Chapter 2 Shock on Peter

Before his eyes, Peter saw a lady in a black, a knee length figure hugging dress. He was surprised and pleased to learn there was someone who was brave enough to defy the set rules and dress code. Without thinking much, he found himself moving towards the one person that had chosen to defy all odds at the party. The fact that the lady was curvaceous, had appealed to his senses and had attracted a few of the patrons had him hurrying along so that he did not lose the rare opportunity to talk to the lady.

If lucky enough, even get her number and ask her out on a date in the course of the week. He was already checking out and striking out different fancy restaurants/hotels he knew of. As a matter of fact, he even decided on one that he had the rare opportunity to visit. The date would be perfect. He was already picturing how the date would go. What they would talk about. And what he would do to impress her. A man has to be confident! Right? Right! Right.

In the process of hurrying across the room, Peter had the misfortune of colliding with one of the waiters and a drink or two were spilled on his coat. The commotion resulted in most of the attendees putting their conversations on hold so that they could gawk. 'So much for trying not be the centre of attention tonight.' Peter thought as he tried to wipe the wet area with his hands. The waiter (Harry) on the other hand was confused not knowing whether to pick up the broken pieces of glass before other guests could get hurt or assist the guest who had caused the entire mess.

It did not take long before the decision was made for Harry. His supervisor glared at him while coming over to take Peter's coat so that it could be cleaned and returned before the party was over. This in turn left Harry to pick the broken glasses and clean up before being released for the night. Harry was well aware that no amount of explanations could dig him out of the problem he had found himself in. This is mainly because the current manager rarely condoned mistakes made. This claim is attributable to the manager's belief that the customer is always right and never makes mistakes. The fact that the client they were catering for provided great business to the catering company Harry worked for did not help matters.

For Peter, he was in the process of removing his coat when he remembered the ink stain at his left side and changed his mind. He knew he could never be able to live down the negative repercussions likely to follow his portrayal of a poor image. This is not only for himself but also for his employer Solutions Oriented Accounting Firm and client Nothing is Impossible Inc. Instead, Peter told the manahe he was on his way out and the spill was no big deal. To prove his point, Peter started heading for the door.

He was almost at the door when it occurred to him he did not get the chance to properly see the face of the lady that had resulted in him causing the accident. Just to have a glimpse, he decided to turn around and just satisfy his curiosity. Shock on him!! It was his high school and all time crush Janet!!!!!!!