Thread: Some R&R in HR (Arjayoh x Sketchyequine)

Scott smiled softly, shocked as Samantha slid her number across the table to him before she stood up and left the coffee shop. He wasn't entirely sure why he hadn't told her they'd be colleagues just a short three days later, but regardless, she'd have found out soon enough. Taking the piece of paper and adding the number to his phone, he typed S-A-M-A before stopping to think. He removed the final A and added Evenson at the end, smirking to himself as he pressed save. Standing, he walked over to the counter and ordered another coffee, his usual routine when he had no plans for the rest of the day. His usual routine was to people watch and put all technology to the side for a while, but he kept his phone in his hand that day, his thumb itching to unlock it and text the beautiful woman who'd been so kind to give him her number. In the end, he was able to resist the urge and put his phone away. 'This is a married woman,' he continuously thought to himself. 'I can't get involved, she probably only did it to be polite anyway.' A number of theories arose and circled around his head as he tried to justify why Samantha would have no interest in him, as he did for most woman he were quite clearly interested. Finally finishing his coffee, he waved goodbye to Susan who was getting ready to finish her shift, and she waved back, almost rushing to clock out as she saw him leaving, but he was out of the door and down the street before he'd even realized. The warm air hit him instantaneously, and he knew it wasn't a good idea to go for a walk with how much he'd sweat, so he strolled back to his apartment, phone in hand yet again as he thought back to his encounter with Samantha. Quickly, his mind was in the gutter as he thought about her in her work uniform, and then out of it, or partially out of it at least. His thoughts would always end with him remembering the wedding ring, the obviously expensive wedding ring, and he'd stop himself again. 'Do I really want to share a building with this woman?' He asked himself as he got home. Of course he did - he'd worked hard to get the job and he wouldn't let anybody get in the way of that, but there was definitely some risk involved. Later that evening he looked out of his apartment building on to the busy city street below, almost going insane inside his apartment alone, so he ventured out and plucked up the courage to text his new crush. Rudy's tonight? It's Scott, he typed before hesitating for 15 minutes and finally pressing send as he stepped inside the crowded bar. Thirsty Thursdays as they called it, and it was a much younger crowd than usual, but he was able to find a seat at the bar and order a beer. Tapping his fingers on the bar as his first beer quickly went down, he checked his phone every few minutes to see if she'd texted. Second beer - still nothing from Samantha, and after Scott's third he decided to call it a night, shrugging his shoulders as he walked out of the bar and the few blocks home, knowing that she probably regretted even letting him sit down with her in the first place, considering she was married. As bummed out as he was, he slept easy for the rest of the weekend knowing he'd most likely dodged a bullet. ... Monday morning came around way too fast for Scott's liking, but he awoke with a spring in his step, excited for the day ahead and starting his new job. His boss, the only person he had to report to, had decided to schedule meetings throughout the day for him to meet each team and to explain his goals and any potential projects the HR department were going to undertake, the first of which was at 9 a.m., and with his signature coffee in hand, he stepped out of his office to a group of doctors, nurses and assistants with one Samantha Evenson directly in the middle. Scott, of course knowing this encounter was going to happen, did not share the same look than Samantha was expressing, and after seeing this he was almost laughing before he had to begin his speech. Well.....hello everyone. My name is Scott Mahler, I'm the new Head of Human Resources. It's Monday and it's 9 a.m., so I understand many of you would rather be anywhere else right now, but I want to make sure you know who to come to should any situation arise where you'll need me or my colleagues. Here is my office, he said softly, pointing to the left. And if the door is open, I'm in there. My cell and office numbers will also be available on the door should I not be there and you have an emergency. Now, obviously, with all due respect I don't ant to ever have to work with most of you in close quarters if I can help it, he said to a light laughter while looking directly at Samantha. But should you need me, I'm always here. Thank you for your time! He said before letting the crowd disperse.