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Marietta, GA 30060, USA on the 28th of March, 2019, at 12:38pm

By Trenton W

Lucky Penny

March 25 2019 – Another day in Paradise

I was excited for drill because I knew I'd see her, and dreading it because it was drill. Already finding myself attracted to her, I made sure that I would be working out at the same place that she told her section (yup! The power of eavesdropping can "coincidentally place you in the same place with a woman you got your eyes on). So, there I was, at the same gym and then I see her, right at the center of the room perched up in an elliptical machine with her long hair perfectly tied in a ponytail and with those glorious black yoga pants on. I went to the right side of the room to get a better view with no intention of speaking to her since I was nervous. I watched her out of my peripheral vision and I mustered enough courage to start a small dialogue with her about her line of work, and I vividly remember getting a bit annoyed when another co-worker walked up to her and pulled her hair in a playful manner. It bothered me because I couldn't do the same, and in my head I wanted to be in that same level with her. This happened for a few more days, and I had to fight myself to say something because it was really starting to get to me.

March 28- Now or Never:

So, during lunch I made a decision to give it a shot, and let my heart feel the rush of asking someone out again. If she turned me down then I'll have to deal with it. So I make a B line to her office, but she wasn't there yet. I saw a penny on the floor which I ignored and left alone. So, I stalled and walked the halls for a bit to calm my nerves before I go in make my move. My scapegoat was the dang lucky penny if she turned me down.

1238- The Point of No Return:

I calmly waltzed in to her office with a silly grin that could light up a room full of sexually frustrated nuns. I figure it was safe to start by asking about her work week and kids to kind of feel out if her schedule allows for a night out. She mentioned that her kids are out of the house and that her schedule is fairly open. I took the leap and asked her out for dinner, and to my surprise she reluctantly said yes. The conversation was quite comical because it became awkward more so for her. It was very obvious that I caught her off guard and I can see her processing what just took place as she shuffles around a bit between her phone and papers. Then the cutest thing happened when she pointed out for me to get the penny because it could be lucky!
I go home that evening and tell Konah and my roomies that I have a date with this really attractive woman from work on Saturday. 2 days before, 2!! I start laying out clothes to wear, and I was asking people for advice. I did the whole shebang! I used a lent roller, checked for tears, washed and lent rolled again, and carefully hung the outfit I selected for "The Day".