The Date

What seemed to be a long day was quickly turning to night. After talking through email, then text, and quickly it turned to phone calls. We talked for a few weeks and the plan was set into motion. I really wasn't sure what to expect. I was a bit nervous. I got ready at my hotel room. Wondering how the night would end up. I was in LA on business, and I had a few hours to myself. Why was I feeling so nervous? I'm usually a confident and strong minded individual. But after reading some of her text messages and emails I was feeling a little intimidated.

I was looking at myself in the mirror, get it together, your a successful man, you can handle something as simple as a date. You can be witty, intelligent, and entertaining. After "Stroking" my ego a bit I felt confident enough to take on the night. I brushed my hair and fixed my collar. Dawning my blazer I was ready. My attire was simple. Black shoes, jeans, a button up shirt and a black sport blazer. I felt this said I'm a successful business man and I like to relax. After spending time in the Armed Forces old habits die hard and I still kept my hair clean cut and short.

I walked out of my hotel room, and the valet brought my rental car around for me. Not surprisingly the rental car I wanted was not the one they had to offer. I settled for a mid SUV. I drove to the prearranged location. It was a small cozy lounge. I walked inside. I was early. Punctuality is one of my strong points. I tend to be early where ever I go. I sat at one of the tables. This wasn't your typical lounge there was no high top bar just a doorway with a swinging door. A small framed waitress walked up to me. "Alone this evening?" she asked. "Only for now I hope. I'm meeting someone here." Then I ordered a rum and coke. That would help take the edge off a little. I waited about 15 minutes and a slender woman walked through the door.

Graceful and elegant she walked towards me. I stood up, my eyes tracing her outline. She wore a very elegant blue and black blouse, a black skirt just about knee high, and black boots. Stunning was the first thing that came to mind. Her hair was a bit shorter then the pictures that I had seen of her. But the pictures did her no justice at all. She was such a site to be seen in person. Soft skin, luscious lips and beautiful eyes. But her lips were all I could focus on. So seductive and seducing. "Hello, I hope you haven't been waiting very long." I was speechless, which seldom ever happens. I mustered up enough confidence to reply. "No not at all, and had it been a long wait it would have been well worth it."

I asked her if she would like a drink to break the ice a bit. She gracefully accepted my offer. We made small talk while having a drink. I told her I had plans, but every bit of the evening would be a surprise. Her eyes gazed at me. I could tell that she was definitely intrigued by the fact that it would all be a secret to her until the events of our evening together unfolded.

After our drink I told her we had a small time schedule to keep and asked her if she was ready to leave. She said she was and eagerly stood up and we headed for the door. We drove down to the beach cities. It wasn't too far away, but our conversations made it seem like only a brief minute. I was learning so much about her. Listening to the way she spoke and her mind entranced me. She was very well spoken and I could tell that she had a high level of confidence, but at the same time she was a bit shy. It was such an exciting combination.

We arrived at Gordon Ramsay's at the London. The serve a great french menu there. And from what I had been told was part of her background. I thought for sure this would be a bit impressive, but low key enough. We ate our dinner, the mood was very lite. I enjoyed hearing all that she had to say. And thankfully it appeared that she was enjoying my side of the conversation as well.

We finished up our dinner over a bit of wine. I am not much for drinking wine so I had one of their signature brews. We headed out, getting back into my rental and headed to the a theater. I had purchased 2 tickets for the evening show. The tickets were not yet set for any specific movie just yet. I asked her to pick something that was playing. Not that I couldn't make the choice, but I was more interested to learn just another thing about her. What type of movie would she pick? I think this would have something to say about her personality. We got the tickets for the show she picked out and headed for the concession stand. 2 cokes and a medium bucket of popcorn later we headed into the show. The theater was rather bare much to my surprise. I was pleased. We sat in the back row and quietly talked. Discussing my profession, likes and dislikes, and her likes and dislikes too. Our movie ended and we headed back to my rental. Our date was coming to an end now. We patiently waited and she took my hand into hers. This was the first contact we had all night. Her hand was so soft, her touch was warm. We had called for a cab. The cab arrived, and I was reluctant to let her go. I opened the door to her cab and she gave me a hug. Thanking me for a graceful evening and expressed that she had enjoyed our short time together and getting to know one another. I gave her a kiss on her cheek and said good night and told her that I had really enjoyed our evening together as well.

I handed the cab driver some money to cover her fare. And they drove off. I was recapping our conversations on the way back to my hotel. Seeing her lips move as she spoke in my head. This was a nice evening, I even after I made it back to my hotel room, I kept thinking of her. An hour passed, and my cell phone rang. Excited I sprung for my phone. Would this be her? Would this be a call for a for another date? A night cap even? It was her. I answered the phone and her voice sounded sweet on the other end. She then said, "the reason why I called was...."

Well a gentlemen never kisses and tells. I will leave all the possibility up to your imaginations.

(Fiction)