So there's this guy that
I've known for a while, The Composer, he's a colleague of mine
in the same industry. He's extremely intense, complex and a thinker
with killer looks. Anyway, there's always been an attraction there,
whenever we would bump into one another we were always happy to see
each other and would pick up right where we left off the last time we
saw each other. I was always able to add levity to our conversation
and make him laugh. He had a long term live in girlfriend at the
time, and of course I was with The Complicator in
my separate no so much together relationship.
A few months ago, The
Composer and I ran into one another at an industry event and we had a
great unexpected evening in the warm company of one another on a cold
winter's night (in a public setting of course). He told me that he
and his girlfriend were no longer together, and was extremely broken
up about it. I could see the hurt and pain in his eyes and tried to
be all light hearted and crack silly jokes to make him smile. I at
the time, was on very shaky ground with The Complicator and was
having a difficult time concealing it on my face. I remember having a
lovely evening with him and forgot about my own troubles.
Fast forward a few months
later, and we ran into each other again at another event recently and
this time things were very different. We went from friendly
colleagues to outright overjoyed to see each other with some playful
flirtation going on. This time, I informed The Composer, that The
Complicator and I had parted ways. (Yes for real...another
blog for another time). We laughed and joked around and talked
about our favourite TV shows and cooking, and then it become apparent
that most people around us had left and we were still there talking.
He was completely focused on me and I loved it. This time around, I
wasted no time in making a move and told him I would email my cell
number and requested that he send me a text so that I would have also
his number.
The next day, I sent him a
brief email with my phone number and he texted me back, hurray! We
were off to a great start. I suggested drinks on the Friday evening
and he accepted. Friday evening couldn't come fast enough for me, I
was utterly giddy from excitement. I couldn't stop thinking of how
attracted I was to him when I ran into him recently. I wanted to look
absolutely sublime without looking like I was trying too hard. The
good thing about The Composer and I working in the same industry is
that's he's always seen me look especially good at these events.
(There's a lot of thought put into my look and outfits). So for our
first date, I wore a green summery wrap dress that hadn't fit
properly in years, and just happened to fit when I tried it on, with
all the curves in the right places. I felt beautiful and sexy in it,
I had a great hair day which made things so much better, my skin was
glowing and I wore light shimmery gold/brown make up with gold
jewellery and my favourite tan wedge espadrilles. It was a gorgeous
summer evening with the warm glow of the sun shining on us. I could
tell by his twinkling blue eyes that he appreciated the dress too! We
went to a nearby cafe patio and ordered drinks and got started on
getting to know each other better.
The Composer is involved in
music (hence the name), specifically classical music, which is
impressive and intimidating at the same time. I consider myself a bit
of a music snob with an excellent selection of diverse
“non-commercial” music on my iPod and an impressive CD collection
ranging from traditional jazz, John Coltrane, Miles Davis to modern
Jazz, Bugge Wesseletoft, Erik Truffaz with a sprinkle of Submotion
Orchestra, Jazzanova, Dzihan & Kamien, Bebel Gilberto, Federico
Aubele and of course my
absolute love for soulful house music, just to name a few. So I have
to say, I was a bit stumped when he told me this as the only
classical music that I have are 2 CD's, Mozart (not sure which one)
and Johann Strauss (again not sure which one), that were given to me
by this guy visiting from Austria eons ago. (I really should have
kept in touch with that guy). Nevertheless, I was able to quickly
come up with something intelligent to say without giving away the
fact that really I have no clue about any of it. In the past, I would
listen to classical music for a short time, and then can go for long
periods without listening to it again....until now.
The Composer told me that he
has written hundreds of compositions, and has been playing the piano
since he was 9 years old, wow! He also plays in a few bands and
plays the bass too! Stop...I'm swooning just writing about all of
this. Looking at him, you would never guess he was a composer, as
he's ruggedly handsome, tall with a strong fit build. Blonde hair and
blue eyes, mid thirties! Gorgeous! I had no idea that he was so
talented until our first date, and now I see him in a whole new
light. He's smart, layered, has a good sense of humour
as I made him laugh (he has a great laugh and his eyes really do
sparkle). What was most surprising to me was how I was seeing this
guy I had known all along in a whole new light and hopefully he was
seeing me the same way. It was new but surprisingly comfortable.
We spent the evening talking
and laughing over food and drinks. I had told The Composer that I had
plans later, (you know just to keep him on his toes), and throughout
the evening he kept asking me if I had to leave and I said, “There's
still lots of time”. We went for a nice walk together and then
stood under the vintage streetlight that was adorned with a basket of
hanging pink flowers, and the street looked practically magical.
Couples were walking by us on this beautiful summer's night, hand in
hand, everyone was in a good mood. I remember him looking at me with
this intensity and adoration at the same time and I loved it. I
wasn't sure if there was going to be a goodnight kiss and was
extremely nervous and excited. I decided to give him a hug and he
pulled me in close gently, and held me tightly for about 5 minutes.
It was pure bliss, I didn't want to leave, but I did tell him I had
plans after all and had to follow through. We bid each other
goodnight (sans kiss) and I left.
When I arrived home, dewy
eyed from the recent wonderful unexpected turn of events, I decided to
listen to his music which he mentioned was available online. Wow....I
was in heaven, so beautiful, passionate and moving. Had I become
completely smitten in a matter of two days? My phone beeped, it was a
text from The Composer, “I wanted to invite you over, but didn't
want to be too forward”. I replied, “Perhaps another time” to
which he replied, “Another time”. I was jumping for joy on the
inside, it seemed that I had also made an impact! I was on an upswing indeed and it felt glorious to feel hope and
happiness in this present moment.
Moody(ish) Girl Out.
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