This story is a work of fiction.
All characters are over the age of 18.
I hope you enjoy it and any feedback is appreciated.
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Cindy Gets Motivation -- Chapter 1
I moved into my condo about six months ago. It fits my needs perfectly. As I am now a single guy, I don't need much room, it is only a short walk to a beautiful park, and since it is a gated community there is little noise or strangers knocking at your door.
About a month after I moved in, I saw some guys unloading furniture to the unit just below me. I live on the second floor with a deck that overlooks part of the park, and I have enjoyed having the condo below me vacant since I like peace and quiet at home. Of course, my curiosity got the best of me and I made a few trips down the stairs to my car in hopes of seeing my new neighbor. But my trips did not pay off so I made dinner and watched some tube.
Sometime later I decided to take the garbage to the trash bin and call it a night. As I was making my way back, I saw someone coming out of the downstairs condo. It was a younger lady carrying a large garbage bag and struggling with some empty boxes that were starting to slip.
"Let me help," I yelled.
She looked up and smiled. "Well, it looks like I need an extra hand," she said as boxes began to tumble.
"Hi, I'm Ted. I live above you," I said as I reached for the boxes.
"Thanks. Sometimes I guess I bite off more than I can chew, so to speak."
As I helped her get the boxes and trash to the dumpster, I learned her name was Cindy, she worked at one of the Tech firms and was elated to have her own place. From our conversation I gathered she was in her mid-30s, single, and her father has recently passed leaving her with enough money to buy this condo. Amazing how much one can learn by just listening. Cindy was cute, lean and very athletic looking. I thought it was great to have a pretty, bright neighbor like Cindy instead of some old matronly snoop living below me. We traded phone numbers and I told her to text me if I could help in any way.
Over the next few weeks we ran into each other several times and chatted. I was able to lend her some of my tools to do some easy home maintenance items, since she didn't even have a screwdriver. Then one morning as I was at the park, getting ready for my morning run, when I saw her coming down the trail to the parking lot. She looked good in her running shorts and tight singlet. Apparently, she was a runner.
"Hey," I yelled. She had just finished, gave me a wave and started to jog over.
"Hey yourself," she yelled back as she neared me. "I didn't know you were a runner."
"Well, I used to be, but I'm more of a jogger these days," I said with a smile. "You training for a race or something?"
"Yes. The 10k around the park coming up in a few weeks. I'm having a hard time getting my miles in," she said as she took some deep breaths. "I just can't seem to discipline myself to train like I need to."
"Well, we all need some more of that," I smiled. "I'm sure you will do well."
"Have a good one." She said as she headed for her car.
I waved as I started out, and some lecherous thoughts keep popping up in my mind. But hell, I was old enough to be her father. So much for such thoughts.
A week went by and as I was bringing some groceries in from my car, I saw Cindy sitting on her steps with a very forlorn look. She was in her running gear and it looked like she had just finished a late afternoon run.
"How's it going?" I said as I walked up.
"Oh, just horrible" she said with a hint of anger in her voice. "I just can't do it. I just can't get my self-discipline working to get this training in. I ran track in High School, I know how to train, but I just can get it together."
It was obvious she was upset with herself. "Listen, why don't you clean up and come up and have a glass of wine with me on my deck. I just bought a couple of bottles of a nice Merlot. It is amazing how a glass of wine can make most things look a lot better." After I spoke, I felt nervous. Had I stepped out of bounds, so to speak. It wasn't like I was coming on to her, I just thought I could help her feel better.
Then this awkward pause developed. I was just about to say never mind when she lifted her head, looked at me, and smiled.
"That sounds great Ted. That may be just what I need," she said. "Let me shower and I'll take that glass of wine."
About thirty minutes later I heard a light knock on my door. I guessed it was Cindy and sure enough there she was when I opened my door. The girl I saw in my doorway was not the jock running around the park, or the techie coming and going to work. Before me was this gorgeous, very tan young lady in a white gauzy sundress. Her light brown hair was loose and still a bit damp, and it was obvious she wasn't wearing a bra. Her perky breasts pushed against the material of her dress, clearly outlining her hard nipples. She seemed completely unaware of this effect.
"I'm ready for that glass of wine," she said with a big smile on her face.
After a slight pause, I gathered myself and replied, "Come on in."
We retreated to the kitchen and I poured us each a glass of the Merlot I had just purchased and suggested we go out on the deck. It was turning into a very pleasant evening and my deck overlooks a deserted part of the park. We sat down and just took in the view for a minute.
"This is just what I needed. Thank you," she sighed.
"No thanks needed. I'm glad to have the company."
We sat and talked, sipped, talked, refilled glasses and talked some more. Cindy seemed like she needed to talk and I was more than happy to listen. Even though I struggled not to stare at her hard little nipples that were peeking through the bodice of her sundress.
She was thirty-five, never married, had been in a serious relationship that ended a couple of years ago. She wasn't currently really dating anyone, but went out for drinks with some of the crew at her job. Her mother had died when she was young and her father raised her. She knew it had been hard for him being the Father and Mother to a young girl, but he was the greatest.
The conversation rolled around to her current issue she was dealing with. She just had lost her motivation. She was way off her goals for the race coming up, but even worse she sometimes found herself unmotivated at work. She was almost in tears as she described her frustration.
"I have always done a good job, I was an achiever in school, but I just can seem to get motivated," she confided. "I wish my Dad was still around. He could always help when I got like this."