Meetings with people early in the morning is never a good thing for a person like me but when I remember Jenny's words this morning, It makes this a little bit easier cause as much as I will never openly admit it, she was right about me needing to get out more. So here I am, in the conference room ( full of people I might add) with an optimistic and warm smile. 

" Okay, everyone let's start this meeting we have a lot to go through and not enough time. First thing first, the person in charge of the summer collection should present their draft while we wait for the others to join us,"

A few minutes into the meeting Ayah and my secretary join us. Which makes me exhale in relief, It feels better knowing that Avie is here with me now. It makes getting through the meeting easier.

After the presentations, I stand up to continue with the rest. this might seem strange that someone in my position is taking control of meetings like this but it's one of the ways my dear old dad makes sure I get my daily dose of interactions.

"On the next agenda, let's welcome the latest member of our team, Ayah." I  point to where she is and clap my hands hoping the others follow suit, they do, "Just come up and share a few words with us " When she comes  up to talk, I take her seat next to Avie "What do I have after this?" I whisper. 

" Well in about ten minutes you're gonna head to design room six with Ayah for her measurements and blank photos to be taken" Avie whispers back.

" Mhm, okay, and remind me again why I have to be there for that" Just as she is about to reply, we hear claps and Ayah walks towards me. 

"Sorry, I stole your seat," I say to her, offering one of my signature smiles 

"It's okay. you can steal it any time" She replies.

 I stand up and head to the front. " I hate to leave in the middle of the meeting but I'm needed elsewhere so let me invite Derrick, the manager of design team one to continue with the rest,"  with that, I wave goodbye and head to the door, silently congratulating myself for the level of awesomeness I just pulled off. I know there is no need to get my bag from the meeting cause Avie is already carrying it when I open the meeting room exit door, with Ayah next to her.

 " Design team six and the photography team are already waiting for both of you," Avie says as she hands me the tablet with my schedule on it.

As we head out I hold Ayah's hand, directing her to the lift. " were you given a tour of the building by any chance?" I ask her as I press the button to the ninth floor.

"ah, no, I wasn't," 

"Then remind me to give you one after this," 

"Okay,"

As the lift door opens and we step out, my hand automatically reaches out for hers and she lets me take it. I guide her to the design room and open the doors for her to enter.