I'm Still Waiting...

Another cup of coffee has gone cold

I'm drowned in my thoughts, 

Oblivious to the surrounding. 

I was making a presentation before, 

But all of a sudden, 

I'm not doing anything. 

I kept thinking, 

Until the waiter came with

A cup of fresh warm coffee. 

I sipped it, 

And put my laptop shut. 

Nervousness, anxiety, 

Or a mere adrenaline rush? 

Panic attack? 

Why?

I'm calming myself down, 

Breathing, 

Inhaling coffee beans, 

Letting the caffeine 

Consume me entirely. 

17:50- No new messages. 

18:30- No new messages. 

19:00- One new message from Boss. 

It read:

Your presentation has been postponed, 

The delegates are arriving a week later. 

Nothing can calm me down, 

Not even this message.

20:14- No new message. 

I'm still waiting for him

In this cafe, 

Or at least a message, 

Or some knowledge of his whereabouts.

"Anything else can I get for you, ma'am?", he asked.

"I'm still waiting for someone. I'll let you know", I replied. 

Hours have passed, 

He's nowhere to be seen, 

It's 11:11 pm. "Madam, we're closing. Shall I get your check?", the waiter asked. 

I had no choice. 

I paid, and left teary-eyed, 

Without another word.