Well, you guys were so nice on my first story, that I have screwed up my courage to go on. Like the last one, I have to give you the disclaimer on the dialog. This was some time ago, over 18 months ago now, and so the dialogue is how I remember it. Other than that and maybe some small details I mess up, it's true.
So... my last story ended after the Christmas party where Paul and I got together, or as the younger people say nowadays, "hooked up.". That night could have easily ended up as a one night stand, considering how fast it all came together, and I was so sure that it would be. I mean, I bet other women in my age range (over forty, alas) can relate to that really hot night, and then being left to wait and ultimately not hear back from a guy. So I wasn't counting on anything.
But Paul called me the same day, at lunch, and we had dinner that night, with sex for the last course, and then the next night. It was like, an every night thing. And in between, we talked and talked. There was SUCH a connection there. I was overwhelmed (in a good way) by it. Seriously pinching myself at how good this all felt.
Then on the night before New Year's Eve, we were talking over dinner. He told me he had to go to New York City to a New Year's Eve party being put on by one of his best clients. He asked me if I would like to go. We would fly up early the next morning. I had the day off and said yes as fast as a woman could say yes. At seven we were at Byrd Field and an hour and a half later, a cab was taking us to our room overlooking Time Square. He obviously had known of this party all along and already had a room in place. I mean, who can get a room on Times Square on New Year's Eve.
So at ten in the morning, we drop our bags in the room and I realize I have forgotten the ultimate woman's question: What do I need to wear. I had a nice dress, but when I asked him what to wear, he smiled. "Do you trust me?" he asked.
His smile told me that was a loaded question and I thought about it a moment before I answered. I thought about all our conversations, and how he treated me in public and privately. I thought about how much I had already come to love pleasing him and so I nodded, which brought a big smile to his face.
"Give me a few minutes to make some calls." He went into the bedroom, shut the door, and I could hear him on the phone. He was in there maybe ten minutes or so. Then he came out. He had three small pieces of paper from the room note pads. I could see a big number on each one. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. And an address and name.
"I have to visit my client for a few hours." he said. "Go visit these places in the order I have them and they will take care of you. Follow their advice and I promise you, you will shine tonight at the party. Take all day if you want. I won't get back till 8 or so." And he handed me the pieces of paper, gave me a kiss.
The first place was a spa. They gave me a facial, did my nails, gave me a pedicure. I was really liking the way this was going. I felt totally pampered when I left, and it was only a little after noon.
Number 2 was a dress shop. The woman there gave me a look and smiled. "A perfect 12." she said with this kind of European accent and with a joyous smile, as if that was the best size in the world for a woman. "And with such a nice waist! Paul was right about his choice. Let's try some things on." Some things turned out to be a variety of black pencil skirts. I don't even know why I tried on more than the first one because the first one she handed me fit as if it was made for me. I was a little embarrassed at how well it fit in fact, but I liked it. I tried to pay, but she would not allow it. "Paul has taken care of it." she said, with a sparkle in her eye.
So then it was off to the next store, less than a block away. This one was a shoe store. And yes, I am so much the stereotypical woman when it comes to shoes. I love them. I asked, as the note told me to, for Clara, who turned out to be a tall Indian woman. I told her who she was and she broke into a smile that lit up her eyes. "Show me what you will be wearing." she said, and I pulled out the skirt.