FIRM HANDSHAKE

The elevator door opens, and you step inside the walls of stainless steel mirror. You search the interior till you finally find it.... ahhhh there... 78... you press the button.  A ding followed by a slight rumble as the doors close. A smile, slowly takes over your face as the anticipation builds on what's about to happen. It's been a few months working out this deal and the finish line is fast approaching in real time as the elevator continues skyward. In every direction all you see silver, black and white. Placing the utmost level of class into your attire, you chose no colors today. Leaving room for all the focus to remain on the subject at hand. All the pieces have settled into place and all that's left is placement of ink to make it official. The doors open and you're greeted with bright light and walls of white trim and glass. You shake off the smile and march forward with a look of confidence as you make your way straight ahead. Going down a hall of glass walls and offices, you pass by what seemed like a business meeting at a large table surrounded in suits and formal wear. At the end of the hall, your future business partner exits an office from afar and motions you to come in while they wrap up a phone call. You enter the office and see what feels like the entire city through the wall of window. A desk centered right in the middle, with a pen resting on a single paper document. "Let's do this" They say as they step up to the desk and slide the paper toward you. You pick up the pen and grace the page, solidifying a new future. A bond between 2 parties with the same goals and ambition in mind to create something never done before. You set the pen down and turn to an outstretched hand. You reach out yours and say, " alright....partner".  A firm grip and your intentions exposed in eye contact, there's just something about it that solidifies an agreement, and a real trust is born. 
 
"Are you ready?"