Chapter 2: To be next to you
Margaret got to New York and started to work at Gold Pines Inc., as Editor in Chief. Andrew got what Margaret promised working also as Editor in Chief. One week went by and as Margaret was at her desk drinking coffee and reviewing one the books a tall man with tan skin, green eyes, athletic body and dirty blond hair knocks on her door: "Good morning I'm looking for Margaret Tate." he said as he stared at her. "Hi, I'm Margaret Tate and you are?" she said as she got up her chair to greet him, he came in the office: "I'm Brain Thompson we had an appointment today.", "Of course Mr. Thompson come in have a sit. Thank you for coming." she said as they both sat to talk about business.
After talking for a while Brain liked some of Margaret's ideas and decided to publish his stories. Margaret was very pleased with his decision and as he was leaving he stopped: "I would like to ask to join for some dinner tonight?", "It sounds like a great idea but I can't I have a lot work to do, but maybe some other time.", "I will hold to that, goodnight Ms. Tate.", Goodnight Mr. Thompson." he kissed her on the cheek and left. The after noon started to kick in and Margaret started to think of Andrew how much she loves him and how a little lie got out of control. She wanted so bad to call him just to hear his voice, but couldn't she knew what she did and had to deal with the consequences.
Meanwhile down two blocks Andrew was reading reviews and eating a donut just wondering if this was all a dream. He became what he wanted Editor in Chief, but how come he wasn't happy? He was mad but deep down he missed Margaret, despite the fact she was his worst nightmare for a year. But being in Alaska showed a side of her he never seen and that made him realize she is just one hurt woman he needed his love. But that lie it's too much to forgive and he just needed more time. Next morning Margaret was on her way to work and she bumped into Brain who was buying a makiato: "Oh, hi Brain.", "We see each other again. Hi Ms. Tate.", "Please call me Margaret. And yes we see each other again." she ordered her coffee and waited with him. He sat with her and they started talking: "So Margaret, I thought you had an assistant to buy your coffee?", "No, I use but not anymore. I used to work in another company but I quit and started recently in this one.", "I see. I'm leaving town in three days for my tour and I hope to hear from you.", he touched her hand, she immediately notice and blushed that never happened to her before: "We will stay in contact.", "Margaret I will like to take you out to dinner before I leave and you made a rain check so you owe me." and he smiled. She though he has a cute smile and besides no matter much I love Andrew he is never going to forgive me so she looked into his eyes: "Ok, I would love to have dinner with you. See you tonight" she got her coffee and left.
She got to her office and felt happy. The phone rang and she picked it up: "This is Margaret Tate speaking." but no one answered and she hanged up, who could it be? For one moment she thought it was Andrew but the idea was silly as it is so she kept on working. The night time came and at about seven o clock Brain picked up Margaret at her office. She graved her purse and left the building, they on their way to a nice restaurant named Spring Street Natural.
They sat next to each other and Brain looked at Margaret wondering why this woman was the way she is. Both of them were quiet and to break the ice Margeret started to talk: "Brain what made you become a writer?", he smiled as if he felt like he was going to be interviewed but did not tell her that: "My own pain. I been hurt very much so it gave me inspiration to write.", "I see. I know what you mean. People sometimes can be cruel." she said that and took a deep breath. They waiter brough the food and as they were eating Margaret looked at Brian and thought for one moment maybe even she keeps on talking to him maybe there is a future. After they finished eating they went for a walk to keep on talking. "I enjoy myself you're a great woman Margaret.", "Thank you Brian and you are also a great man but I most be honest with you I just came out of a relanshionship and I need time to myself.", "I understand and I will give your space. Can I contact you while I'm away?", "Yes, you can. We can keep on getting to know each other."they kept on walking and talking. Two hours later Brain took Margaret home. When she close the door she thought that maybe something can happened but only would tell. Three months went by and Brian and Margaret talked to each other almost everyday. One day as she was in the office someone knocked on the door and when she looked up it was Andrew.