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"UGHHHHHHHHH" I groaned coming to the realization that I had a meeting in about 1 hour.

I slowly rolled out of bed and got on a long black dress with some heels. I did my hair and then walked out the door of my apartment to get a taxi.

I waved my hand until one pulled over and I hopped in the front seat.

"The Crystal Palace hotel please." I told the driver before staring out the window dreading the next four hours of my night. Not that there was much to look at, because I hadn't met my 'True Love' yet I still saw everything in black and white. My parents insisted that one day I would see in color like the two of them had but at this point I was doubtful.

When the Taxi pulled up to the giant hotel I took a deep breath and walked in being careful not to trip.

I followed the signs to my meeting and finally arrived in the giant ballroom filled with people dressed in suits and dresses.

Immediately my boss found me and led me over to a crowd of business men. There didnt seem to be very many women in the room and the ones that did cone were clinging on to their husbands. I focused my attention on the group in front of me as my boss introduced me.

"Emma this is some of the workers from Star publishing co. We are working on a big project with them."

I smiled and introduced myself.

"I'm Emma Swan, pleased to meet you all."

The men all introduced themselves and at that moment my vision went blurry for a few moments and I suddenly could see in full color. The gold walls, the red tablecloth, the different color dresses and ties all around the room, everything. I focused my eyes on the manmen in front of me. Which one was my supposed 'true love'. One of them had dark shaggy hair and green eyes, I think he said his name was Neal. Another had blonde hair and blue eyes. Then the last one had dark brown hair and piercing blue eyes that made my heart flutter. Could it be him?

I forgot about the business side of the meeting and rushed out of the room trying to clear my head.

What if it is one of them? What am I supposed to do? Ask him!?!

I got outside and was blown away by the sight in front of me. Everything was socolorful. This would take some getting used to. Suddenly I wasnt alone. The blue eyed man from the meeting had apparently followed me.

"Lass, are you alright? You seem distressed. By the way, my names Killian Jones. I didnt get the chance to introduce myself." He smiled and stuck his hand out.

I shook it and gave him a small smile back.

"I'm fine, I just. Was overwhelmed with something. I'm alright now though. Nice to meet you Killian."

Call me crazy but when I shook his head I felt something deep inside I'm not sure what but I intended to find out.

"I can certainly understand that." Killian chuckled.

I wondered if he had felt the same thing I had.

"Well I'm feeling better now if you'd like to return to the meeting." I told him.

He smiled. God he was handsome.

"As much as I wish I could stay out here I fear they might notice our absence if we dont return soon."

I laughed for the first time in a while.

"Unfortunately yes." And with that I walked back into the room with Killian who was seeming very, well amazing.

When we got back people were sitting down with their companies and I turned around to Killian.

"I guess I'll see you later then Jones."

He smiled and grabbed my hand.

"I hope so Swan." He said placing a kiss on my hand.

did he actually just kiss my hand

Wow ok I'm just gonna pretend that he didnt just do that and that his Irish accent wasnt making my heart melt. And his eyes.and his smile.and everything about him.

Maybe he was the one I was supposedly meant to be with.

I fought my urge to follow him and talk for hours and instead went to sit with my co workers.

God they were boring.

During dinner I found myself looking around the room examining every little thing.

That's when his eye caught mine.

He smiled and winked at me and I held back a laugh as I gave a small wave.

He pointed towards the door of the room and then looked back to me and motioned for me to follow him outside.

I excused myself from the table and went into the lobby.

"Well hello again Swan, funny seeing you out here." He teased.

I laughed and rolled my eyes.

"Well that table could not have been any more boring then it was so I figured I might as well come out here."

"I'm willing to bet that mine is worse."

I scoffed.

"No way. All the guys at your table are fairly young and seem nice. You met my boss he is about as dry as he could be and the rest of my co workers are not much better."

He laughed.

"I can't say anything bad about my boss. He's deviously handsome, funny, and has a great personality."

I looked at him confused for a minute before he started dying laughing.

"I co-own my company in case you didnt know."

Oh my god.

"Well someone thinks a lot about themselves dont they?" I teased.

"Nah only a little. You should meet Neal, he is my partner. He thinks he is king of the world."

I laughed.

"He sounds arrogant." I laughed.

Killian groaned.

"You have no idea."

We talked for a few more minutes before we decided we should go back.

"Swan I know this may be bold but can I get your number. Then I can still text you during the meeting without sneaking out."

I smiled and pulled out my phone.

"Of course. Maybe I won't be completely bored tonight."

I quickly gave him my number and we went back in.

My table was still very boring but soon I felt my phone vibrate and I looked at the message under the table.

6787108015: Neal is about to give a speech and you'll see the arrogance in action😜 .how's your table?

I quickly added his number to my phone and responded.

Me: Oh gosh its horriblemy boss keeps talking about his toe fungus

Jones: Yikes.that sounds, interesting?🙄

Me: Nope but I think Neal is about to get on the stage so this should be interesting.😏

Jones: They always are. Ten bucks says he will insult me in the intro.

Me: Your on.

Jones: He we go..

I put my phone in my lap and looked up as Neal tapped his glass with a fork.

"Hello everyone! As I'm sure you all know my name is Neal Cassidy. I co own Star Publishing Co. With my less intelligent partner Killian Jones."

Darn. I owed Killian 10 bucks. I looked over at him and saw him smirking at me.

"I was chosen to do the speech tonight because I am superior to all of you and I have a very successful business."

After that I lost interest and started looking around the room.

My god, Killian was right. That guy was the most arrogant person I've ever met. There was absolutely no way he was my true love. At least, I hope not.

I pulled out my phone again and texted Killian.

Me: Alright Killian you were right. That guy is the most self absorbed man I've ever seen.

Jones: Yup! And you owe me ten bucks!🤑

Me: Yeah ,yeah I get it.

Jones: However

Me: What?

Jones: I would be willing to let it slide if you will let me buy you coffee tomorrow?

No way. Was he asking me out?

Me: Is this your way of asking me out Jones?

Jones: Maybe???

Me: Well then, yes I will go out for coffee with you.

Jones: Really!? Great! Does tomorrow at 9 work for you? I can meet you here if you'd like. The coffee shop is in walking distance from here.

Me: Ok sounds great.😁

I snapped back to reality when I hear Neal finish his speech.

"So I toast to all of our businesses and this beautiful hotel but most importantly.to me!"

Oh my god.

I held back a laugh as I saw Killian throw his head back as if he knew I was watching him.

Then the room slowly cleared out and I made my way to Killian who was now joined with Neal.

"Mrs. Swan! How did you enjoy my speech? It was pure poetry wasnt it?"

I saw Killian hold back a laugh and I managed to contain my own laughter as I nodded.

"It was very nice."

"Why thank you! Now how about I take you out to a bar down the street and we have a little fun."

Woah now.

"No thank you I have better things to do tonight then listen to you talk about yourself."

I gave him a sarcastic smile and walked away with Killian not far behind.

He eventually caught up to me.

"Swan that was the funniest thing I've ever seen and I once saw Neal crying because his mirror cracked."

I smiled proudly.

"Yeah well I meant it."

With that we both started laughing and we joined the pack of people leaving the building.

When we got outside I turned back to Killian.

"Well I guess this is goodnight. I'll see you tomorrow morning." I smiled.

He kissed my hand again.

"See you then love."

I got into a Taxi and once again looked out the window. Only this time I was taking in the colors of the world and thinking about the handsome Irishman that may have brought about my new view on the world

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