstairs–in the storeroom–hidden from view.
When I realized that he was walking in, my heart jumped around and did a little dance in my chest. Despite feeling spectacularly nervous, I managed to greet him in a tone that implied I was happy and surprised to see him; yet breezy.
We talked about The Store and when he mentioned Brother-In-Law in a passing comment, I said, “He’s downstairs. Why don’t you pop your head in and say hello?”
He made a big fuss of declining and then jumped right into reciting a lengthy story that involved a (girl) friend lost somewhere around the neighbourhood, an internet cafe and another (guy) friend. Did you understand any of that? Neither did I. I did not understand its relevance thus I had absolutely NO idea how to respond to it. I could not even do my giggle and change the subject routine. I was just stuck. Thankfully, Brother In Law came upstairs at that exact moment thus saving me from a potentially very, awkward very, silent situation.
They began to talk about drinking and sport and whatnot. Even though I was clearly not taking part in that conversation he kept glancing and directing half his sentences to me. He was just…adorable. He then went on to explain that on Sunday due to some Christmas party he had been drinking from 12:30 in the afternoon and that he was in bed–asleep–by 9:00 p.m. With this new piece of information I recalled that he had walked into The Bar at 7:30 and had not greeted me. It makes sense. If you’ve been drinking for that many hours? You can’t see your own nose let alone notice a cute girl drooling over you in the far corner of a badly lit bar. If you’ve been drinking for that many hours? Of course, you’ll flirt with the hot, blond girl standing right in front of you. Men are pretty predictable that way.
I felt a little better immediately. Plus, he was standing right in front of me, all tall and broad-shouldered. How could I not? Brother In Law mentioned that he would be going to The Bar this Sunday to watch a football match. The Man told him that he would see him there and then he was off in an attempt to find his lost (girl) friend.
I was smiling like a Cheshire Cat and when Brother In Law looked at me with an equally wicked grin across his face, I whined. “What did that mean?”
“It means that if you play your cards right, you might get to watch a movie or two with him”. Wink!
As we chatted away for several minutes making plans for me to join Brother In Law for the match on Sunday, I noticed out of the corner of my eye, The Man walking past The Store again looking in. He looked in. He looked back in. That is equivalent to a man turning round to watch you walk away. Kind of. Right?
This almost ten minute visit has stirred up my interest. It has ignited a hope in me that maybe, just maybe, this year’s unrequited crush might, just might, be reciprocated.
Ooooh! I absolutely CANNOT wait to hear about Sunday! And yes, looking back in after he just left – good sign. Don’t forget a single detail for us!
ooh, big news!! Yea, Sunday is going to be it. What are you going to wear? How are you going to style your hair?? Here’s to reciprocation, and the pursuit.
It sure sounds like its being reciprocated!! Can’t wait to hear more developments :-) Even though boys suck and all ;-)
Oh my god, I knew it!! He totally likes you. Can’t wait for more!
ahh.. my over analytical self would be going crazy right.about.now.
Ooooooooooooooh! Yay!
Woot! He stopped by! I’m thrilled to hear this new piece of info!
You’re too cute with saying how they talked about “sport.” Ha!
Can’t wait to hear how this weekend goes!
What will you wear?!
ohhh my heart did a little dance for you hahaha… how exciting!!!… i do too hope it is reciprocated
I think the facts that he started talking about anything at all just to stick around and talk to you, and also included you in a conversation with the BIL that held absolutely no interest for you are two very good signs. YAY!
Eeeee! This is exciting!!
Fingers crossed, and there had better be a blog waiting for us Monday morning!!
I think this clearly significant- especially since he’s never dropped by before. eeeek!!!
I think it totally makes sense now, considering he was WASTED by the time you saw him on Sunday, and then he came in your store and then walked by again. I mean, he’s interested!!
So exciting! I’m catching up and am dancing around for you. :)
Yay! Keeping my fingers crossed that a dinner/movie/possibly the two together invitation will come your way from The Man!
Gah! I am so STOKED.
Awesome for you!
And I loved the Pushing Daisies intro.
yay! this is a good sign – i’m sure of it ;)
fingers crossed!
I stumbled upon your blog today. I started from the begining and this is where I have to end for now. Thank you for keeping me so entertained! I can’t wait to find out what happens with The Man.