Emily couldn't stop thinking about Ryan and his flower shop as she walked back to her office. She had always loved flowers, and Ryan's passion for his work was infectious. She found herself wondering what it would be like to work with him on a regular basis, to see the way he smiled when he talked about his flowers, and to learn more about his business.
As she sat at her desk, staring blankly at her computer screen, Emily's phone rang. It was Ryan.
"Hey, Emily," he said, his voice warm and friendly. "I was thinking, since we got interrupted earlier, maybe we could grab coffee and finish our conversation about working together?"
Emily's heart skipped a beat. She had been hoping he would call. "That sounds great," she said, trying to sound casual. "When were you thinking?"
"How about today?" Ryan asked. "I'm free this afternoon, if you're not too busy."
Emily checked her schedule and saw that she had a few hours free. "I'm good," she said. "What time works for you?"
They made plans to meet at a coffee shop downtown at 2 pm. Emily spent the rest of the morning working on her projects, but she couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement. She had a feeling that this meeting was going to be more than just a business discussion.
At 2 pm, Emily walked into the coffee shop and spotted Ryan sitting at a table by the window. He smiled when he saw her, and Emily felt her heart flutter. She made her way over to him, feeling a little nervous.
"Hey," Ryan said, standing up to greet her. "Thanks for meeting me. I'm glad we could do this."
Emily smiled and sat down across from him. "Me too," she said. "I have to say, I'm really interested in working with you. Your flowers are beautiful, and I love the way you talk about your business."
Ryan smiled, looking pleased. "Thanks," he said. "I love what I do. It's not just about selling flowers – it's about making people happy. And I think that's what you do too, with your event planning business."
Emily nodded, feeling a sense of connection with Ryan. "That's exactly what I do," she said. "I love helping people plan their special events, and making sure everything goes smoothly. It's a lot of work, but it's worth it when I see how happy it makes people."
As they talked, Emily found herself feeling more and more at ease with Ryan. She learned more about his business, and he learned more about hers. They discovered that they had a lot in common, including their passion for their work and their love of flowers.
As they finished their coffee, Ryan looked at his watch. "I'm so sorry, but I have to go," he said. "I have a meeting with a supplier in 20 minutes."
Emily nodded, feeling a little disappointed. She didn't want the conversation to end. "Okay, no problem," she said. "It was great talking to you, Ryan. I think we could really work well together."
Ryan smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "I think so too," he said. "Let's stay in touch and see what we can do."
As they said their goodbyes, Emily couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement. She had a feeling that this was just the beginning of something special.