The Procurement Process (Closed for Fillor)

[pipper]

Anne Lyons was relaxing in the chair in front of her computer, while reminiscing about the party the previous night. Of the many people there, there was one she thought about the most.

Maybe she should...no...wanted to send him an e-mail.

'Steven,

It was a pleasure to see you again, last night. I enjoyed the time we spent together, as we danced, chatted, etc.

I know you are busy most of the times, so our few times together are precious to me.

Again, thank you for the lovely time we spent together.

Anne.'

 

[Fillor]

Steven smiled as he remembers Anne very well, they did dance quit bit together and he had been thinking about her. He noticed she was enjoying the parties and dancing, and he wondered if she wanted be sort of a hostess.

Hello Anne it’s nice hearing from you, and I have to confess that I did enjoy the time we had together.

Anne. There is a party that I was thinking if attending, and because I wasn’t sure I could make it and never thought about a date. If you’re free would like to accompany me to the party.

 

[pipper]

Anne was quite surprised that Steven had replied so quickly to her e-mail. What made it more enjoyable was his invitation. She had to respond!

'Steven,

Thanks for your quick reply.

If you let me know what date, and time, the party is, I will see if I can attend.

Anne.'

 

[Fillor]

Anne.

The party is held at Le château and it’s this coming Friday night at 10 PM.
I will be happy to pick you up if you are available
Steven.

 

[pipper]

'Steven

That's fine! See you then. Looking forward to it!

Anne.'

 

[Fillor]

Steven thought about Anne, and now after her email he wondered why he didn’t think of taking her out. He smiled thinking that tonight he might just do that. and take her out when both had free time.

Anne.

Thank you and I’ll look forward seen you again.
I’ll pick you up at 9:30 and look for a black limo.

Steven.

 

[pipper]

'Steven,

Black limo! Wow!

See you at 9:30 on Friday. Until then, take care.

Anne.'

 

[Fillor]

Anne.

I don’t mind telling you I am really glad you could make it, and I almost forgot its evening gown.

Steven.

 

[pipper]

Evening gown! Anne hadn't worn hers for sometime. It was obvious that this party was very high-brow. She had to ask why it was.

'Steven,

If I have to wear an evening gown, who is hosting the party, and for what reason?

Anne.'

 

[Fillor]

Anne.

It’s a big promotion for a high class escort service for both ladies and men. I hope this doesn’t bother you, and if it does please let me know.

Steven.

 

[pipper]

Anne was horrified when she read Steven's latest e-mail. How could he expect her to go to such an event.

'Steven,

I'm sorry, but I must now decline your invitation. I'm sure we can meet again, but under different circumstances.

Anne.'

 

[Fillor]

Anne.

I don’t mind tell you that I am disappointed, I was really looking forward seen you. I really don’t see why this would bother you. You’re with me as my date not part of the promotion.

Maybe next time it will be you and me having a drink somewhere.
Steven.

 

[pipper]

'Steven,

I'm confused. In your previous e-mail, you asked me to tell you if the idea of attending a promotion for a high class escort service would bother me.

Now you say that you are disappointed that I have decided not to attend.

I am still willing to see you again at some other place or function.

Anne.'

 

[Fi_llor]

Hello Anna.

When I asked you to go to the party was unexcused to see you again.

How about we keep the date and we’ll just spend the even together. I take you to dinner and then we take it from there.

We’ll do whatever you like after dinner.

Steven.

 

[pipper]

Now Anne sensed that Steven was trying to turn the planned evening into a date.

'Steven,

As long as the evening is spent with only the two of us together, I will accept your invitation.

Anne.'

 

[Fi_llor]

Steven smiled when read Anne’s email that was what he really wanted.

Anne,

I’m very glad you’ve accepted my invitation, and I promise it will be just the two of us.

I’ll be over your place around 7:00 and that give is time to decide on the food for dinner, or you can choose where you like to go by the time I get there.
Steven.

 

[pipper]

'Steven,

See you at 7 on Friday! I'll let you choose where we will eat!

Anne.'

 

[Fi_llor]

Steven was at Anne’s place a few minutes before seven, like always he never liked to be late for his appointments. He turned the engine off and got out of the too ring her door bell. He was dressed casual and hoped Anne was also wearing casual.

He stood here waiting with a red rose in his hand.

 

[pipper]

Anne was in her bedroom trying to decide what to wear. The evening gown was out of the question, but it had to be a dress of some sort. Finally she picked out a blue summer dress, and with a matching pair of high-heels, she patiently waited for Steven, even though it wasn't seven yet.

It was only a few moments later that her door bell rang. Eagerly Anne opened it, to find Steven standing there with a single rose in his hand.

 

[Fi_llor]

Hello Anne. You look sunning as always.”

Steven gave her a light hug and a peck on her cheek.

“This it for you, a rose for rose” he said smiling. I must confess I like this much better than the party.

 

[pipper]

Anne felt happy that Steven wanted to be with her alone, rather than at the party. The kiss on her cheek, along with the rose proved it.

"Shall we get going to this surprise location where we're going to eat? I'm starving!"

Without answering her, Steven took her arm and escorted her to his car.

 

[Fi_llor]

Steven was very please the way she dressed and they made complimented each other’s.

"Shall we get going to this surprise location where we're going to eat? I'm starving!"

“I hope it is a surprise, for I all know you you’ve already seen it or even ate there. I’ve been there three times in the last month since it opened”

They got in the car and pulled off the curb and then drove away. “The name is Lorenzo and it’s the owner’s name, and food is mainly Mediterranean.” The clientele are a well to do people

 

[pipper]

“The name is Lorenzo and it’s the owner’s name, and food is mainly Mediterranean. The clientele are a well to do people”

How lovely, Anne thought. Looks like Steven was pulling out all the stops to make her happy.

"Do they have any entertainment?" Anne asked hoping that such a high class restaurant should have some form of music.

 

[Fi_llor]

Steven noticed that Anne looked happier after he told her about the restaurant, but he didn’t let on that had noticed it.

"Do they have any entertainment?" She asked and Steven was about to say yes but changed his mind.

“I suppose they do, I saw the dance floor and the stage for a band but no band played when I was there. I’m not sure if they were ready when I was there,” He said he didn’t lie to her he just didn’t tell her the truth otherwise it wouldn't be a surprise.

 

[pipper]

It wasn't long before they arrived at Lorenzo's. From the outside it did look like an elite restaurant. Anne remained seated as she watched Steven walk around the front of the car, before opening her door.

After getting out, Anne offered her arm to Steven so that he could lead her through the restaurant's front doors.

As they were led to the table that Steven had reserved, Anne noticed a stage, but it was empty. Maybe the band will be on soon, she thought.